As schools readjust to life after the pandemic, Victor Guerro (Curriculum Lead in Creative Arts at Hillyfield Primary Academy), discusses the power that art and creativity have when embedded into the curriculum.
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Jayne Seddon is an artist, educator, creative producer, and Artsmark Partner. As Artist in Residence at LIPA Primary and High School, she works collaboratively with the school and a range of cultural partners to develop innovative art projects for both the LIPA pupils and the other settings they support.
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- Artsmark 20
- literacy
Creating the perfect whole-school environment to inspire a love of reading
29 March 2022Race 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.
In just under three months, The Victory Academy’s new librarian transformed their awkward, unloved library into an inclusive and vibrant space where children now feel welcome and safe. We speak to their Head of English, Layla Steeples, and librarian Jo Gallant about their vision.
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- Artsmark 20
Greenaway Greats reading books announced as part of Artsmark 20
3 March 2022To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Artsmark, we’ve teamed up with CILIP to create a special selection of Kate Greenaway titles, 'Greenaway Greats', offering young people a fantastic reading opportunity featuring outstanding illustration.
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- Artsmark Partner
- arts partnerships
- Covid-19
Discover the impact of working with Artsmark Partners (part two)
5 November 2020The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.
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- Artsmark Partner
- arts partnerships
- Covid-19
Discover the impact of working with Artsmark Partners (part one)
5 November 2020The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.
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- wellbeing
- Artsmark Partner
- resources
Creativity and wellbeing – a perfect match
18 May 2020This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week! We want to celebrate the importance of creativity and how this can help support children and young people’s wellbeing.