The Monster of Consett

Wellbeing and the Arts / Consett Heritage Project / September 10th, 2024

The Monster of Consett

Lucas, Jacob, Jayden, Alan, and Roan collaborated in groups to explore the deep impact of Consett Steelworks on their local community, uncovering both its positive and negative influences. They then transformed their insights into a powerful poem, capturing what it was like to live in Consett at that time.

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / May 23rd, 2025

Youth Social Action / May 23rd, 2025

Kye's Kick Off / May 23rd, 2025

The Key+ supporting Kye's Kick Off

Check out this article that The Key have shared about Kye's Kick Off! The Key are a charity who support groups to reach their potential by taking on the Key+ challenge. The Kye's Kick Off group have completed stage 1 of the Key+ challenge and received the cost of the pitch hire from The Key. Thank you for their support!

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / March 9th, 2023

Teenage Emotional Wellbeing and Environmental Engagement

Our project used environmental, and creative arts related activities, to support the young people’s emotional wellbeing and self-confidence. The programme’s activities developed their arts-based skills and also included visits to Haystax Inclusive Farm Experience in County Durham, where they participated in a range of environmental based activities.

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"Queen for a Day" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Savannah, William, Kyden and Kiera. They were inspired by a photograph from the Stanley Festival of Queens in 1960.