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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Blog category
    •  youth voice
    •  secondary school
    •  re-registration

    Transforming perceptions through youth-led podcasts

    , 10 minute read

    Weaverham’s student-led podcast not only transformed engagement in the arts, but also changed the community’s perception of arts, culture and creativity.

    Three students at a desk, one sitting in front of a recording microphone. They are all looking towards the camera smiling.
  6. Blog category
    •  Artsmark

    Five questions with Professor Page

    , 5 minute read

    We speak to Professor Tara Page, Artsmark Project Lead at Goldsmiths, University of London. Professor Page is leading the team behind your Artsmark training.

    A group of young people all wearing black reach up to a young person being lifted into the air
  7. Blog category
    •  arts partnerships
    •  peer learning

    Pupil Referral Unit pioneers North West Specialist Arts Network

    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.

    Two globe art sculptures with images of Black Britons on them.
  8. Blog category
    •  research
    •  povertyproofing
    •  Artsmark

    How can we remove barriers to culture and creativity for pupils living in poverty?

    , 10 minute read

    We'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.

    A woman with grey hair and a bright green top is looking to the camera, smiling. Another woman is smiling behind her.