At Punchdrunk Enrichment, we believe in the transformative power of immersive experiences to ignite imagination, build confidence, and support deeper learning. Everything we do is guided by a commitment to evidence, evaluation, and meaningful long-term impact on the lives of young people and the educators who work with them.

Our Evaluation Framework

We collaborate with education academics and research partners to evaluate the impact of our work. These evaluations are always shaped by the voices of those we engage with - from teachers and pupils to families and young people. By listening to everyone affected by our projects, we can inform and refine our practice ensuring accountability and strengthening our ability to champion immersive learning as an essential part of education.

We have developed our framework around three focus points - POSSIBILITY, POSITIVITY, and PURPOSE - sits at the heart of our work, shaping how we engage children and support their development. By nurturing imagination through POSSIBILITY, sparking joy and emotional connection through POSITIVITY, and encouraging autonomy and innate motivation through PURPOSE, we create experiences that are both meaningful and transformative. This approach not only enhances children’s wellbeing but also strengthens their capacity to learn, connect, and grow - academically, socially, and creatively.

Explore two of our recent evaluation reports below:

The Enjoyment and Impact of Immersive Learning (Evaluation Summary)

By The Centre for Education & Youth (CfEY)
This short report summarises the promising findings of Punchdrunk Enrichment’s Immersive Learning Collective (ILC) and Immersive Learning Journeys (ILJ). It explores how impact is being achieved, the challenges encountered along the way, and the solutions developed. The report also offers key recommendations for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers on improving all young people’s access to high-quality immersive learning experiences.

Immersive Learning Journeys Evaluation Report

By i2 Media Research
A detailed evaluation of Punchdrunk Enrichment’s immersive learning programmes, this report examines the cognitive, emotional, and educational effects of immersive learning. It provides a rich understanding of how our work supports learning outcomes, teacher development, and engagement in school environments.