Plymouth families are being invited to take part in Let’s Get Chatting Plymouth 2026, a ten‑week citywide campaign designed to help parents and carers support babies’ and young children’s communication, language and development.
Launched through Plymouth’s network of Family Hubs, the campaign runs from May to July and focuses on the simple but powerful role that everyday conversation, play and listening can have on a child’s future. From pregnancy through to starting school, families will be supported with practical tips, reassurance and clear signposting to local help.
Each week of the campaign highlights a different theme, including noticing and responding to a child’s communication, building language through everyday routines, understanding key developmental milestones, and knowing when to seek extra support. Messages are tailored to different ages and stages, helping families feel confident that small moments – such as chatting on the walk to school, sharing a book or playing together – really do add up.
Family Hubs are at the heart of Let’s Get Chatting, offering welcoming, local places where parents and carers can access support. This includes drop‑in advice, stay‑and‑play sessions, parent support groups and Chatterbox groups, and connections to health visitors, early years settings, libraries and specialist services. Throughout the campaign, real voices from across Plymouth’s early years workforce will also highlight the range of help available to families.
Councillor Sally Cresswell, Plymouth City Council Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Apprenticeships, said: “Talking and listening with children from the very earliest stages gives them the best possible start in life. Let’s Get Chatting is about reminding families that the everyday things they already do – chatting, playing and spending time together – are incredibly important. Family Hubs make it easy for parents and carers to get friendly, practical support close to home, and to ask for help early if they need it.”
The campaign also aims to reduce anxiety for parents by reinforcing that all children develop at their own pace, while making it clear that early support can make a real difference. Families are encouraged to contact their local Family Hub if they have any concerns or simply want ideas and reassurance.
More information about Let’s Get Chatting Plymouth 2026 and local Family Hubs can be found at www.plymouth.gov.uk/family-hubs
