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curriculum. We’d encourage all schools to look at the Artsmark website (
artsmark.org.uk). Bridge organisations and LCEPs
can connect schools with their local arts organisations – to either engage in our programmes, access funding, or to work in partnership to address local needs and barriers. Schools can also apply for our Project Grants programme, which offers awards from £1,000 to £100,000 to support a variety of arts-related activities. There are also many opportunities
to engage in projects with our funded organisations. We also fund a number of national programmes, such as the Museums and Schools programme, which helps schools and their pupils to explore their local museums, focusing on areas of the country where museum visits from schools are infrequent. Music Education Hubs support
music education in and out of schools. They work locally to provide guidance on music education, CPD for staff and whole-class ensemble teaching programmes, and connections to specialist teachers and organisations. We also offer programmes out
of school time so it’s important for educators to help spread the word and signpost parents, carers and
young people towards this activity. For example, National Youth Music, National Youth Dance Company or National Saturday Clubs (which focus on a mix of art, design, fashion and creative writing) all work with children out of school settings. Full details are on the website.
How can school leaders get more information on schemes that are applicable to them?
Q A Our network of regional Bridge organisations connect schools
with the arts organisations in their local area, as well as to national programmes. It’s an informative first port of call for any school. Artsmark’s website is also useful for finding out how you can work towards developing your arts provision. The Arts Council website has information on Project Grants funding and our wider programmes.
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Are there any particular projects with which you
would like to support schools? A We would encourage all schools
to engage with Artsmark as a
way to explore how they can develop their arts offer and connect with the cultural opportunities around them. Connecting with your local Bridge
organisation, Music Education Hub, and, if possible, a Local Cultural Education Partnership, would be great ways to engage with your local arts organisations and find out what opportunities are available. Arts and cultural organisations
can offer so much to schools and their pupils – so it’s great to be able to start that dialogue.
n For more information on the various funding programmes available, including key dates and eligibility criteria, go to
artscouncil.org.uk, and search for ‘children and young people’.
PROJECT GRANTS n Kay Walton, Music Coordinator at Hertford Junior School in Brighton, has received funding three times over three years, totalling £40,000, for her Rap ’n’ Rhyme project. The money has allowed her to run a performance poetry club in four local schools. Alongside lunchtime and after-school clubs, at the end of each term the four schools come together to perform a show. Author Chris Riddell has attended multiple shows, drawing illustrations that were projected live alongside the performances by the young poets. Rap ’n’ Rhymers who have moved on to secondary school support current writers via a peer-mentoring scheme. For its next event, Rap ’n’ Rhyme will work with the University of Brighton, where illustration students will illustrate and animate the children’s poems as part of their coursework. n Into Opera, based in Norfolk, received funding to work with four primary schools on a 15-week residency project resulting in a professional world premiere of an opera, written especially for children age seven to 11 to perform. The project aimed to provide a unique, engaging and accessible introduction to opera: classical music, drama, dance, the written word and stage design. n Rodillian Multi Academy Trust was awarded £76,000 to initiate and develop the Rodillian Arts Festival, which will take place in July 2018. The Festival began with a launch event in 2017 and will build throughout 2018 with a series of development projects and events, culminating in the first festival in July 2018. n Ormiston Academies Trust received £15,000 for its Liberty Chain project, which involved 80 pupils in four schools. The young people lead creative workshops (off timetable) to explore British values through artistic mediums of their choice, supported by local arts organisations.
MUSIC EDUCATION HUB n Luton Music Education Hub worked alongside the organisation Orchestras Live to get 2,000 young people playing and singing an original composition with the City of London Sinfonia. 70% of participants had never attended an orchestral concert before.
NATIONAL PORTFOLIO ORGANISATION n The RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) works with young people and teachers on projects, events, workshops and professional development. The RSC’s Shakespeare plays are broadcast live to classrooms at no charge. Visit
rsc.org.uk.
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