iPROGRAMME
The iProgramme was a creative art programme co-developed through consultation, feedback and enquires from young people, organisations, and communities WheelWorks Arts worked with.
iProgramme engaged with those from a looked after background and/or those who have experience significant trauma within their lives.
The overarching aim was to encourage voluntary participation in creative and digital art activities that supports the personal and social development needs of young people. iProgramme provided a safe space with a blended approach to creatively express key themes/issues, learn new skills, build relationships and promote positive conversations between young people, their peers and support networks.
The essence of ‘iProgramme’:
The essence of iProgramme was to place individuals at the centre of their creative journey. The ‘i’ in iProgramme is also synonymous with all things digital as we strive to future proof our young people by empowering them, build confidence and recognise their potential in a tech savvy world.
Working closely with young people and their support staff, we tailored activities to close the performance gaps and increase access to arts, participation and wellbeing. Above all the iProgramme created space for young people to enjoy themselves and get a break from external pressures.
iProgramme Activities:
iProgramme offered creative recreational activity programmes comprising of taster sessions and projects that meet the interests and needs of young people, combining self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Activities were participant-centred with an emphasis on personal goals, skills building and promoting the benefits of creative expression. Themes included health and wellbeing, cultural diversity, environmental change, social exclusion and identity. This bespoke programme aimed to remove barriers, encourage dialogue and open access to quality creative learning for all.
Wheelworks also encouraged volunteer engagement for past participants, offering support and practical hands-on experiences, working together with peers, input into WheelWorks Arts future ideas and provide opportunities to apply the skills they have learnt. An evaluation of the programme for the period 2020 to 2023 is available via the download button below.
