Max the Cat - consulting with children using puppets and story telling
Outline of Session Background to the project Max the Cat’s Day Out Activity Feedback and learning points
Introduction About the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment About Hempsall’s About the project in Wiltshire
Project Aims The project aimed to collect the views of children and reward and value their contribution. With anti-discriminatory practice at its core, the consultation intended to deliver age appropriate, imaginative, engaging and effective consultation through a storytelling approach to achieve informed consent and to reach a representative sample of children.
About the project 10 Sessions delivered across Wiltshire A range of consultation methods Qualified staff Consultation which listens and rewards children’s contributions Child centered and inclusive
And afterwards… Feedback to the children and settings – Max’s News Leaving a legacy of meaningful engagement
Findings views on current experiences of childcare the preferred type and quality of childcare services
The Story - Max the Cat’s Day Out
Activity Why do you think story telling with puppets is successful?
Activity In small groups; Create your own story for engaging with children in your setting – think about; What is the purpose of your story ?
Activity In small groups; How could this activity support you in improving your practice ?
Feedback Your story Learning points to take away
And finally… Thank you!