A fascinating insight into how Droylsden Academy is delivering their enrichment programme with their Director of Character, Steve Jackson. 

Discover how hands-on activities, tracking engagement, and ensuring equal access can overcome common barriers to enrichment. Steve reveals the extraordinary impact these experiences have on students, including unforgettable moments that highlight the joy and value of enrichment.

Whether you’re an educator looking for inspiration or simply curious about the power of enrichment, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt stories that will motivate you to empower students, one experience at a time.

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(03:16) Steve at Droylsden Academy 

(06:38) The school’s new elective enrichment offer 

(16:07) How the school work with outside organisations

(20:47) Barriers to offering enrichment or electives

(21:37) How staff share interests or passions with young people

(23:54) Making enrichment mandatory for Year 7 students

Credits

A big thanks to:

• MIC media: ⁠https://micmedia.co.uk/⁠ 

• Hyde High School: ⁠https://www.hydehighschool.uk/⁠ 

• Droylsden Academy: ⁠https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/⁠ 

• The National Citizen Service  ⁠https://wearencs.com/enrichment-partnerships-pilot⁠ 

• Duke of Edinburgh ⁠https://www.dofe.org/ncs-trust/⁠ 

• Katie Lang - Assistant Head at Hyde High School

• Ciara Hodson - Project Support Officer at PIE

• Steve Jackson - Director of Character and Life Skills at Droylsden Academy