Speech, Language and Communication development are important life skills. They are linked to learning, attainment, behaviour, social and emotional development as well as mental wellbeing. We are committed to supporting the speech, language and communication development of all our pupils. We are working in partnership with our NHS link Speech & Language Therapist as well as Specialist Teachers and Inclusion Advisers to continue to improve our practice and provision and help to ensure that all our Young Adults reach their potential. Your child may therefore come into contact with the Speech & Language Therapist within their classroom or around school. Appendix 3 – SENCO/Link Speech and Language Therapy Meeting Paper Work V 1.0 ¦ Children and Young People’s Therapy Service – Consent and Clinical Health Recording within the Balanced System® ¦ Helen Waymouth ¦ Approved at Children and Young People’s Therapy Leadership Meeting (11.08.2023) ¦ Ratified by Child Health Clinical Governance (17.08.2023) ¦ Shared on Policy Centre ¦ To be reviewed 17.08.2026. If you have any concerns about your child’s speech, language or communication skills, please speak to your child’s class teacher in the first instance. We will then work together with you to agree next steps. You will be kept informed about any plans to support your child.