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EdShift

Where the arts and young lives unite, creating a world beyond domestic abuse and violence.

28/08/2026

For some children, returning to school is about more than new routines, classrooms and timetables.

For a child affected by domestic abuse, it can mean returning to trusted adults, predictable moments and a place where support can begin.

Children may not always have the words to explain what they are experiencing. Sometimes, support begins with a trusted adult who notices, listens and responds with care.

Our latest blog explores how schools can help children feel safer through routine, compassionate safeguarding and child-centred support—and how EdShift’s BraveBox and CPD Safety Planning Training give children and trusted adults practical tools to use when they are needed most.

Read the full blog: https://edshift.co.uk/the-first-days-back-at-school-routine-safety-and-support/

25/08/2026

Being safe and feeling safe aren’t always the same thing.

For a child who has lived with domestic abuse, reaching a physically safe place is incredibly important but it may only be the beginning.

Their mind and body may remain prepared for danger. Relaxing can feel difficult. Building trust will take time. Even ordinary sounds, situations or emotions might feel overwhelming or triggering.

That’s why recovery is about more than removing a child from harm. It’s also about helping them rebuild a sense of safety within themselves.

Through trusted relationships, trauma-informed support and creative expression, children can begin to understand their emotions, regulate their responses and discover what it feels like to be safe again.

Every child deserves more than protection from harm. They deserve the opportunity to heal and feel safe.

💙 Every Child Seen. Every Child Heard.

If you want to learn more about what we do at EdShift, visit our website at - www.edshift.co.uk

21/08/2026

🙌 Could you help young people feel connected, supported and part of a community?

EdShift is looking for volunteers to support our InTouch Youth Club, our relaxed, creative monthly space for young people.

InTouch gives young people opportunities to spend time with their peers, enjoy creative activities, listen to music and connect with trusted adults in a safe and welcoming environment.

We would especially love to hear from people who:

💜 Have experience in education or working with young people
💜 Already hold a current DBS check registered with the Update Service
💜 Could begin volunteering during September or October

These are preferred rather than essential requirements. If you are passionate about supporting young people and would like to be part of the shift, we would still love to hear from you.

Interested? Please contact us at - [email protected] to find out more.

Learn more about InTouch:
https://edshift.co.uk/programmes/in-touch-youth-club/

19/08/2026

Looking for something a little different to do this summer holiday? 🎨💗

Come along to HeARTs & Crafts: Make Your Mark and help local artist Sylvia Maria Pearson Pearson transform a giant 3D heart into a colourful collaborative work of art.

Paint, doodle, collage, scribble, create and make your mark!

Even better, the finished heart will become part of our Through the Eyes of a Child exhibition at Dean Clough this November.

📅 Thursday 27th August
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 EdShift @ The YouthBase

Places are limited, so book your place on our website. - https://edshift.co.uk/events/

17/08/2026

"The memory box helps me remember the happy times."

Childhood trauma doesn't end when the abuse stops. For some children, their journey also includes loss, grief and learning how to carry memories that feel overwhelming.

When Alex came to EdShift, art became a safe way to express emotions that were difficult to put into words. Through painting, collage and creative activities, they explored memories, grief and the impact of domestic abuse at a pace that felt right for them.

One of the most meaningful moments was creating a memory box filled with photographs, drawings and reminders of happy times with their mum, this is a way of holding onto love without being consumed by loss.

By the end of SpotLight, Alex was talking more openly about the future, their friendships and their ambitions, knowing they didn't have to face life's challenges alone.

Read Alex's full story and discover how creativity helped transform memories into a source of comfort and hope.

🔗https://edshift.co.uk/impact-story/alexs-story/

14/08/2026

🎨 Introducing HeARTs & Crafts: Make Your Mark 💗

This August, we’re launching the first of four special HeARTs & Crafts workshops, bringing children and young people together to create artwork for something very special.

Our first workshop, Make Your Mark, will be led by local artist Sylvia Pearson.

Sylvia is creating a giant 3D heart sculpture. We need our young artists to transform it.

Using paint, pens, collage, drawings, words and messages, children can add their own mark to the heart and help turn it into one collaborative piece of art.

And there's more...

Everything created across our four HeARTs & Crafts workshops will form part of 'Through the Eyes of a Child', a special exhibition at Dean Clough this November, marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

The exhibition will give children and young people affected by domestic abuse a platform to be seen, heard and expressed through their art.

Workshop details:
📅 Thursday 27th August
⏰ 11am–1pm
🎨 With local artist Sylvia Pearson .pearson
📍 EdShift @ The YouthBase

Your mark will become part of the final exhibition.
Places are limited. So please book via the EdShift website.
https://edshift.co.uk/events/

10/08/2026

"I felt calm when I was making things. I liked coming because it was peaceful."

For children who have experienced domestic abuse, feeling safe isn't something that happens overnight.

When Noah joined Little Nests, they were anxious, withdrawn and constantly alert to everything happening around them. Through creative, trauma-informed support, they slowly began to discover something they hadn't felt for a long time which was a sense of calm.

Using art to explore emotions, Noah found new ways to express feelings that were too difficult to put into words. As their confidence grew, so did their trust in the people and the space around them.

By the end of the programme, Noah no longer reacted to every sound outside the room or felt the need to ask permission before making creative choices.

For the first time in a long time, they felt safe enough simply to create.

Read Noah's full story and discover how creativity, connection and safety helped them begin their journey towards healing.

🔗https://edshift.co.uk/impact-story/noahs-story/

06/08/2026

Some children become experts at pretending they're okay.

But underneath, they may be carrying fear, confusion or experiences no child should have to face.

At EdShift, we believe every child deserves to be seen, and heard and given the opportunity to heal in a safe, creative and supportive environment.

Because healing starts when a child knows they're not alone.

We can't do this alone, your support allows us to continue this important work. If you want to find out more about what we do, and how to support us please visit our website or get in touch.

https://edshift.co.uk/

03/08/2026

"I love slime. It helps me feel focused and calm. It's made it easier to talk about my feelings."

Every child processes their experiences differently.

When Ethan joined SpotLight, he was finding it difficult to regulate his emotions and build friendships. Through creative, trauma-informed support, he discovered ways to express feelings that were often difficult to put into words.

From art and puppet play to sensory activities like making slime, Ethan explored emotions in ways that felt natural to him. Over time, his confidence grew, his relationships strengthened, and he began to look positively towards the future including his ambition to help other neurodivergent children.

Creativity can open doors that words sometimes can't.

Read Ethan's full story and discover how the right support helped him build confidence, emotional understanding and hope for the future.

https://edshift.co.uk/impact-story/ethans-story

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