MINDJAM EZINE
BAFTA YGD 2025 – Mindam Mentee awarded as a Finalist
What an exciting day we had at the BAFTA Young Game Designers (YGD) awards this year! We were thrilled to be there, not only running our engaging workshops on game design but also celebrating a significant achievement for one of our own mentees. Our talented mentee,...
MindJam is Now A Trinity Champion Centre
MindJam has been named as a Trinity Champion Centre 2025/26 for our successful delivery of Arts Awards! We have been quietly offering Arts Awards qualifications with Trinity College London for some time now. This has been on a case by case basis as we focused on...
How Exercise Supercharges Your Gaming – And How a Jog Sparked the Idea for MindJam
Written by Dan Clark, Founder of MindJam Last month, a few of us from the MindJam mentor team laced up our running shoes and tackled the Lincoln 10k together. It was an amazing day - great atmosphere, brilliant company, and the perfect reminder of how physical...
Tiny Glade Review
Tiny Glade: A Creative Retreat for Everyone If you've ever dreamed of building a fairy-tale retreat, where sheep roam happily across green hills and ivy-covered walls bend like magic, then Tiny Glade is the perfect game for you and your family! Designed by Pounce...
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots – 538: Transforming Therapy with Gaming: How MindJam Supports Young Minds
The Interview Back in August 2024 Dan was invited to the Giant Robots On Tour podcast, where hosts Sami Birnbaum and Rémy Hannequin talked with Dan about the transformative powers of gaming through emotional support mentoring. Dan discusses how MindJam was created to...
Bridging Digital Gaps: Our Visit to Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre
Bridging Digital Gaps: Our Visit to Google's Accessibility Discovery Centre At MindJam, we are dedicated to empowering neurodivergent young people through emotional support mentoring through gaming and digital skills. Our 1-2-1 online sessions offer a safe space for...
Hannah’s Silver Arts Award Achievement
We'd like to take the time to congratulate Hannah on her fantastic work and achievement attaining a Silver Arts award. Hannah experimented with a variety of different mediums during this project and as shown in these photos had a superb outcome. Hannah was also able...
Bett 2025 – Game-On: How Gaming is Shaping the Future of and Education for Children with SEND
At BETT, the world’s largest EdTech conference, industry leaders in gaming, education, and technology gathered to explore the benefits, challenges, and future potential of gaming in education for children with SEND. The panel was hosted by SENsational Tutors. The...
Fortnite – More Than Just Guns 🎮
If you’re a parent considering Fortnite but are hesitant because of the gun element, you’re not alone – it’s a common concern. Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode does feature a lot of guns, and kids often get very familiar with different types of weapons. However, the game...
A Parent’s Guide to Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite: Navigating the Big Three Gaming Platforms for Neurodivergent Children
If you’ve got a neurodivergent child, chances are you’ve come across Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite – maybe even all three. These games are hugely popular, and it’s no surprise why. They offer creativity, social connections, and action-packed fun. But for...
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