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Smash Life is GROWING!
We are very blessed to announce that we have been able to recruit and employ more Smash Life Staff to our ever growing team of fantastic individuals! We now have more mentors, admin support and more recruits on the way! We are also developing different aspects of Smash Life and we will be releasing brand new training for staff in schools, care homes, colleges, social [...]
Smash Life Experiences -Young Persons Feedback!
We recently went on an incredible journey with a very special thirteen year old lady in the care system! Unfortunately this young lady had lost her foster father who sadly passed away last year. Smash Life were approached by a local authority looking for new and creative ways to engage and work alongside this young lady to overcome her grief. We created a bespoke Smash [...]
Smash Life Sponsor Another School Sports Team!!
We are delighted to announce we have sponsored a brand new kit for the girls football team at Apley Wood Primary School in Telford ! Director Matt visited the school to have his picture taken with some of the girls in the football team who were delighted with their new kit, they commented on how much they love their new kit and also thanked us [...]
Smash Life To Speak At TWO conferences in Birmingham!
We are delighted to announce that we have booked to deliver not one but two Smash Life Key Note Speeches in Birmingham next week. On Wednesday 8th June we are speaking at the West Midlands Virtual School Annual Conference at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. On Thursday 9th June we are speaking at the Independent Children's Homes Association Annual General Meeting & Seminar. We are [...]
Andy Has Been Selected To Carry The Queen’s Baton Relay for the Upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games!!
We are proud to announce that our very own Smash Life Managing Director has been selected to carry the Queens Baton as part of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022! Andy is over the moon with this honour and has been reported to have said upon receiving the news; "I feel very proud to have been selected and nominated for this prestigious event, it is [...]
Nine Smash Life Talks Completed in March 2022!
We are so happy we have been able to deliver our Smash Life Talks and Training not just virtually but in person! Nine Talks have been completed this month to a range of organisations around the UK which have included universities, fostering organisations, Youth Work Agencies and local Authorities - thank you to everyone who has booked us and those people who continue to [...]
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Reactions from some of our recent clients!
“Thank you for coming along and sharing your story with us all. Such a heartfelt speech that moved everyone in the room, and lots of really important information to take away.”
“These remarkable brothers suffered long term abuse, humiliation, degradation and shame at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Their life story is one of courage, resilience and determination.. Their promise to use yesterday and their commitment to each other today, is to be the change for children that they should have experienced. If you are looking for conference speakers, mentors for your children these chaps are going to be booked up very quickly after being invited for by the consortium for therapeutic communities to their first conference debut yesterday.”
“Andy has provided our most vulnerable students with support that they would not be able to access within school. His unique perspective on the issue experienced by LAC has enabled our students to feel secure, in particular during the stressful exam season. This is an excellent example of use of pupil premium funding.”
“Having heard Andy and Matt speak I was able to relate many of the things they said to me and to the young people I work with and could only hope the young people that I work with develop a tiny bit of insight that Andy and Matt have. Their talk and shared experiences show that young people do not need to be a victim of their past and hearing this first hand can only strengthen this belief with the young people they work with. The motivation, humour, honesty and frankness of the talk is moving and exhilarating. I felt a roller coaster of emotions listening but felt even more motivated to support the young people I work with. Since meeting Andy and Matt I have spoken to young people about them – shared their messages and views. Their words have stayed with me and I can relate their experiences to many different situations I come across in my role. I thought I knew a lot “looked after children” , care leavers, the system – but learnt more from this talk than any other course, training or from books.”
“I was lucky to hear Andy and Matt present earlier this year and their story must be one that has resonated with me the most. Ever. It has informed our practice at Sandcastle Care and we now weave our therapeutic web into colleges and schools offering trauma informed care training even further. Thank you Andy. Thank you Matt.”
“What a breakthrough……he has told you more than he would’ve shared with carers or me on the first meeting”
“A big thank you for helping so far on this absolute monumental journey I’ve been on: Anger, Emotions, and Positive vibes so again thank you so much”
“…really looks forward to her sessions which is such a transformation – when ….has something to think about ….opens up with us here which is such a relief and …also feels reassured about things on her mind knowing ….can talk it over with Matt”
“ Since I have seen you I am not arguing with the teachers, its good to know someone has been there and understands.”
“Just had the most inspirational speech from these lads. Absolutely amazing and they should be very proud of themselves and their achievements”
“Andy and Matt give so much to those they work with, they really are an inspiration to so many. Being able to relate to the young people they mentor through their shared life experiences gives the young people someone they can connect with openly. I would highly recommend Smash Life.”
“Andy has a fresh delivery style to bring home the stark reality of young people in crisis and dwelling on his past experiences he provides many ideas on helping young people to get on the right path to make the best life choices they can. He is an inspiration to young people everywhere who are daunted by the challenges life brings them.”
“It was really good, he was really cool and I enjoyed the talk because Matt was funny, down to earth and really relatable, not like some teachers who just talk down to you”.
“Incredible. Thank you for sharing your story and advice”
“I just want to say a massive thank you to Andy for the support I have been given. I can always know that no matter what mood I am in I will always come out of the session smiling. More people should be like this looking out for others.”