Speech, language and communication Easy access drop in sessions
As part of the Balanced System, we are starting easy access drop ins for pre school children.
Would you like any advice and support for your child’s speech, language and communication skills? Visit one of our easy access drop ins with your child to see a Speech and Language Therapist. Get advice, support and strategies from the team.
Drop in sessions are now being held in different locations across Torbay, South Devon and North Devon. Exeter, East and Mid Devon.
If you would like to attend a drop in, there is no need to book, simply use the table below find a location and time that works for you.
Find a drop in session near you:
Before attending one of our drop in sessions, please always check the website as dates, time and locations are subject to change.
Please note: Children attending an Easy Access Drop-In must be accompanied by a parent or someone with parental responsibility (PR). This is to ensure that consent can be provided where needed and that decisions about the child’s care can be appropriately made during the appointment.
The Easy access drop in at Little Acorns, North Devon, will be cancelled on the 12/08/2026 as the building is not opening due to the heat.
- 14 August 2026: Ilfracombe stay and play at Ilfracombe Family Hub: 11.30 am – 1pm
- 19 August 2026: Little Acorns Stay and Play, Sticklepath, Devon Methodist Church, EX31 2DL: 1.15pm – 2.30 pm
- 25 August 2026: Bideford stay and play at Bideford Family Hub: 1.30 – 2.30 pm
- 28 August 2026: Ilfracombe stay and play at Ilfracombe Family Hub: 11.30 am – 1pm
- 9 September 2026 Little Acorns Stay and Play Sticklepath, Devon Methodist Church, Rhodendren Avenue, EX31 2DL 1.15 pm – 2.30pm
- 10 September 2026 Little Bears and Big Bears stay and play, South Molton Methodist Church, North Street, South Molton, EX36 3AW
- 14 September 2026 Ilfracombe stay and play at Ilfracombe Family Hub 11.30 am – 1pm
- 15 September 2026 Bideford Family Hub, Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QQ – Stay and Play 1.30 – 2.30 pm
- 17 September 2026 Stay and play, Christ Church, 8 Bear Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7BU 10 – 11.30 am
- 23 September 2026 Little Acorns Stay and Play, Sticklepath, Devon Methodist Church, Rhodendren Avenue, EX31 2DL 1.15 pm – 2.30pm
- 24 September 2026 Hatherleigh Stay and Play, Busy Bee’s Hatherleigh Baby and Toddler Group, Hatherleigh Methodist Church, EX20 3HZ 9.30 – 11 am
- 29 September Bideford Family Hub, Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QQ – Stay and Play 1.30 – 2.30 pm
- 17 August 2026: Newton Abbot Library: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 17 August 2026: St Edmunds, Family Hub: 09:30am–11:30am
- 19 August 2026: Torquay Library: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 19 August 2026: Totnes Library: 09:30am–11:30am
- 21 August 2026: The Barn, Brixham: 9:30am–11:30am
- 21 August 2026: Ivybridge Library: 09:30am–11:30am
- 24 August 2026: Newton Abbot Library: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 16th September: Tavistock Library: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 6th October 2026: Tavistock Library: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 10th November 2026: Tavistock Library: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 15th December 2026: Tavistock Library: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 17 August 2026: Tiverton Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 18 August 2026: Exeter Central Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 19 August 2026: Honiton Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 25 August 2025: Exeter Central Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 1 September 2026: Exeter Central Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 7 September 2026: Cullompton Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 8 September 2026: Okehampton Cheeky Monkeys, Fairplace Church Hall: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 8 September 2026: Newcourt Community Centre: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 10 September 2026: Exmouth library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 14 September 2026: Tiverton Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 15 September 2026: Exeter Central Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 16 September 2026: Honiton Library: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 22 September 2026: Newcourt Community Centre: 9.30am – 11.30am
- 23 September 2026: Bow Village Hall, Station Road, Bow, Crediton: 9.30am – 11.30am