My time of facilitating wellbeing sessions over zoom is finally coming to an end as I’ll be back in school from next week. It’ll be great to return to face-to-face sessions where the relationship with the young people can be built upon and developed to support them to reach their full potential.

It’s fair to say that 2 years ago I never thought I would be facilitating sessions over zoom, or saying things like ‘you’re on mute!” or “can everyone mute please”, but there I was doing it all. My IT skills have definitely developed over the past 18 months, as have everyone’s, due to the pandemic and the fact that it was online or not at all. The young people with SEND have been outstanding in their acceptance of all the changes over the past 2 academic years. It has not been an easy path, but everyone has tried their best and been amazing as a result.

No more ‘Kerry in the laptop’ photos from next week (although some of my work remains online, my sessions with the school are returning to face-to-face) so I’ve included my last one below.

This week in the Wellbeing Sessions we have been discussing Boris Johnson’s speech on Monday about the easing date moving to 19th July, from 20th June. The young people had lots to say and were brilliant in sharing their thoughts. We then discussed what kind of arty and crafty activities we found enjoyable and relaxing as this linked to the topic of this year’s Learning Disability Week. Lots of young people liked to paint but others enjoyed writing and drawing their own stories, creating models with lego or exploring play dough. Another great week with some amazing young people.

What arty or crafty activities do you enjoy?