Testimonials
Feedback from parents and young people
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Louise loved it and was very proud to have her poem read out. Matt was a great performer and made the poems sound so great.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
It is very hard to find activities and courses which can accommodate children that have attachment disorder, autism, FASD, PTSD etc. This has been super.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Jack expresses himself through playing the piano, meeting Ric and Esme provided inspiration which he can take forward. Adoptive kids can use this workshop to give them a voice in a safe environment.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
John has thoroughly enjoyed the course. He was keen to attend, especially as he had been so well prepared with information about the venue and the course leaders. The course leaders were keen for the children to enjoy the experience and were very positive with them. A great scheme, we hope it continues.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
My child finds it difficult to access mainstream activities, especially in big groups. This seemed an ideal opportunity to try something different, with group leaders who would “get” her needs. In fact, I felt quite emotional when the preparation information came through. It could have been written specifically for my daughter which is so unusual out there in general children’s activity land!
WHAT PARENTS SAY
We need more social opportunities for adopted children with trainers who understand attachment disorders and the emotional vulnerability of our wonderful but complex children. This is the first group that our son has managed to cope with outside of school and he has grown in confidence over the seven weeks.
WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE SAY
Doing this course gave me an insight into writing and allowed me to mix with others like me. It gave me confidence and I was pleased mum and dad could see what I do - I am not just in my room messing with words - I am being creative and enjoyed the course. Cool.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
The preparation, the small group size and the general ethos of the group meant she could participate in something she would not normally be able to cope with.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
The course specifically for adopted children was a great opportunity for children with a variety of backgrounds to get together in a safe environment to learn how to write poetry. It was fun and thought provoking.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
My daughter sometimes finds it tricky to articulate herself. This course gave her a voice, she was funny and the audience laughed. She now wants to be a comedian.
WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE SAY
“Hello. I'm Mark and I'm twelve years old and have been attending the group since it first started. I love it! Every week is full of fun and the fact that we all have the shared experience of being adopted makes it even better! Every week I look forward to seeing friends and having a laugh. We need more Seaglass Collective!”
WHAT PARENTS SAY
The whole experience was great for my daughter from start to finish. She was always made to feel welcome and part of the group which has been great for her self-esteem and confidence. Hopefully there will be more opportunities for her to grow even further. The whole team involved were professional and caring and I could recommend them highly enough.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Thank you for putting the course on. The staff were really friendly, welcoming and fun. They tried to get to know the children individually and helped them to feel comfortable enough to participate in activities. It is really helpful for our children to be able to spend time doing activities they enjoy with other children who are also adopted. It makes our children feel less different. There are no activities specifically for adopted children in our area, so we really appreciate the children having the opportunity to be involved and to socialise with other adopted children in a safe environment. We hope you are able to offer similar activities in the future, and hopefully an on-going Saturday morning group near to where we live.
My son has been attending the Seaglass drama group since it began and I have seen him grow in confidence and self belief. Other groups have come and gone, as he has struggled to integrate and "fit in" with expectations but he is totally committed to the drama group.
The needs of adopted children are frequently over looked in education and social settings which just heightens their sense of being "different". I now have a child who can be dropped off outside the theatre as he has the confidence to walk into the room himself and he has formed several friendships that will hopefully last for many years to come. This is a group that is much valued both by the children and their parents.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Seaglass Collective provides access to the Creative Arts in an inclusive, fun, therapeutic and engaging way with tutors who just get our families. It's been a lifeline for us and has given our child so many tools to support his regulation and development. It's made life better having this to look forward to each week. We can't wait for the next group.