Getting help for children aged 2 to 3 years

You can get help for children aged 2 to 3 years from:

the Health Visiting Team will work with you (and your child’s setting if applicable) to plan some support if there are concerns around your child’s speech, language and communication skills at their 2-year review
the Health Visiting Team or their setting your. Your child may be assessed using WellComm. You'll be provided with activities to try with your child to support them as appropriate
your GP or Health Visitor will be able to help if you have concerns about your child’s hearing
your childcare provider or school. They may put some additional support in place for your child using a ‘My Support Plan’ or ‘My Agreed Outcomes.’ Speak to the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) at your childcare provider or school for more information
the childcare provider or school. If the childcare provider or school is involved in Early Talk for York, the provider will have additional resources to support your child. If the childcare provider or school is at Steps 2 or 3 of Early Talk for York they will have specially trained staff who can provide additional support for your child. Ask your childcare provider or school for details
childcare providers and schools. Depending on the level of need, they can apply for additional funding to support children with Speech Language and Communication Needs for example, Early Years Pupil premium or Inclusion funding
Early Start courses running at the community venues which have a focus on supporting speech, language and communication development
a range of parenting support options which are available across the city

You can access more specialist advice if needed from the following services:

If you're not sure where to find information or answers to your questions contact York Family Information Service on telephone: 01904 554444; text telephone: 07786202241 or email: [email protected] and an Information Officer will try and help you.