The Development and Impact of Speech, Language and Communication Support in Early Years Services

February 12, 2026 Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website
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Purpose

For Members to receive an overview of the
context of Speech, Language & Communication needs in young
children and development of a comprehensive range of interventions
that are improving outcomes for children in Flintshire.

Content

(a)    That Members support
the promotion of awareness of Flying Start Flintshire’s
comprehensive offer among local communities;

 

(b)    That Members support
the Champion Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) support as a
priority for early years investment, by monitoring outcomes to
ensure continued improvement in children’s communication and
school readiness; and

 

(c)    That Members support
integration of SLC strategies across wider early years and
education services.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date12 Feb 2026