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  1. Blog category
    •  #CelebrateArtsmark
    •  creative careers

    Connecting young people to the creative industry

    , 5 minute read

    The creative industries offer far more than the spotlight - from coding and design to marketing and sound engineering, there’s a world of careers behind every song, game, film, and app. Discover! Creative Careers opens the door to these exciting opportunities for young people.

    Group of people engaged in a hands-on creative activity indoors, building structures with cardboard tubes and blue blocks, with others standing and observing in the background.
  2. Blog category
    •  Artsmark

    On the road with Artsmark - a year of inspiring visits

    , 10 minute read

    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.

    Adults and children playing drums outside
  3. Blog category
    •  creative careers

    How arts, culture and creativity support career education

    , 5 minute read

    Creativity is one of the top skills required by employers across the world. By putting creativity at the heart of the curriculum, young people are at the forefront of the job market. Read our blog to find out more.

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  4. Blog category
    •  SEND

    Transforming the creative lives of children with special education needs

    , 5 minute read

    Discover how Fox Hollies School is breaking down barriers to make art accessible for students with special educational needs.

    A dark room with bright sculptures lit up in the centre
  5. Blog category
    •  Artsmark

    Celebrating Artsmark: Transforming teaching and learning through the Arts

    , 5 minute read

    Dr David Parker, one of Artsmark Assessors reflects on the incredible transformation taking place in Artsmark schools.

    A school orchestra performing in a community hub.
  6. Blog category
    •  creative careers

    National Saturday Clubs enhance career prospects for young people

    , 8 minute read

    Read about how extracurricular education programmes are enhancing future career prospects for young people with National Saturday Clubs.

    A group of people in a gallery looking at a piece of art work.
  7. Blog category
    •  Artsmark

    Artsmark in Action

    , 10 minute read

    The Artsmark team has been out and about this summer term visiting schools. We share our highlights...

    A photo of a school orchestra
  8. Blog category
    •  SEND
    •  re-registration

    Increasing confidence and communication through the arts

    , 5 minute read

    Peterhouse School in Southport is a non-maintained specialist school for pupils aged 5 to 19 on the Autism Spectrum. They currently hold an Artsmark Gold award and are on their third Artsmark journey. By placing the arts at the heart of their provision, they’ve seen young people’s confidence transform.

    A photo of young people talking to visitors at an art exhibition, with their art work on display in the background.