Blog posts
Thank you to all the schools who invited us for a visit last year. Read all about the interesting events and activities we had the privilege of seeing during the 2024-25 academic year.
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Celebrating Artsmark: Transforming teaching and learning through the Arts
, 5 minute readDr David Parker, one of Artsmark Assessors reflects on the incredible transformation taking place in Artsmark schools.
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The Artsmark team has been out and about this summer term visiting schools. We share our highlights...
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Weaverham’s student-led podcast not only transformed engagement in the arts, but also changed the community’s perception of arts, culture and creativity.
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We speak to Professor Tara Page, Artsmark Project Lead at Goldsmiths, University of London. Professor Page is leading the team behind your Artsmark training.
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How can we remove barriers to culture and creativity for pupils living in poverty?
, 10 minute readWe're working with Children North East on a Poverty Proofing© project to ensure children and young people have access to arts, culture and creativity in education.
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As schools readjust to life after the pandemic, Victor Guerro (Curriculum Lead in Creative Arts at Hillyfield Primary Academy), discusses the power that art and creativity have when embedded into the curriculum.
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Race Leys Junior School's environment is very bespoke, with each communal area focusing on a classic children's book such as Harry Potter, or JM Barry's Peter Pan. Find out how they redesigned the school environment to improve a love of reading for pupils.
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