Post pandemic, many of us have been thinking carefully about children’s wellbeing and learning. There have been reports about school attendance levels dropping and an increase in mental health issues. This has been against a backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, increasing demand for SEND provision, more children coming into care, and, in recent weeks, a concerning number of young people being involved in civil disorder. If ever there was a time to think differently, right?
My journey started with a visit to a local family centre facilitating a Dungeons and Dragons game with a group of neurodiverse children.
Very quickly I was immersed into a magical world where dragons were flying alongside trolls and elves in a fantasy realm. The story was immersive and spellbinding. We learned about new skills and threats as we threw various sided dice to determine our fate. The creativity and imagination that the group was sharing was enthralling, with comedic moments, perilous encounters, and philosophical musings.
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