Belonging without having to become louder: what helps quieter young people connect?
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Belonging without having to become louder: what helps quieter young people connect?

When Ellie started secondary school, lunchtimes were difficult. For the first few weeks, she often ate on her own. She wanted somebody to talk to, but knowing that did not make it easy to approach another group and start a conversation. Ellie has written about watching what was happening around her, wanting to join in…

Introducing Our New Liskeard Youth Group: Where it’s Okay to Be Quiet

Introducing Our New Liskeard Youth Group: Where it’s Okay to Be Quiet

A Space for Quiet Teens: New Liskeard Youth Group for those joining Years 10-13 this September If you’ve ever watched a quieter teenager in a group setting, you’ll have seen the effort it can take. The scanning for a safe place to sit. The careful listening, the way their words might not quite make it…