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Workshop at Bivouac
Amber Hope posted this on 24th May 2012
Nature, Nurture or Trauma?
• What effects do a child’s early experiences have on their ability to learn and ‘succeed’ in life?
• Why do some children struggle and fail to even begin to tap into their potential?
• Why do some children’s behaviours appear to be ‘out of control’?
• How can teachers, support staff, parents, carers and others help to make a difference?This inspiring and practical workshop, led by experts in the field of Early Trauma and Attachment will look at and answer these questions and more, which will give greater understanding, confidence and skills in working with vulnerable children and students.
There will be fresh new insights based on the latest research on brain development and trauma as well as practical strategies which can be immediately implemented to help in working and living more successfully with the most challenging children and young people.
Previous delegates have immediately been able to begin applying the learning’s, seeing valuable improvements including greater understanding, more harmony and rapport between pupils and staff in schools and enhanced relationships within social environments.
This workshop will particularly benefit Teachers, SENCO’s, Learning Support Mentors, Nursery School Staff, Social Workers, Youth Workers, Police, Doctors, Health Visitors, Family Solicitors and those working in charities and other agencies as well as parents and foster carers.
‘Children are not slates from which the past can be rubbed by a duster or sponge, but humans profoundly affected by what has gone before.’ John Bowlby (1951)
FRIDAY 22nd JUNE 2012
BIVOUAC, ILTON, MASHAM, N YORKS
9.30am – 3.30pm
COST : £60 to include lunch
For further information contact Ruth or to book contact Bivouac 01765 535020
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Handy Dad
David Sorley posted this on 14th Jul 2011
Sick of buying plastic toys that only last five minutes? Have a go at making your own with this ace book
i just ordered this book by Todd Davis. Can’t wait until it drops on the doorstep
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Sometimes I just love being an urban- hippy- homeschooler!
Claire Sorley posted this on 13th Jan 2011
Have a look at this. Fascinating info about how our brains love to be surprised by learning. Parents, it will make you feel a bit more relaxed about those days when, for whatever reason your children might not have your undivided attention and are wrapping themselves up in loo-roll, putting sunglasses on the cat, or bouncing around like loonies (not my kids obviously!!?).You can let them get on with it, they are probably educating themselves on the basics of pythagoras’ theorem!
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Evelyn Faith Sorley 19/08/10
Claire Sorley posted this on 10th Jan 2011
You will have noticed The Sorley’s have been away for a while. This can be explained in part by the fact that I know the answer to the questions in my previous blog. Since the arrival of Evie, When I manage to get out of the house, it has taken me approx 2 hours to assemble everyone into the car before hand. Dave and I do “nights in” very well and he might be sleeping through the night, but Evie and I aren’t!
Evie is now almost 5 Months old, she has certainly already made her mark! After a lovely arrival at home, we had a bit of a yukky time in hospital whilst Evie had an operation to correct a bowel problem. A month, and a slot on the local news later (!), we got home, much happier and healthier and the fun began!! We look forward to her being part of the Bivouac journey.
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New Life..
Beth Hardwick posted this on 28th Jul 2010
We have an aga! (Tips on what to do with it - welcomed)
We have tractors…
We have kittens (Florence and Thomas)
We have woodland to explore
We have a driveway…
Life has changed somewhat since our shed days….
Its been the busiest season to date.. but an exciting one.
We’re working very hard on our funding application.. and we’ll be able to offer more of us in August when this process is
through.Thank you to all the volunteers who has turned up each week to help us renovate and settle. What an amazing start to this chapter!
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Little surfer dude
David Sorley posted this on 30th Jun 2010
I love this video. The little chap is absolutely loving being on that board!
I love this video. The little chap is absolutely loving being on that board!
The footage is shot on these great little go pro HD Cams. http://www.goprocamera.com/
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Wilderness Wood
Beth Hardwick posted this on 27th Jan 2010
Many folk when hearing about Bivouac have said “oh have you been to Wilderness Wood in East Sussex?” No - I had to reply. Sadly not…
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
So today I got up early, packed bags, bundled Martha and Elsie in the car and set off to pick Jules up who was my trusted helper and voice of inspiration. I thought this was going to be a lovely adventure.. something which our household has lacked of late.
All that great intention of having a lovely winter walk and lunch out - I had forgotten to consider that two babies and freezing cold weather, post swim… might not mix well. We arrived at the wood. Both girls had literally just fallen off to sleep. Yikes.. ok walk after.. lets just feed. So we drove through the wood stock with the smell of fresh wood and sights of hand crafted benches and fencing and little mushroom stools. Past an old barn, quirky and rustic. Into the car park hidden amongst the tree’s.
A sign tempted us towards the woodland trail but we agreed at this stage we’d be best waiting for that treat when both our husbands were around and warmer climates reached! Cafe it is…
The cafe was small but cosy and inspiring to the eye. I did have every intention of taking photo’s to show you.. but with a toddler throwing food, a hungry baby and boob not easily accessible, and of course Jules and I chatting ten to the dozen.. I didn’t get any taken! Rubbish.. sorry.
It wasn’t long before I gave in to the thought of car heating and easy life back in the bosom of home. Wimp… what has happened to me?
But.. a great place for another day. And yes, I can see why it was recommended so many times and likened to Bivouac. The earthy flavour and simple character was enough to entice me back someday soon… -
New rhythm….
Beth Hardwick posted this on 27th Nov 2009
Well today is the first day in months that Sam is having both the girls and I am on my own… doing Bivouac work. It feels really strange to be without noise and activity…
It took me ages to get going this morning as my brain is still full of cotton wool…
I am sure my girls will appreciate this rhythm of work much better… no more “hold on” and ‘tap, tap, tap’ on my laptop when they want to play.
I am so excited and scared all at once about the Bivouac journey. We are fully immersed into the fabric now and I can almost taste the reality of it enfolding. We have decided when to move to the first site.. and this is a big move for us. So now, its all hands on deck to get the plans in place and the details right. We will let you know all about it soon… I promise! - Page 1 of 2 pages 1 2 >
