08/07/2026
We are really proud to have been the first nursery in Bridlington to offer this fantastic programme. We strongly agree that every provider should have access to it….. which is why we have promoted and raised awareness of this programme with our LA.
Every child deserves the best start and no child should be on a lengthy waiting list. School readiness is key and sometimes the support comes too late!
Speech Club bridges that gap and places mechanisms of support where it’s needed and more importantly WHEN it’s needed.
For any settings in the wider community and beyond who are interested in the impact of this programme … please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for feedback. We are more than happy to discuss how it’s influencing positive outcomes within our setting.
Waiting lists for speech and language therapy are growing, nurseries are asking for more support, parents are understandably frustrated, and budgets are tighter than ever. It can feel like an impossible situation.
But what if the answer is not finding extra money, it is taking a different approach?
Instead of waiting years for specialist capacity to increase, some areas are looking at universal, evidence based support that can be used across nursery settings right now. That means children can be supported earlier, staff feel more confident day to day, and specialist services can focus where they are needed most.
Essex County Council is a great example of what this can look like. Through Speech Club they created a new model of support across their early years settings:
✅ 43 nursery settings
✅ 1,000+ families
✅ Partnership extended for two years
They did not wait for the perfect moment, they created it, and the impact was clear.
Funding routes vary by area, but the key point is that Essex built a model by combining existing funding streams rather than relying on a brand new budget. Often it is a shift in approach, not a whole new pot of money.
If you work in a local authority team and you are exploring early intervention options, we would love to talk through what this could look like in your area. Feel free to comment or message us, we are always happy to help. 👇