Our names are Steve and Deborah Scott and we are the owners of Happy Kids Day Nurseries which operate in Manchester and South Yorkshire. Our daughter has been diagnosed with Selective Mutism, a severe anxiety which prevents speaking in certain situations. We have created this campaign which aims to raise awareness of Selective Mutism within the early years sector.

We have provided some free to use resources which can be downloaded and printed for teachers, practitioners and parents within your setting. Reference: The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (2016) by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, Routledge. Seek advice or information on providing appropriate help from websites and organisations such as: NHS Choices and the Selective Mutism Information and Research Association (SMIRA)