Inspiration. Word of Mouth is a project that combines the power of the Spoken Word with the power of new digital technologies. It will allow young people to discuss issues and ideas; to express their imagination and creativity; and it will help them on their path towards further education and employment.
Enabling young people to explore their creativity through the constructive use of poetry and creative use of debating skills. This has also enabled young people to get in touch with their inner-self and be at ease sharing and expressing it. The findings will be put together in a magazine and disseminated to the YP involved.
During its first year of operation Paddington Arts has worked with more than six new schools and organisations, including Reel Talk, its bespoke online magazine programme. We have worked with 269 young people. 156 Male, 113 Female, 95 of them were between the ages of 11-16yrs, whereas 174 young people were 16+. We have worked with well over 60 young people 'not in education, employment or training' through our project work with Princes Trust and the London Apprenticeship Company. In all of our projects delivered we have enabled more than 75% of participants achieving the required standards having the ability to speak publicly and expressing themselves creatively.