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Circles of Support? Community Circles? What’s the difference?

July 7, 2014
Here at Community Circles, we are exploring how Circles of Support can be delivered...
Categories:
Community, Learning

Who could provide Facilitation and Support for Circles?

June 6, 2014
The following is an excerpt from Circles of Support and Personalisation (Helen Sanderson and...
Categories:
Community

Do we (still) need a facilitator?

June 6, 2014
Henry’s Mum writes…. As the conversation flowed at the Circle meeting last night, a...

Meeting Laura

May 5, 2014
Written by Lowri Bartrum; Circle Facilitator I was first introduced to Laura and her...

(Not) Being in Charge

March 3, 2014
Today, Henry’s mum talks about her fears of not being in control – something...

Should a Circle Facilitator be a paid role?

February 2, 2014
There is much discussion around this subject.  Some feel strongly that anyone facilitating a...
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Community

Circles – How do you get started?

February 2, 2014
In her first blog post last December, Henry’s mum wrote about Henry’s person-centred annual...

What do you do when you suddenly find yourself making all the decisions?

January 1, 2014
Written by Circles Facilitator Michelle Livesley Amy is a young woman in her early...

Going round in circles?

December 12, 2013
Written by Henry’s mum We’re in transition – that horrible halfway space between children’s...

Stories from Circles so far

November 11, 2013
Written by Caroline Tomlinson Yesterday I blogged about Circles of Support, the role of...

Turning dreams into realities

October 10, 2013
Written by Circle Facilitator, Helen Smith I am so excited to be involved in...