A project aimed at improving the communication and language skills of disadvantaged young children in Hull has been honoured at an international awards ceremony.
Chatta’s SHINE-backed project, which involved twelve schools in the city, was judged runner-up at The Global EdTech Awards 2023, held online on June 22.
The event featured teachers and technology companies and nominated finalists were attending from countries across the world.
Chatta won recognition in the highly competitive category, “Best co-production project: ed-tech company and school working together”.
The Chatta approach is based on research relating to what matters most in learning and development. It uses technology to present content in a way which mirrors the way people think and commit to memory and is used in the classroom and at home. Chatta’s software links learning experiences and subject content (in the form of photos and pictures downloaded by users) with modelled spoken language and opportunities for children to rehearse and tell stories.
The two-year project, which recently came to an end, led to transformational outcomes for children across Hull, and strong impact data.
The delivery, organisation and management of the project was a collaboration between Chatta, Pocklington School and Hull City Council’s Early Years Team.
Chris Williams, the founder of Chatta, thanked SHINE for supporting the project.
“SHINE’s belief in change and innovation to help change the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people is inspirational and courageous,” he said.
