"Lucy led a completely fantastic workshop for our young people in rather challenging circumstances over zoom. She was very flexible and had no problem whatsoever with adapting what was supposed to be a face to face session to an online environment. She planned and executed a perfectly balanced, creative and fun session for the kids, all of whom have medical needs and have been socially isolated due to shielding. They had so much fun!" Jessica Boatright - Children's Holiday Coordinator - Sickle Cell Society

 

"Thanks for leading such an engaging and fun workshop for our young people. They learnt loads about how to facilitate and lead sessions with other young people. You work so naturally with young people – with really clearly planned sessions, but with room to respond to the groups needs. We would love to work with you again."Catherine Nicholson, Senior Producer - Battersea Arts Centre

 

"I am really thankful I have worked with Lucy to emotionally support a group of vulnerable children in Sebright Primary School. Lucy has been a passionate, effective and dedicated professional who developed an excellent rapport with our school children. Lucy used a variety of creative therapies to allow children to express themselves through artistic means such as music and drama, instead of relying on verbal communication alone. Our children's social and communication skills naturally unfolded and their confidence increased due to Lucy providing a safe and flexible environment full of either exciting or calming, joyful or poignant activities."

Maria Bitra, SENCO, Sebright primary school

 

"Teaching in the hospital school demands adaptability, sensitivity and creativity and Lucy has demonstrated these things exceptionally in all the work she has done with our students. She has inspired and engaged children who have their school lessons at the bedside on their wards and has facilitated not just wonderful learning experiences, but also social and emotional ones, for those who are allowed to make the journey down to the hospital school room. Our groups of children don’t know each other when they first come to school and Lucy can quite easily put them at ease, enable them to work together confidently and most importantly she creates a space in which they can express themselves and have fun."

Danielle Valdar, Deputy Head Teacher at Great Ormond Street Hospital School

 

"There were several students who usually screw their noses up at anything new or involving performing arts so we were amazed and happy to hear the lovely comments made after the sessions. We have one Year 8 boy who resists everything and during his session he said to me "This ain't half bad!" A very big compliment from this young man. A sixth form student who struggles to interact well with others came out of the room and said "That was so much fun, Lucy is fun and I like drama now”

Teacher at Beal SEN High School, Redbridge

 

"Lucy has worked as a facilitator for the Bush, working with primary school aged children. She has received great feedback from teachers and students, really engaging the students in creative activities and we would be thrilled to work with her again."
Amanda Castro, Community Producer at The Bush Theatre

 

“What sets Lucy apart as a practitioner is her ability to respond immediately to the needs of the group with fluidity, grace and humour. Her work at GOSH requires her to deliver one to one sessions with children in beds as well as small groups. Lucy never knows ahead of time exactly who or what group she will be working with, but her years of training and dedication mean that she is able to produce high quality sessions that cater to the students on the spot. She knows just how to pitch her manner to make individuals feel comfortable and keen to join in. It's a delight to watch her navigate this difficult role with not only sound teaching methods, but also a strong sense of artistry and deliberate craft "

Maharati Windle at Great Ormond Street Hospital