1. Hard to reach young people Helena Widdowson

2. Introduction to our evening Explore the meaning of hard to reach How we view young people What are the barriers What's are the needs of young people in this fast paced, hair raising changing times Practical skills to engage young people

3. Young People who are Hard to Reach or Engage What does this mean to you – your interpretation your story Small groups on your table - share Create a sentence that would give meaning to a some one from another planet

4. Video: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/ken_robinson_changi ng_education_paradigms.html

5. Made a difference to that one What is your personal success story working with a perceived ‘ difficult to engage young person’ What were the rewards One common theme

6. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf6lqfNTmaM&sns=e m

7. The Miracle Question <>Suppose tonight, while you slept, a miracle occurred. When you awake tomorrow, what would be some of the things you would notice that would tell you life had suddenly gotten better?"

8. One Thing You Can Do