A study carried out by the University of Oxford found that taking part in drama, script-writing, poetry, film-making and art sessions helped vulnerable young people to overcome fears of failure and gave them the “space” to discard their old identity and find a new one.
A research team from the university’s Department of Education observed a range of programmes run by the Pegasus Theatre in Oxford and the OYAP Trust, a charity that works with young people and develops their confidence and skills through creative projects.
Some of the youngsters who took part in the sessions had refused to go to school or had high levels of exclusion and disengagement.
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