# ChatterStars > ChatterStars helps children aged 6–16 build vocabulary, confidence and a stronger voice through short, personalised learning activities. The public site is for parents, families and schools in the UK. ## Core pages - [Home](https://chatterstars.co.uk/): Overview of ChatterStars and ChatterStars 11+. - [ChatterStars](https://chatterstars.co.uk/chatterstars/): Everyday vocabulary learning for children. - [ChatterStars 11+](https://chatterstars.co.uk/chatterstars-11-plus/): Vocabulary practice for 11+ preparation. - [For schools](https://chatterstars.co.uk/schools/): Information for schools and a register-interest contact. - [Resources](https://chatterstars.co.uk/resources/): Printable activities, 11+ word lists and classroom ideas. - [About](https://chatterstars.co.uk/about/): ChatterStars mission and origin story. - [News](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/): News, learning ideas, events, founder stories and poetry features. ## News archive - [Once Upon a Time Festival: celebrating the power of storytelling](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/once-upon-a-time-festival/): ChatterStars founder Helen Prince joined other education and storytelling voices to create a festival celebrating story-led creativity, vocabulary and the joy of learning. - [What is reading fluency? Top tips to develop reading fluency](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/chatterstars-reading-fluency/): Reading fluency is the bridge between recognising words and understanding meaning. Here are practical ways to help children read accurately, smoothly and with expression. - [Free vocabulary webinars: ChatterStars and Bookmark autumn series](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/free-vocab-webinars-chatterstars-and-bookmark-autumn-series/): A four-part series for schools and families, sharing practical ways to build vocabulary, reading fluency and a powerful voice. - [The Art of Reading webinar](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/the-art-of-reading-free-webinar/): A free session exploring the human voice, expression and the deeper meaning we bring to words when we read aloud. - [Not another education podcast: Helen joins Twinkl](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/not-another-education-podcast-twinkl/): ChatterStars founder Helen Prince joined Twinkl’s podcast to talk about reading, summer reading hacks and ways teachers can boost vocabulary in the classroom. - [Free 11+ vocabulary webinar with Helen Prince](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/11-plus-free-webinar/): A game-packed session for pupils, parents and tutors, created by vocabulary experts to make 11+ preparation feel more confident and collaborative. - [Supporting children arriving from Ukraine with Bookmark](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/bookmark-reading-charity-ukraine/): ChatterStars collaborated with Bookmark Reading Charity on the Bookmark Box for Ukraine, bringing language, reading and play resources to children arriving in the UK. - [Four free vocabulary webinars](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/4-free-webinars/): A replayable series of sessions with ChatterStars, Poetry by Heart, Pobble and Twinkl, sharing games and resources for a powerful voice. - [Our new school platform is live](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/our-new-school-platform-is-live/): ChatterStars expanded its school package with new classroom features, creating a more robust toolkit for improving vocabulary for all. - [We’re in TechRound’s top 10 Startups to Watch](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/were-in-techrounds-top-10-startups-to-watch/): TechRound recognised ChatterStars as a startup to watch, supporting the mission to help children find an eloquent, brave and world-changing voice. - [Welcome to our two new ambassador schools](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/welcome-to-our-two-new-ambassador-schools/): Ian Ramsey CE Academy and St Hilary School joined the ChatterStars ambassador school community, helping us tailor the offer around children and teachers. - [We’ve joined the Twinkl community](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/weve-joined-the-twinkl-community/): ChatterStars shared the news of joining the Twinkl community and receiving investment to help boost vocabulary and life chances for young people. - [Helen contributes to the OUP report on closing the word gap](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/helen-contributes-to-new-oup-report-how-schools-are-closing-the-word-gap/): Helen Prince contributed to Oxford University Press’s Language Report, discussing the scale of the word gap and the work schools are doing to make a difference. - [New vocabulary books available](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/new-vocabulary-books/): Helen Prince’s Boost Your Vocabulary series, published by Oxford University Press, was created to expand students’ vocabulary and help them access more challenging texts. - [Helen presents the Creative Talk webinar for OUP](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/helen-presents-creative-talk-webinar-for-oup/): Helen Prince presented a webinar for Oxford University Press on Creative Talk, sharing ideas for inspiring a convincing and compelling voice in Year 7 students. - [Helen chats with Michael Morpurgo](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/helen-chats-with-michael-morpurgo/): A conversation with Michael Morpurgo about stories, reading and the role of language in helping children connect with the world around them. - [Awards for the Oxford Education Podcast](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/awards-for-oxford-education-podcast/): ChatterStars celebrated recognition for the Oxford Education Podcast and the conversations helping educators think differently about reading and learning. - [Fish by Mary Ann Hoberman](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/fish-by-mary-ann-hoberman/): A poetry feature exploring how rhythm, repetition and playful language can open up rich conversations about words. - [New word-gap podcast to be launched at half term](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/new-word-gap-podcast/): ChatterStars announced a podcast focused on the word gap, bringing practical conversation about vocabulary and language development to families and educators. - [Charles Causley’s “I Saw a Jolly Hunter”](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/i-saw-a-jolly-hunter/): A poetry-led look at Charles Causley’s “I Saw a Jolly Hunter”, using imagery and sound to invite children into a richer vocabulary. - [The poetic opening of Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man](https://chatterstars.co.uk/news/the-iron-man-by-ted-hughes/): A close look at the opening of Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man and the vivid vocabulary that makes a story feel immediate, strange and unforgettable. ## Editorial notes - ChatterStars is a browser-based online learning programme; the public site should not describe it as a mobile app. - Parent purchase and trial links are kept on the product pages. Schools should use the contact route to register interest. - Historic News stories are retained as archive content and are dated where the original publication date is available.