Blog posts
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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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.]()
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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We hear from staff and pupils at Colton Hill Primary School about how engaging with creative arts organisations and practitioners has given them really exciting opportunities.
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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.
![A creative corner of Race Leys Junior School's library with vibrant colourful walls and a table and chairs in the corner]()
It’s been a year like no other for schools, with many different challenges to overcome. This didn’t stop Christ Church embarking on their Artsmark journey though! We speak to their arts lead, Nicola Bingham, about how the Artsmark framework is supporting them.
The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.
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In our second Artsmark in action blog we hear from Alexis Pelling, Artsmark Lead at Cheam High School, a secondary school in Cheam, Surrey.
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