On 19 March, I locked the door to our creative space in the Burgess Hill Academy in Sussex, not knowing when I would open it up again. We were just about to head into lockdown in the UK and uncertainty abounded. All I knew then was that I needed to quickly get Inkpots online so […]
“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 […]
Finished a week of storytelling workshops earlier - wonderful days packed with fun, amazing stories, daring heroes, robot dragons and talking cats. 🐲🐱
