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Charlie Brooker's Screen burn: Amish: The World's Squarest Teenagers | Television & radio | The Guardian

I really enjoyed the recent Amish series on Channel 4 and thought this review/comment by Charlie Brooker was pretty accurate and insightful. As a varied view of 'young people' in the UK today it was interesting and in some places, as the Amish found, a bit disappointing.

Amish: The World's Squarest Teenagers.

via www.guardian.co.uk

This week, I will mostly....

be hanging out with my daughter and working in the quiet moments (and evenings, and early mornings!) It's amazing how you can work your 37 hours around times when no-one else is awake!!

 

I've blogged over at www.funkydoofamily.blogspot.com about some of what we've been up to for fun this weekend...take a look!

Andy has some cycling trips planned this week: a full day today up Colchester way and an overnighter on Wednesday to Lowestoft. 

So, I'm working around Matilda and I have arranged a few playdates for her so I can get my teeth into a couple of other 'start of term' projects that require less distraction!

As well as just being at home, playing and chilling and doing crafts and watching TV, we're going to make the most of our Barleylands season ticket on Thursday and towards the end of the week, doing some baking for my dad's 60th this weekend.

I'm feeling pretty on top of things work-wise having had some good stints in the office last week, although I had a few 'desirable' projects like collating my Youthwork magazine back-catalogue so I could find things a bit easier - but that might not happen!

I also have a new boss, as Basildon Deanery, which is half of my job, has a new Area Dean. So one of my afternoons this week will be spent with Margaret who I know well already. It will be good to chat and pray and set some priorities for the start of the new academic year.

So, that's my week - what about you?? How's it looking? Any exciting things happening? Work or fun - or both??

 

 
 

Internet Safety Training dates

 

 

Been doing some writing of resources today for a series of training sessions the Youth Advisers are doing in the new academic year.

It's a key area of constant change which we need to keep ahead of and we're rolling out some training in late 2010 and 2011 for all those who wish to develop their understanding. (scroll down for dates and contacts)

In the meantime:

The www.thinkuknow.co.uk has some excellent resources available for a number of age groups as well as for parents and carers.

www.wiredsafety.org is an international site with resources and education for kids and their carers - youthworkers included.

www.ikeepsafe.org is constantly updating it's material, again, great for kids and parents/leaders alike.

Or just put Child Internet Safety into Google and you'll see what's out there.

Training:

Would you like to enhance your understanding of issues around Content, Contact and Conduct whilst online?

Would you like to gain an understanding of how young people are using technology?

Would you like to gain valuable skills to pass onto your young people, leaders and the wider community to enjoy using the Internet as well as being cautious with it?

If the answer is yes, come along to an 

Internet Safety Training Day on Tuesday 23rd November from 10-4pm in Rayleigh.

Please email me on youthadviseralice@yahoo.co.uk to book your place on this much requested course.

If you would like to attend a shorter evening session, please email Andy Poultney on barkingandy@btconnect.com for his range of dates in 2010 and 2011.