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Who's been taking part?

Information Manager, Annie Thorpe, gives her take on analysis of the recent Taking Part survey

Read more→ 9 May 2017
Reflecting on the education and culture white papers

Partnerships Director, Holly Donagh, shares her thoughts on what the new white papers mean for system leadership in cultural education

Read more→ 29 Mar 2016
GCSE arts becoming more popular according to government study

Also this week: DCMS releases plan for the arts up to 2020, and Antony Gormley puts weight behind campaign for more affordable artists studios

Read more→ 18 Mar 2016
In the wake of #OscarsSoWhite Create Jobs is fighting for diversity

Also this week: DCMS invites applications for next Chair of Arts Council England and Sky funds Central scholarships for students with disabilities

Read more→ 4 Mar 2016
Are young people really taking part?

Do high levels of overall arts participation mask worrying falls in the number of children doing a range of arts activity?

Read more→ 8 Feb 2016