Chatterboxes

Chatterboxes is an independent speech and language therapy service supporting schools with assessments, therapy, training and practical resources. Based in Birmingham and the West Midlands, Chatterboxes works directly with children and school staff to improve communication, language development and confidence. Their school offer includes one-to-one therapy, staff training, assessments and a structured Speech and Language Scheme designed to help schools embed practical support across the year. The Chatterboxes Speech and Language Scheme has been described as “an SLT in a box”. It gives staff a clear roadmap, consistent classroom strategies, targeted interventions and a classroom tracker to monitor progress. The scheme is designed so teachers, LSAs and school leaders can use it confidently without needing specialist speech and language expertise. There are three versions of the scheme: Primary, Early Years and Resource Bases. Chatterboxes also offers a Trust licence for multi-school use, helping MATs and groups of schools build a more consistent, cost-effective SEND and communication strategy. For schools looking to strengthen speech, language and communication support, Chatterboxes offers practical tools that can be used across the school year and across a wide range of SEND needs.