Barnsley’s Early Language Pathway

Barnsley’s Early Language Pathway

We want families in Barnsley to have the right support available to help children to develop their talking from an early age. Barnsley’s Early Language Pathway is a tool for parents and carers which offers guidance at different stages of a child’s life when learning to talk.

Is my child’s talking developing as it should be?

Click on the links below to find out what your child may be doing as they develop their talking:

0-6 months
6-12 months
12-18 months
18-24 months
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years

Not sure where to start?

Follow the pathway to find the right support at every stage

Support for all families

Activities

Here you will find a series of fun activities you can try with your child to support their development.

Specialist Speech & Language Therapy

All children are unique and develop their speech, language, and communication skills at different paces. Read more about what to expect at different stages.