gamechanger.org.uk

IMPACT PROGRAMME

interactive drama-based workshops

Our IMPACT programme is designed for early intervention and is an interactive drama-based workshop developed to raise awareness of the key social issues facing young people in the UK today.

IMPACT programmes are half day sessions that are designed to raise awareness, inform and build emotional resilience through experiential learning. Our experienced team of facilitators and professional actors raise awareness through live and gritty ‘Theatre in Education’ performances combined with making meaning workshops and physical, resilience-building Game Changer challenges.

Suitable for up to 100 young people (KS2 and above) per session, IMPACT is one of our most popular schools programmes. IMPACT is also delivered to parents and professionals.

For KS2 and above
Up to 100 people per session

Testimonials and feedback

Here's what some of our audience members, teachers and workshop participants said:

“Very informative & great demonstrations. Characters & setting very believable. This is definitely needed to help educate our children/future children (& parents) to enable our communities to stay safe. Thank you.”

“Feedback from staff and students alike has been overwhelming positive. Having spoken to some of our boys this afternoon they were able to articulate the many messages behind the storyline, so hopefully this will have long-lasting impact”

“Our Year 9 students were fully engaged in the Game Changer sessions. The combination of the hard hitting story portrayed through the drama performance and then the opportunity for the students to further explore and develop their understanding of this with the actors still in character was fantastic.”

“The practical activities led by Greg and the actors helped the students to realise how their actions can impact both positively and negatively on both themselves and their peers. The students were continually encouraged to reflect on their decision making and the consequences this could have, which was hugely thought provoking. I would not hesitate to recommend the programme.”

IMPACT TITLES

Making a Difference

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of young people surveyed felt our Impact programme had helped them understand the issues around CCE

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of young people surveyed felt confident they would be able to spot the signs of CCE following our Impact and Intervention programmes

Testimonials

“Very informative & great demonstrations. Characters & setting very believable. This is definitely needed to help educate our children/future children (& parents) to enable our communities to stay safe. Thank you.”

“I feel this is just what young people need to help their wellbeing and resilience. All children will benefit from this but particularly those who lack resilience and may be at risk.”

“The most engaging, relevant and important CPD I have attended. The links between the challenging subject matter (CCE) and the Game Changer Challenge activities are obvious and clearly explained through the experiential learning process. I can’t wait to start delivering this programme for our most vulnerable adults and young people. I can also see how the resources develop emotional resilience and mental toughness and can be implemented across the whole school for all learners, young people and adults alike.”

“Feedback from staff and students alike has been overwhelming positive. Having spoken to some of our boys this afternoon they were able to articulate the many messages behind the storyline, so hopefully this will have long-lasting impact.”

“Our Year 9 students were fully engaged in the Game Changer sessions. The combination of the hard hitting story portrayed through the drama performance and then the opportunity for the students to further explore and develop their understanding of this with the actors still in character was fantastic.”

“The practical activities led by Greg and the actors helped the students to realise how their actions can impact both positively and negatively on both themselves and their peers. The students were continually encouraged to reflect on their decision making and the consequences this could have, which was hugely thought provoking. I would not hesitate to recommend the programme.”

Meet Gamechanger’s Bookings Coordinator, Beth Forbes-McDade.

Beth graduated from Leeds Trinity University with a diploma of higher education in Philosophy & Ethics.

Beth’s experience ranges from hospitality, customer service, administration and most recently in recruitment; specifically in the education sector for an Academy Trust.

Meet Gamechanger’s strategy and financial planning expert Richard Adam.

Richard’s role is to provide financial oversight and strategic support for Gamechanger. 

Richard is a qualified accountant and experienced Director with a background in manufacturing and digital businesses, including shared immersive spaces for education and simulated training environments. Richard is supporting the team with financial and strategic enterprise planning, providing a robust framework and development pathway underpinning the consistent and highest standards of service delivery and client satisfaction now and in the future.