WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
At Shape This Space our mission is to challenge and redefine the narrative surrounding young people, supporting them in their quest to build positive, lasting and meaningful relationships with themselves, each other and the world around them.
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We believe that the answer to raising compassionate, grounded and resilient young people, begins with instilling positive and constructive belief systems around who they are and what they have to offer. We feel that a healthy relationship to others begin with a healthy understanding of self.
Both boys and girls need to learn about their capacity to contribute and their ability to positively enhance society. If we want young people to overcome the many challenges and obstacles that life throws at them, then it's our duty to equip them with the tools they need to tackle these problems head on.
Meet Nathan
Nathan is a Motivational Speaker with over fifteen years experience and has talked at some of the country's most prestigious schools, Fettes College, Marlborough College, North London Collegiate, Francis Holland and Uppingham to name but a few, and has travelled as far afield as the British School Of Bucharest.
Alongside his public speaking Nathan is also a Successful Actor working across TV, film and theatre, starring in such dramas as BBC's The Interceptors, Rellik and Eastenders as well as a long standing role in channel 4's Hollyoaks.
It was this first hand experience featuring in the very dramas and soaps promoting narratives and characters based upon negative male and female stereotypes, that Nathan realised the desperate need for a complete shift in the conversation around what young people have to offer.
THE JOURNEY ON WORKING WITH US
Depending on size, workshops take place either as an assembly in an auditorium, or in a classroom setting with smaller groups. We will send specific requirements once you have made the booking. Each talk incorporates open discussion, Q&A's, engaging activities, a power point and informative video content meaning that however they assimilate information our teachings are absorbed and digested.
For younger children we use a more narrative based approach, utilising storytelling and performance to deliver uplifting and inspiring workshops, well suited to Primary and Prep Schools. .
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For pre and early teens we combine narrative storytelling and performance with real life experience and examples, catering to this transitional period in young peoples lives.
For teenagers, college and university students we utilise performance alongside real life experience and examples while framing the talk within a social and political backdrop, giving room for discussion, debate and reflection.
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Aftercare is essential for any workshop we deliver.
