Anyone got a true story about someone who changed from doing bad to doing good because of something that happened to them?

As we all know this is a huge issue for young people, especially for the girls. Working with girls in school I hear lots of stories and situations where girls have stopped eating, feel ashamed of how they look and would do anything to change places with others.  It would be really helpful to hear what work is going on in schools with girls, and boys, who struggle with these concerns.

Hope you had a great half term!! Last week I spent four days in a school delivering a new programme we’ve developed as a trust and youth team called 2Way. It was a chance for year 8’s to explore their identity through signs, activities and telling us what they think

Ok so the weekend’s almost over, it’s been a blissful combination of no work (almost!), Christmas parties, mulled wine, Mariah’s Christmas album (oh yes), and, the grand finale before I give in to the fact that it is actually going to be Monday again soon -  I’m enjoying a big bag of skittles I bought yesterday (yep, i know how to have fun). Now this isn’t just any bag of skittles…they’re confused skittles. confused? me too…

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Continue reading for a discussion about social networking, young people and the problem of pride.