National Network for Early Language and Communication
This page introduces the National Early Language and Communication Network, outlining its purpose and inviting key professionals to come together with a shared vision of support early speech, language and communication (SLC) development across Scotland.
What is the Network?
The National Early Language and Communication Network aims to bring together professionals from health, education, social care, the third sector, and community services to create a collaborative, whole-system approach across Scotland that supports early language and communication development.
What are the aims and priorities of the network?
The network aims to:
Promote the importance of early speech, language and communication development.
Support prevention and early intervention approaches across Scotland.
Share practice, resources and learning.
Identify and address system-level barriers to effective supporting early language and communication
Strengthen collaboration between health, education, social care, third sector and community partners.
Contribute to national and local improvement activity that supports better outcomes for children and families.
Reduce inequalities in children's early speech, language and communication development.
Who Should Join Us?
We’re inviting passionate leaders and practitioners to help shape Scotland’s approach to early SLC.
This network is for:
Strategic leaders and senior practitioners working with children and families from pre-birth to age five.
Representatives from health boards, local authorities, education services, third sector organisations, and national bodies.
Individuals with a remit for early years, SLC, public health or child development.
Those who can help reflect geographic and sectoral diversity across Scotland.
Registration and Slides
You can register to attend the next upcoming National Network for Early Language and Communication meeting, by visiting the registration page.
To access the previous network meeting slides and resources, please visit the slides page.
