Publications + Newsletter

VCN produces a small range of publications aims to further the understanding of voice care and skills and to finance the Voice Care Network administration. Publications are posted usually within 10 days. Postage is extra outside the UK. Here you can purchase publications online or download back-issues of 'Voice Matters', VCN's newsletter.

Publications

More Care for Your Voice (Recommended by the SEAC)

A concise professional introduction to the use and care of the speaking voice.

Recommended by the Health and Safety Commission's Schools Education Advisory Committee (SEAC, see signed notice)


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A Voice Care Guide for Call Centre Managers

Call centre workers are professional voice users who depend on their voices for work. The practical guide is for people doing intensive telephone work. It promotes the importance of voice care as an investment in the health and safety of those people.

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Voice Warm-Up Exercises

Simple daily exercises, presented in an A6 booklet that fits the pocket.

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Voice Catcher: An Anthology

“Voice Catcher is a collection of writings that celebrate voice and languages, speech and the need to tell … about feelings and emotions … how words are unstoppable … how voice can be imprisoned or excessive … about listening and the need to tell and the need of the heart for silence.” Heather Kay, editor, from the Introduction

“… this remarkable work … is a linguistic firework display, sparkling with all the colours of the auditory rainbow … the emphasis on speaking and listening will make it an invaluable resource for professionals.” David Crystal, from the Foreward.

The idea of a voice anthology arose after shared readings at the end of a day studying “Voice as the Foundation of Literature” with David Crystal. Selections have been contributed by many members. “Voice Catcher” is - “… a diverse catch of voices harvested by a Network of voice professionals.”

Price £10.00 plus £1.20 p&p.

Speak2Learn

A 32 page A4 book. Linked with speaking, listening,learning: Working with children in KS1 and KS2

£10.00 plus £1.20 p&p

 





Notes on Voice Care for Teachers

A 4 page A5 leaflet including information on how voice works, voice production - the physical basis, using the voice - a check list, voice care - environmental, physiological, personal.

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Keeping a Young Voice

A 4 page A4 leaflet with notes on keeping a good clear voice, for elderly people.

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Previous Newsletters

An archive of previous issues of 'Voice Matters'.

Voice Matters Issue 47 (Autumn 2009)

Autumn Study Day - ‘Making Sense of Breath’
Pupils will be taught to speak properly
Voice Training very popular for INSET days
and much more.

Voice Matters Issue 46 (Summer 2009)

Fresh Focus On VCN Members Regional CPD Study Meetings
Hampshire Value VCN CPD Workshops
Ordinands turn to VCN for Voice Care and Communication Training
and much more.

Voice Matters Issue 45 (Spring 2009)

VCN’s workshops create significant interest at Occupational Voice Symposium
School Buildings - Sounds Good? Campaign
VCN Paper: ‘The Teacher’s Voice’
and much more.

Voice Matters Issue 44 (Winter 2008)

New Member’s Impressions of the Annual Study Meeting Bristol 08
Feedback from ATL Workshops in 2008
Call Centre news & NHS Direct
and much more.

Voice Matters Issue 43 (Summer 2008)

A Celebration On World Voice Day
VCN Setting The Standards For Teachers
Manchester United FC Calls on VCN
and much more.

Voice Matters Issue 42 (Spring 2008)

VCN wins new Funding from TDA
Voice Standards for Broadcast Media
Partnership With Association Of Teachers And Lecturers
and much more.

Voice Matters Issue 41 (Autumn/Winter 2007)

Roz Steps down as Co-ordinator, continues as Founder
New Chairman and Two New Trustees
Business Development Activities
and much more.