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We are a multi agency team, employed jointly by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Hartlepool Council and Speech and Language UK.

Project Lead: Marie Newton (Speech and Language Therapist)

Clinical Lead: Vacant

Specialist Speech and Language Teacher: Sarah Duffy

Administrator: Claire Beddow

Speech and Language Assistants:

Laura Morgan

Sarah Evans

Helen Moule

Gayle Walker

Claire Taylor

Tracy Johnson

Katie Wray

Simone Rayner

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ELSEC stands for Early Language Support for Every Child. The ELSEC program is a pilot programme being delivered across nine sites in England, each part of the national SEND and AP change programme. The pathfinders are looking at ways to promote and develop Speech, Language and Communication skills in young children with a specialist workforce working closely with education staff, parents/carers and other agencies and health professionals as required.

Hartlepool is one of the sites chosen to take part in the ELSEC programme. Our focus is on early years, and we are working with 13 settings who are taking part locally.

We are working with settings to support the identification of children who have Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) difficulties and support the delivery of interventions in schools for these children. Our role is also to deliver training and coaching to support staff to build on their knowledge and skills of SLC. We are also helping schools to develop and maintain Communication Friendly environments so that all children have access to language rich interactions and environments. Some of the children who receive universal and targeted support for their SLC may need extra specialist support and our team will work closely with parents/carers, education staff and the NHS Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team to plan and deliver the support the child needs.

We are also planning support for parents and carers to ensure a rounded and supportive package for the children.

The impact of the interventions and support will be measured and we are planning and delivering our support so that everything we do is embedded and sustainable.

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Partnership Agreement ELSEC Hartlepool September 24

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Schools and PVI settings:

Rift House Primary School

Brougham Primary School

West View Primary School

Golden Flatts Primary School

Lynnfield Primary School

Jesmond Gardens Primary School

Stranton Primary School

Eskdale Primary School

Kingsley Primary School

St Cuthbert's Primary School

Grange Primary School

St Helen's Primary School

St Aidan's

Little Rays of Sunshine

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www.speechandlanguage.org.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

Universally Speaking- The ages and stages of children’s communication development From birth to 5 years

https://www.roundhayschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/tct_univspeak_0-5_update.pdf

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Some children may need enhanced/specialist support to develop their speech, language and communication skills. We can discuss a referral to ELSEC for these children at our termly action planning meetings. If you have any questions regarding referrals please email: nth-tr.elsec-hartlepool@nhs.net

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We are working with our settings to set up workshops and drop in sessions for parents/carers so that you can support your child's communication at home.

If you would like to discuss your child's talking and understanding you can contact the SENCO in your child's school and they will let us know.

Please contact us if you would like to share ideas of what sort of support from our team you would find useful.

nth-tr.elsec-hartlepool@nhs.net

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If your family speaks more than one language 

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Speaking more than one language does not create langue difficulties.

Children need time to learn a new language if they have mainly heard your home language until they started nursery/school. If you are concerned about your child's home language development talk to their keyworker or teacher to discuss your concerns. Your child may need an assessment of his language skills.

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The Progression Tools cover ages 3 to 18 and aim to support teachers, teaching assistants, SENCos and other staff to identify young people who may be struggling to develop their speech, language, and communication skills. They can also be used to track the progression of these skills over time or following intervention

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Stages of Speech and Language Development Advisory Poster (Set of 5)

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This hugely popular poster acts as a clear guide for parents and practitioners. It outlines the stages of a child’s development from birth to age 5 in a concise, easy way and contains essential information for anyone working in an early years setting. This pack includes 5 posters.

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Narrative groups

ELSEC are running different groups in schools.

One of these groups is a Narrative group. This is to help children to develop their understanding and their talking.

In the groups children practice:

Understanding and using vocabulary

Sequencing and organising ideas

Putting sentences together more clearly

Listening, turn‑taking and social communication

Working in a group allows children to learn from adult modelling and from each other, using visuals and repeated practice to build confidence and independence.

Your school will let you know if your child has been considered for a group.

If you are happy for your child to be included in the group, you do not need to do anything. We will share a summary with all parents/carers at the end of the group sessions.

If you do not want your child to take part you can opt out. Please speak to your child’s teacher.

If you would like more information about the group you can email: nth-tr.elsec-hartlepool@nhs.net and we can arrange a chat.