What we do
Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) supports children and young people with:
- talking and understanding
- speech sounds, sound awareness and pronunciation
- stammering
- early interaction and play
- swallowing
- voice
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Our team may also work with other professionals or refer your child for further assessment, diagnosis or specialist support.
We work with children in a range of settings, including:
- our clinic
- nurseries
- schools
- the hospital
- your home
- community clinics
If you're aged 18 or over, visit our Adult Speech and Language Therapy page.
Accessing our service
Anyone can refer a child to SALT.
You can also speak to your GP, health visitor, nursery or school for them to complete the form.
We must have consent from parents to accept a referral.
Refer a child or young person to Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
What to expect at your first appointment
The first appointment lasts around 1 hour.
You should attend the appointment with your child.
During the appointment we will:
- get to know you
- ask you about your concerns and expectations
- carry out various assessments, dependant on your child's age
- plan your next steps if required
- signpost you to other services as needed
Our location
We are located in the Child Development and Therapy Centre (CDTC) at the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre.
The CDTC has its own entrance and car park.
Training for parents, carers and professionals
We offer training for families, education staff and other professionals to help support children's and young people's communication. Training is available through face-to-face sessions and pre-recorded videos.
Find details of upcoming training sessions on the Speech and Language Therapy, Eventbrite page.
Book WellComm and Total Communication training for Early Years through the Childcare and Early Years Service (CEYS) Eventbrite page.
We also offer a range of pre-recorded training videos to support neurodivergent children and young people. To request access, contact the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team.
Useful resources to support your child
The support that's right for your child will depend on their age and individual needs.
Speech, language and communication
While you're waiting for your first appointment, these resources may help:
Other areas of development
Resources for specific needs
We may talk to you about some of the following speech, language and communication needs during your child's assessment or therapy.
Autism
Developmental language disorder (DLD)
Stammering
Speech sounds
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