In addition to the longer programmes, the Foundation has also developed a series of programmes that can be delivered as half or one-day workshops.

Workshop 1 - The Warrington Experience (30 minutes)
The story of the peace movement in this small northern town, the building of the Peace Centre, and the future expectations of the town's involvement in the international peace movement. This session will also show a short video about the Warrington bombing and the work of The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation.

Workshop 2 - Communication Skills and Effective Dialogue (1 day)
We will be looking at how humans communicate with each other including verbal, body language and listening techniques, using simulation exercises and fun games.

Workshop 3 - Self Esteem and Respect for others (1 day)
Self esteem and self worth are essential elements of a healthy personality. Here we will use a variety of tried and tested techniques to increase the young person's self esteem. We will also use alternative techniques to raise their consciousness of other people.

Workshop 4 - Refugee Role Play (1 1/2 hours)
A group work session to use mediation skills through role-play. Using the context of asylum seekers this workshop will give pupils the opportunity to use mediation and conflict resolution skills. Groups will be encouraged to work towards a compromise.

Workshop 5 - Is the Death Penalty just? (1/2 day)
The punishment deemed cruel and unusual by the Convention on Human Rights will be debated here. A historical overview will be given here so that a full understanding can be achieved.

Workshop 6 - Resolving Conflict, but how? (1 day)
This session helps young people explore the different methods used to resolve conflict situations that arise in their everyday lives, and identifies the basic skills required to deal with these situations. Also to introduce the concept of 'third party intervention' with initiatives such as arbitration, mediation and negotiation, citing practical examples in our society of these strategies, of which they will be aware.

Workshop 7 - Peace in Our Time (1/2 day)
Group session dealing with media images of conflict in recent history using specially developed video footage made by Granada Television for the Peace Centre. Break-out groups and general debate/discussion on the theme 'What is conflict?'

Workshop 8 - Anger Management (1 day)
This session identifies the cause and effects of anger and how it is triggered. We will introduce communication techniques and self control, which will help in dealing with the negative effects of anger.

Workshop 9 - 'Let's pretend' (1/2 day)
Using still photography images and interactive simulation exercises, set up role-play scenarios around conflict situations in small groups. Process to include discussion in teams, planning and rehearsals. Each group perform their role-play followed by shared observations and discussion led by Foundation Facilitator.

Workshop 11 - The Trading Game (2 hours)
Why are rich nations rich and poor nations poor? A conflict resolution simulation game, which replicates the relationships between rich and poor nations and the conflicts that arise because of the inequality. Teamwork, anger management, mediation, problem solving and numerical skills will be needed here.

Workshop 12 - My Beautiful Green Island (1 1/2 hours)
This simulation gives participants the opportunity to create their own constitution. The aims are to develop good team working skills, to foster an atmosphere of co-operation and dialogue, to deal with a conflict situation in a constructive manner and to instil the idea of rights and responsibilities

Workshop 13- Case Study (2 hours)
The participants will be given case studies to examine of real life issues to practise their new skills on. All case studies used will be discussed with workers prior to the training and appropriate themes chosen to meet the particular needs of the group of young people undertaking the training.

Workshop15- War and Peace (2 hours)
Two concepts that are inextricably linked. Can a concept of pacifism have any place in a world that was changed forever on 11 September 2001? This workshop will examine the many and varied types of warfare and the often-failed attempts which have been made to create a lasting peace in the aftermath.

Workshop16 - What is Bullying? (2 hours)
This session will help you to spot the bully, the bullied and the many different forms of bullying that exist today. We will look at new technology bullying here as well.

Workshop 17 - The Computer Game (2 hours)
This simulation game highlights the difficulties faced by factory workers in developing countries. Issues around working conditions, worker's rights and unions are explored in a practical and creative manner.

Workshop 18 - Peer Mentoring (1 day)
Peer mentoring is an extremely effective way of encouraging children and young people to take responsibility for themselves and others. Through a series of discussions, activities and games participants will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to take on this role and implement it in their school environments.


For further information on these programmes and their availability please call the Foundation offices on 01925 581 231.