Peter Fear
Peter was once a shy individual who was afraid to speak up in front of others. However, thanks to learning and his attendance at a ‘Towards Independence’ programme, he now speaks at community meetings.
Peter lives in supported housing and began learning three years ago, completing certificates in literacy and numeracy up to Entry Level 3. Peter then joined the full-time ‘Towards Independence’ programme at Portsmouth College to learn how to live more independently and with confidence. He gained work experience at Portsmouth Civic Centre, which helped him gain belief in his abilities, and Peter now attends Portsmouth Learning Disability Partnership Board meetings and speaks fluently about self-advocacy.
Peter’s oral communication really captures the audience’s attention, so he has been asked to become a Learning Champion, advocating the benefits of learning to others. Peter said, “I really like the idea of being able to speak at meetings and put my ideas across. I think that getting more confident has made a real difference to my life, and I like the idea of being able to help other people get what they want out of life too.”
