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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Parental engagement beyond the pandemic

    6 November 2021

    Despite the challenges various lockdowns posed, Christ Church were thrilled to see how well parents engaged with online learning and getting more involved with their children’s education.

    A vibrant piece of art by a primary school pupil depicting sunny weather
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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Bourne Westfield Primary Academy's journey to Platinum

    6 November 2021

    Bourne Westfield Primary Academy share their journey to achieving Artsmark Platinum Award

    Child hand on painting
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    •  CPD
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Reaching the Golden moment of your career

    6 November 2021

    In this inspiring blog, one teacher talks us through not only their Artsmark journey to Gold, but the impact its had on her own professional development.

    Teacher demonstration at a textile workshop
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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Using Artsmark to build creative foundations in school

    6 November 2021

    Bedford High in Leigh, north west England, have used Artsmark to transform their own practice within the school and influencing the work of other settings throughout their seven-year Artsmark journey.

    Two female students singing on stage into microphones
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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    Creativity has kept us going through the toughest of times

    18 October 2021

    Our CEO, Darren Henley has an inspiring message for Artsmark schools as we settle into the new academic year.

    Group of students sitting outside at a table drawing with their teacher
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    •  CPD
    •  equality and diversity

    How can Artsmark support the creative lives of young people?

    10 June 2021

    As we begin delivering our new ten-year strategy, Let’s Create, our Children and Young People team are working hard to ensure that all youth engagement projects play a key role in helping us achieve our vision.

    Sixth form students filming other students in a studio with green screen
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    •  equality and diversity

    Anti-racism resources for children and young people

    16 June 2020

    Over the past few weeks we’ve been sharing resources about the importance of diversity within schools, how to talk to young people about race and racism and showing our support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

    Two students sitting in front of a rainbow painted on a wall that says equality
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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    Darren Henley Congratulates Artsmark Schools

    11 October 2018

    As we launch the first Artsmark Celebration Week, Arts Council England's Chief Executive, Darren Henley, blogs about the important role arts and culture has on a young person's development, and has a special message of thanks for our Artsmark schools.

    Older children dancing on stage