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Merseyside has been chosen as the launch pad for a new scheme from the BBC and children’s charity NCH, which aims to turn vulnerable youngsters into future stars of the media.
The initiative effectively works as a ‘writers in residence’ program, placing established scriptwriting talent from the media into NCH projects across the country in a bid to unlock the creativity of disadvantaged children.  Primetime awaits for NCH kids Here Boulter is working with young people up to the age of 17 to develop a short film, while Haynes is currently developing an online soap opera with her co-collaborators – an idea that is now receiving funding from North West Vision and Media. The workshops are scheduled to last up to six months and are headed by BBC Writersroom, which was set up to promote and discover new talent. NCH’s chief executive Clare Tickle said of the scheme: “This partnership is so exciting and unique, offering our young people chances that never come their way. “The doors are now open to develop their skills through creativity and writing to cope with many of the challenges they will face in the future.” Haynes added: “I'm a few weeks into my project and I am enjoying the experience. I've been very lucky with my group who are enthusiastic and are keen to participate." The initiative is being launched nationwide today at The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain in London. www.nch.org.uk/growingstrong
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