Speech, language & communication
Action for Children – Parent Talk
Advice on speech and communication development. Guidance how to help develop language skills
Parents/Carers
Early Years Panel
Pathway for children with a Special Educational Need or Disability
The children are likely to require SENDIF +. The Lead Professional (Health Visitor, a Specialist Health Visitor or EY setting lead) will consider further referrals or actions and or advise other services if they do not meet the criteria. The EYP will monitor children to ensure their needs are met in the setting and for transition to school
The setting can refer to the Early Years Panel (EYP) for children between 0-4 years
For more information and links to EYP notification form follow this link Early Years Support Panel > Portsmouth Local Offer
Early Years Inclusion Outreach Team
Information, advice, guidance, forms and links to support children in your setting and the quality of your inclusive practice
Early Years Professionals
eyinclusion@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
I Can
Helping children communicate: provides resources, guidance and support in helping children develop their speaking and understanding skills
Parents/Carers/Professionals
The service is provided on selected days 9.30 – 4.30 for a free call back from a speech and language therapist.
For more information: About us (ican.org.uk)
The Children’s Therapy Service
Support with Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry
For children registered in Hampshire, Southampton or Portsmouth
For information including timescales on a waiting list the service can be contacted between Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm on: 0300 300 2019
Contact
Charity supporting families with disabled children provides A-Z links and advice.
Parents/Carers/Professionals