SEND Circus Workshops
Specialised, experienced circus skills workshops for SEND children and adults
Kinetic Circus has many years experience working with children and adults with additional needs, working with the individual and encouraging their personal abilities and adapting the use of equipment accordingly in each workshop.
There are a multitude of different exercises we have designed to improve fine motor skills, co-ordination and personal achievement which can be tailored to best suit the needs of your group. We have a wealth of experienced and practical knowledge adapting sessions for children with a range of different needs including: autism, ADD/ADHD, deaf and hearing impaired, blind and visually impaired and physical impairments such as reduced mobility, missing limbs and wheelchair users.
Our tailored special needs circus workshops are suitable for children and adults with physical disabilities, mental health issues or special educational needs. We are always happy to discuss your the specific needs of your children/clients in person prior to the workshops and create a package to suit you. Our workshops can either begin with a show or by diving straight in and all learning together.
Testimonials
Sue Scobie Assistant
Assistant Head teacher
Laleham Gap School
For the last 10 years Paul of Kinetic Circus has had a close working relationship with Laleham Gap School, Margate. The school originally was for pupils who had speech language/communication difficulties.
Paul has shown great compassion, patience and formed excellent relationships with both pupils and staff over the years he has been associated with us.
To come into a special school and build a relationship quickly is very difficult but Paul’s unique style, sense of fun, honesty and commitment enabled this to happen.
Over the last 5 years our pupils needs have changed and most pupils are now on the Autistic Spectrum. This brings other issues into play as our pupils are very anxious around strangers and new situations but yet again Paul took this on board and changed his approach to meet their needs.
Paul has a natural rapport with young people, he accepts them as they are and treats them with respect and they in turn like and respect him. Paul really is a very good role model to young people.
As a performer Paul is second to none – a highlight in our school calendar has always been Paul and the team coming not only to lead workshops but put on displays for pupils, family, staff and other visitors. It’s not just the obvious talents he has but his showmanship, excellent communication skills and magnetic personality which enamour him to his audiences.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Paul to you and would not hesitate in employing him at Laleham Gap School in the future.
Lisa Cousins
Activities coordinator
The King’s School, Canterbury
We have been fortunate to work with Paul for the past two years and he has run many successful workshops with students of all ages (13-18). He is an articulate communicator and I have always been impressed by his professionalism.
Each time he comes to school there is a real buzz about the place.
It goes without saying that Paul is an amazing performer, but what is incredible is the way that he is able to encourage beginners to gain their confidence and also inspire the more advanced to push their skills and try new tricks. He has even weaved some maths into his juggling demonstrations, explaining sequences and patterns!
Keith Guilder
Head of ICT
Laleham Gap School
We have annually used Paul of Kinetic Circus Workshops for our ‘Circus Day’ and Open/Sports Day Circus display. Paul has never failed to impress the staff, students and guests with his physical circus skills and huge personality.
Every year he is challenged to get a diabolo on to a high telephone wire; every year he succeeds.
Paul is a person who relates very well to both adults and students. As a special school, this is one of Paul’s major strengths as he really encourages our students to join in with a range of ‘circus’ activities. He is infectiously encouraging and exceptionally skilful at creating such a positive atmosphere that everybody just wants to try and join in. Even I can now spin a plate!
Many of our students have gone on to buy their own circus equipment and continue to practice their skills long after Paul has left. Several have demonstrated these skills to him when he has returned the following year! As a school we continue to book him annually.
SEND schools, groups and charities we have worked with
We are proud to have worked so many SEND groups across Kent and London including Cirque Nova, The Wyvern School, Goldwyn School, Roper House Mencap, The Deaf children’s society and The Hearing Impaired Children’s Expo and many more.
Looking for a circus workshop tailored for SEND children and adults?
Contact Kinetic Circus today to book!