Chatta is a simple, powerful classroom approach which is used by teachers and teaching assistants and by families at home. The approach was designed to combine a number of proven methods which impact most strongly on learning and retention, including dual-coding, cognitive load theory and the cognitive theory of multimedia learning. Chatta is extremely […] Read more
The Chatta approach was designed to be used both in the classroom by teachers and at home. The simplicity and consistency of Chatta saves time in planning and preparation for teaching staff, but above all removes barriers to learning for all pupils. All subjects. All ages. All levels. The impact of teaching is rapid and […] Read more
Chatta can improve writing outcomes for every pupil attending your school. Would you like to find out how? Chatta is a teaching approach built on a simple and strong pedagogical design which makes an immediate and sustained impact in: Oracy Across the Curriculum Writing at Greater Depth Chatta impacts on pupils, staff and parents and maximises all […] Read more
SHINE is funding a groundbreaking new initiative to improve the communication and language skills of disadvantaged young children in Hull. Concern that only 68 per cent of children in Hull achieved the expected level of development at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage in 2019 has led to the new programme involving 12 […] Read more
Chatta Free Trial Project: Liverpool 24th February 2020 Chatta is a simple teaching approach used in schools across the UK and overseas providing a strong and sustained impact on communication, language and literacy. The approach can be used by teachers of pupils of all ages and is immediately effective, supporting pupil progress, staff development and parental engagement. There […] Read more
Chatta founder, Chris Williams, led workshops in schools in Helsinki last week as part of Helsinki Education Week. Chris was joined by Cheryl Bowers, Head of Early Years Workforce in Hull. There were many highlights of the week, the most exciting was the launch event of the HundrED Summit where Chatta was named as one […] Read more
We are delighted to welcome our new team member, Olivia Bilham. Olivia joins us from our partnership school in Pocklington, where she also continues to teach with Chatta in the classroom. We asked Olivia a few questions to find out more about why she is so excited to be joining the Chatta team. How did […] Read more
HundrED 2020 Global Collection Released! Chatta, the powerful classroom approach which strengthens language development and learning in all subjects for students of all ages, has again been selected by the global education nonprofit organisation HundrED. In its third global innovation collection, HundrED 2020, highlights 100 of the brightest innovations in education from around the world. […] Read more
Chatta is offering free trial projects to groups of schools. We have upcoming projects in Rochdale, Sheffield, East Riding and Hull (and have room for 2 more projects in January). The approach is simple, evidence-informed and extremely powerful in teaching students of any age with proven impact in communication, language and literacy, as well as […] Read more
Brilliant news for Chatta: Strong impact in Hull is leading to city-wide launch for families Chatta’s impact in Hull. Chatta was introduced to families across the HU6 postcode area of Hull in Summer 2017 through regular family workshops, stay and play sessions. 512 families in this area have also accessed regular Chatta activities through the ‘Chatta […] Read more
