Bolton Start Well

This page is designed to bring together all of the information that is available to support you with embedding the Communication and Language Pathway.  

• Bolton Integrated Early Years Communication and Language Pathway
• Bolton's Communication and Language Pathway Overview 
• THRIVE Framework Groupings

Communication and Language Pathway Overview

Click on each of the circles below for more information on this section of the Bolton Early Years Integrated Communication and Language Pathway.

An introduction to the Bolton Early Years Integrated Communication and Language Pathway

Recorded: November 2020

If you'd like to find out more about the Bolton Early Years Integrated Communication and Language Pathway, you can view the Launch Briefing (with live Q&As) here.

Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS)

The EYCLDS is part of the 0-19 service in Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; it is closely aligned with Bolton Start Well Service and the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service.

The team includes Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants who work with the early years workforce, parents and professionals to support the development of communication skills in all children, including effective early identification of those at risk of speech and language delay.

Bolton Start Well

Bolton Start Well Service work closely with EYCLDS to provide professional development services for the early years workforce, to train and upskill practitioners to effectively support children’s communication and language development. 

Contact details

Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS)
Oxford Grove Start Well Centre
Shepherd Cross Street
Bolton BL1 3BY

Tel: 01204 33 8349 / 01204 33 8182
General emails: EYCLDS@boltonft.nhs.uk