I have worked in over 100 schools, performing and teaching during the last eight years.

Many of these schools are found in very deprived areas all around the country and I have gained a reputation for improving “difficult” pupils to attain great results in their literacy as well as raising their confidence and self-esteem.

I have a keen sense of justice and I want to help young people think out things for themselves in a peer pressure led environment.

I have written drama sets about the subject of bullying and my book, “Learning to Fly” (see Hot off the Press!), is currently being used by teachers to help in PSHE and SEALs.

I am available to run writing and/or drama sessions on all aspects of PSHE/SEALs including bullying.

David's Tips For Dealing With Bullying

As published in the Eastern Daily Press:

• If you are being bullied, your first step should be to talk to your parents and tell them the true story of what's going on without exxagerating.
• A lot of secondary schools have anti-bullying committes or give younger children the opportunity to have a mentor in a higher year. If your school has these groups, talk to a representative mentor or member of staff you trust, about what's happening.
• If you are the parent of a child being bullied, listen carefully to their story and ask as many questions as possible so you can ascertain exactly what the real story is. Then you should approach a member of staff at your child's school to discuss the matter. Don't lose your temper and go storming into school as that can fuel the bullies and make things worse. When you do talk to a member of staff, try to remain objective and matter of fact.
• When you are in a bulying situation, try to see yourself in the position above the bully, not in a boastful way but as a fulfilled, together person. Remember, they are the ones with inadequacies. Think of yourself above them in stature.
• My advice to schools is that bullying is an issue that needs to be debated. We don't talk about these things enough with children. Dealing with children shouldn't be about counselling young people after it's happened, but encouraging discussion to prevent it happening.