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Learning through the past 
Film Catalogue

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David Hartley - School Life
Cat No. 1 (Film)
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​David has lived his whole life living in Horbury, West Yorkshire. Here he tells us about his experience of school.
Subject Content:
School Life
Literacy
Corporal Punishment

Redundancy and Adult Learning
Cat No. 2 (Film)
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David Hartley describes the highs and lows of redundancy and learning as an adult.
Subject Content:
Literacy
Basic Skills
Feeling shame
​Never too late

Children's TV
Cat No. 3 (Audio)
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CoActive Members share memories of watching TV when they were children. This is long, but more like a radio show with still images. Put it on while washing the dishes.
Subject Content:
Children's TV
Class distinctions
Gentle / Frenetic
​BBC or ITV person

From ATC to Community Presence
Cat No. 4 (Film)
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Alan Dawson tells us how services for people with learning disabilities have changed for the better.
Subject Content:
Day Services
Occupation
Adult Training Centre
​Community 

Volunteering at Stanley Royd Hospital
No. 5 (Film)
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Heather remembers working in a tea room at Stanley Royd Hospital as a volunteer.
Subject Content:
Stanley Royd Hospital
Large Institutions
Changes in Attitude
Isolation

Dabion
No. 6 (Film)
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Dabion shares his knowledge of the Comic Book genre, how it interacts with social issues and what it means to his everyday life. Comic Books as an art form and cultural phenomena takes its place in our history.
Subject Content:
Comic Books
Story-telling
Impact of fiction
Community of interest

The Power of Social Media
No. 7 (Film)
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 Carrie Ann explains how Social Media keeps her connected.
Subject Content:
Social Media
Friendships
Communication
​Empowerment

The Bad Things about Social Media
No. 8 (Film)
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 Carrie Ann shares the downside of Social Media, including problems with bullying and abuse.
Subject Content:
Social Media
Bullying
Friendships
Communication
Barry: 
​School Days

No. 9 (Film)
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Barry describes his time at Park School in Wakefield, including being a Fire Eater.
Barry:
​Family, Grimsby and Harrogate

No. 10 (Film)
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Barry has a large family. He moved away to college in Grimsby and after this to Harrogate. As a sportsman he competed in many competitions. The things he learned at college became useful later.
Subject Content:
College
Skills for Life
Special Olympics
Pursuing interests
​Enrichment

Barry:
​Adult World

No. 11 (Film)
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This contains reflections from Barry's mum, "I always thought there was an adult world that he needs to be part of." After formative years Barry tells us what is important now.
Subject Content:
Adult Life
Parents perspective
Models of Support
​Enrichment
Amanda Chatton:
Being a Support Worker

No. 12 (Film)
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Amanda tells us of the changes she has seen in the support given to people with learning disabilities over the years. Sometimes it has been a fight to enable people to move forward. 
Subject Content:
Empowerment 
Relationships
Development
​Support Working

Amanda holds a discussion with members of Day Opps
No. 13 (Film)
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Memories of school and Life.
Subject Content:
Education
School Life
Friendships
​Pursuing Interests

Dean on Autism
No. 14 (Film)
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From his own experience and research Dean explains what is like to have Autism.  Dean's favourite quote: "I can programme a computer, but I got confused by a Coffee Machine!"
Subject Content:
Autism
Misconceptions
Spectrum Disorder
​Learning Difficulties

Dean's Eyesight
No. 15 (Film)
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Dean explains the problems he experiences with his eyesight. Along with his explanations on Autism, this gives background for Dean's account of school life and beyond.
Subject Content:
Visual impairment
Eyesight problems
​Learning Difficulties

Dean's
​Experience of School

No. 16 (Film)
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Life at St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School. Specialist support, but contending with bullying, school bells and many teaching staff.
Subject Content:
Education
School Life
Specialist Support
​Bullying

Dean: College and into adult life
No. 17 (Film)
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"Finally I get treated like an adult." The transition to adult life through college.
Subject Content:
Education
College
Specialist Support
Taking responsibility

Biker Grove on Meds
No. 18 (Film)
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An very honest account of experiencing OCD.  A very positive account of a Mental Health Institution, Highroyds Hospital and a Therapist who remained through childhood and into adult life. 
Subject Content:
Mental Health
OCD
Anxiety
Highroyds Hospital

Mark, Sharon and Jody remember the ATC.
No. 19 (Film)
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Memories of the Adult Training Centre on Lawefield Lane by Thornes Park in Wakefield. 
Subject Content:
Adult Learning 
LD Communities
Integration
Supported Employment

Albert Rayner
No. 20 (Film)
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Anne's unique account and memory of her neighbour and friend Albert Rayner. Local Celebrity and Skipping Champion
Subject Content:
Wakefield Celebrity
Friendship
Community
​Skipping

Making of and Over-view
No. 21 (Film)
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The Film-making team.
Subject Content:
Film-making
New Skills
​Speaking Up

International Women's Day 2018
No. 22 (Film)
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Interviewing and filming event at Wakefield One, which focuses on the life of Alice Bacon. We find parallels  between our struggle to be heard, aspire and be recognised, and that of women.
Subject Content:
Recognition of Women
Empowerment
Alice Bacoon
Writing History

Boy David
No. 23 (Film)
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As a boy David would catch the train to get to and from boarding school. His sister would collect him. He can remember the anxieties around this.
Subject Content:
Boarding School
Steam Train
Anxiety
​Family

Nellie Spindler
No. 24 (Film)
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CoActive Heritage film crew were asked to film an event called, 'Nursing on the Front Line,' organised and hosted by St. Andrews Church in Wakefield. Professor Christine Hallett gives a talk on Wakefield WW1 nurse, Nellie Spindler.
Subject Content:
Nursing
​World War One
Recognising Women
​Social Change
Nellie Spindler Music and Poetry
No. 25 (Film)
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CoActive Heritage film crew were asked to film an event called, 'Nursing on the Front Line,' organised and hosted by St. Andrews Church in Wakefield. The creative event included music and poetry.
Subject Content:
Nellie Spindler
World War One
Creative Response
Social Change

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