As formerly a SENCO in one of the Southwark schools that pioneered the wonderful Speech Bubbles programme, and who subsequently ran it in person for several years, I had first-hand experience of its positive long-term impact, on the confidence, expression and engagement of the children, on the relationships between the children and the adults supporting them, as well as on the sense of self-worth of those adults. It also gave us great joy and became the high point of the week for us all!

This is why I consider it a privilege to be counted a member of the Advisory Group.

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In my role as Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion in an inner-city primary school, my special interest in Speech Bubbles developed because I have had first-hand experience of the massive positive impact the programme has on our most vulnerable pupils over the last four years. Speech Bubbles improves pupils' access to learning opportunities by improving their resilience for learning and communication skills. It's always a joy and pleasure to see how the pupils thrive following their involvement in the programme.

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There is nothing more powerful than a child that is given free rein to explore their innate creativity. Through the Speech Bubbles intervention children use the modality of drama and storytelling to express themselves in a safe space. It's incredibly exciting to be a part of the advisory group and see the direct impact they will have on the children and schools they operate in.

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