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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:
  • Use our online workshops for early language development, school‑age language support, and other topics (search "workshops" on our website).

Next steps

  1. Visit the Children’s health and development hub to explore the topics that matter to you.
  2. If something feels off – changes in eating, behaviour, sleep or general health – contact your GP or health visitor.
  3. 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)