Our community

We are passionate about helping pre-school children develop the communications skills they need to get the very best start in life. This is why it is at the heart of our Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

Corporate Social Responsibilty

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) encourages organisations like Openreach to use their core competencies to make a significant contribution to the communities in which they operate.

First Mile Programme

Communication is vital for everyone. But it starts long before the fibres and connections that enable it! This is why Openreach has made improving human communication skills the focus of its community investment programme.

Vital links to life

In the same way a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step, a child's first words and sentences are the foundation for their lifelong communications. They are the platform from which a child builds future relationships, shares experiences and learns.

Rhyme Stars

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Our activities

Openreach has already worked with I CAN on a range of activities designed to improve communication development among pre-school children. This includes the production of the Chatter Matters DVD pack, the Chatterbox Challenge events, Ready, Steady, Talk - the brand, new pre-school activity pack, and last but not least the 'Highly Commended' Wall of Words.

About I CAN

I CAN is the children's communication charity - working to foster the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children by targeting information and support at families and professionals.