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Brightspeech Teaching First

Eliminate the Wait to begin SLCN support in your classroom

Build staff confidence to identify needs early, deliver immediate, evidence-based SLCN support, monitor progress and know when specialist therapist input is needed with Teaching First powered by Brightspeech, created by Chatterbug.
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Trusted by 500+ Schools
Supports Inclusive Mainstream Fund Priorities
Built by Speech and Language Therapists
SEND Reform Aligned
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The Breakthrough Toolkit Fixing the UK’s School Speech Crisis

Introducing Teaching First

Children should not have to wait for specialist input before SLCN support can begin.

Teaching First powered by Brightspeech is a whole school approach to identifying and supporting speech, language and communication needs earlier.

It gives education teams the training, tools and ongoing Speech and Language Therapy support to identify needs, begin appropriate intervention and monitor progress, with clear routes to specialist SLT input when needed.

Communication Development Specialist training
Digital modules upskill TAs and SENCos in hours, giving your team the clinical confidence to safely deliver low-level speech interventions.
Brightspeech screening
Access up to 9 Brightspeech screens created for EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Intervention First™ structured intervention programmes
Run screenings to instantly identify pupil needs, then deploy automated, structured Tier 1 & 2 intervention pathways right in the classroom.
1:1 Therapist Support
Bridge the gap between school and clinic with direct access to specialist Speech and Language Therapists for complex case advice and clinical guidance.
Therapist designed strategies, activities and resources
Eliminate prep time with instant access to an extensive library of evidence-based activities, visual aids, and articulation games created by expert speech therapists.
Share Resources with Parents & Carers
Extend support beyond the classroom with home activity sharing, empowering families to reinforce speech goals together.
Real-Time Learner Progress
Track every milestone in real time with an intuitive dashboard that automatically records session outcomes and maps individual child development.
Secure progress and outcome reporting
Generate audit-ready, data-rich reports. Proving early intervention efforts or fast-tracking complex Tier 3 referrals.
Impact
Insight into need, reach and outcomes across the school or wider system.

The 4-Step Blueprint Reducing Speech Waiting Lists

1. Build Capacity

Train staff to become Communication Development Specialists

Designated staff complete Communication Development Specialist training through the Brightspeech app, building practical skills and confidence to support speech, language and communication needs, backed by ongoing SLT supervision and support.

 

2. Identify
Identify speech, language and communication needs earlier

Use Brightspeech screening and structured observation to help identify children who may benefit from additional communication support.

 

3. Intervene
Start structured intervention without unnecessary delay

Trained staff can deliver Intervention First within the child’s everyday environment and monitor progress over time.

 

4. Experts at Hand
Keep Speech and Language Therapy expertise accessible

SLT supervision, consultation and clear escalation pathways mean specialist expertise is available when it is needed.

Built for the UK SEND & AP Improvement Plan

The UK Government’s reforms mandate early, targeted intervention in mainstream schools to reduce EHCP pressure and shorten assessment waiting times. Our 4-step framework was engineered specifically for this shift:
National Inclusion Standards:

Step 1 

 Upskill your existing school workforce with CPD accredited clinical training.

Targeted Mainstream Support:
Steps 2 – 3
 Deliver instant, app guided Tier 1 & 2 interventions inside the classroom.
Robust Triage & Data Integrity: Step 4 Generate audit ready evidence Local Authorities require to fast track Tier 3 specialist referrals.
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Deliver national SEND priorities today, without adding to teacher workload.

“We didn’t react to the SEND reforms; we anticipated them. Our framework gives SENCOs and Headteachers the exact operational blueprint required to meet National Inclusion Standards today, rather than waiting for lengthy rollouts, so schools can start supporting the children who need it now.”
Asma Khanum
Founder and Speech and Language Consultant

Real Outcomes for Real Children

For Headteachers & SENCOs

For Headteachers & SENCOs

Demonstrable pupil progress, efficient EHCP evidence gathering, and lower reliance on costly external locum therapists.

For Speech & Language Therapists

For Speech & Language Therapists

Reduce triage load, clear progress data upon referral, and freed-up capacity for Tier 3 complex needs.

For Children & Young People

For Children & Young People

Instant support at school, avoiding years of critical developmental regression during wait times.

Eliminate the Wait for your learners.

Start delivering speech support in your school this term.
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