ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Hannah Chard, I am a mum, a Speech and Language therapist, and the founder of Find Your Voice Speech and Language therapy.

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I strongly believe that communication is the basis for play, learning and building relationships. I’m dedicated to helping children fulfill their potential and empowering the important adults in their lives to know how to support them.

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I highly value and respect the hardworking professionals of the NHS and after qualifying in 2010 (University of Reading) I worked in several NHS services, (Oxfordshire, South West Yorkshire and Leeds) and experienced the vast difference the right strategies and activities can make to families whose children are having difficulty developing communication skills. However, on a personal level, working in such an overstretched organisation was difficult and I became an Independent therapist in 2015. As an Independent therapist I really appreciate the time I am able to spend with individuals.  

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Another turning point came at the beginning of 2017 when I became a mum. This strengthened my understanding and appreciation for parents knowledge of their children and the positive impact they can have. 

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I value working alongside parents, childcare / education settings and other professionals to develop a culture that understands and promotes communication, enables me to understand the whole child and ultimately helps children to thrive and achieve.  

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I am passionate about providing a range of services to support the fundamentals of speech and language development, delivering enjoyable child-led provision supported by informed adults. Building strong foundations in communication right from the beginning because communication is key to life!