We have received some great feedback from professionals using the BLAST programme:

Meryl Wilson
Early Years Advisor for Plymouth City Council
"The BLAST programme is already achieving a real impact. Many teachers in schools have told me that children's language skills on entry to school are improving due to the success of this programme and other interventions we are promoting."

Alison Seabeck,
MP for Plymouth Devonport
"Learning language skills is vital for all children. It is fantastic to see so many children taking part and enjoying themselves at the same time. Learning should be fun and through the BLAST programme young children are clearly developing their speaking and listening skills."

Dr Gaye Powell
Head of Speech and Language Services for Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Trust
"Introducing the BLAST programme to young children here in Plymouth has so far been very successful. Once it is running in all settings across the city we believe it will help all children develop good early listening and attention skills and reduce the number of children experiencing communication difficulties who require more specialist intervention from our service. It is a very simple approach which will benefit the vast majority and we recommend all mainstream children between the ages of three and five years should experience the programme. It's fun, and if children find something fun they will learn."

And some great comments from parents...
One parent said
"My child has come on in leaps and bounds since she has done BLAST. Her concentration levels are better and she wants to learn. I would strongly recommend BLAST." 

Another said
"When my son was doing the BLAST programme his listening and concentration was 100% better."

And another
"My daughter thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the BLAST programme. BLAST really has had a positive effect on her and she has improved her confidence."