Speech Bubbles helps children communicate, play, learn and feel good about themselves.
We believe:
Every child has the right to communicate.
Every child has the right to understand and be understood.
Our work aligns with the national move towards a broader, more inclusive primary curriculum as expressed in the 2026 Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving (Feb 2026). Inclusive Oracy values children’s verbal and non-verbal ways of communicating, building on their strengths so they can express ideas, be heard and participate with confidence.
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Schools
Book Speech Bubbles for your school and access free drama for communication resources.
Teachers
Book training for teachers for creative ideas to support children’s communication development in school.
Theatre Partners
Speech Bubbles is delivered by a national network of theatres and theatre companies, find out more.
Parents / Carers
Find out more about what your child could be doing or is doing in Speech Bubbles.
Drama Practitioners
Find out how you could join the Speech Bubbles team
In 2025-2026
1080 children with communication needs took part in Speech Bubbles
Teachers reported that 91% of children who took part in Speech Bubbles made positive progress
12 theatre companies around the UK delivered the Speech Bubbles programme
Testimonials
“….made me listen to others in class and share my ideas more, put my hand up more, share ideas more with everybody.”
“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.”
“It’s been great to be able to pick up an already packaged and tried-and-tested programme and deliver it using our own unique settings, using our knowledge of local children to further develop the model.”
“Speech Bubbles is one of the most successful programmes I have seen offered in schools...every session manages to put a smile on my face.”
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