Inspire!, Islington 2004 >
A creative learning programme for young parents and expectant mothers aged 13-19, mixing issue based arts work with accredited learning and advice, guidance and personal development . The project is delivered in partnership with Connexions, selected Islington Children’s Centres, Islington Council’s Targeted Youth Support and Islington Childcare Trust.
Since 2004 this hugely successful programme has supported over 100 young parents back into education and training. The young parents have created a wide range of artworks and events including performances at Kings Place, Sadler’s Wells, the Shoreditch Festival and the Emirates Stadium; exhibitions at Candid Arts and Byam Shaw; screenings at Curzon Soho; and a range of publications which are held at Islington libraries.
In 2006 ‘Babes’ a short film exploring the experiences of young parents won the Best Documentary at the UK Film Council’s First Light Film Awards.
For a copy of Babes please contact All Change at info@allchangearts.org
To view images from the Inspire! visit to the Mayor’s Parlour on 3 December 2010 click here
To view or order the Sky High, 2010 book click here
To view or order the Wise Words, 2009 book click here
To view order the In the Picture, 2008 book click here