EOB Academy has been providing successful and engaging packages of education, igniting the passion for learning to young people pre-16 and post-16.

Join us for 1, 2 or 3 days per week / Gain a level 1, 2 or 3 qualification or just learn new skills / Learn from qualified video game design tutors / Remote working available / Online-working packages are available.

Each young person on our course will create their own video game, from the storyboarding of the game, through to level design and then publishing it for peers to enjoy.

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Our students are incredibly creative young individuals with neurodiverse needs and unique learning challenges, many of whom experience high levels of anxiety.

Aged 12- 25*  (with * EHCP / from Year 7).

Are respectful, and accepting and want to feel a sense of belonging.

All have the desire to achieve, learn new skills and make friends along the way.

Who are Enemy Of Boredom Students? 

Enemy Of Boredom courses can be joined throughout the year (subject to availability)

Level 1 can be accessed 1 or 2 days a week

Level 2 needs to be attended 2 days a week

Level 3 needs to be attended 3 days a week

Course Facts

We have been successful in helping young people that have been school or college unconfident gain a sense of purpose and in-turn, re-engage and gain an Enemy Of Boredom qualification.

Successful

By understanding the mechanics of how a video game is created and by teaching the technical skills needed to create a video game we help our students feel confident and valued.

Understanding Creates Confidence 

We teach students how to create video games and navigate around industry standard software.

We cover - 2D design / 3D Design /Pixel Art / Level Design / Website & Portfolio creation.

Positive student results have meant that we continue to grow, through both our physical venue sessions and tutor lead remote session.

The Topics That We Teach

Marketing and Promoting Digital Media Products

Planning and Pitching a Digital Media Product or Service

Designing Effective Workflow for a Digital Media Production

Planning a Career in Creative Digital Media

Levels and Units Covered

EOB can offer Schools and Local Authorities flexibility within our course offerings and approach.

All tutors are trained in mental health awareness and special needs/disabilities in the classroom.

We use the Autism toolkit to support our practice and approach for students.

Upon referral, we request a student's EHCP to create a personalised student profile with identified outcomes and needs.

Referrals are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Inductions are tailored to each student's needs and profile and conducted 1:1 to build confidence and strong tutor relationships.

Transition booklets with photos are provided to support students with anxiety.

Students will have the same tutor, workstation and routine to help overcome anxieties.

A neutral, low-arousal sensory environment is created to support sensory needs, with various seating options.

A regulation room is available for self-regulation of emotions, accessible at any time.

Our Courses are broken into manageable, bite-sized chunks to prevent overload.

Students are encouraged to take brain breaks as needed.

Visual "to-do lists" are provided for students needing more structure.

Students unable to communicate verbally can use Discord's chat facility.

Support is provided for students' transition into the community, including lunchtime and independent travel assistance.

Our open-door policy encourages strong relationships, enabling students to seek guidance on any support they need and community resources.

We assist students with next steps, such as college, apprenticeships, and university applications, including interview preparation.

Communication with future provisions ensures continuity of support and a smooth transition for students.

All staff take Safeguarding seriously and all understand it is everyones responsibility. All staff our Level 2 safeguarding trained and management Level 3.

Half- termly reports are sent to all referral partners and families

We celebrate our student's work with a physical or virtual graduation ceremony.

An EOB Newsletter is sent each term with important information, details on the terms work and any other news.

Our Online courses are ‘live’ sessions that are recorded.

Why choose Enemy Of Boredom

How Education Other than at School Works with Enemy Of Boredom Academy Through our Video Games Design Courses.

Flexibility and quality education delivered by our team at Enemy Of Boredom can be part of your EOTAS planning. 

EOTAS Packages: We are approved by many local authorities and through our alternative provision status can help with the education of your young person.

EOTAS 

Students can progress through the levels at EOB to strengthen their future prospects

Level 3 students can apply for University if a Diploma is studied or they take on a foundation year at Uni.

Onward Progression Pathways

Join EOB for Video Game Design courses and accomplish a qualification in Creative Digital Media! We offer various levels tailored to different ages and abilities.

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