References
Alison John and Associates has undertaken many successful projects with clients in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Middle East. Here is what some of them have had to say about us:
Al-Khurafi Activity Kids Centre
We were approached early in 2005 by clients to design and deliver training in Kuwait. They had just built a new centre called Al-Khurafi Activity Kids Centre for Disabled Children—the first of its kind in the country. We worked with staff and volunteers on a number of occasions, supporting them in establishing the running of the centre and developing play activities.
The staff and volunteers of Al-Khurafi Activity Kids Centre
Alison John & Associates has considerable experience in the development of play schemes that are inclusive of all children. Alison has spoken at national events on the topic.
Better Play Partnership
Better Play, a partnership between Barnardo's and the Children's Play Council was a four year grant programme which distributed £10.8m of 'Lottery Good Causes' funding from the Big Lottery Fund to 225 Play Services across England. To mark the end of the programme a celebratory event was held on 5th July 2004; bringing together the funded projects, key stakeholders and various partners and people interested in 'Play'.
"This was an inspiring speech which captivated the audience. Alison spoke of her experiences on Inclusive Play with passion and eloquence. There were many delegates who attended the event specifically to hear what Alison had to say and they were not disappointed. Alison gave an insight into the issues, barriers and solutions around Play being inclusive to all children."
Tasha Scott-Matthews, the Communications Co-coordinator of Barnardo's - Better Play
West Sussex County Council
"The West Sussex County Council Early Childhood Service has worked with Alison John & Associates on several large scale events & have been impressed by their ability to tailor workshops and keynote speeches to the needs of both our service and practitioners across West Sussex. Workshops have been delivered by approachable facilitators and have been informative for our staff and helped practitioners move their practice forward."
Sam Boulton, Events Co-ordinator
Early Childhood Service, West Sussex County Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Comments made by client organisations and course participants.
The training has supported Oxfordshire Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership, EYDCP, to identify ways forward to implementing our policy for inclusion.
The course objectives were met with fun, sensitivity and a little seriousness. (Participant)
We must make a conscious effort to concentrate on inclusion, as opposed to providing a Special Service. (Participant)
National Childminding Association of England & Wales
Ally has delivered training on Disability Equality to the National Childminding Association of England & Wales.
Her message of inclusion was delivered in unique style to an audience of childminders and EYDCP, Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership officers created an enormous effect.
Truro Conference on 3 March 2007
Alison was a fantastic speaker, really open, honest and very thought provoking.
Great having a speaker who was speaking from experience.
Alison was inspiring, made you think about issues, she didn’t rely on notes, made me look at practise and development for future. She was funny and articulate, made me feel very humble and aware of discrimination.
Alison’s talk was excellent, gave a true insight into how we see and label people with disabilities. It made you think. Also helpful when a speaker speaks from the heart.
Alison made me think about changing the nursery I work in.