It's a matter of Principles!!!

I've completed the 11-wk Principles and Practices of work with Children and Youth course, which I started back in April. Phew!

The individual and group assignments, youth work placement and reviews of 4 individual sessions I planned and delivered (including a Jubilee event, Father's Day event and choreographed dance session) have all been completed and handed in.

I also delivered my final illustrated oral presentation which was based on a circus skills session I developed for a group of 8-teens at Prestonpans Red School Youth Club.

In order to fully align this planned session with the three component elements that fundamentally define Youth Work: young people choose to participate, the work must build from where young people are and youth work recognises the young person and the youth worker as partners in a learning process; I incorporated Youth Literacies, a key element of the course throughout the circus skills session. It also enhanced the overall educational value for the children.

The session and my presentation were both very well received. :)

All that remains is to hear the outcome of all my hard work from the awarding body, North Lanarkshire, and then I'll be notified when and where the award presentation will be held through LAYC and East Lothian Community Learning & Development tutors.

Well done everyone for your commitment!

Edinburgh Olympians event

I am excited to announce my new event for 7-13 year olds, 'Edinburgh Olympians', will be held at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh on Thursday 12th July at 11am-12noon.

It's an ideal hour for you, or a visitor to the area, to take in the Old Town whilst the children are enjoying Greek and modern-day Olympic-inspired events - such as hippodrome chariot and torch relay races, with a sprinkling of stories and anecdotes too!

Please call the Scottish Storytelling Centre for booking details and further info. http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/