Janet Cooper

Janet Cooper is a qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist. Over the past 21 years she has worked at improving young childrens' communication, speech and language in a variety of settings. In 2004 she set up 'Stoke Speaks Out', a multi-agency programme aimed at tackling the high incidence of speech and language difficultiesidentified in Stoke-on-Trent. Through the programme she has contributed to a marked improvement in children's outcomes in the city. Janet also works as an Early Language Consultant for the Every Child a Talker strategy and has written articles for early years publications and regularly presents at national conferences.