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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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Many of our Artsmark schools have closely engaged with the #BeWell survey and this Children’s Mental Health Week, Falinge Park High School tell us how they’ve been using this data to improve wellbeing for their students.
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Inspiring futures through creative partnerships: Leicestershire Virtual School and Care to Dance
, 4 minute readRead how Leicestershire Virtual School's creative partnership with Care to Dance is helping care-experienced children grow their confidence, skills, and love for dance.
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Clapgate Primary School working in partnership with Leeds Arts Gallery
, 5 minute readRead how Clapgate Primary School have partnered with Leeds Arts Gallery to develop pupils' skills, confidence and enjoyment in art.
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We speak to Professor Tara Page, Artsmark Project Lead at Goldsmiths, University of London. Professor Page is leading the team behind your Artsmark training.
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This Artsmark Celebration Week, Lisa Hall, Assistant Headteacher of Cragside Primary School tells us about their annual Heaton Shakespeare Festival that is growing from strength to strength.
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