Royal Holloway is inviting residents, parents, young people, educators and creative organisations across Surrey to take part in new research that will help shape the future of creative learning, skills and career opportunities for young people.
The research, commissioned by Surrey County Council and led by academics from Royal Holloway, aims to understand how creative opportunities and career pathways for young people can be strengthened across Surrey.
To gather a broad range of perspectives, the research team has launched four short anonymous surveys for different groups across Surrey. Each survey takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
There are four surveys:
- Creative and cultural employers and organisations – businesses, charities, venues, networks and organisations that employ or support young people.
- Educators, practitioners and professionals – teachers, lecturers, careers advisers, youth and community workers, arts practitioners, tutors and SEND practitioners.
- Parents and carers – children and young people aged 5–24 who live, study or access services in Surrey.
- Young people - aged 14–24 who live, study, work or take part in activities in Surrey.
By sharing their experiences, participants will help build an evidence base that will inform future policy, investment and practical action to improve access to creative learning, develop skills and open new career paths for young people across Surrey.
The research team is encouraging people to not only complete the survey most relevant to them, but also to share it with friends, family, colleagues and community networks to ensure as many voices as possible are represented.
If you have any questions about the project, or who would like to promote the surveys by using digital posters with QR codes, you can contact Professor Roberta Mock at roberta.mock@rhul.ac.uk.
You can read more about Professor Roberta Mock, her work at the University, and the role it plays in the local community, here.
