Reviews
We love to make a difference, and hearing what an impact we have had in our settings makes our day!
Following a series of training sessions delivered at South and City College in Birmingham, this is what staff had to say:
‘Nicki set the standard of training from the initial Introductory session.
There was a high uptake of staff wanting to participate in the individual topics. The pace and delivery of the topics were perfect, and Nicki ensured practical activities were included. She held the audience well and her knowledge and delivery of Speech, Language and Communication was excellent. This training has been invaluable to the team and I have no doubt the skills they have learned will be transferred into the classroom effectively support our learners’
Charlene H: Lead Learning Assessment & Support Co-ordinator
“The training was effective, and will be useful for all students, not just those identified with Speech and Language difficulties. The delivery was efficient and information easy to retain. Nicki was really approachable” (Niki G)
“I found it to be informative, practical and pedagogical” (Mohammed H)
“I found the training incredibly useful and thought provoking especially in terms of introducing us to strategies which will no doubt prove useful and beneficial to our learners. It has opened up another avenue of exploration in terms of developing and supporting our SEND learners.” (Marie F)
“Rebekah has been amazing with Joseph developing a lovely bond with him which has helped him with communicating his needs and following what set out in his EHCP. He looks forward his weekly visits from her and she is amazing in her parental relationships in sharing information.”
— Natasha, parent at Queenscroft school
Hall Green primary in West Bromwich recently booked a Soundswell Wellcomm course. This is what their Sendco said:
“Nicki was great. She was able to adapt the training to meet the needs of everyone in the room, from those with some Wellcomm experience all the way down to those who had never seen wellcomm before. Everybody benefitted and left the training feeling more confident and empowered to support our young people. It was great training and I’d highly recommend it!”
“I just wanted to email to say how beneficial it has been to our children within our hubs having Rebekah’s support in place. I feel like it has helped us grow our provision across the school for other children too.”
Assistant Headteacher
Yew Tree Community School
January 2024
“Hiya Nicki (Soundswell’s Nicki Holmes) – the time I spent with you was amazing 🙂I went out feeling positive and revived. I kept saying word webs to myself in case I forgot.”
“Thank you so much and look forward to seeing you again.”
Gursharan, English teacher at Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy.
February 2024
“Having worked in special education for many years I have yet to come across an organisation that has had such a profound positive impact across all areas of school life. “
Our school vision is embedded in valuing the unique learner, promoting the confidence and skill set of the adults working with our young people, ensuring that the environment and resources we use promote independence, whilst planning for a curriculum that focuses on engagement.
Our Soundswell therapists have been at the centre of advocating for our pupils and their right to have a voice. Our Soundswell therapists have been at the centre of upskilling our staff, families and other professionals in communication strategies and approaches. Our Soundswell therapists have been at the centre of supporting our leadership team to develop our school environment. Our Soundswell therapists have been at the centre of ensuring our pupils make progress at every level.
We regularly and whole heartedly recommend Soundswell to other schools.
To Sophia and Denise, thank you for being such an integral part of the Old Park School family.
Miss Jodie Colbourne
Headteacher
Old Park School
”Thanks for coming to visit us and for all Soundswell do and have done for the school over many years. Come again soon!”
Head Teacher
Nelson Mandela School
January 2024
“I just wanted to reach out and share how much we really do appreciate all of the support, hard work and dedication that therapists Abi & Sophia give us, consistently.”
Their knowledge and expertise is out of this world. They are both a credit to your service and I genuinely think we would struggle without their specialist support.
SENDCo,
Percy Shurmer Primary Academy
January 2024
“Really pleased with the level of detail in the reports.”
The audit reports have been shared with staff, just wanted to feedback that the leadership team at
Kings were really pleased with the level of detail in the reports. This was shared with the regional Ark
EYFS lead who came into visit our setting this week. The audits have really helped to have a clear
focus and starting point to drive further improvements in the early years.
Rachael Brown
Ark Kings Academy
“Emily’s support since I became SENDCo has been invaluable for both me, the SLCN staff, the children and the families!”
Helen Beach
SENDCo/Interim Phonics Leader
Featherstone primary school
“It was really so informative today. The drawing exercise made me realise just how much J goes through daily and the many challenges she faces being non verbal..”
Had a blast at todays workshop.
First of all, I was so impressed that they knew my child by name. She had obviously made an impression but also that they could tell me about her and her needs considering they see so many other children within the school.
Having a little one to one at the end of the meeting was lovely. They explained her level and what the next steps they planned to take with her.
Overall it was a lovely workshop and very knowledgeable. I’m excited to go again next week to make the resources.
Parent attending workshop
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