Workshops

Workshops

We don’t talk at young people — we talk with them.

our facilitators don’t stick to a script — they read the room, adjust the tone, and shape the session around what’s actually happening in the space. It’s real. It’s grounded. And it’s built to have lasting emotional and educational impact.

Our Approach

Every session begins with connection.

Before diving in, we take a moment to acknowledge the room — to ask whether anyone has ever been affected by the topic we’re exploring. There’s no pressure to share details. A quiet raised hand is enough. It sets the tone: this is a space for honesty, for reflection, and for respect.

At the heart of our work is the “Where Do I Stand…” format — an active, movement-based structure that invites learners to explore big questions by physically positioning themselves on a continuum. It gives them a way to express what they think or feel, without needing to find the perfect words or speak in front of a crowd.

We know what it means to step into rooms where trust is fragile — where students may be carrying anxiety, trauma, pressure, or simply the exhaustion of being misunderstood.

what happens

We create an atmosphere that feels different from a lesson.

  • Opposing views can be heard without judgement

  • Learners feel free to be honest, even with staff in the room

  • What’s shared in the space stays in the space

  • Young people are encouraged to speak and move for themselves — not follow the crowd

All sessions are 50 minutes long, blending performance, storytelling, discussion, and real-life scenarios.

We work with schools and colleges across a range of themes guided by the PSHE curriculum and safeguarding priorities.

Why does this format work so well?

Our workshops are developed and delivered by professional actors, directors, and facilitators with real experience in both theatre and youth work. This means we’re finely tuned to the emotional temperature of a room. We notice body language. We spot when a student is withdrawn, when a comment doesn’t land right, or when someone needs space.

This sensitivity to non-verbal cues — often missed in traditional settings — allows us to guide the session in a way that feels human and respectful. For students, this creates a deeper sense of safety and connection.

For staff, it builds trust and confidence in the process, knowing that even challenging topics are being handled with care, intuition, and professionalism.

Workshop catalogue

  • Black background with white text promoting a workshop titled '5 Years on the Frontline: Knife Crime and Youth Violence.'

    5 years on the front line: Knife crime and youth violence

    Format: Workshop + Group Discussion + Where Do I Stand? Activity

    Duration: 50 mins

    Target Age: Adaptable for ages 11–19

    Summary:
    A hard-hitting workshop exploring why young people carry knives and the consequences that follow. Using the Where Do I Stand? format, students debate real-life scenarios around self-defence, peer pressure, and fear. Grounded in lived experience, this session helps them separate myth from reality and think about the ripple effect violence has on victims, families, and communities.

    Learning Outcomes:

    - Understand the motivations and risks around knife carrying

    - Recognise the impact of violence on individuals, families, and communities

    - Reflect on peer influence, choices, and safer alternatives

    - Explore resilience and positive decision-making strategies

    PSHE Alignment:

    Health & Wellbeing: Risk-taking behaviour, personal safety, resilience

    Relationships (RSE): Peer influence, respect, empathy

    Living in the Wider World: Law, justice, community safety, responsibility

    Delivery Style:

    - Relatable delivery using lived experience stories and statistics

    - Where Do I Stand? activity encourages debate and reflection

    - Safe but challenging space for honest, open discussion

    Safeguarding Notes:
    Themes include violence, trauma, and grief. Staff must be present to support students and manage any disclosures.

  • Red poster with white text promoting a workshop called 'Crossing the Line' about healthy and non-coercive relationships.

    Healthy Relationships and Non-Coercive relationships

    Format: Workshop + Group Discussion + Where Do I Stand? Activity

    Duration: 50 mins

    Target Age: Adaptable for ages 11–19

    Summary:
    This workshop helps students spot when behaviours in relationships cross into control or abuse. Through Where Do I Stand?, they respond to statements on jealousy, trust, gender roles, and coercion — reflecting on what healthy love and respect really look like. The session builds empathy, challenges harmful norms, and empowers students to set safe boundaries.

    Learning Outcomes:

    - Recognise the signs of coercive and controlling behaviours

    - Explore how gender roles and stereotypes affect relationships

    - Reflect on personal behaviour, choices, and accountability

    - Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy dynamics

    PSHE Alignment:

    Relationships (RSE): Healthy relationships, recognising abuse, respect

    Health & Wellbeing: Mental health, self-worth, empathy

    Living in the Wider World: Equality, challenging harmful stereotypes

    Delivery Style:

    - Where Do I Stand? continuum encourages participation and debate

    - Real-world scenarios and examples used to prompt reflection

    - Respectful, safe, and non-judgemental facilitation

    Safeguarding Notes:
    Topics may raise personal experiences of abuse, coercion, or trauma. Staff must be present to support students and manage disclosures.

  • Logo for a workshop titled 'You Have a Choice' with a large letter A inside a red circle, and text below that reads 'High Expectations and Education Community'.

    HIGH EXPECTATIONS and EDUCATION COMMUNITY

    Format: Workshop + Group Discussion + Where Do I Stand? Activity

    Duration: 50 mins

    Target Age: Adaptable for ages 11–19

    Summary:
    A values-driven workshop focused on respect, responsibility, and ambition within education. Using Where Do I Stand?, students confront moral questions about attendance, behaviour, and peer influence — encouraging them to think about how their choices shape their future and the wider community. The session inspires accountability, resilience, and a stronger sense of belonging.

    Learning Outcomes:

    - Understand how personal behaviour affects school/college life

    - Reflect on accountability, ambition, and responsibility

    - Recognise the role of peer influence in decision-making

    - Explore respect, tolerance, and positive contribution to community life

    PSHE Alignment:

    Living in the Wider World: Community responsibility, ambition, respect

    Health & Wellbeing: Resilience, mindset, behaviour choices

    Relationships (RSE): Peer influence, tolerance, responsibility

    Delivery Style:

    - Honest, relatable delivery with lived examples

    - Where Do I Stand? format sparks moral reflection and debate

    - Group activities reinforce ownership of choices and values

    Safeguarding Notes:
    Discussions may surface issues linked to peer pressure, behaviour, or mental health. Staff should be prepared to support disclosures and vulnerable students.

  • A promotional poster for a workshop titled 'US & THEM? Breaking Down Divides' with a background resembling the flag of England, featuring a red cross on a white field. The text includes the workshop topic and themes of immigration, Islam, and identity.

    Myths, Symbols & Stories: Immigration, Islam & Identity

    Format: Workshop + Group Discussion + Where Do I Stand? Activity

    Duration: 50 mins

    Target Age: Adaptable for ages 11–19

    Summary:

    This workshop helps students understand how myths, stereotypes, and symbols (like flags) can shape perceptions of immigration, religion, and identity. Using real case studies and things they have seen in the news, learners reflect on how division grows — and how tolerance can be built. Through the Where Do I Stand? continuum, students respond to provocative statements about housing, benefits, jobs, Islam, and Britishness. The session builds empathy, challenges misinformation, and equips students to navigate difference with respect.

    Learning Outcomes:

    - Recognise how myths and misinformation can fuel intolerance

    - Explore how symbols (e.g. flags, music, clothing) carry different meanings in different contexts

    - Understand how collective blame damages communities

    - Develop skills in respectful disagreement and critical thinking

    - Reflect on personal attitudes towards immigration and cultural difference

    PSHE Alignment:

    Living in the Wider World: Tolerance, respect, challenging prejudice, British Values

    Relationships (RSE): Respectful dialogue, understanding others, conflict resolution

    Health & Wellbeing: Empathy, self-awareness, managing strong opinions safely

    Delivery Style:

    Where Do I Stand? continuum encourages movement, debate, and reflection

    Real-world scenarios and news stories prompt critical discussion

    Respectful, safe, and non-judgemental facilitation ensures all voices can be heard

    Safeguarding Notes:

    Topics may raise sensitive local issues or personal experiences of discrimination, prejudice, or community tension. Staff must be present to support students, manage disclosures, and maintain a safe space. All activities are framed with clear ground rules and de-escalation strategies.

Workshop

Packages and Prices

  • 🎯 1x 50-minute workshop
    👥 Up to 30 students or staff
    🎬 Choose 1 topic

  • Guest speaker slots, enrichment tasters, or impactful one-off sessions.

  • Whether you need a sharp and relevant session during tutor time, a PSHE drop-down slot, or a short-term solution to raise awareness on a key issue — this is the ideal entry point to experience what 33 Creative offers. Quick setup, maximum connection, lasting impressions.

  • 🎯 3x 50-minute workshops

    👥 Up to 30 participants per session

    🎬 Choose 3 different topics

  • Themed weeks, safeguarding initiatives, or multi-topic focus across different groups.

  • This package is ideal when you want to create momentum. Whether targeting different year groups or tackling one topic from multiple angles, you’ll walk away with a stronger cohort and staff team better able to support conversations moving forward.

  • 🎯 6x 50-minute sessions

    👥 Up to 30 participants per session

    📝 Optional written impact summary

    🎬 Choose up to 6 topics

  • Whole-school engagement, high-priority topics, or deep-dive enrichment days.

  • Go beyond token delivery. This package supports you to deliver meaningful sessions across multiple year groups, with clear structure and measurable value. Whether addressing serious safeguarding concerns, launching a PSHE framework, or embedding your values across campus — this is where we go all-in, together.

Bespoke workshop development

Sometimes, what you need isn’t already on a menu — and that’s where we shine.

During our time at Hugh Baird College and beyond, we’ve created fast-turnaround, highly targeted sessions in response to:

  • Safeguarding alerts

  • Year-group-specific issues

  • Student incidents

  • Themed weeks

  • CPD needs for staff

✅ Built with or for your team
✅ Flexible formats — from assemblies to small groups
✅ Designed for real impact, fast

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