Nicola Ciro
SALT
HCPC Registration Number: SL044521
Hello, my name is Nicola.
I completed my BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy at Stellenbosch University in 2024 before undertaking my community service year in 2025. During this time, I gained valuable experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a rural setting in South Africa.
I feel privileged to work with children, young people and their families, and I am passionate about supporting students to develop their communication skills, confidence and ability to advocate for themselves. Seeing children and young people grow in confidence and achieve their goals is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role.
The Words First value that resonates most with me is keeping the student’s best interests at the heart of every decision. I believe this ensures that every child and young person receives compassionate, individualised support that enables them to reach their full potential.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, and one book that has stayed with me since high school is Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven. Its message of celebrating individuality and showing kindness continues to inspire me. My friends would describe me as cheerful, patient and nurturing.
