Quotes Mostly from children and teachers.

Working with years 1 and 2
"It was an excellent activity, the children really enjoyed themselves and I would be happy to recommend your activities".Lia Jenkinson, Cotford St Luke Primary School

Running ongoing workshops with year 6
"I think it's brilliant because it is a really nice experience. I like stilts best as I am really good at them"

Rachel, year 6, Morice Town Primary School, Plymouth.

Ongoing workshops with year 7's with additonal needs.
"I would recommend their projects as good quality, child centred,
professional, exciting, supportive and innovative.It physically boosts the
fitness, health, co-ordination, confidence of children and is good for team
work. It is also fun!"
Aaron Barnes, while Teacher at Mount Tamar School

No Limits, 13-19 years, Special Needs Youth Club in Whitleigh, Plymouth
"This is the best activity we have done, the circus activities were accessible by young people with a wide range of needs and they especially liked dressing up" Sarah Ganfield, Senior Youth Support Worker

Running ongoing workshops with year 6
"I Liked Ali. She was cool. She was a great teacher".
Chris, year 6, Upton Cross Primary School, East Cornwall.

Out of school workshops
"Ali's circus workshops combine such a variety of skills that the sessions are great for shy children as well as more adventurous children. It is non competitive so children do not come away feeling they have failed."
Sue Doige , Activities Co-ordinator, OCRA, Okehampton Community College, Devon.

Year 7 children with additional needs
"Some of the most amazing talent became apparent in the most unlikely individuals....."
Ruth, Special Needs Teacher, Callington Community College.
It was "....brilliant for raising confidence and self esteem."

Year 5/6 ongoing workshops
"The children were full of enthusiasm and made rapid progress. Their confidence was boosted and this had a positive effect on their other school work." "Ali is a very versatile and talented clown."
John Lynch, Headteacher, High St Primary School, Plymouth.


Ongoing circus workshops for years 4,5,6
"An excellent activity. You could see the confidence and sense of pride in the children"
Susan Wheeler, OFSTED Inspector watching SEN show at Fourlanes Primary School.

Year 3/4 circus workshop
"Thank you for a lovely circus afternoon yesterday. I have had very good feedback from the children and their parents." Jenny Atkinson, Teacher, Kings School, Plymouth.

No Limits, 13-19 years, Special Needs Youth Club in Whitleigh, Plymouth
"This is the best activity we have done, the circus activities were accessible by young people with a wide range of needs and they especially liked dressing up" Sarah Ganfield, Senior Youth Support Worker

"Some children who do not apply themselves at PE did very well at unicycling. It was a relevation to me" Judith Harris (long term supply) Callington Community College.

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