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We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our latest partnership project, Growing Voices – an outdoor club for children who stammer.
Growing Voices is located in County Durham and led by our partner and specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Jaclyn. The sessions offer a friendly and supportive play group specifically designed for children aged 7–12 with a stammer.
These outdoor sessions focus on child-led play, creating a natural environment where every child feels empowered to build their confidence and share their voice at their own pace.
Children will enjoy a variety of nature-based activities, such as:
Jaclyn brings a wealth of expertise in supporting children who stammer and their families. With her child-centred approach to building children’s confidence, these sessions are designed to foster joy, new friendships, and a supportive space for talking and listening.
Growing Voices kicks off with an Easter Fun Day taster session on 17th April and will run until December 2026. The programme is made up of 10 Youth Club sessions that will run on Monday evenings and 6 Fun Days. You can find the programme dates at the end of this article.
Please note this is not a formal speech therapy session.
If you think your child would be interested in joining this outdoor club or you know a family in the area who would benefit from this supportive environment, please share this information with your community and local schools.
Growing Voices is based in County Durham, approximately 20-minutes by car from Durham and Gateshead, and a 25 minute drive from Darlington and Newcastle. However, we welcome applications from families living outside of the local area.
Apply using the form below. We will be in touch to discuss the next steps once we receive your details.
If you’d like to have an informal chat about the programme before applying, you can contact either:
ASC Support Hub Advisor, Grace: [email protected];
or, our delivery partner, Jaclyn: [email protected]
Youth Club Sessions (5pm – 6.30pm)
27th April – Youth Club session 1
11th May – Youth Club session 2
18th May – Youth Club session 3
1st June – Youth Club session 4
8th June – Youth Club session 5
15th June – Youth Club session 6
22nd June – Youth Club session 7
29th June – Youth Club session 8
6th July – Youth Club session 9
13th July – Youth Club session 10
17th April – Easter Fun Day taster session (9.30-11.30)
30th July – Fun Day 2
27th August – Fun Day 3
October (tbc) – Halloween Fun Day
December (tbc) – Christmas Fun Day
You can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about stammering by taking a look at our Support Hub Knowledge Articles
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