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[MUSIC PLAYING] Hi, my name is Carla. I am eight years old, nearly nine. I sometimes feel a bit upset inside because I'm the only one who's blind in the school, and I sometimes can't take part in things. [MUSIC PLAYING] Is there anything that you think that at school or in your learning experience you think is a barrier? Hi, my name is Amara, and I'm 11 years old. I just feel like at school you just have to sit in a chair for so long. And I could never focus on what we're actually doing. I would always just look at something else, and then it would be the end of the class, and I would have nothing because I would just be so distracted with other things. And you just had to sit there for so long. I'm Eva. I am 10 years old. When we do big pieces of writing and people are just sitting down and writing, I just can't just sit down and write for an hour. Well, I have ADHD. Movement breaks for me really help. So for my homework, I do five questions, and then I'll go outside for five minutes and then just coming back in and carrying on like that. [MUSIC PLAYING] My name is Sonny. I'm eight years old. At school, you have to focus really hard on the teacher. I don't like writing. Not very much. I come to chicken shed because it's just a place where I can get away from all of those things I don't like. My name is Barley. I'm 14. At school, well, it's difficult to learn because we all have differences. We all have a story at the end of the day. But even if you share that story, it's just like you're automatically being judged. [MUSIC PLAYING]

Barriers to Learning

Duration: 3 mins Publication Date: 19 Jan 2023 Next Review Date: 19 Jan 2026 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13810

Description

This 3-minute film, created in collaboration with Chickenshed Theatre Company, explores children’s personal experiences of learning difficulties and the impact these challenges have on their wellbeing. By sharing their voices, the film highlights how barriers to learning can lead to feelings of isolation, and why creating safe, inclusive spaces where children are listened to is essential. It underscores the importance of connection, understanding, and valuing diverse perspectives in order to support both learning and mental health.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognise how barriers to learning can negatively affect children’s mental health and sense of belonging.

2. Understand the importance of inclusive, supportive classrooms where children feel listened to and valued.

3. Appreciate the role of connection, openness, and diverse perspectives in fostering both positive learning and wellbeing.


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