Service for Children/Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

The Educational Development and Inclusion Service for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs will be vital in supporting our achievement of the Plan's priorities. The Plan states that child development at age 5 is a key challenge for Halton and a priority for both the Health and Wellbeing Board and Halton Children's Trust, with speech and language noted as a priority area of work. Speech, language and communication is identified as key to supporting the families and schools of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, so that they can make good educational progress and have positive choices as they grow up.