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Children’s health and development
We have a whole range of advice and support to help you look after your child’s health, growth and wellbeing at every stage.
What we cover
- Communication and hearing – resources to help your child speak, listen and learn.
- Gross and fine motor skills – tips for crawling, walking, jumping, writing and dressing.
- Mental and emotional wellbeing – advice on feelings, stress, low mood and where to get help.
- Sensory processing – help your child manage sensory experiences.
- Eating, allergies and healthy lifestyle – guidance on nutrition, food allergies and healthy habits.
- Immunisations – information about the vaccinations your child needs.
- Independence and school readiness – building confidence and skills for school.
- Toilet training and bed‑wetting – practical tips.
- SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) – support for families managing special needs.
- School health information – health advice for children once they start school.
How to get help
- Talk to your GP, health visitor or school‑nursing team if you have any concerns.
- You can text the school‑nursing service in confidence:
- Parents or carers: 07312 263194
- Young people aged 11‑19: 07312 263266
- Use our online workshops for early language development, school‑age language support, and other topics (search "workshops" on our website).
Next steps
- Visit the Children’s health and development hub to explore the topics that matter to you.
- If something feels off – changes in eating, behaviour, sleep or general health – contact your GP or health visitor.
- For more specialised support (e.g., speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, specialist nursing) ask your GP for a referral.
This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.
Sources
Children's health and development | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Guidance for every stage of your child’s development [ADHD and autism for children and young people Information about ADHD and autism and support for daily life.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/adhd-and-autism-for-children-and-young-people) [Communication and hearing Resources to help your child speak, listen, and learn.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/communication-and-hearing) [Child safety Guidance to help keep children safe.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/child-safety) [Eating, allergies, and healthy lifestyle Exploring new foods and healthy habits, and managing allergies.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/eating-allergies-and-healthy-lifestyle) [Fine motor skills Encouraging skills for writing, dressing, and play.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/fine-motor-skills) [Gross motor skills Supporting physical skills like crawling, walking and jumping](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/gross-motor-skills) [Immunisations What you need to know about vaccines.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/childrens-immunisations) [Independence and school readiness Encouraging confidence and independence.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/independence-and-school-readiness) [Mental and emotional wellbeing Coping with stress, low mood, and grief, plus where to get help and support others.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/mental-and-emotional-wellbeing) [Sensory processing Helping your child manage sensory experiences.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/sensory-processing) [School health information Supporting your child’s health throughout their school years.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/school-health-information) [Toilet training and bedwetting Practical tips for toilet training and bedwetting.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/toilet-training-and-bedwetting) [Looking after your baby and yourself Supporting you and your child through every stage of their development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/your-baby-and-you) [What is SEND? Information, and local support for families managing special educational needs and disabilities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Children and young people See below for further advice tailored to children and young people around communication and hearing. Communication and hearing
Advice and resources | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
[Children's health and development Supporting your child’s health, growth, and wellbeing at every stage.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development)
Page results
Toilet training
Every child is ready for toilet training at different times, depending on their physical and emotional development.
The Healthy Child Programme
A national programme offering screening, immunisation information, support, and advice.
Bedwetting
Bedwetting can have a big impact on a child’s self-esteem, but many things can be done to improve the condition.
Communication and hearing
Resources to help your child speak, listen, and learn.
Nursing
Learn about a career in mental health nursing, adult nursing, children’s nursing, or learning disability nursing.
Health Visiting clinics
An opportunity to have your baby weighed and get support and advice from our health visitors.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We work collaboratively with other professionals to make sure we follow the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice and support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Healthy weight and keeping active in childhood
Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active increases a child’s overall health.
Meet our governors
Our governors help shape the way we work, and make sure we continue to provide the outstanding care and support services you need.

