This initiative has improved outcomes for the children of Stoke-on-Trentby giving parents confidence in themselves. Multi-agency partnershipproject Stoke Speaks Out has empowered the parents it reaches by seekingto increase the bond between parent and child. This is the startingpoint for tackling the causes and effects of children's speech andlanguage delay.
The children's workforce has been up-skilled through cross-agencytraining in how to promote children's communication development. StokeSpeaks Out is made up of Stoke's children's services and primary caretrust, North Staffordshire healthcare trusts, local midwifery, and thePre-School Learning Alliance.
These partners have reached more than 7,000 children from pre-birth toseven-years-old with supported toddler groups, Stoke Speaks Outmaternity packs and parent awareness and education sessions.
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