The aim of North East Fireflies:
North East Fireflies was set up in 2026 to offer a more flexible and pro-active approach to Speech and Language Therapy Support.
Supporting Children and Families: Parent's and carers often want different things from a Speech and Language Therapist. Some may want a therapist to work directly and more intensely with their child and some may want strategies or training and the ability to just touch base. This often reflects a families other demands and sometimes Speech Therapy is not seen as an affordable option.
North East Fireflies has been set up to provide scientifically evidence based support to children but with flexibility built in from day one.
Supporting local businesses and settings: In development with training and consultancy packages available from November 2026.
The Fireflies Clinic and Training Space
The Clinic and Training Space is in a quiet courtyard away from the road.
Parking is free across the road from The Courtyard and there are toilets on site.
There is a removable ramp for wheelchair access.
The space is designed to be flexible for a range of uses including play sessions, 1:1 therapy sessions and small group training.
About me
My name is Jennifer Hall and I am a Speech and Language Therapist. I am both HCPC and RCSLT registered. I have worked with children with a broad range of speech, language and communication difficulties and differences for 7 years in the NHS. I have a passion for working with children and their families and school staff to support them to get their message accross.
I have experience in both face to face and virtual therapy and training.
I have a very clear set of core beliefs in my practice:
- Parents should feel confident in supporting their children.
- Support should be scientifically proven to work.
- Therapy sessions should be fun!
My time-line:
1992 I first decided I wanted to be a Speech and Language Therapist (but was encouraged to study music)
1992-2015 Lots of life - University, children, different jobs but I still wanted to be a Speech and Language Therapist
2015-2019 Graduated Newcastle University with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy
2020-2024 Worked as a Speech and Language Therapist at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2024-I am currently working as a Speech and Language Therapist at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (to avoid a conflict of interests I am not able to work with children who live in this area)
Accredited training completed:
BSc Speech and Language Therapy - Newcastle University
It Takes Two to Talk - Hanen Training
The SCERTS Model
Makaton Level 4
Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
Treetops Sensory Circuit Training