Word Aware 1: Teaching Vocabulary Across the Day, Across the Curriculum

Stephen Parsons is a Speech and Language Therapist, trainer and author of practical language development resources for teachers and 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 best-selling Speechmark resources ’Language for Thinking’ (2nd edit 2017), ’Word Aware’ (1st edition, 2013), ’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 in 2000. He currently serves as Chair of NAPLIC, the association for professionals working with children and young people with developmental language disorder.

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’ (2nd edit 2017), ’Word Aware’ (1st edition, 2013) ’Word Aware 2’ (2017) and Language for Behaviour and Emotions (2020).