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Using art to support speech and language development

Visual Art Teacher Sue Armitage tells us about an inspiring learning programme her school is working on in partnership with Dulwich Picture Gallery

Read more→ 20 Feb 2019
Celebrating the 100th signatory to the Cultural Inclusion Manifesto

A New Direction Advocate Paul Morrow tells us about the success of his initiative to increase access to high-quality inclusive arts & culture for all children and young people

Read more→ 12 Feb 2019
Soundscaping at ANDInclusive

We were joined by sound artist and composer Lucy Claire at ANDInclusive. Read her experience of the week below

Read more→ 4 Apr 2017
Day 4: ANDInclusive @ Tate Exchange - experiences, challenges and insights

Our guest blogger Jess Ryan-Ndegwa reflects on a wonderful week at ANDInclusive at Tate Exchange

Read more→ 3 Apr 2017
Improving approaches to the arts in SEND settings

As we prepare to start work with the 2016/17 cohort, Victoria McLaughlin (Teacher of Art) and Paul Pearce (Teacher of Music) from St Giles School tell us how they found being part of our SEND Network last year.

Read more→ 25 Oct 2016
Best cultural education practice in the SEN sector

Our SEN Network rounded off the year with an engaging showcase event.

Read more→ 8 Jul 2016
Cultural education especially important for SEN students

Guest blogger Shanta Amdurer shares her experiences of the Special Schools Arts and Culture Network

Read more→ 25 Feb 2016