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Core values

- **Improving Literacy**: Clicker and other Crick Software tools are designed to support pupils of all abilities, particularly those with literacy difficulties, by providing a child-friendly word processor, speech feedback, talking spell checker, and word predictor. This helps in overcoming physical and learning barriers to writing[1][3].
- **Enhancing Confidence and Independence**: The software boosts children’s confidence and allows them to see themselves as writers, removing cognitive demand and overload associated with traditional writing methods[1].
- **Supporting Special Needs**: It is particularly beneficial for children with physical and learning disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, Down’s Syndrome, and autism, by making writing more accessible and enjoyable[1].
- **Promoting Social-Emotional Learning**: Clicker resources support social and emotional learning, improving academic achievement, social behaviors, and pupil attitudes toward school[5].
- **Community and School Integration**: The software is used across entire schools and school trusts, ensuring a whole-school approach to literacy and inclusion, which contributes to the overall well-being of the school community[1].