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Our CEO, Darren Henley has an inspiring message for Artsmark schools as we settle into the new academic year.
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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.
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Headteacher Chris Mitchell, headteacher at Elstree Screen Arts Academy, reflects back on how using Artsmark established a clearer framework for high-quality cultural learning and some of the great things they achieved during the process…
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Using the arts to support the development of language at Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
A look into how Elveden Church of England Primary Academy are using the arts to support the development of language.
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How Reay Primary School are using the arts to strengthen their diverse community
, 10 minute readCreativity is at the heart of Reay Primary School’s values, particularly when celebrating the multicultural identities of its pupils. Lucy Hall, Art leader and teacher, discusses how they use creativity to strengthen their school’s diverse community.
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Manchester Hospital School proudly received an Artsmark Gold Award. To celebrate, we spoke to Lisa Biggar, a teacher at the setting, about some of the things she’s most proud of...
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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.
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We are extremely proud to have Dame Reena Keeble, who has made a significant contribution to the education sector throughout her career, as a valued member of the Artsmark Assessment Panel.
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