Welcome to Speak Up Salford
"all about Speech, Language and Communication"
Salford Children's Services:
Empowered to Enable
Communication is central to everything we do
It affects who we are, how we develop and learn, and how we make friends at school and at work.
Communication begins even before a baby is born. Around the seventh and eighth month, a foetus’ heart rate slows down slightly whenever their mother is speaking, showing that mum's voice has a calming effect. By the time they are born, babies can actually recognize their mother's voice. Mums and dads talking to their baby will help the baby’s brain to grow and this happens all the way through childhood.
Our children and young people need families and professionals to work together to support their
speech, language and communication to help them achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact us at speakup.salford@nca.nhs.uk
Spotlight on....
Salford's Local Offer
The Local Offer provides information on what support and services are available in Salford for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their parents/carers. It covers a broad range of areas from getting help and advice on short breaks, groups and activities to baby social groups and how to find support for emotional health and well-being.
It is set out clearly under headings and is a really helpful resource for both parents and professionals.