Artsmark
in virtual schools
Intro
Virtual schools play a vital role in advocating for, and providing creative opportunities, for care-experienced children and young people. Artsmark is flexible and adaptable, helping virtual schools develop and celebrate their commitment to arts, culture, and creativity.
There are lots of benefits for virtual schools in engaging with Artsmark. Creative activities help children and young people develop emotional literacy, communication skills, self-esteem and build a sense of belonging. Artsmark broadens children’s cultural horizons and can help a virtual school position the arts strategically as part of a young person’s cultural and educational entitlement.
Guidance and resources
Check out our Guidance Resource to understand how Artsmark can best serve virtual schools. Our downloadable toolkit is aimed at supporting all virtual schools to develop their arts offer and the Staffordshire virtual school case study offers insight into their Artsmark journey.
Download our resource to find out how Artsmark can work for virtual schools.
This toolkit will help virtual schools to develop an exceptional arts and cultural offer that makes real and long lasting impacts on young people's lives.
Read our case study from Staffordshire Virtual School to find out how Artsmark can work for virtual schools.
Artsmark stories
Check out our blog from Leicestershire virtual school and explore our many blogs from some of our other amazing Artsmark schools.
Inspiring futures through creative partnerships: Leicestershire Virtual School and Care to Dance
Read how Leicestershire Virtual School's creative partnership with Care to Dance is helping care-experienced children grow their confidence, skills, and love for dance.
Find out how Artsmark works in practice and be inspired by the incredible achievements of our Artsmark settings.
Connecting with Artsmark schools
Reach out to the Artsmark community via our schools list!
Connect with Artsmark schools in your area and learn first-hand how Artsmark can transform your school.
Wanting to connect with Artsmark schools who might be doing some interesting work or specialising in an area that interests you? Feel free to contact us so that we can help you connect and share practice.
Artsmark is Evolving
Artsmark is evolving
Artsmark is changing, and we’re inviting you to come along with us.
We’re evolving Artsmark to make it more flexible, accessible and responsive to the needs of schools, while continuing to champion high-quality arts and cultural education. Registrations are currently paused but you’ll be able to apply for a new Artsmark Award in February 2027. Find out more.
Want to be the first to get involved in the new Artsmark programme from February 2027?