Harriett eval presentation 2014 diane hinchliffe

‘the stories of Harriett’ ©Diane Hinchliffe 2013

‘the stories of Harriett’

Creating a safe space, to give space for children to talk about feelings

Therapeutic Process

Communication, Self Awareness, Empathy,

Confidence, Creativity, Imagination.

7 short stories10 Weeks

ExplorationSelf Expression

IdentityFriendships

FeelingsSafe Places

EmpathyCreativity

Imagination

Harriett’s Magic CarpetCreating a safe space

‘the stories of Harriett’ provide a

therapeutic space for children to

explore and express their feelings.

Harriett is SadI don’t like feeling sad, I don’t like to cry…

Harriett’s Bad Mood DayI feel in a bad mood when my favourite teacher leaves and that's just happened!

What was it like to explore Harriett's bad mood through the music and drawing?I knew what it felt like for somebody else. I feel I have been eaten by Harriett that I am inside her and can feel what she feels.

Conversations…Is Harriett dead? … we talk a lot about people who are dead.

Less is more…

space to give voice to, and talk

about feelings is important.

EvaluatingChildren’s Thoughts…

They are really funny and you enjoy listening to all the different places Harriett visits.

They were amazing and poem like.

I feel sad, Harriett is only for 9 weeks and I want it to be forever.

What would you like to say about the stories…

Involving children in delivery of

the story helps engagement.

Creating our own ‘Magic Carpet’

My emotions have changed. A bit of my anger and naughtiness has changed. Changed for the good.

That it’s good to be in a group and more fun being with other people.

What have you learnt about yourself…

Sad, it’s the last session and I like being in the club.

Sad that it’s our last session but pleased to be part of it.

I feel sad because I have to leave the group.

How do you feel at the end…

Soothes me when I walk into the room.

Is really good and jolly.

Is peaceful and calm.

Harriett Music…

They are fabulous and you better go in the next one

Go, go, go, go, go, go it’s so much FUN FUNFUN FUN

I would like to read the stories to other children

I would tell other children…

EvaluatingSupport Staff…

I feel that lots of children need to express their feelings and emotions so this programme gives them the opportunity to do this with confidence.

Support Staff …

Support Staff …

The programme supported confidence building and giving children the confidence to speak in a group situation.

EvaluatingParents…

I feel confident about the programme because my child feels more comfortable in school.

Parents…

Parents…

My child has grown in confidence

My child asks more questions about things

Final Thoughts

You make it fun for us.

I would move schools to see Diane and ‘Harriett’ again.

I feel angry, this is because it is very upsetting leaving Diane.

Relationships…

‘Diane being a non-school person brings added benefits to this role, as the children gain from having the full attention of an appropriate adult, who taps into what bothers them, and the children go from the session leaving what was said/shared with Diane/Harriett, and feeling safe with this’.

Joyce Hughes – Educational Consultant & Trainer(Observation of ‘the stories of Harriett’

‘the stories of Harriett’ Pilot Programme

‘the stories of Harriett’ were piloted:

In two Barnsley Schools: March to May 2014

With KS2 Years 3&4

Engaging two groups of 10 children

Involving more boys than girls

‘the stories of Harriett’©Diane Hinchliffe 2013

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