Olivia Dickinson
Digital Olive
Consultant
Olivia has over 20 years’ experience in children’s media and education, creating digital content and experiences across CBeebies, CBBC, Discovery Education, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Sky Kids.
She has extensive expertise in how to challenge inequalities in childhood and education, including as a key member of the Let Toys Be Toys campaign and as Programme Director, (Schools) for the educational charity Lifting Limits. Olivia now consult for TV and digital on how to ensure programmes and products are inclusive. She is the Executive Producer for the Children’s Media Conference’s ‘Inclusivity Now’ strand (2020-2022).
Olivia is on the executive group at The Children’s Media Foundation, responsible for Diversity and Inclusion; On the Children’s Media Conference Advisory Committee; Was Deputy Chair for the DfE advisory panel on apps for home learning in 2019; and has an MA in Early Childhood Studies.
Olivia is on the executive group at The Children’s Media Foundation, responsible for Diversity and Inclusion; On the Children’s Media Conference Advisory Committee; Was Deputy Chair for the DfE advisory panel on apps for home learning in 2019; and has an MA in Early Childhood Studies.
Olivia's Sessions
Doing Diversity Well - Who Pays for It?
Broadcasters have ring-fenced multi million pound budgets for creative diversity. How does that translate on the ground for productions?
The Modern Black Fairytale
Re-telling Jacqueline Wilson’s 'Little Darlings' through the lens of Black joy.
Why Families are Asking for Diverse Media
What does diversity mean for today’s families, kids and teens? And how does that influence their media choices? if young people are seeking support for their diverse world view, what are the consequences if media fails to provide?
Do I Look Like A Gamer?
Advancing inclusion through play.
