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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
Expand your school curriculum
Develop your career with insight and knowledge
Find opportunities, information, events, employment and more
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
Creatives in the Industry: James Kaguima
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
Our alumnus James is on a mission to empower the skate community. Here’s how he built his award-winning platform, Skate Cabal
Fun, quick and creative warm-up activities for teachers
“Having fun and being creative outdoors can help young people make a positive effect on their world”
Imaginative activities and projects to pack your students' summer holidays with creativity
Top tips and insights to make your transition into freelance life a much smoother ride
Molly Bertrand shares insights from developing an accessible opera workshop for her PMLD students
LookUp
Share your education opportunities with schools & teachers
Recruiting for a junior or mid-level role? Add details to our Create Jobs platform
I Am Festival 2022
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