Toddlers

You can help your child learn life skills by chatting, reading and playing together.

Find out more at Toddler – NHS Start for Life. 

Early language and learning  

Your child will start to recognise more words than they can say at this age, so every conversation, game or story will support their language development. 

Try to respond to their babble and pick out and expand on words they are saying. This will help them to become a more confident communicator.  

Read more about early language skills from NHS Start for Life.  

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Chatterbox groups in Croydon

Come along to a Chatterbox group if you have a child aged 4 and under, and you're concerned about their talking, communication or interaction.

Chatterbox groups take place in Croydon children's centres. They are run by speech and language therapists and assistants, along with children’s centre staff.

Find out about Chatterbox groups.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support

If your child has learning difficulties, or a disability, that means they need special health and education support. They may be able to get support through their school or a supporting organisation.  

Find out more about our SEND support.