Flourish Speech and Language Therapy

24/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Encourage descriptive language during play. Tell your child the colour, size, and texture of objects. It builds vocabulary naturally

24/02/2026

📣 New Government Plans for Specialist Support in Schools

You may have seen news about the Government’s new Schools White Paper and something called “Experts at Hand.”

In simple terms, the plan is to make it easier for schools to access specialists — like speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and SEND experts — without families having to wait for a formal plan first.

The aim is earlier help, less stress for parents, and more support built into everyday school life.

It’s still in the planning stages, but the focus on early, accessible support is a positive step.

17/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Pause and give your child time to respond. Even a few extra seconds can encourage more complex language and confidence in conversation

10/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Play “I Spy” with sounds instead of letters: I spy something that starts with /s/ or /t/. Fun for articulation practice and listening skills

03/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Did you know? Encouraging older children to ask questions is one of the best ways to develop vocabulary and reasoning skills. Try a question-of-the-day challenge

27/01/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Use everyday routines to build language skills. For example, while cooking, ask your child to describe what they are doing or predict the next step

25/01/2026

Nursery rhymes and somgs are so important for teaching many aspects of early communication. I love this poster for vocabulary, but they also teach rhyme, rhythm, language patterns, prosidy (the melody of speech) and copying (words and actions) as well of the enjoyment of shared interaction with another

13/01/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Singing rhymes and songs improves memory, rhythm, and speech clarity. Try singing favourite nursery rhymes together—bonus points for silly actions

09/01/2026

It’s only 9th January and I’m already feeling excited about the year ahead.

New ideas, new conversations and some lovely collaborations starting to take shape — all focused on doing things thoughtfully, sustainably and with real impact.

Very grateful to be working alongside such committed, values-driven people. 2026 is off to a good start.

06/01/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Every small step counts. Celebrate your child’s wins, no matter how tiny—they all add up to big progress

30/12/2025

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Fun fact: Babies begin learning the melody of language even before they speak. Singing, talking, and reading to little ones supports speech and language development from day one

23/12/2025

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Speech therapy isn’t just about talking! We work on listening, social communication, and even confidence. Curious about how a session might look for your child? Let’s chat. You can find out more about me here:

Expert speech and language therapy in Stockport. Providing assessments, therapy, and support for children's communication needs. Free consultation available.