Working with Cinderford Regeneration Board and a cluster of schools in Cinderford, RIO has developed Splash magazine an exciting new youth-led publication and website which sees young people exploring their thoughts around developments in their home town.

In schools around Cinderford, young people are generating content for the magazine from research, projects, visits, activities, interviews, observations and the school curriculum.  Splash is channelling opportunities for young people to learn and to develop their own opinions about the town, the community and their futures.  Splash can also act as a vehicle for young people to use their ideas to make positive change happen.  The young writers, editors and designers are supported by a journalist and a graphic designer to turn their plans into reality.

Through Splash...

• Young people are developing their own research, creative and literacy skills and their critical thinking.
• Young people are increasing their knowledge and understanding of where they live and how positive action can create change.
• A relationship with the Cinderford Regeneration Board has been brokered which enables young people to be an active part of the Regeneration.
• Schools are linked to the regeneration process and can use it as a focus for a Curriculum rooted in locality and community.
• Active interest and participation in local issues is encouraged among young people and their families.
• The Forester, Cinderford's local newspaper and a partner in Splash, is communicating to a new audience in an innovative and accessible way.

RIO has been commissioned by Bridgwater local authority to work with young people on developing a Splash-style magazine for their town which will provide a route for them to engage, connect with and talk about what’s going on in Bridgwater.

For more information about Splash and to find out how RIO could do something similar in your community contact Deb - deb.cook@realideas.org

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