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Explore how museums and heritage sites can be places for learning, connection and creativity with GEM – the Group for Education in Museums.
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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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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.
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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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Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (MSPRU) is a multi-site Alternative Provision school located across five sites in Manchester. Hear about how their crucial creative partnership work has empowered them to lead the newly-formed North West Specialist Arts Network.
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