The Evening Standard has launched our Show Respect campaign, an initiative to tackle violence against girls, by funding workshops about healthy relationships in schools.

The school system has a huge role to play, during a weekday most children and young people spend more time in the care of their teachers than they do of their parents/carers, and for a lot of children being online also ranks higher than the contact time they have with their responsible adults.

A bold new theatre and film programme for young people in London. Now well underway, this 24-week Saturday drama school is more than just a weekend commitment – it’s a platform for creative expression, professional development, and powerful storytelling.

The truth is, the issues raised by Adolescence are not confined to fictional storytelling. Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB), online grooming, and the normalisation of coercion and misogyny are very real problems affecting young people across the UK.

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure educational landscape, arts-based learning is more important than ever. At Diverse Voices, an arts-based education charity in the UK, we’ve seen first-hand how drama, roleplay, music, and movement can transform learning experiences for young people – especially those in under-resourced areas. But why is this approach so powerful, and why is it crucial that it is offered through a charitable model?

In the modern classroom, the need for diverse, inclusive and engaging learning strategies has never been more apparent. As educators and society respond to the growing mental health needs of children and young people, the pressure to equip students with both academic knowledge and essential life skills continues to mount.

For many teachers, the responsibility of delivering PSHE and RSE content can feel daunting. Subjects like consent, online safety, and sexual health education are vital, but they’re also complex, emotionally charged, and often outside a teacher’s training. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way.

In an age where young people are increasingly tethered to screens and living much of their social lives online, the need for meaningful, in-person enrichment has never been greater. That’s where creative after-school and holiday programmes step in – and shine.