Chatta

This summer we are inviting children aged 4 to 11 to create and share their own Chatta stories in our new festival of stories, the Chatta Summer Story Festival. Children can make the stories themselves or with family members using the Chatta software. Chatta stories are like talking postcards, combining sequences of images and voice recordings, and making them helps children’s creativity, imagination, vocabulary use and oral language skills. The short stories can be about anything at all! A simple suggestion is to think of a character, a setting, an activity the character is involved in, a problem, a solution and an ending. The stories can be adventure stories, mystery stories, exciting stories, true stories – any type of stories! Pictures can be chosen directly from the Chatta software, or photos can be added, of toys, pets, places, drawings…anything!. The Chatta software has voice recording buttons on every picture to make storytelling so easy. Making stories with Chatta is quick, fun and the possibilities are endless. It’s free to take part and to get involved parents/carers can register by completing this short form to receive access to the software, instructions on how to make a Chatta story, and some ideas and suggestions. Any stories the children make can be entered into our ‘Chatta Summer Story Festival’ so their stories can be shared for others to enjoy! https://lnkd.in/ent3sfeD #stories #storytelling #oracy #vocabulary #eyfs #ks1 #ks2

Is your school m focusing on vocabulary use, oral sentence composition, subject understanding and removing barriers to writing? Chatta Works! It’s quick, simple, always effective and adaptable to any outcome, subject, age group and language. Chatta is a powerful classroom approach that has a positive impact on children’s language development, vocabulary use, and writing skills. Here are some key points about why Chatta works: Structured Oracy Work: Chatta provides structured opportunities for purposeful oracy work across all curriculum areas. It emphasizes accurate sentence structure through teacher modeling, which leads to pupils’ oral composition and rehearsal. Rich Vocabulary Development: Chatta sessions create a platform for developing rich vocabulary. Children have opportunities to use and apply new words in appropriate contexts. The use of images reduces cognitive overload, allowing them to focus on speaking and vocabulary. Maximized Participation: The Chatta structure maximizes full participation. Repeated routines build familiarity, and children’s confidence increases. It’s a safe environment where children can practice without pressure to speak out individually or record their voice. Reduced Teacher Workload: Chatta is user-friendly, with an extensive bank of images and templates. Teachers find it accessible and easy to follow. The coherent structure supports progress in speaking and writing, removing barriers for children facing challenges. In summary, Chatta ensures attentive listeners, confident speakers, and fearless writers, impacting oracy, vocabulary, and long-term memory. If you’d like to see Chatta in action at your school, you can arrange a free demonstration by contacting our team: hello@chatta.co.uk #vocabulary #oracy #writing #inclusion #eal #send

“We are storytelling creatures, and as children we acquire language to tell those stories that we have inside us.” Through storytelling, children express their feelings and experiences, helping them understand and manage their emotions better. It also promotes empathy as they create and understand characters’ perspectives. Sharing their stories with others can boost children’s self-esteem and confidence, as they take pride in their creations and communication skills. https://lnkd.in/eDq5kwtd

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Our new online training courses are launched this month and running through June and July. Chatta is a whole-class approach to teaching and learning based on scaffolding, modelling and storyboards. It’s quick, simple and immediately effective for: Vocabulary Use Oral Composition/Oracy Removing Barriers to Writing Supporting pupils with Additional Needs Helping children who are New to English ( or any language) Strengthen Subject Understanding (all subjects) Helping children with working memory, attention, sequencing and processing challenges Chatta works! The possibilities are endless! SENCO, Jo Clegg, says “This is the most exciting thing I’ve seen in education for 20 years. The idea that the same tool can be used to support such high-quality learning from Nursery to Year 6 is almost unheard of but possible, due to the limitless possibilities of Chatta.” Early Years Leader, Julie Leach, says “Chatta gives children the gift of knowledge and imagination. It allows children the opportunity to learn new vocabulary, removing barriers, which traditionally creates fear. Children want to take part and give it a go. Age is limitless. Watching normally quiet 3-year-olds up to 11-year-olds fully immersed others gave me tears of joy.” Swinemoor Primary school saw outcomes in vocabulary use and Oracy increase for all groups of pupils by 300% in one year. The headteacher of this outstanding school said ‘ It’s like moving from a 2 wheel to a 4 wheel drive car. It’s that powerful!’ If you are a teacher or school leader and want to transform outcomes for children, and you haven’t seen the impact of Chatta, please get in touch for a demonstration. Our new training sessions are for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 teachers and provide everything needed to start teaching with Chatta immediately. Award winning software (voted top 100 innovation in the world for 3 successive years), thousands of template resources, regular webinars and ongoing planning support. Take a look! Ask any questions if you want to know more. Chatta fits with any language, country, curriculum and subject, aims high for all and can transform outcomes for so many children in every class. https://lnkd.in/eSx66ZnN

The Dynamic Duo of Images and Language Talk is a halfway house between thinking and writing: how can teaching with pictures remove barriers to oral composition? Class teacher, Lauren Williams saw the impact Chatta made for the class. ‘The entire class explored language collectively, fostering improvement in sentences through whole class, paired, and individual activities. Students, regardless of their challenges eagerly participated. Notably, a shy boy with ASD surprised everyone by confidently showcasing new-found adventurous language skills. This positive experience extended beyond the lesson, as he now actively engages in debates and discussions. The emphasis on verbal expression translated to confident independent writing, demonstrating focused application of high-quality language. Weeks later, students continue to reference and apply persuasive vocabulary learned during the session.’ Read more ⬇️ (and watch a classroom video of Chatta in action!) https://lnkd.in/ewfzQM3s

“This is the most exciting thing I’ve seen in education for 20 years. The idea that the same tool can be used to support such high-quality learning from Nursery to Year 6 is almost unheard of.” SHINE is delighted to be supporting the introduction of innovative teaching approach Chatta into 50 northern schools.

Transforming Oracy, Vocabulary Use, and Writing: Host a Chatta Training Session at Your School! Primary School leaders, teachers, and teaching assistants, are you focusing on supporting pupils’ writing skills, stamina, confidence, and language use? Would you like to eliminate barriers to writing through inclusive, whole-class teaching? Is your school interested in hosting a Chatta training session, experiencing the transformative impact of Chatta's approach, focused on improving outcomes, stamina, and confidence in writing? We're launching Spring Term training courses and are seeking schools/trusts willing to host half-day sessions. Complimentary spots are available for teachers from hosting schools, tailored for EYFS, KS1, and KS2. Participants gain full access to Chatta’s award-winning ‘ped-tech’ software and activity resources. All training is presented by Chatta’s founder, Chris Williams, and includes classroom activity demonstrations. Chatta, recognised as a top 100 global education innovation, consistently astounds teachers and unlocks children’s potential. Chatta is simple, research-based, and inclusive (whole-class teaching), seamlessly fitting with any topic/outcome/level. Quick and time-saving for teachers, instantly effective for pupils, relevant in every subject, and for any outcome. It’s extremely effective at strengthening vocabulary, oral composition, writing skills, stamina, and long-term understanding. Perfect for all pupils, Chatta quickly removes barriers for those with additional needs, new to English, or struggling with memory, sequencing, and processing, and those at risk of falling behind. Completely inclusive, it enables teachers to have high expectations. Please get in touch for more details. Recent teacher/headteacher feedback: ‘Immediately transformational. Our most reluctant writers couldn’t stop!’ - Bursar Academy ‘Working with Chatta has been like swapping a two-wheel-drive car for a turbo-charged four-wheel-drive one. The impact is so powerful!’ - Swinemoor Primary School ‘I’ve never seen the children so engaged and wanting to write.’ - Rawcliffe Primary School ‘Chatta is central to inclusive teaching at our school. Children who couldn’t write without support now work independently.’ - Longhill Primary School #writing #oracy #vocabulary #training #schools #eyfs #ks1 #ks2

Transforming Oracy, Vocabulary Use, and Writing: Host a Chatta Training Session at Your School! Primary School leaders, teachers, and teaching assistants, are you focusing on supporting pupils’ writing skills, stamina, confidence, and language use? Would you like to eliminate barriers to writing through inclusive, whole-class teaching? Is your school interested in hosting a Chatta training session, experiencing the transformative impact of Chatta's approach, focused on improving outcomes, stamina, and confidence in writing? We're launching Spring Term training courses and are seeking schools/trusts willing to host half-day sessions. Complimentary spots are available for teachers from hosting schools, tailored for EYFS, KS1, and KS2. Participants gain full access to Chatta’s award-winning ‘ped-tech’ software and activity resources. All training is presented by Chatta’s founder, Chris Williams, and includes classroom activity demonstrations. Chatta, recognised as a top 100 global education innovation, consistently astounds teachers and unlocks children’s potential. Chatta is simple, research-based, and inclusive (whole-class teaching), seamlessly fitting with any topic/outcome/level. Quick and time-saving for teachers, instantly effective for pupils, relevant in every subject, and for any outcome. It’s extremely effective at strengthening vocabulary, oral composition, writing skills, stamina, and long-term understanding. Perfect for all pupils, Chatta quickly removes barriers for those with additional needs, new to English, or struggling with memory, sequencing, and processing, and those at risk of falling behind. Completely inclusive, it enables teachers to have high expectations. Please get in touch for more details. Recent teacher/headteacher feedback: ‘Immediately transformational. Our most reluctant writers couldn’t stop!’ - Bursar Academy ‘Working with Chatta has been like swapping a two-wheel-drive car for a turbo-charged four-wheel-drive one. The impact is so powerful!’ - Swinemoor Primary School ‘I’ve never seen the children so engaged and wanting to write.’ - Rawcliffe Primary School ‘Chatta is central to inclusive teaching at our school. Children who couldn’t write without support now work independently.’ - Longhill Primary School #writing #oracy #vocabulary #training #schools #eyfs #ks1 #ks2

The ‘Pupil Voice’ project led by staff at Pocklington Infant School is leading to such positive impact. It’s been a privilege to be involved with this wonderful work. Read more: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eh-WhTzg