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The Arts in Schools

A new conversation on the value of the arts in and beyond schools

Moving On Up: Makin' Moves

A free six-week programme designed for young Black men in Newham to gain new digital, creative, and business skills.

Cultural Sector Masterclasses

Explore new ways to improve your work with children and young people

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Schools & teachers

Expand your school curriculum

Creative & cultural sector

Develop your career with insight and knowledge

Young people

Find opportunities, information, events, employment and more

EMPLOYMENT & SKILLS

Good Growth Hub

A creative hub in East London connecting local businesses with new, diverse talent

Create Jobs

Our online platform connecting talented, creative young people with employers & opportunities

Creative Connect

Personal & tailored support for young people taking their first steps towards a creative career
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Creatives in the Industry: James Kaguima

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EDUCATION

Artsmark Award

The creative quality standard for schools

Dreamachine

A unique learning experience connecting pupils across the four nations of the UK

Teaching for Creativity

Supporting teachers to develop young people’s creativity through a broad and diverse curriculum

RECENT BLOG POSTS

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Creatives in the Industry: James Kaguima

Our alumnus James is on a mission to empower the skate community. Here’s how he built his award-winning platform, Skate Cabal

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10 Tips for Teachers: creative icebreaker activities to meet your new class 

Fun, quick and creative warm-up activities for teachers
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Using the natural world to deliver Arts Award

“Having fun and being creative outdoors can help young people make a positive effect on their world”
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10 Tips for Teachers: Creative Summer Holiday Homework

Imaginative activities and projects to pack your students' summer holidays with creativity

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6 in-demand freelance jobs for 2022 – how to get started

Top tips and insights to make your transition into freelance life a much smoother ride

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I Am Festival: Creating a sensory opera experience with ENO

Molly Bertrand shares insights from developing an accessible opera workshop for her PMLD students

CULTURE

LookUp

Share your education opportunities with schools & teachers

Cultural Sector Masterclasses

Explore new ways to improve your work with children and young people

Create Jobs

Recruiting for a junior or mid-level role? Add details to our Create Jobs platform

I Am Festival 2022

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PLACE

Challenge London

Partnership investment programme supporting cultural education across our city

Local Cultural Education Partnerships

Strategic partnerships improving cultural education for young people

Place Strategy 2022

Outlining London’s cultural context & A New Direction’s principles for place-based work