The Fluency Trust, in partnership with Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is unique in providing residential therapy courses in an outdoor activity centre. The combination of challenging outdoor activities and intensive therapy, work to develop greater confidence and self-esteem. These are vital factors in dealing with the emotional and physical challenges of stammering.

The Blockbuster and Teen’s Challenge Courses run alongside each other. Both courses include:

Introduction day
Five day residential course
Follow-up day
Report, liaison with professionals

The Introduction day and follow up day are held in Swindon. The residential course is held at Skern Lodge Activity Centre.

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The aims of the course are:

To develop confidence in communicating
To feel more positive about speaking and less bothered about stammering
To develop strategies to be able to manage stammering
To build resilience to be able to manage challenging situations
To develop flexible thinking skills

Referrals can be made by parents or through a Speech and Language Therapist.

We have 12 places for Blockbuster and 12 places for the Teens Challenge courses. Early referral is essential. Once these places are full, further referrals will be placed on a reserve list

We encourage referrals through a Speech and Language Therapist because of the importance of follow up support after the course.

It is vital that you can commit to all the dates and all the parent sessions.

Referral Form
To refer, please complete the form and return it to us as soon as possible.

For more details please read our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions For Parents

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Frequently Asked Questions For Professionals