Between 2012-2014 we organised the following multi-sensory storytelling sessions:
Sharon Collins Resource Centre, Brighton. 13/11/14, 20/11/14, 08/12/14
There were a total of 13 adult participants across the three sessions. There were four trainees who all rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good" One added, "An excellent course that has brought a great deal of inspiration to our centre. The customers have already gained hugeley as have the staff. It was wonderful thank you." Another commented, "The trainer was very knowledgeable of the theory behind Bag Books and the theorists who had the school of thought. Practicing the stories really helps and is a great way to engage customers and entertain them! It was very good training and feedback was given to improve our game!"
Huntley Residential Care Home, Worthing. 13/11/14, 20/11/14, 08/12/14
There were a total of 10 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees who both rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good" One added, "Great trianer - made it fun." The other commented, "Little birds on Kofi Magic Shaker - could look into sound button."
The Ifield School, Gravesend. 04/12/14, 05/12/14
Our Storyteller ran 14 storytelling sessions involving a total of 89 children with severe learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder. We received feedback from nine teachers who judged that all bar one of the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All nine rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Bentley Day Service, Banstead. 19/11/14, 26/11/14, 03/12/14
There were a total of 18 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees. One rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good" and the other as "4/5 - Good". One added, "I have learnt some important choices when storytelling." The other commented, "Perhaps I could have had more preparation time."
Colebrook Day Service, Redhill. 19/11/14, 26/11/14, 03/12/14
There were a total of 9 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees who both rated the overall project as "4/5 - Good".
Forest Park Primary School, Totton. 03/12/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 40 children. We received feedback from five teachers. They judged that all the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All five rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Glyne Gap School, Bexhill-On-Sea. 28/11/14
Our Storyteller ran seven storytelling sessions involving a total of 44 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. Two rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and four as “4/5 – Good” Comments were:
Rosewood Free School, Southampton. 27/11/14
Our Storyteller ran five storytelling sessions involving a total of 30 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All six rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Foreland School, Broadstairs. 21/11/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 38 children. We received feedback from five teachers who judged that all bar one of the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All five rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Gosden House School, Guildford. 18/11/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 46 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all 46 children had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All six rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Walton Leigh School, Walton-On-Thames. 17/11/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 39 children. We received feedback from three teachers. They judged that all the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All three rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, "Storyteller really engaged pupils on all levels - adapted for more able pupils well. Thanks!"
Grove Park School, Crowborough. 14/11/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 41 children. We received feedback from one teacher. They judged that all the children in their class had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling and rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. They added, "Fantastic, brilliant. [The Storyteller] was amazing and my whole class were engaged and really enjoyed both stories. Please visit again soon."
Meadowfield School, Sittingbourne. 12/11/14
Our Storyteller ran seven storytelling sessions involving a total of 53 children. We received feedback from six teachers who judged that all the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All six rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Treloar School, Alton. 07/11/14
Our Storyteller ran three storytelling sessions involving a total of 24 children. We received feedback from one teacher who judged that all the children in their class had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling and rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. They added, "Lovely session. Just right level for our students in class 2/3. Children engaged throughout and very happy. Thank you."
Moorland Daytime Support, Witney. 04/09/14, 18/09/14, 25/09/14
There were a total of 16 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees who all rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good". Comments were:
The Charlton Centre, Wantage. 04/09/14, 18/09/14, 25/09/14
There were a total of 11 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees who both rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good".
St. Nicholas Centre, Lewes. 23/09/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of six adults as part of our 21st Birthday - National Multi-Sensory Storytelling Day.
Helen House Children's Hospice, Oxford. 28/08/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of three children. The hospice staff judged that all three children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "The enthusiasm of the storyteller, the inclusion of all the children and the expertise of the storyteller and how he related to each of the children [were all good]."
Christopher's Children's Hospice, Guildford. 28/08/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of seven children. The hospice staff judged that all seven children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "The session was very good as it involved every child and they all gained from this. As the story was interactive through the sensory boards and sounds, each child was able to enjoy it in different ways. All the staff fed back and said they really enjoyed it and now have the confidence to use the story boxes."
Kids playscheme at Rachel Madocks School, Waterlooville. 15/08/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of 15 children.
KEF playscheme at Treloar College, Alton. 12/08/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of 33 children.
Demelza Children's Hospice, Sittingbourne. 06/08/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of seven children. The hospice staff judged that all seven children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "Loved the sensory story. Children all seemed to gain something positive and fun from it!!"
Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice, Arundel. 31/07/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of 14 children. The hospice staff judged that all 14 children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "Excellent interaction from [The Storyteller] to all the children. His intonation and skill make the stories funny and engaging. Seeing him in action enabled me to learn lots about both the different stories and telling them in a way that's both inclusive and exciting. A*"
Demelza Community Children's Hospice, Lewes. 31/07/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of one child and seven siblings. The hospice staff judged that the child had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "The children enjoyed the interaction with the Storyteller and the expressive way [he] conveyed the stories to the children was fabulous. The props that supported the stories were a great hit with the children. The storyteller had patience with the children allowing them all to have a turn at exploring the props. The age group we had was 3 to 9 and the session had something for them all. The game at the end of the session [he] organised was just right for the age group."
Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice, Arundel. 28/05/14
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of seven children. No feedback was received from the hospice staff.
Tudor House, Pangbourne. 11/06/14, 26/06/14, 30/06/14
There were a total of 11 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees. Two rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good" and one as "4/5 - Good".
John Watson School, Oxford. 25/06/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 42 children. We received feedback from four teachers. They judged that all 42 children had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All four rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Stocklake Park School, Aylesbury. 19/06/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 37 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. Five rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as “4/5 – Good”. Comments were:
Old Mill Day Centre, Godalming. 04/06/14, 11/06/14, 17/06/14
There were a total of eight adult participants across the three sessions. There were four trainees and they all rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Very interesting and surprising!" Another commented, "Very good idea. Can clearly see it works."
Hillside School, Brighton. 03/06/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 51 children. We received feedback from five teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling and all five rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Chestnut Treehouse Children's Hospice, Arundel. 28/05/14
Our Storyteller ran storytelling sessions involving a total of 11 children.
Riverside Community Special School, Purbrook, Waterlooville. 08/05/14
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving a total of 37 children. We received feedback from one of the teachers. They judged that all of the children in their class had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling and rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. They added, “We feel all the children enjoy the sensory stories and it keeps them interested and focused having all the different props.”
Priors Day Service, Slough. 05/03/14, 12/03/14, 19/03/14
There were a total of 15 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees and they all rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Fab multi-sensory activity. In my opinion, very appropriate for our service users."
Voyage Day Service, Slough. 05/03/14, 12/03/14, 19/03/14
There were a total of 14 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees and they all rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Really enjoyed it. Good work!"
Osborne School, Winchester. 06/03/14
Our Storyteller ran storytelling sessions involving a total of 52 children. We received feedback from four teachers who judged that all bar one of the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. Three teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as “4/5 – Good”. Comments were:
Kids Playscheme at Riverside Community Special School, Waterlooville. 18/02/14
Our Storyteller ran sessions involving a total of 6 children.
The School for Profound Education, Tadworth. 10/02/14
Our Storyteller ran six sessions involving a total of 37 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All six rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Kennel Lane School, Bracknell. 24/01/14
Our Storyteller ran five sessions involving a total of 19 children. We received feedback from four teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. One rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and three as "4/5 - Good". Comments were:
Prior's Court School, Thatcham. 10/12/13
Our Storyteller ran six sessions involving a total of 30 children. We received feedback from four teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All four rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, "Really engaging. Encouraged students who were shy to participate and plenty of space to allow students to accept or refuse situations." Another commented, "Fantastic interaction with students and elements of stories. The children loved it!"
Ravenswood - Norwood (morning group), Crowthorne. 20/11/13, 27/11/13, 05/12/13
A total of 14 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees and they all rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Excellent - thank you!" Another commented, "Like the pages/props and simple sentences."
Ravenswood - Norwood (afternoon group), Crowthorne. 20/11/13, 27/11/13, 05/12/13
A total of 17 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees. Two rated the overall project as "5/5 - Very Good" and one as "4/5 - Good".
Heathfield School, Fareham. 15/11/13
Our Storyteller ran five sessions involving a total of 28 children. We received feedback from five teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. Three rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and two as "4/5 - Good". Comments were:
Clifton Hill School, Caterham. 07/11/13
Our Storyteller ran five sessions involving a total of 24 children. We received feedback from four teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All four rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, "Excellent - all students were engaged. [The Storyteller] was so easy to listen to and moved at a great pace for the students. Very fun. Thank you!" Another commented, "Very useful. Students were all very engaged and enjoyed it."
Chailey Heritage School, Lewes. 16/10/13
Our Storyteller ran five sessions involving a total of 43 children. We received feedback from five teachers. They judged that all 43 children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. Four rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and the other as "4/5 – Good". Comments were:
Forest Park School, Southampton. 11/10/13
Our Storyteller ran five sessions involving a total of 56 children. We received feedback from two teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. One rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and the other as "4/5 – Good". One added, "Very impressed by the storyteller. He was confident and encouraged participation without suppressing pace. Fantastic session and enjoyed by all." The other commented, "All staff have commented on how great the session was and how well all the children engaged in the story. Props were brilliant and age appropriate. We all had a lot of fun. Thank you."
Cranstock Day Services, Woking. 03/09/13, 10/09/13, 04/10/13
There were a total of 21 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees. Two rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good" and one as "4/5 - Good". One added, "It has been an eye opener with every detail that have a great impact on the storytelling. I have learned to take time, not rush and to have clear way of using words. Very much impressed to see service users getting involved and enjoying every point." Another commented, "The training is very good. Am happy that am trained in this. Wanting to practice more to be good as the trainer."
Bierton Hill Resource Centre, Aylesbury. 06/09/13, 13/09/13, 27/09/13
There were a total of 16 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees who both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good".
Burnham Day Centre, Burnham. 06/09/13, 13/09/13, 27/09/13
There were a total of 19 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees who all rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good".
Verulamium Museum, St Albans. 24/09/13
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions with a total of 15 children from Watling View School, St Albands and Lakeside School, Welwyn Garden City. We received feedback from two teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the storytelling. Both rated the experience as "5/5 - Very Good”. One added, "Excellent session. All 7 pupils really engaged which is a tremendous achievement! Thanks. Just to say a massive thank you to you to [the Storyteller] and all who were involved in the Bag Books session on Tuesday. It was a great success. Our pupils, who are not always the easiest to engage, were really involved, and loved the session. [The Storyteller] is a brilliant storyteller whose pace and energy was perfect for our group." The other commented, "All of us really enjoyed the stories. Every one of the 5 senses were covered. Even our partially sighted learner and tactile defensive learners really benefitted from the range of resources. I think all of our learners at Lakeside would benefit from these stories/Bag Books. [The Storyteller] was fantastic!"
The Harbour Day Service, Milford. 03/09/13, 10/09/13, 17/09/13
There were a total of 19 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees who both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "The training that [the Storyteller] did, was very informative, and really interesting. It opened my eyes to a lot of things about storytelling."
EllenorLions Children's Hospice, Gravesend. 27/08/13
Our Storyteller ran storytelling sessions with a total of seven children. The feedback from the hospice staff judged that all seven children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "Really lovely activity for our children. Perfect for this group."
Brelade Development Centre, Brighton. 05/08/13, 12/08/13, 19/08/13
There were a total of 8 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees who all rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". Comments were:
Connaught Day Options, Hove. 05/08/13, 12/08/13, 19/08/13
There were a total of 17 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees who both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Really thoroughly enjoyed it; learned lots in a limited time - really appreciated the info on language development; cognitive development etc. - very stimulating. I definitely want to share as widely as possible. Was great - thank you." The other commented, "Really enjoyed the experience and will definitely put it to good use in the future. Would like to find out more Really good. Enthusiastic and encouraging. Thanks."
Kids Playscheme at Riverside Community Special School, Waterlooville. 14/08/13
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of 15 children.
Kids Playscheme at Riverside Community Special School, Waterlooville. 07/08/13
Our Storyteller ran multi-sensory storytelling sessions involving a total of 14 children.
Royal School for Deaf Children, Margate. 11/07/13
Our Storyteller ran six sessions involving a total of 25 children. We received feedback from five teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. Four rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as "4/5 – Good". Comments were:
Bradfields School, Chatham. 10/07/13
Our Storyteller ran five sessions involving a total of 30 children. We received feedback from seven teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. Four rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and three as "4/5 – Good". Comments were:
St Nicholas School, Canterbury. 02/07/13
Our Storyteller ran seven sessions involving a total of 44 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all bar one of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All six rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Brookfields Special School, Reading. 01/07/13
Our Storyteller ran two sessions involving a total of 16 children. We received feedback from two teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. Both rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, "What a brilliant storytelling session, which all the children interacted with. [The Storyteller] spent time with each individual child noting each of their needs. I would recommend your company [We are a charity - Ed]. Thank you for visiting us." Another commented, "Excellent session. All the pupils enjoyed the stories."
Parkwood Hall School, Swanley. 21/06/13
Our Storyteller ran six sessions for a total of 35 pupils. We received feedback from six teachers who judged that all the children bar one in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All six teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, "[The Storyteller] observed the individual needs of our students - they all enjoyed it. Thank you."
Foxwood School, Hythe. 19/06/13
Our Storyteller ran five sessions for a total of 28 pupils. We received feedback from five teachers who judged that all the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All five teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Frank Wise School, Banbury. 12/06/13
Our Storyteller ran six sessions involving a total of 37 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All six rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Comments were:
Fordwater School, Chichester. 10/06/13
Our Storyteller ran six sessions for a total of 50 pupils. We received feedback from five teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All five rated the overall experience as "5/5 - Very Good". Comments were:
Julia’s House Children's Hospice, Corfe Mullen. 29/05/13
Our Storyteller ran sessions with five children. The feedback from the hospice staff judged that all five children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "The storyteller was knowable and inclusive with all the children. The children were fully engaged and really enjoyed all of the stories. I found it very helpful that the storyteller came to the hospice with the resources. The carers and nurses were very inspired by the visit and since then we have used the free resources on numerous occasions. I think this is a very good project. The organisation from the start to the finish very reliable and friendly. I was very impressed with how much the children were engaged throughout all of the stories and how user friendly the resources are. Many thanks."
Naomi House Children's Hospice, Winchester. 29/05/13
Our Storyteller ran sessions with seven children and three siblings. The feedback from the hospice staff judged that all seven children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They added, "The stories and resources were very interactive and were appropriate for all of the children using our service regardless of age or disability. [The storyteller] was fantastic with the children - he was very confident with the children and was excellent at involving them using the props. Any support or work we could do with Bag Books would be of benefit to our children. We are very appreciative of the 2 stories you have provided us and our play team look forward to using these with many of our children. Thank you!"
St Nicholas Centre, Lewes. 29/04/13, 13/05/13, 20/05/13
There were a total of 18 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees, two who rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good" and one as "4/5 - Good". One added, "I enjoyed the course. Very helpful learning more about individuals responses to storytelling according to their individual needs." Another commented, "Session was very informative, I found scientific explanations helped a lot in understanding ways of storytelling."
Bevernview, Lewes. 29/04/13, 13/05/13, 20/05/13
There were a total of 16 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees who both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good".
Kingfisher School, Abingdon. 17/05/13
Our Storyteller ran seven sessions for a total of 53 pupils. We received feedback from four teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. All four rated the overall experience as "5/5 - Very Good". Comments were:
Redwood Park School, Portsmouth. 23/04/13
Our Storyteller ran one session for a total of 8 pupils. We received feedback from one teacher who judged that all 8 children had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. They rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”.
Kingsdown School, Southend-on-Sea. 18/03/13
Our Storyteller ran sessions for 8 children and trained 12 people in multi-sensory storytelling.
Hillcrest Day Centre, High Wycombe. 28/01/13, 12/02/13, 18/02/13
There were a total of 13 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees and they all rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good".
Seeleys Day Centre, Beaconsfield. 28/01/13, 12/02/13, 18/02/13
There were a total of 19 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees. Two rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good" and one as "4/5 - Good". Comments were:
Rachel Madocks School, Waterlooville. 15/02/13O
Our Storyteller ran seven sessions for a total of 61 pupils. We received feedback from four teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. All four teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, “We all really enjoyed it and look forward to trying our boxes in school.” Another said, “A fantastic, inspiring session - thank you!”
The Avenue School, Reading. 11/02/13
Our Storyteller ran six sessions involving a total of 46 children. We received feedback from four teachers. They judged that all of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling and they all rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good". Comments were:
Hazel Court School, Eastbourne. 06/02/13
Our Storyteller ran six sessions involving a total of 44 children. We received feedback from six teachers. They judged that all but one of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. Five teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as "4/5 - Good".
The Castle School, Newbury. 31/01/13
Our Storyteller ran seven sessions involving a total of 36 children. We received feedback from five teachers. They judged that all but two of the children in their classes had benefitted from the multi-sensory storytelling. Three teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and two as "4/5 - Good".
Cliffdale Primary School, Portsmouth. 09/01/13
Our Storyteller ran three sessions for a total of 29 pupils. We received feedback from three teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to all but two of the pupils. Two teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as “4/5 – Good”.
Monro Avenue, Milton Keynes. 07/11/12, 21/11/12, 12/12/12
A total of 6 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees and both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "I feel very confident to tell stories to the individuals I support with Bag Books stories." Another commented, "Easy to adjust story/props to suit individual needs."
Tower Drive Centre, Milton Keynes. 07/11/12, 21/11/12, 12/12/12
A total of 12 adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees and they all rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good".
Daubeney Gate, Milton Keynes. 08/11/12, 22/11/12, 06/12/12
A total of 7 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees and both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Excellent facilitator - constructive, insightful feedback. Thank you very much." Another commented, "I have enjoyed the sessions and feel they will be enjoyed at Daubney Gate."
Beanhill Centre, Milton Keynes. 08/11/12, 22/11/12, 06/12/12
A total of 9 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees and both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Really enjoy the interaction from listeners about story to storyteller."
Springfield School, Witney. 28/11/12
Our Storyteller ran seven sessions for a total of 51 pupils. We received feedback from seven teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to all the pupils. Six teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as “4/5 – Good”. One added, “Brilliant the children really engaged. Thank you.”
Bardwell School, Bicester. 26/11/12
Our Storyteller ran six sessions for a total of 30 pupils. We received feedback from eight teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to all the pupils. Seven teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as “4/5 – Good”. One added, “Thank you for a lovely story session. The children were all engaged with the stories.” Another said, “All of them really enjoyed it and were very focussed.”
The Wyvern School, Ashford. 16/11/12
Our Storyteller ran four sessions for a total of 28 pupils. We received feedback from two teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to all the pupils. Both teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, “Staff and students all really enjoyed the day. Thank you ever so much.”
The Redway School, Milton Keynes. 15/10/12
Our Storyteller ran six sessions for a total of 35 pupils. We received feedback from four teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 96% of the pupils. All four teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, “All children enjoyed aspects of the story.” Another said, “Different setting [needed]. One child easily distracted by other items in room. All of the children enjoyed the session.
Booker Hill School, High Wycombe. 27/09/12
Our Storyteller ran two sessions for a total of 24 pupils. No feedback was received.
Hollywater School, Bordon. 19/09/12
Our Storyteller ran five sessions for a total of 57 pupils. We received feedback from four teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. Three teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as “4/5 – Good”. One added, “Absolutely brilliant! The kids loved it and I could see how it's done. Thank you.” Another said, “An excellent storyteller. Thank you!”
Oakley School - Primary Site, Tunbridge Wells. 18/09/12
Our Storyteller ran five sessions to a total of 42 children.We received feedback from three teachers who judged that all the children in their classes had benefited from the multi-sensory storytelling. All three rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, “The children all really engaged with this style of storytelling especially the autistic children. Would definitely like to have some in school. The children loved it.”
Osborne School, Winchester. 11/09/12
Our Storyteller ran five sessions for a total of 31 pupils. We received feedback from one teacher who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. The teacher rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. They added, “All children engaged and motivated by their sessions. Many thanks for a successful day.”
Icknield School, Andover. 10/09/12
Our Storyteller ran six sessions for a total of 36 pupils. We received feedback from four teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. The teachers all rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. One added, “Excellent!”
Hill House School, Lymington. 19/07/12
Our Storyteller ran one-to-one sessions for a total of 16 pupils (this is a small residential school with only 20 pupils in total). We received feedback from one teacher who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. The teacher rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”.
St George's School, Newport, Isle of Wight. 16/07/12
Our Storyteller ran four sessions for a total of 25 pupils. We received feedback from one teacher who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. The teacher rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”.
Shepherds Down School, Winchester. 12/07/12
Our Storyteller ran five sessions for a total of 37 pupils. We received feedback from four teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. Three teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good” and one as “4/5 – Good”. One added, “Thank you very much. A lovely session.”
Vermont School, Southampton. 28/06/12
Our Storyteller ran two sessions for a total of 14 pupils (this is a small school with only 27 pupils in total). We received feedback from one teacher who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 93% of the pupils. The teacher rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”.
United Response, John Street, Maidstone. 25/04/12, 16/05/12, 30/05/12
A total of eight adult participants across the three sessions. There were three trainees and feedback was received from two. Both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Really nice to see how much more engaged service users have become as the sessions have progressed."
United Response, Dovedale Court, Ashford. 25/04/12, 16/05/12, 30/05/12
A total of 15 adult participants across the three sessions. There were two trainees and both rated the overall training/mentoring as "5/5 - Very Good". One added, "Enjoyable experience. People we support are already enjoying sessions. This has become an activity that all at Dovedal will enjoy. Thank you."
Booker Hill School, High Wycombe. 25/05/12
Our Storyteller ran two sessions for a total of 17 pupils. We received feedback from two teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to all the pupils. Both teachers rated the overall experience as “5/5 – Very Good”. Six people were trained in multi-sensory storytelling. Feedback was received from all six trainees. Five rated the quality of the training as "5/5 - Very Good" and one as "4/5 - Good."
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham. 09/05/12
Our Storyteller ran four storytelling sessions involving 43 children with severe learning disabilities. We received feedback from one teacher who rated the experience as “5/5 - Very Good”. They commented, “Thank you very much, we loved the session.”
Linden Court, Eastbourne. 16/02/12, 28/02/12, 20/03/12
A total of 18 adult participants across the three sessions. Four trainees but no feedback received.
Beeching Park, Bexhill-On-Sea. 16/02/12, 28/02/12, 20/03/12
A total of 17 adult participants across the three sessions. No feedback received.
St Joseph's School, Cranleigh. 08/02/12
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving 31 children with severe learning disabilities. Unfortunately we did not receive feedback or comments from the teachers.
Herons Dale School, Shoreham-By-Sea. 01/02/12
Our Storyteller ran eight storytelling sessions involving 58 children with severe learning disabilities.We received feedback from four teachers who judged that the multi-sensory storytelling had been beneficial to 100% of the pupils. All four teachers rated the experience as “5/5 - Very Good”.
Arbour Vale School, Slough. 01/02/12
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving 48 children. No feedback was received.
Arbour Vale School, Slough. 31/01/12
Our Storyteller ran six storytelling sessions involving 48 children. No feedback was received.
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