Arts-Based Learning
We combine arts based facilitation with the use of our bespoke digital learning platform, incorporating experiential learning through role-play and group discussions, developing transferable skills through drama activities, educating around laws and challenging unhealthy ideologies which lead to harmful behaviours.
The learning is facilitated by our team of arts based practitioners, who have been trained around the topics and are experienced working with young people. The stimulus for the learning is a short film produced by Diverse Voices, which is part of either a complete course delivered by us over regular weekly sessions, or a programme introduced by us in a dropdown day before handing over to the teachers to use our educational arts based resources.
Current Programmes
Beat It (Years 9, 10 & 11)
Focusing on identifying sexually harmful behaviour, a variety of serious issues are addressed including ideals of beauty, the pressure to conform to gender stereotypes, consent and the laws surrounding it.
Stay Safe (Years 6 & 7)
Explores the themes of healthy relationships, online safety and ideals of beauty, whilst raising awareness of the laws, risks and consequences surrounding these subjects.
Theatre In Education
Diverse Voices uses Theatre in Education (TIE) as a tool for relating to young people, empowering them to make decisions that will bring about positive outcomes in their lives.
The productions are accompanied by workshops that explore the topics raised in the play through interactive activities, designed to accommodate half and full days within schools.
Our theatre pieces are highly educational, whilst still being a fun and engaging way for young people to learn in a safe environment. Using ‘forum theatre’ we give the young people an opportunity to implement what they have learnt in the workshops.
Topics Covered
- Bullying
- Racism
- Peer Pressure
- Employability & future aspirations
- Diversity
As well as our already established productions, our team are trained to also research and devise original productions to cover any specific issues that you feel need to be addressed with your young people.
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Last year we had some funding and really wanted a production that went beyond the shocking and extreme case of CSE depicted in Chelsea’s Choice, to have relevance and impact for all young people in the audience. I researched a wide range of productions and eventually found Beat It. With the workshops facilitated by the actors (and even better when it was also followed up in PSHE lessons), all pupils could take learning from the play to apply to their lives and situations. We had excellent feedback from schools and they were extremely keen to book for the second year.Janine Killough London Borough of Islington