"The workshop was not only great fun, but also taught me to trust in my ability to communicate. When we came out, we were buzzing with what we had achieved, and felt able to stand up in front of anyone"

 

Training for young people & youth organisations

Gerry Thompson works extensively with schools and colleges, with teachers and pupils, and with a wide range of youth organisations

Awards etc : Gerry's work with Company Paradiso and young people has won awards including the 2009 Lemos and Crane Prisoneractionnet Award, for excellence in work strengthening positive identity and belonging in prisoners and ex-offenders ( chosen from 80 projects nationwide) plus a number of Koestler arts awards. Another project has just been broadcast as a BBC Radio 4 drama
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Positive Comedy makes learning fun while also incorporating serious learning outcomes
Comedy based learning is highly involving for young people who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion
Training sessions can be geared to address particular issues such as bullying, or exploring curriculum subjects