Background:

Rugby School Thailand, a prestigious international school offering a British curriculum, has integrated Chatty Toolbox™ into its “Support for Learning” and “Pre-Prep” provision to meet the diverse language needs of its student population. The software is now playing a pivotal role in supporting students with both English as an Additional Language (EAL) and specific speech and language needs, bridging a critical gap in specialist provision within an international context.

Meeting Diverse Needs Through Structured Support

Helen Fellows, a “Support for Learning” teacher at the school, describes Chatty Toolbox™ as transformative in their ability to deliver consistent, targeted support:

“At Rugby School Thailand we use Chatty Toolbox™ with a range of children, from those with English as an additional language to those with specific language needs. As teachers, Chatty Toolbox allows us to have a structured programme of speech, language and communication support for our children. It gives us a level of support and knowledge that we didn’t have previously.“

Tailored Interventions and Positive Outcomes

Rachel Daw, who works across Year 5 and the “Support for Learning” team, began using Chatty Toolbox™ after connecting with Chatty™ online in December. She highlights the benefits of the software through two contrasting case studies:

Year 7 EAL student
For a girl new to English who joined in September, the Chatty Subjects module—particularly Geography—provided the language support needed to access the curriculum:

“She has picked up the language with speed… We’ve been able to work on deeper concepts that help her in lessons later in the day.”

Year 4 boy with speech difficulties
Rachel used the Chatty Early module to work on foundational vocabulary, especially nouns. She notes:

“He absolutely loves the programme. He’s become very independent at telling me how to use it and using the prompts within the Wordmap guides to help him.”

Engaging Activities with Measurable Gains

The gamified features within Chatty Toolbox™ have proven highly motivating:

“The children are absolutely loving the software… Older students enjoy the academic games like word Searches, crosswords and quizzes, while younger ones are motivated by Bubble Blaster and the points system.”

These features have not only made learning enjoyable but have significantly improved pupils’ vocabulary acquisition and overall classroom engagement.

Building Confidence in Language Use

A notable success has been the boost in student confidence:

“The young girl in Year 7 was very quiet and reserved when we started. Now she’s chatty and confident, talks about her weekend, and independently works through the lesson structure. It’s been amazing to see her transformation.”

Addressing Gaps in International Settings

Finding trained speech and language professionals in an international context is a known challenge. Chatty Toolbox™ provides schools like Rugby School Thailand with a reliable, high-quality solution:

“We’ve really struggled previously to teach vocabulary and support students with speech and language needs. Chatty has filled that gap brilliantly.”

Conclusion

Chatty Toolbox™ is enabling Rugby School Thailand to deliver high-impact speech, language and communication support to a diverse learner population. Through structured resources, engaging activities and built-in guidance, it empowers teachers and transforms outcomes for students – both academically and personally.