Online Drama Workshops

Information for Parents / Carers

All sessions are in small groups led by highly experienced workshop leaders.

•     Sign up for a block at a time.

•     Young people can come to all the sessions in a block, or drop in.

•     No pressure and no loss of your place if you can’t make a session.

Dates and Times

Next block: Weekly Wednesdays, 4pm – 5pm

Starts: 11th November

Not available for this block? Register with your availability and we’ll let you know about future dates and times.

Register Now

Click on link to register and we will be in touch to arrange a quick online first meeting.

It’s Free

All activity is free for young people impacted by anxiety / poor mental health who are out of school/home educated/struggling with attendance. We have been funded by a National Lottery Community Fund grant.

What Happens in the Workshops?

•     Taking part in a drama warm-up, including activities to boost well-being

•     Exploring new drama techniques and different topics

•     Developing creative ideas linked to the topic (e.g. an original story)

•     Recognising and celebrating all participants’ contributions and the many skills they have

Getting Started

We will have a 1:1 online meet-up first, so that we can get to know each other, and you can ask any questions. No pressure or strings attached.

How the Sessions Work

Sessions take place on Zoom with cameras on. We can support participants to take small steps to do this if needed.

It’s best if the participant comes to the sessions on their own, but we fully appreciate the nature of home education.

We will always open the Zoom ‘room’ just before and after the session, so that parents/carers can have a chat or let us know any more confidential information in a private message to the ‘Host’.

Safeguarding and Online Safety

Act On It has robust online Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in place. We have provided provision for East Sussex County Council and have had funding from Children in Need.

•     We record all online sessions, as part of our Online Safety Policy.

•     Participants are not allowed to record the sessions or private chat with each other.

•     Our Recruitment Policy is part of this, and all session leaders have a Full Enhanced DBS Check.

Please ask if you would like to see our Policies and Procedures.

Our Experience

Act On It has a long and successful track record of delivering sessions like this to young people who are out of school / home educated because of the impact of anxiety / poor mental health.

Those who ‘love’ drama and those who were initially very nervous of trying Act On It all enjoy the sessions. We find that those who may have struggled to ‘fit in’ elsewhere thrive in our groups.

What Parents/Carers Say

‘You have really brought out the best in them. It was wonderful to hear them speak up and contribute, and to hear them socialising with everyone. The change in their confidence, both within and outside the sessions is remarkable. They end each session with a huge smile, already looking forward to the following week.’

Register Now

Click on link to register and we will be in touch to arrange the first 1:1 meeting.

Email actonitadmin@gmail.com or phone 07490 169644