Getting help for children aged 3 to 5 years

You can get help for children aged 3 to 5 years from:

the Health Visiting Team if there are concerns around your child’s speech, language and communication skills and they will work with you (and your child’s setting if applicable) to plan some support
your childcare provider or school, if it is involved in Early Talk for York, 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
Early Start courses running at community venues of which have a focus on supporting speech, language and communication development
a range of parenting support options which are available across the city
additional support which is in place for your child by the school or setting using a ‘My Support Plan’ or ‘My Agreed Outcomes.' Speak to the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) at your child’s setting for more information

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

Depending on level of need, settings can apply for additional funding to support children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), for example Early Years Pupil premium or Inclusion funding.

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.