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Strong Speakers Group

 

Each week, we 'bring to life' a tale from around the world:

These are often unusual tales, or lesser-known ones.

Thursday 25th September: 'The Wish Fisher' (a tale from Japan),

Thursday 2nd October: 'Perseus and the Serpent's Eye' (a tale from Greece),

Thursday 9th October: 'The Weight of the Watcher' (a tale from Africa),

Thursday 16th October: 'The Echo of Virtue' (a tale from Rome),

Thursday 23rd October: 'Theseus and the Minotaur' (another tale from Greece- a popular story destination!!),

Thursday 6th November: *Coming soon!

BOOK your spot for Autumn 2:

Starting 6th November

IN-PERSON PELYNT: Thursdays 1.45pm

STARTING FROM 6th November for 7 weeks: In the relaxed, and cosy environment of Geodome 1, at Wellbeing at Outways, Pelynt, PL13 2NW we will build our CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, and COMMUNICATION SKILLS and 'bring to life' a tale from across the World (SPOILER ALERT: Japan has some particularly amazing tales for us to explore!). We'll use our VOICES, BODIES, create PROPS, find bits of COSTUMES, use things we SCAVENGE from nature, and add a big dose of CREATIVITY.

7 weekly payments of £8.00 GBP

The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King One-Off Festive Workshops (11am & 2pm)

Come and build your confidence, creativity and communication skills at this one-off fun, festive workshop event. We will find ways to PREPARE for Fritz and Marie's infamous annual festive party, DECLARE the best gift ideas ever given, DECORATE a version of our very own nutcracker (which can be taken home), RE-ENACT the battle of the mouse-king and the tin soldiers with clever creativity, DEFEAT our own version of the king of the mice, have a gluten-free festive cookie snack break before IMAGINING a journey through an overcoat sleeve, and CREATING our own imaginative ideas of a dreamland.

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The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King Workshop- 11am

Whilst building our confidence, creativity, and communication skills, we will work together to 'bring to life'  E.T.A Hoffman's German story of 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King'.   *Due to the nature of the geodome venue, this is a small group experience, so hurry and book now before all the spots are gone. There is also a 2pm time slot available.

£20.00 GBP

The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King Workshop- 2pm

Whilst building our confidence, creativity, and communication skills, we will work together to 'bring to life'  E.T.A Hoffman's German story of 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King'.   *Due to the nature of the geodome venue, this is a small group experience, so hurry and book now before all the spots are gone. There is also an 11am time slot available.  

£20.00 GBP

Meet your facilitator:

Claire

I worked as a secondary school performing arts and communication skills teacher for 16 years, but left in July 2024 when I realised that sadly, my passion for developing children's confidence and communication skills alongside their theatre skills was not supported by the current school system. I now coach children online from all over the world in public speaking, confident communications, interview preparation, and communication skills. I have also worked as a professional actress, including lots of T.I.E (Theatre in Education), as a Director, and I am an experienced Presenter (TV, Radio, Live, Events, Video, Online). 

I feel that children, for whom the school system isn't working for either, should not be disadvantaged in developing their confidence and public speaking skills. So, I created this group where everyone can share their VOICE, their IDEAS, and their CREATIVITY. 

Plans for more group sessions/workshop events across Cornwall and Devon!!

Do you perhaps know of other perfect small venues where more home ed/EBSA drama sessions/ or even public speaking/presenting workshops could be started?

Are you part of a home ed community that could be interested in joining together for booking one-off events, monthly, or termly sessions?

After all, EVERYONE deserves a chance to be a STRONG SPEAKER!

I am interested in knowing about any more sessions/special one-off events

Sign up today to be the first to know when more exciting announcements are released

Some important information for participants:

  • This group is for home-ed/EBSA children, where the focus is on CONFIDENCE-BUILDING, COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY, SELF-EXPRESSION, and EMPOWERING all individuals who attend.

  • We will often scavenge outdoors, get creative, share ideas, take part in activities, and learn highly useful public speaking skills.

  • All sessions will begin in Geodome 1, at Wellbeing at Outways, Pelynt nr Looe, Cornwall (W3W, and full directions are available in your welcome email),

  • Parents/carers are very WELCOME to remain on-site during the session (or drop and go). There is a kitchen area with tea/coffee facilities just before you reach Geodome path. You are welcome to enjoy the grounds, sit out and admire the view, or take a cuppa back to your car.
  • Weather permitting, we may often forage outside for props/costume bits, or even choose to take our entire story outside. So please dress accordingly.
  • Clothes you are comfortable moving around in, that don't restrict your movement, and you don't mind getting dusty or muddy. 
  • Bring a reusable water bottle to every session to keep you hydrated. Drinking water will be available, as well as on-site toilet facilities. 
  • Please bring a sun hat if it's warm, and warm layers if it is chilly. 
  • Once left in our care, all participants must remain on the Wellbeing at Outways site for the whole session, but for those who may need a sensory break etc, minutes can be taken in the outside area of the Geodome.
  • Participants can be collected from either car park area at the finish time.

  • Please note that this group is not linked to any school or educational setting, parents remain legally responsible for their child's education. It can provide participants with in-person socialising opportunities, and chances to develop their self-expression, confidence, public speaking, and communication skills.

  •  I am a highly experienced facilitator, with full Enhanced DBS on the update service, and insured, 

  • 1-to-1 sessions are also available at the same venue by weekly appointment.
  • Any questions, or concerns please email: [email protected]

Can't make it in person....... then take part in an ONLINE session.

AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW!! 

Public Speaking Tutoring for Kids 1-on-1: 30 mins (pay in £)

Book your block of 6 weeks of 1-on-1 30 minute PUBLIC SPEAKING TUTORING (pay weekly, or save 10% with a one-off payment). Prepare for a presentation, interview, competition, or build skills for the future.

6 weekly payments of £20.00 GBP

Public Speaking Tutoring for Kids 1-on-1: 15 mins (pay in £)

Book your block of 6 weeks of 1-on-1 15 minute PUBLIC SPEAKING TUTORING (pay weekly, or save 10% with a one-off payment). Prepare for a presentation, interview, competition, or build skills for the future.

6 weekly payments of £10.00 GBP

See it! Speak it! (pay in £)

Kids (4-7) can improve their Public Speaking skills and confidence by joining one of our fun, online 'See it! Speak it!' group classes. Where they can tell Mrs. T about what is hiding in her fun class backgrounds. SPOILER ALERT: There will always be some things that are out of place in the background for children to tell Mrs. T all about! Three different times on TUESDAYS are available.

7 weekly payments of £7.00 GBP

TWEENS Public Speaking Coaching 1-on-1: 45 mins (pay in £)

Book your block of 6 weeks of 1-on-1 45 minute PUBLIC SPEAKING COACHING (pay weekly, or save 10% with a one-off payment). Prepare for a presentation, interview, competition, or build skills for the future.

6 weekly payments of £30.00 GBP

TWEENS Public Speaking Coaching 1-on-1: 30 mins (pay in £)

Book your block of 6 weeks of 1-on-1 30 minute PUBLIC SPEAKING COACHING (pay weekly, or save 10% with a one-off payment). Prepare for a presentation, interview, competition, or build skills for the future.

6 weekly payments of £20.00 GBP

Present like a Pro- Develop your Public Speaking (pay in £)

Tweens (7-12) can improve their Public Speaking skills and confidence by pretending to be different types of TV, YouTube, or Radio presenters and learning real, usable public speaking techniques (3 different times are available on THURSDAYS).

7 weekly payments of £7.00 GBP

TEENS Public Speaking Coaching 1-on-1: 45 mins (pay in £)

Book your block of 6 weeks of 1-on-1 45 minute PUBLIC SPEAKING COACHING (pay weekly, or save 10% with a one-off payment). Prepare for a presentation, interview, competition, or build skills for the future.

6 weekly payments of £30.00 GBP

TEENS Public Speaking Coaching 1-on-1: 30 mins (pay in £)

Book your block of 6 weeks of 1-on-1 30 minute PUBLIC SPEAKING COACHING (pay weekly, or save 10% with a one-off payment). Prepare for a presentation, interview, competition, or build skills for the future.

6 weekly payments of £20.00 GBP

Dynamic Discussions/Debates (pay in £)

Teens (12-16) can improve their Public Speaking skills and confidence by joining one of our live, online 'Dynamic Discussions' classes. Where they can try out and improve their Public Speaking skills through group discussions (3 different times are available on FRIDAYS).

7 weekly payments of £7.00 GBP

FREE Speaking Resources

With more being added all the time!

Super Speech Planner

Don't know how to begin to write a speech? Try this simple writing/speaking frame. Can be adapted to any topic/subject, Brings in personal experiences, Can have an entertaining start (hook), Asks questions to get ideas flowing,

Free

Get your KID communicating......

Sometimes you just need a QUESTION (or a few) to ignite a spark and get your KID COMMUNICATING.  These speaking/writing frames will get them using their imagination to think about: What they would do ‘if they were in charge of the whole world’. What THE FUTURE might look like, What THEIR FUTURE might look like, They can draw or write their ideas in each box to form material for a conversation (or even a mini speech). Don't forget to help them expand their answers by asking lots of WHY, WHICH, HOW type questions too.  You can also share YOUR ideas as well. To really get the conversation going!

Free