Language leads

We have a network of ‘language leads’ across Lancashire, supported by Lancashire County Council and the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This is an opportunity for identified language leads to develop their knowledge and skills and also to have access to support from a speech and language therapist.

The role of a language lead is to:

  • take a lead in promoting a communication friendly environment in your setting
  • demonstrate good practise and support colleagues in your setting
  • disseminate information from relevant communication meetings to staff within the setting and to lead on relevant communication projects when needed
  • support colleagues in identifying potential difficulties and with the process of referral to SLT when necessary
  • be a point of contact for your local NHS speech and language therapist
  • support parents in promoting a positive home communication environment

As a language lead you receive a termly newsletter and are invited to a cluster meeting each term. Please find previous newsletters and cluster recordings below.

To receive the latest newsletter and receive an invite to the next live cluster meeting you can sign up to become a language lead sign up to become a language lead.

Newsletters

Summer 2024

In the Summer edition of the newsletter you will find top tips for working with non-verbal children, a spotlight on signing and specialist support for 3 to 4 year olds.

Spring 2024

Our Spring edition of the Language Lead Newsletter looks at the universal and targeted support we can offer our children.

Autumn 2023

This edition covers targeted tips from the Specialist Teaching Service, using the WellComm toolkit and learn how language leads are promoting the importance of speech and language in their settings.

Clusters

Summer 2024

Language Lead Cluster Summer 2024 on YouTube

A focus on specialist support.

Spring 2024

Language Lead Cluster Spring 2024 on YouTube

Supporting children through the targeted section of the communication and language roadmap.

Autumn 2023

Autumn 2023 cluster recording on YouTube

Universal approaches to support children's speech, language and communication.