Playable Worlds – Schools and Colleges Day

As part of the upcoming Chelmsford Science Festival, we are thrilled to invite your school to participate in the Playable Worlds youth-led gaming fringe festival coming to Chelmsford this October.

We are officially booking school groups for our dedicated Schools' Day on Wednesday 21 October, and want to ensure your students have the opportunity to attend. This is open to years 9-11.

To sign your school up to this event, please complete the simple registration form at: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/r6HQT8wGBh.

What is Playable Worlds?

Co-created alongside the Spark! youth movement, Playable Worlds is designed to show young people how a passion for gaming can unlock incredible career paths. The day aligns with the Chelmsford Science Festival's overarching theme, Future Worlds: Earth, Space and You, by exploring the powerful intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths (STEAM) within the gaming industry, and demonstrating that a career in gaming really can be for anyone.

You don't need to be a coding expert or a technical genius to thrive in this industry. Modern gaming sits at the centre of an incredible variety of fields – blending creative storytelling, music, design, and digital media with traditional science and technology. We want to show students that whether they are analytical, highly creative, or simply curious, their unique skill sets are valuable and there is a viable pathway for them in this rapidly growing sector.

Why Bring Your Students?

This interactive day is specifically tailored for students in years 9 to 11, enabling them to connect directly with local industry experts, university pathways, and hands-on technology. Attendees will:

• Explore Careers: Discover how skills in gaming translate directly into high-demand STEAM industries, software design, digital arts, and event production.
• Connect with Experts: Engage with local gaming professionals, Chelmsford College, and Anglia Ruskin University representatives to discuss academic and professional next steps.
• Learn Interactively: Experience a festival atmosphere built around youth-designed content, creative workshops, and immersive tech displays.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

Timings: Anticipated to be 10am – 4pm

Location: Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Ln, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ

Cost: Free to attend

Important Information: Please note that attending schools are responsible for managing and communicating all student photography, video and data consent, as well as coordinating any specific accessibility needs for their group. As part of the Festival's reporting, we will be capturing video and photographs throughout the day, as well as gathering student feedback. This material and data will be shared with Culture Chelmsford and our funding partners for event evaluation purposes.

Sign Up

To sign your school up to this event, please complete the simple registration form at: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/r6HQT8wGBh.

We will be in touch with those who express an interest to allocate spaces (which are limited).