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Transforming the creative lives of children with special education needs
, 5 minute readDiscover how Fox Hollies School is breaking down barriers to make art accessible for students with special educational needs.
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Peterhouse School in Southport is a non-maintained specialist school for pupils aged 5 to 19 on the Autism Spectrum. They currently hold an Artsmark Gold award and are on their third Artsmark journey. By placing the arts at the heart of their provision, they’ve seen young people’s confidence transform.
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Weaverham’s student-led podcast not only transformed engagement in the arts, but also changed the community’s perception of arts, culture and creativity.
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Beyond the classroom: Artsmark's impact on inclusive careers for SEND students
, 5 minute readNew Bridge College blog about how Artsmark has supported them to develop groundbreaking careers programmes, empowering students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to seek careers in the creative industries.
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The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.
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The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.
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In our second Artsmark in action blog we hear from Alexis Pelling, Artsmark Lead at Cheam High School, a secondary school in Cheam, Surrey.
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This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week! We want to celebrate the importance of creativity and how this can help support children and young people’s wellbeing.
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