Story FUNd — Speech Bubbles Take part in Story FUNd - create a story as a gift for someone and have it read by a professional actor!

You can submit your short story, be part of our creative journey, and help amplify children’s voices:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/storyfundsto...

Your donation, your story, your impact.

#StoryFUNd #RaiseVoices #SpeechBubbles #StoryFUNd #oracy #speechlanguageandcommunication

Our Voices Tell Our Story by Sue Elliot-Nicholls — Speech Bubbles As a voice actor and writer I have a particular interest in peoples authentic and particular voice. A voice tells the story of our lives, the love, the struggles, the joy and achievements. I fell in l...

The StoryFUNd campaign has officially begun! We’re aiming to raise £20,000 to support Speech Bubbles in 2026-2027, celebrating the power of storytelling. Why not read Sue Elliot-Nicholls' thoughts on storytelling and her support of our StoryFUNd Campaign:
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/blog-posts/o...

Speech Bubbles - story making for all! An online workshop for creating stories

Ready to spark your creativity? Book your spot on our free online writing workshop as part of Creativity & Wellbeing Week 2026! No experience needed – bring your imagination. Everyone is welcome, all ages. Sign up now to secure your place!

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Thank you to The Old Vic for hosting our Practitioner Development morning yesterday. It was great to be able to use the Clore Learning Space and get some of us together to share ideas, games, activities and think about Speech Bubbles Practice.

#drama #confidence #communication #children #oracy

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What to know more about Speech Bubbles take a look at this short film and get in touch!

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Big Give #ArtsforImpact campaign - we are delighted to have reached our target!

Watch this space for more about our work supporting children's development in #communication, #confidence, #creativity and #oracy

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“Speech Bubbles is an innovative approach in helping children with speech and language difficulties. Our children in year 1 and 2 look forward to these sessions and are thriving in this programme, which boosts their confidence.”

— School Inclusion Manager

Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...

We’re getting closer to our #ArtsForImpact goal — and your donation today could get us closer!

Every £10 becomes £20. Every £50 becomes £100.

Please help us support children find their voice through creative storymaking.

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vimeo.com/1174132210?f... find out all about Speech Bubbles in this short film with new illustrations by @theorah.bsky.social . If you like what you see you can donate here and your gift will be doubled donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...

This #ArtsForImpact week
£10 normally pays for 1 child to take part in a session- today that will enable 2!
£100 normally provides 1 Speech Bubbles session for 10 children- today that will enable 2!
Support building children's #ConfidenceCommunication&Creativity.
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We had a fully dramatic morning with the wonderful Alison Hale delivering. We managed to act out all the things the children wanted in their stories including primates, pokemon characters, friends, a thunder storm and the earth, the moon and mars! #ASC #Imagination #WholeBodyCommunication.

Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...

This week, #DoubleYourDonation with Big Give's #ArtsForImpact campaign!

At Speech Bubbles, we use drama and storytelling to build children’s spoken language, listening, confidence and participation—helping them communicate.

You can donate here:
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Visiting Brent Knoll school today. This amazing school was part the @artscouncilengland.bsky.social research project 'Speak Out' that became Speech Bubbles in 2009! 17 years of #InclusiveOracy

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Speech Bubbles CIO – Big Give Speech Bubbles works with theatre organisations and schools across the UK. Our programme is proven to support children to become great communicators through creative, considered and consistent drama ...

Arts for Impact Big Give Campaign is here! From March 17–24, your donation will be DOUBLED. Every £10 becomes £20, £50 becomes £100! Help us reach our £2,000 goal and amplify your impact. #BigGive #ArtsForImpact

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Just 1 day to go! Here’s what you need to know about #ArtsForImpact:

- Donate from midday, Tues 17th March
- Choose from 250+ arts charities
- Every donation made can be doubled, while funds last
- Donate via: https://bit.ly/ArtsForImpact

Are you ready to make double the difference?

Starts on tuesday!

Your support makes our work possible! As Arts for Impact week draws near, we invite you to share, spread the word, and help us unlock matched funding for children’s creative development. Watch this space for more ways to get involved. #SupportArts #ImpactMatters

Your support makes our work possible! As Arts for Impact week draws near, we invite you to share, spread the word, and help us unlock matched funding for children’s creative development. Watch this space for more ways to get involved. #SupportArts #ImpactMatters

Only a week to go until Arts for Impact week kicks off! We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive through developing their communications in creative ways. Stay tuned for how you can help us reach more children and make twice the difference. #BigGive #TogetherWeCan

Excitement is building as we approach Arts for Impact week! We’re proud of how we use drama for positive change for children and schools. Join us as we get ready to double your support and amplify our impact.
#artsforimpact #biggive

• Reflecting on some of the feedback from last year we look to this year, we’re working with 1,160 children in 59 schools—and training even more staff! #Schools #Community #SpeechBubblesCIO

Celebrating more of what we achieved in 2024-2025 with thanks to everyone we work with:
86% of Speech Bubbles children improved their speaking, listening, and behavior
91% are more ready to learn
93% of teaching staff feel more confident using Drama Tools for Great Communication! #Impact #Education

The Team — Speech Bubbles

We are very please that Shanti Sarkar, Charlotte Métairie and Keilah Chambers-Turner have joined our board!! looking forward to taking Speech Bubbles next steps with you! And building #children's #creativity #communication #confidence and #oracy. read more here:

www.speechbubbles.org.uk/the-team

The DfE White Paper ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ (Feb 2026) through a Speech Bubbles lens by Elizabeth Kennedy — Speech Bubbles Does the paper promote creativity, communication, confidence, inclusive oracy, and greater access to the arts?

A cautious response to DfE's white paper. It's encouraging to see a shift for expressive arts in schools. Progress depends on leadership & time.
www.speechbubbles.org.uk/blog-posts/the-dfe-white-paper-every-child-achieving-and-thriving-feb-2026-through-a-speech-bubbles-lens-by-elizabeth-kennedy