If you are a professional considering referring a child to the Speech and Language Therapy service please note the following:

For Communication referrals you will need to take these actions before making a referral (see download lists below for documents):

Download and complete our Screening Tool to assess the child
Use the service criteria and its RAG rating to complete your screening assessment.

You will need to upload the screening tool as part of the referral process if the assessment shows a referral is appropriate.

For Stammering and Voice or Eating, Drinking and swallowing referrals please see the information below before starting a referral.

Note: If you are just looking for resources to support a child in your care, please go back to the Parents and Carers Advice page and select the section for the relevant age of the child.

Referrals for Communication support:

Please use the links below to download the relevant documents and complete before making a referral.

These criteria and screening tools will identify what support you can give the child in your setting and what advice you could offer to parents / carers.

They are designed to support referrers in deciding when to refer to the Speech and Language Therapy service (SLT).

If a child scores a green rating, this suggests that their speech, language and communication skills are developing within the expected range. However if you would like some additional advice on universal strategies and targeted interventions, this can be found here.

Children who score an amber rating will require support with their speech and language development in their setting and at home. You should look for advice on universal strategies and targeted interventions found here.

Children who score a red rating will require support with their speech and language development in their setting and at home. You should look for advice on universal strategies and targeted interventions found here and make a referral to Speech and Language Therapy Service.

Please note: you will need to include a copy of the completed screening tool on your e-referral.