Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I would like to draw your attention to a new resource available now, Forum Theatre for Children: Enhancing social, emotional and creative development, published by Trentham Books@ IOE Press (http://ioepress.co.uk/books/drama-and-film/forum-theatre-for-children-and-young-people)

Synopsis: Forum Theatre for Children  shows the vital role of drama and play for children in primary as well as secondary schools, and describes each step of the process of Forum Theatre - the activities, workshops and performances. It provides detailed, evidence-based models of FT that have helped children to manage in times of austerity, family instability, community conflict and at times of transition. The book shows how FT can be used in a child-centred way within a range of organisations to develop children's sense of solidarity, belonging, problem-solving, constructive protest and community membership, and encourage them to experiment with roles and find sustainable, real-life solutions to personal and shared challenges. Links are made between FT case examples, the child, the family and community well-being demonstrating the transformative potential of theatre and psychology.

FREE training workshops: Following extraordinary demand for our full day workshops; a small number of FREE half day workshop places have been made available on a first come, first served bases. The workshops mix traditional presentation with experiential activities to introduce Forum Theatre for Children. Spaces are available on Monday 30th March 2015 either in the AM or PM. Workshops will be held at the UCL Institute of Education, London. For more information and to book your place please contact Sally Sigmund on 020 7612 6388 or [log in to unmask] 

Can't make the workshop? (or even if you can!) Then you may be interested to hear that work based on the book will feature at this year's London Festival of Education organised by UCL Institute of Education and the TES. For more information visit: www.londonfestivalofeducation.com. 


What people are saying:
'Written for a broad audience by an applied psychologist uniquely placed to apply psychological principles to the therapeutic potential of theatre, this short and very readable book is an excellent source for getting started in this area. One feels in the safe hands of a practitioner who has walked the talk and shares his experience in a no-nonsense, non-expert but authoritative style. The text can be used as a framework that empowers readers to develop their own approach creatively. Key terms and ideas are explained in a practical way and great care is taken to draw on various forms of evidence that comprehensively illustrate the approach and engage the reader throughout.' (Martin Hughes Lecturer in Educational Psychology, University of Sheffield)

'It's a must-read that is practical, accessible and concise. Both enlightening and powerful.' (Sarah-Jayne Bailey, Qualified Youth Worker)

'It adopts a holistic approach for professionals, and is child-focused, making it a useful tool to support them in managing their social and emotional needs.' (Morven Davey, Head of Inclusion, Ellis Guilford School)

'...this book does an excellent job in showing how [FT] can be used to tackle the difficult task of empowering and listening to those who are disempowered and marginalized. The book demonstrates how psychology and the arts can be used in constructive ways to challenge injustice and oppression; it also shows how to work with children and young people in a collaborative manner to resist oppressive practices and to help them avoid falling into spiralling states of helplessness. This book is highly recommended for educators, community workers, and for all those of us who aspire to give voice to the voiceless, wherever they may be.' (Dr Glenn A. Williams, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Nottingham Trent University and Chair Elect of the BPS Community Psychology Section)

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