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PAD - Peer Actor Development Programme TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION We trained 14 young artists and all completed the programme. Of these: 12 achieved their Level 4 Creative Practitioner Diploma and 2 received an Advanced Level 4 Certificate from RSL with 9 achieving Distinction, 6 achieving Merit and 1 pass. • 86% went on to drama school, university or related work within a year of graduating from Peer. • Learners have gone on to top drama schools including ALRA, East15, Italia Conti, Drama Studio London and Rose Bruford. • This year the Peer Actor Development Programme was made up of: • Masterclasses and skills-based workshops led by industry professionals • Developing high quality digital theatre. • Developing individual practice and showcasing work • Working as creative team for creative lab projects, this year this was 50 Days: Alone Together, DNA, Mind Games, Pool No Water and Hairy Hands. • Working towards accredited qualifications • One to one mentoring and support with next stage of career development. 18
HOLISTIC SUPPORT In recent years we have noticed a marked increase in the amount of mental health challenges reported by young people attending our programme. In response, moving forward we will be:
• We provide all learners with access to Health Assured app which provides access to information, advice and guidance on a range of topics as well as confidential self-referral for counselling and mental health support. • We employ an adolescent mental health expert to provide regular sessions on mental resilience and self care. • Each learner meets with a dedicated staff mentor at least once a month. • We have continued our learner voice scheme with learner reps elected by their peers.
