Download our NEW booklet that offers families information and advice about supporting your child’s development and learning at home.
Research has shown that the first 1,001 days of a child’s life are crucial for their development and wellbeing and can have a significant impact on their future. We want every child in Walsall to have the best possible Best Start in Life
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If you have concerns about your child’s communication development, please speak to their health visitor, nursery or school staff, or Family Hub team for support in the first instance.
You can also try this Child's Progress checker - Speech & Language UK. You can access short videos with additional advice once you have completed it on Resource library for families - Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives
Learning and development is all about exploring, moving, communicating, playing, and building relationships. These early experiences help lay the foundations for future learning and life.
There are lots of activities and resources across Walsall that can support your child’s learning and development. From accessing our Family Hubs, getting active in our Parks and Greenspaces and Leisure centers to sharing books together in Walsall Libraries, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to help your child grow. You can also access helpful tips on communication, early learning, and preparing your child for school.
Here are some useful websites to help build these foundations:
- Speech and Language support in Walsall
- Things to do with your children in Walsall
- Words for life - National Literacy Trust
- SEND code of practice: 0 - 25 years