Word Aware 3

Anna Branagan is a Speech and Language Therapist. In Gloucestershire, Anna works within a Youth Support Team supporting vulnerable young people. In Worcestershire, she works within mainstream schools supporting inclusive practice. Anna trained at Leeds Metropolitan University 25 years ago. She is the co-author of bestselling Speechmark resources Language for Thinking (second edition, 2017), Word Aware 1 (second edition, 2022) Word Aware 2 (2017) and Language for Behaviour and Emotions (2020).Stephen Parsons is a Speech and Language Therapist, trainer and author of practical language development resources for teachers and Speech and Language Therapists (SaLTs). From 1996–2017, Stephen worked as a Speech and Language Therapy Service Manager in Hackney and the City of London. With over 30 years’ experience in the field, he is co-author of bestselling Speechmark resources Language for Thinking (second edition, 2017), Word Aware 1 (second edition, 2022), Word Aware 2 (2017) and Language for Behaviour and Emotions (2020). Stephen graduated in Speech Pathology from Flinders University before attaining an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy from City University, London, in 2000. He currently serves as Chair of NAPLIC, the UK association for professionals working with children and young people with developmental language disorder.

"I think it’s a fantastic resource and an important part of a whole school approach to vocabulary teaching; it has strengthened my SLT toolkit and been well received in schools" – Julia Henly, Senior SLT, Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (RCSLT Bulletin)

• Preface Principles of vocabulary teaching Supporting children with vocabulary learning needs in the classroom Running a vocabulary intervention Intervention resources Staff training Vocabulary research and references