Key themes: SEAL, PSHE & Citizenship

“It was an excellent way of delivering a strong message. They laughed and joked at the start then there was a sudden switch as they empathised with Billy. A few even cried. It had a real impact”
- Year 1 Teacher, Mill Lodge Primary School

No Kidding is a fun and slapstick participatory programme designed to improve the quality of children’s relationships with each other and is one of our most requested programmes. No Kidding explores notions of friendship, co-operation and bullying through the eyes of a pair of ‘overgrown children’, Bally and Billy.

In the best traditions of clowning, Bally and Billy struggle to maintain their friendship at work and play. Amidst all the fun there is a serious lesson to be learnt when Billy downs tools and the pupils must take the lead in resolving the conflict between the two larger-thanlife characters. Will the pupils be able to help Bally see the error of her ways and get her to apologise to Billy? Will the two make friends and get to perform their big finale?

This programme:

• Provides a fun and lively experience in which all pupils can participate.
• Explores friendship, co-operation and social skills.
• Encourages communication, tolerance and understanding.
• Identifies negative behaviour and highlight and practice
  skills to resolve conflict.