Schools
Drama for primary and SEND schools in Hertfordshire
We bring Speech Bubbles to primary schools across Hertfordshire, and create bespoke drama projects for special and mainstream schools that build communication, confidence and wellbeing.
For Key Stage 1
Speech Bubbles
Speech Bubbles is a drama programme for primary school children who need extra help with speaking, listening and confidence. HIT has been an official Speech Bubbles partner since September 2023, delivering it in primary schools across Hertfordshire.
Each week a HIT drama practitioner and a member of your support staff run a small-group session built on the children’s own stories. Children take turns as author, performer and audience, in a safe and playful space where every idea counts.
More than 83% of participating children show improvements in learning, speaking and listening.
Speech Bubbles annual teacher report
How it works
A year of Speech Bubbles in your school
- Choose the childrenYou refer Key Stage 1 children who would benefit most, with guidance from us.
- Weekly sessionsA HIT practitioner and one of your support staff run story-drama sessions together.
- Staff workshopAn inclusive oracy workshop gives all staff drama tools for communication.
- Measure the impactTeacher assessments produce an impact report you can share with governors and Ofsted.
Children gain
- Confidence to speak and be heard
- Listening and turn-taking
- Imagination and storytelling
- Friendships and belonging
Your school gains
- A trained member of staff
- Evidence of impact
- Practical oracy tools for every class
- A trusted local theatre partner
Who it’s for
- Key Stage 1 children
- Children with communication needs
- Children lacking confidence
- Mainstream primary schools
Bespoke projects
Drama projects shaped around your pupils
From a single workshop day to a term-long project ending in a performance or film, we design drama with special and mainstream schools, councils and community groups.
- Outcomes agreed with you before we start
- Experienced, DBS-checked practitioners
- Inclusive by design for SEND pupils
- Storytelling sessions for early years
Questions
For school leaders
Which children should we refer to Speech Bubbles?
Children in Key Stage 1 who would benefit from extra support with communication, confidence or wellbeing. We’ll talk this through with you.
Who needs to be involved from our school?
A member of your support staff works alongside our practitioner every week. We also run a workshop for all staff.
How is the programme funded?
Funding varies. Ask us about current costs and the funding we can help you look for.
Do you work with special schools?
Yes. We create bespoke projects for special schools and SEND provisions, shaped around your pupils.
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Talk to us about your school
Tell us about your pupils and what you’d like to achieve. We’ll reply within two working days.
Rather talk? Call 01727 22 14 14, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm.