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

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

Over half way! Can you help? A donation or repost would be FAB!

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. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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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. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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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.

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: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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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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 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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

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

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

Lovely thread if you're looking for educators to follow. Well done @9000lives.org. ⬇️🧵

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

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

🎉 We would like to take a moment to say Thank you to everyone supporting Speech Bubbles CIO! Your generosity is making a real impact in schools across the UK. Last year we worked with 1000 children, 54 schools and 12 theatre partners. #SpeechBubblesCIO #MakingADifference

We have worked with three volunteers from the Trust and accessed Action Learning sessions and online training. They are always supportive and understanding of our position as a small charity, and always laser focussed on specific and effective support! We all need a little help sometimes.

@cri-uos.bsky.social hi!

A glimpse behind the scenes with - bringing to life one of the illustrations @theorah.bsky.social created for us! #creativity #confidence #communication #oracy #children #artistreels #artprocess

This is just one of the issues #Drama can help with!

@theorah.bsky.social thank you!

We are so #excited to share the wonderful #illustrations Bex Burgess has created of our Speech Bubbles sessions. You can find more on our website. Look out for more of our information brought to life with these brilliant artworks! #creativity #communication #confidence #oracy

Two days until the wonderful Alison Hale and Kat Gill will be leading a session for Speech Bubbles at the Music & Drama Education Expo! Join them -2.30-3.15pm, 13th Feb - for more inciteful information about using drama for #communication, #confidence and #creativity with #SEND #learners. #mdee26

And great oracy activities here from @speechbubblescio.bsky.social. static1.squarespace.com/static/60fe8...

Next one. Chuffed. #thersc

Loved working with @theorah.bsky.social to capture the spirit of speechbubbles. #ArtisteOverAI

This #nationalstorytelling week we would like to celebrate the stories our Speech Bubbles children create each week. This story was created by a child doing the Speech Bubbles Programme in November - Enjoy! Illustration by Rebecca Burgess, www.rebeccaburgess.co.uk #storytelling #shareastory #NSW2026

This #nationalstorytelling week we would like to celebrate the stories our Speech Bubbles children create each week. This story was created by a child doing the Speech Bubbles Programme in November - Enjoy! Illustration by Rebecca Burgess, www.rebeccaburgess.co.uk #storytelling #shareastory #NSW2026

A hedgehog was the original www.speechbubbles.org.uk mascot.

@sargent65.bsky.social thanks for the share!

The last of this years Collaborative Learning sessions took place at Trinity Theatre yesterday. A great session to reflect on challenges and successes and build on all the creative work with children in schools #communication #creativity #drama #oracy

@donnymorrison.bsky.social hi

So happy to say our book is now published! Working with the amazing editorial team has been a privilege, including @abihackett.bsky.social, @davidbenshannon.bsky.social, Vishnu Kkn, Christina MacRae, Rachel Holmes, @khawlabadwan.bsky.social, Rosie Flewitt and @wardasworld.bsky.social. Thanks all! 🌸

That's My Story!: Drama for Confidence, Communication and Creativity i share.google/WfH7Kib2Qz26... With renewed emphasis on Oracy and Creativity in primary education why not get hold of a copy of this book by our CEO Adam.

leeds33.com/creative-ora... Excited to be invited to present at this event, sharing our #Inclusive #Creative #Oracy practice @leeds33.com Would be lovely to meet any North West based #ArtsEd folk.