“FLIC has been an arts based project with the most tangible outcomes that we can analyse.”

Independent evaluation undertaken by the Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy has produced very positive feedback on First Light in the Classroom. The organisation found that those involved thought that the filmmaking projects produced tangible results, improving behaviour, confidence, communication and attainment.

East Harptree Primary School found that

• Being involved in the FLIC project boosted the children’s self-esteem and helped them explore community history
• The children were totally engaged in the project which resulted in some improvements in behaviour among some of the children which transferred to the classroom
• One young boy who took the lead role has ADHD and behavioural problems but this project encouraged his love for performing.

“FLIC gives children additional opportunities to grow in confidence, be fully involved and demonstrate achievement.”

“The results on improvement were phenomenal, especially having them doing something every day which caused such an improvement”

Wakefield Youth Offending Team found that

• 7 of the young people involved achieved a Bronze Arts Award, (meeting YOT’s target of 70%)
• The YOT assessed the impacts of the project on each young person: Literacy improved by 12.5% and numeracy 20.5%
• Three of them have chosen to learn about filmmaking (including sound and editing), one person wants to do the Silver Arts Award and all have said that the arts is more accessible to them and many want to pursue the arts, possibly as a career option, but at least as a hobby
• Four people taking part have now returned to mainstream education.

First Light in the Classroom offers professional filmmaking workshops and bespoke packages tailored to meet the needs of schools and youth organisations. Find out more here.