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Chris North

‘Freedom Through Fun!’ based in Chichester was founded in November 2004.  

With 20 years experience as a teacher and 13 years as a Senior Social Worker in the West Sussex Child Disability Team,  Chris comes with a wealth of experience.

Chris (who usually appears as himself but has other characters too), puts energy and thought into every Workshop or event and gives play a different edge with a special blend of fun, imagination, laughter and the opportunity to learn new skills.

His work includes Chestnut Tree House, Lodge Hill Centre, P.A.C.S.O. Playscheme, Short Breaks Family Fun Days, Autism Sussex,Worthing Portage, Q.E. 11 School, St. Anthony’s School, L.V.S. School and Children & Family Centres and Chris’s distinctive and inclusive approach  provides fun for all ages and in all settings in a relaxed, flexible and enjoyable environment.  Find out what Chris offers in his latest article here.
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.freedomthroughfun.co.uk
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Comments include:

“Excellent! Great Fun! Thank you. All the children seemed to love being included. Lots of smiley faces!”

“Interactive and fun from start to finish. Lots of imagination and music. Especially liked getting the children together and sharing stories”.

The children and young people said , “ This was fantastic!”.  “I really enjoyed twizzing and balancing plates I’d not done that before- great!”

“He was good – it was fun!”

Chris also provides Team building Workshops and training in communication and play.       
            

Chris North holds:

  • Certificate of  Education
  • Diploma in Social Work
  • Associate of the Drama Board ( Education)
  • Lifemusic Practitioner
  • Member of Clowns International
  • Member of Equity      
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Under Fives Resource Guide

Funded through Wellspring and the Lottery's 'Awards For All' , Chris North provided creative and interactive play sessions for under fives across West Sussex, primarily with children and families known to the Portage Service.  He's put together a booklet of some of the activities and resources he used, as well as articles about play by Francesca and Tandy,  two Portage Co-ordinators. The activities are starting points and can lead on to other ideas. The booklets will firstly be distributed to Portage families across West Sussex.  If you would like a copy please contact Chris (see above) or Lizzie.  You can also open and download a PDF version of the booklet here.
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Click here to read about Chris's Freedom Through Fun workshops during 2022.
Lifting Poetry Off the Page!
Chris has been running workshops with children and young people funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.  Read all about the workshops here and here.


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