EMPOWERING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
For this generation of young people, and future generations, being a confident all-round communicator is crucial.
People use to say, ‘children should be seen and not heard.’ Now they say, ‘Speak up!’
It's becoming apparent that the decline in many traditional employment sectors, and the growth of the creative and service sectors, means that children need a greater command of their 'soft skills'.
We feel that empowering young people with a greater command of the full spectrum of literacy and communication skills is essential to their future development and wellbeing.
MEETING THE FULL LITERACY CHALLENGE
We are aware of the problem of children's lack of engagement with books and reading. The problems of declining literacy levels, especially amongst boys who consider reading 'very uncool', are well documented. Story Gallery has been set up to challenge that perception and to encourage young people to strengthen their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
The activities in and around Story Gallery are a focal point for change in aspirations and skills, which will equip our young people with the tools they need to live happy, fulfilling lives and enable them to make a positive contribution to their community.
Story Gallery activities will ignite and challenge children's natural curiosity by utilizing engaging multiple communication styles and fun child-initiated participatory activities. This level of involvement gives them a sense of ownership, which leads to a much-needed boost to their self-esteem and will strengthen their future development.
