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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in Oldham, Manchester

The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrived at Greenhill Academy in Oldham, Manchester, today, offering pupils a unique opportunity to engage directly with professionals from the screen industries.

a group of students with special guests from BAFTA

The visit forms part of the annual Young BAFTA Roadshow programme in collaboration with leading children’s mental health charity Place2Be, which aims to raise aspirations, promote creative skills, and support emotional wellbeing among primary school pupils.

The day was hosted by television presenters De-Graft Mensah and Kia Pegg, with special guest Michelle Collier, a games designer and storyteller. With a series of activities designed to build confidence and stimulate imagination, students are introduced to potential careers in the creative industries.

It was a pleasure to host the BAFTA roadshow at Greenhill Academy today. The children thoroughly enjoyed having such an amazing opportunity to practice their presenting skills, design their own games and meet people who have made a successful career for themselves doing something creative and that they love.  Being able to interact, ask questions and get so hands on has been so valuable and I’m sure has inspired many of the children to believe that their futures can be both fulfilling and fun working in the creative industry. Melanie Duckworth, Place2Be School counsellor/Mental Health Practitioner at Greenhill Academy

Greenhill Academy is situated in a diverse area of Oldham and is committed to nurturing ambition, achievement, and a sense of belonging. In partnership with Place2Be, the school supports children and families through a range of emotional and mental health practices. Today’s visit further reinforced that work, providing a memorable and enriching experience for pupils in Key Stage 2.

a roundtable session discussion with students and teachers

Now in its ninth year, this initiative between Place2Be and Young BAFTA Roadshow brings creative professionals into schools across the UK, with a particular focus on underrepresented communities. Each visit is tailored to engage pupils through assemblies, workshops, and informal discussions, while also highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing in the development of young people.

The Young BAFTA Roadshow complements Greenhill Academy’s existing efforts to encourage self-expression, resilience and aspiration among its pupils.

Inspiring the next generation of budding creatives, designers and content creators is central to BAFTA’s purpose. We are thrilled to be partnering with Place2Be on our national roadshow, bringing talent to regions across the UK to showcase the power of our brilliant screen industries. Lisa Prime, Head of Children & Young People’s Programme at BAFTA

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