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Arts Award
A range of arts qualifications for anyone aged up to 25
Artsmark Award
The creative quality standard for schools
LookUp
Connecting teachers with resources & opportunities from London's arts & cultural sector
Arts Award Adviser Training
A New Direction offer training for the delivery of Arts Award at all levels
Artsmark Development Training
Your first step after registering for Artsmark
SEND Network
A growing network of creative champions working with D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent children across London
Connected Network Meetings
Exploring local place-based approaches in post-pandemic communities
Local Cultural Education Partnerships
Strategic partnerships improving cultural education for young people
SEND Research
A research report exploring arts & cultural provision for Special Educational Needs Learners in London
Artsmark Support Sessions
Get advice & guidance on the Artsmark process
Artsmark & Virtual Schools
A New Direction led a national consultation for Artsmark Award in Virtual Schools
Arts Award Resources
A suite of resources providing information and guidance on Arts Award
Artsmark in SEND settings
Case studies exploring how Artsmark can support SEND settings in their arts strategy and delivery
Culture, Creativity and Narrowing the Gap
Case studies exploring how secondary schools are using pupil premium to enrich cultural education
Powerful Partnerships Resource Library
Essential tools & research supporting partnerships to achieve powerful outcomes for young people
Connect with an Artsmark Partner
Find an Artsmark Partner to support your school on your Artsmark journey
Artsmark Resources & Supporting Documents
Templates & resources for schools and education settings currently on their Artsmark journey
Place-Based Approaches: Characteristics & Learning
Two research papers in a building collection of place-based intelligence, focused on learning beyond the arts
Artsmark CPD
Creative classroom activities linked to the Artsmark framework
Arts Award Gold Pilot
Understanding the barriers & enablers for young people undertaking Arts Award Gold in London
Arts Award CPD & Support
A series of Arts Award support sessions for teachers and cultural education practitioners
Creative Wellbeing at Home
A series of video CPD sessions focused on wellbeing, balance, leadership and creative connection
Reset
Our programme of support in response to the pandemic
Reset Recovery Curriculum Resource
Use the creative arts to address the impact of the pandemic on your students’ lives & learning
Resource Archive
A bank of past resources which may be of interest
Reset Collaboration Plan
Innovate for bigger and better impact with our cross-sector planning tool
Creative Teaching Community
An informal and friendly online space for teachers to come together, chat & connect over a shared love of arts, culture & creativity
Bridging the Digital Divide
This podcast & accompanying resource offers advice on how to make the most of digital offers & build partnerships
Which Me Do You See?
How can we empower young people to value themselves and support their own mental wellbeing? (RSE, KS3)
Crafting Conversations
How can we support our pupils to celebrate and respect difference within a wider world context? (RSE, KS2-3)
Making Dance Possible for All
Explore how dance can be used to support the creativity, learning & wellbeing of learners of all abilities
Culture, Community & Activism
Exploring Black British history in London (History, KS3)
Nature Inspired Design
Bring nature into the classroom & change your students' perception of the natural world (DT & Science, KS2-3)
Speeches That Changed the World
Explore key historic figures through their speeches & help students step into their shoes (Drama/History, KS2-3)
Elevating the Arts in Your School
This resource supports the planning of curriculum-led art projects and explores how to elevate students' creative work
What Are the Links Between Colonialism & the Environment?
Uncover the impacts of colonialism on biodiversity & encourage students to imagine new ways of living (Geography, KS3)
Reflections on the Year 3 Project
A set of nine essays reflecting on learning from the Tate Year 3 Project
The Wellbeing Playlist
Tap into the power of music & help students explore their emotions (Music/Drama/PSHE, KS3)
Arts Enrichment with Young People in Care
Learning & outcomes from We Belong – a programme designed to improve the arts capacities of children in care
Teaching for Creativity Taster Cards
Quick & playful activities designed to help develop creative habits with your students
Newham Trackside Wall Learning Guide
Supporting primary schools to engage with the new public art commission by artist Sonia Boyce
Research Archive
A bank of past research which may be of interest
Dreamachine
A unique learning experience connecting pupils across the four nations of the UK
Early Years Consultation
Investigating arts & culture learning for early years professionals
Being With Me
Use poetry to help students explore permission, consent & personal boundaries (RSE/PSHE, KS2)
Consent and Healthy Relationships
Use poetry to help students explore what healthy relationships mean to them (RSE/ RHE, KS3)
The Arts in Schools
A new conversation on the value of the arts in and beyond schools
I Am Festival 2022
A unique creative celebration with D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent young people
One-to-one Artsmark Telephone Support - 30 September 2022
15-minute one-to-one support conversations
One-to-one Artsmark Telephone Support - 4 October 2022
One-to-one Artsmark Telephone Support - 14 October 2022
One-to-one Artsmark Telephone Support - 3 November 2022
One-to-one Artsmark Telephone Support - 25 November 2022
One-to-one Artsmark Telephone Support - 1 December 2022
One-to-one Artsmark Telephone Support - 5 December 2022
Listening Projects
Understanding the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and the events of 2020 on our partners, young Londoners, and the cultural landscape
Dreamachine Teacher CPD
Self care tools for teachers and educators
Dreamachine Lesson Plans
A unique learning experience asking life's big questions
