“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Phillip pullman We are natural story-tellers. It helps us understand, interpret and navigate through the world. Story-telling skills – the crafting of a message – help us in so many ways in relationships, our work and study and at play. […]
Eighteen months ago, a chance conversation started a chain of events which lead to Inkpots developing its own creative space at our local secondary school, the Burgess Hill Academy. Six months ago, enough work had happened on the room to provide us with a blank canvas and the really magical work could begin. We were […]
At Inkpots, we are lucky enough to have great links with our local secondary school, the Burgess Hill Academy. We have our own creative space there and in September, started a new group for the Year 7 students who had recently started. This week, I was asked by a couple of young people if we […]
In the six and a half years since Inkpots started, we have been involved in many exciting projects. But the latest one at The Burgess Hill Academy has to be right at the top of the list. We are currently working alongside the Academy to develop a room just off the Library into a creative […]
On average, one in three children in every UK classroom is dyslexic, which amounts to around 1.2 million. This means that a number of those who come to Inkpots face challenges with reading, writing and comprehension. To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Day, we’ve put together some resources that may help you in supporting your child, particularly […]
Expanding on last week’s post, we’re continuing to discuss mental health at Inkpots, and this week we’re focusing on body image. It’s an ever-present topic in the news and social media, and if your child is transitioning to high school, the new environment can make them more aware of their bodies. We’ve put together some […]
The start of a new school year can be extremely exciting – it’s a chance to start a fresh and fulfil potential. Unfortunately, pressures at school can be the catalyst for a number of mental health problems. It’s important that children and young people get the support they deserve, so if you’re worried about someone […]
At Inkpots, we’re proud to create an environment full of kindness and respect, but when school friendships go wrong, they can have a seemingly devastating impact on your child. Perhaps the person they stuck close to has betrayed them, or they find themselves isolated within a group. What can you do to help and advise […]
Our monthly newsletter is going out very soon packed full of creative resources, book news and wellbeing tips. Great if you have, or work with, young people 10 - 16 yrs. You can sign up here: http://eepurl.com/dtGZ65
Looking forward to our year 7s group meeting this afternoon. It's always really great to catch up with the students - and it gives them the opportunity to see each other, as well as to share their thoughts and do some creative activities. All of which is good for us all!
Great prompt here from our colleagues @writebackuk
This #WriteBackWednesday challenge is inspired by one of our storytellers and by the workshops they took part in at @ToynbeeHall. What are the problems you want to see addressed? Use this question as the prompt for a piece of writing and don't forget to tag us in your creations!
@TBHAcareers @TBHAcademy If you are a Year 8, 9, 10 or 11 student there are a number of exciting opportunities opening up in Sussex. Links below:
https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/info-for-schools-teachers-parents/widening-participation-to-medicine.aspx
https://bsmsoutreach.thinkific.com/courses/VWE
https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/events/index.aspx
