NELC Phase 1 Project Report 2023 to 2025

This report covers the first phase of the NELC project, from October 2023 to September 2025 and describes activity and impact related to the following 5 project outcomes:

1, increased understanding of shared responsibility for early SLC development across the system

2. improved collaborative system-wide leadership of early speech, language and communication support

3. an early years’ workforce that is knowledgeable and confident in supporting speech, language and communication

4. local decision making and planning is evidence-informed and utilises national and local data

5. families receive consistent national messaging in relation to developing SLC

The report concludes with proposals around next steps and future connections aligned with the forthcoming National Early Years SLC Action Plan.