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Promoting the arts in school benefits the whole curriculum – pupils grow in confidence and perform better across the board, writes the principal of an Artsmark Platinum Award school

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.

Weaverham’s student-led podcast not only transformed engagement in the arts, but also changed the community’s perception of arts, culture and creativity.

Read how Clapgate Primary School have partnered with Leeds Arts Gallery to develop pupils' skills, confidence and enjoyment in art.

Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (MSPRU) is a multi-site Alternative Provision school located across five sites in Manchester. Hear about how their crucial creative partnership work has empowered them to lead the newly-formed North West Specialist Arts Network.

We hear from staff and pupils at Colton Hill Primary School about how engaging with creative arts organisations and practitioners has given them really exciting opportunities.