Hello and welcome!
Core Speech is an Independent Speech and Language Therapy service providing assessment, therapy, and training/education to children, families, and schools across Lancashire (UK).
Core Speech is owned by Emma Sharrock, a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, with over 9 years clinical experience supporting children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) and feeding difficulties.
Communication Support
Assessment and therapy for children with communication needs.
Feeding Support
Assessment and therapy for children with feeding needs.
Telehealth
Telehealth sessions and parent coaching across the UK.
Schools
Assessment, therapy, and training packages for schools.
By meeting children and young people where they are at, Core Speech is dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality care to ensure each and every individual can Learn, Grow, and Thrive on their own unique journey.
Core Speech has experience in providing assessment and intervention to children and young people with a range of communication and feeding challenges including:
Understanding language and what is said to them
Finding the right words to express themselves
Using sentences to express thoughts and ideas
Speaking clearly and being understood by others
Speaking fluently
Engaging in social activities and interacting with others
Understanding phonics and developing reading skills
Enjoying mealtimes and social eating experiences
Safe eating and drinking
“From initial assessment to where we are now, Emma has shown compassion and acceptance. My child gets so excited to see her now and thinks it’s just like having a friend over to play.”
- Parent
Core Speech is a mobile Independent Speech and Language Therapy service based from Leyland (Lancashire, North West UK).
We provide mobile Speech and Language Therapy services to ensure that children receive the support they need to learn new skills and thrive in the environments that are important to them.
Visits can be provided to the following locations:
Family homes
Nurseries
Mainstream Schools
Special Educational Need (SEN) Settings
Community settings (e.g., parks, play centres)