Meet The Team
Carole Howes
Founder and Director, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
BSc(Hons) Speech and Language Pathology, PGDip Spld, MRCSLT, HCPCReg
I graduated in 1999 and initially started working for the NHS and then made the decision to work independently. Since then I have developed a service for Settings alongside a series of products to help with speech, language and communication needs.
I have extensive experience of helping children to communicate and I am able to train in many areas of speech, language and communication needs. Prior to qualifying as a speech and language therapist I had a career in IT, designing and writing software. I now continue to design software to help children to communicate.
Dave Howes
IT Consultant and Software Developer
Lauren Perchard
Digital Artist and Graphic Designer
I graduated in Digital Arts and Media in 2021 and since joining Chatty Learning I have created bespoke and unique artwork for the software package, Chatty Toolbox. I also support the Chatty Learning Team with any of their graphic design needs
Stef Ashall
Education Consultant and Account Manager
I joined the team in February 2024 and since then have provided guidance and support in the development of modules of Chatty Toolbox® software. I am an Early Years Lead and still work several days each week in a classroom which means I understand the challenges faced by School staff.
Jo Clarke
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, BSc Speech and Language Therapy, MRCSLT, MASLTIP, HCPCReg
Jill Dancer
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, BSc(Hons) Speech Pathology, MRCSLT, HCPCReg
I have over 30 years of experience working in a range of different settings with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. My particular areas of expertise are severe speech sound disorder and developmental language disorder. Training other professionals has also always been part of my role and is an area I continue to enjoy. Through continuing professional development I have ensured my knowledge and skills are current and evidence-based.
Anne Ellis
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
I started working for Chatty Learning in January 2023. I have over 34 years experience of working with children having been a nanny for 16 years and a Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant in two different primary schools for 18 years. I have delivered many interventions including speech and language therapy in 1:1, small group and whole class formats.
Amanda Howard
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
I started working for Chatty Learning in 2022 having worked in Education since 2012.
I have experience of working with many children with SLCN and more general SEN needs having worked with whole classes and in a 1:1 format.
Laura Dougan
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
I started working for Chatty Learning in April 2024. I am a qualified Speech and Language Therapist but I am working as a Therapy Assistant currently alongside caring for my young children.
