Playful Estates of Mind
Intergenerational Play Programme
Watch the PEM End of Programme Video and listen to what some of the amazing participants had to say about their experience of PEM and how it has impacted their lives.
What is Playful Estates of Mind & who is it for.
Playful ‘Estates’ of Mind(PEM) is an intergenerational Play programme for young people and adults 16+ (no upper age limit)
It aims to increase the awareness of the importance of play and playfulness for children, young people and a communities health, well-being and discovery of potential. Whilst gaining vital understanding of Play Theory participants will also embark on a journey of personal development, leadership and collaboratively towards delivering a play event in the local community.
Playfully bridging the gap between youth and adults through IMAP’s innovative ‘Playful Participation and Engagement Framework.
Through using play as a key mechanism to engage participants, the programme will create a safe, welcoming and transformative environment where all ages feel valued.
If you or someone you know has an interest in working with children, young people, have children or teenagers of your own and wish to make a positive difference in their life or in your local community while going on a playful journey of discovery then ’Playful Estates of Mind’ is for you.
On completion of the play programme, participants can opt-in to become an IMAP ‘Agent of Play’. This means they have continued personal development support and be offered volunteer and paid work experiences that allows them to continue to play and utilise and expand their play practice.
12 participants aged between 16yrs - 50yrs.
2 SEN participants completed the programme
All participants' communication, wellbeing, confidence & self-esteem increased.
All participants' knowledge and understanding of play and its importance increased.
All participants gained leadership & collaboration skills
All participants co created, delivered and successfully ran their very own Play Event ‘The BiG Play Date’
The BiG Play Date event brought together 64 attendees aged between 1yr to 70yrs. Celebrated the diversely rich variety of families that live in the community.
All Participants continue to use play in their lives including the adults.