How to reach teachers
Sam Cairns, Cultural Learning Advisor, Art Fund helps us discover what communication channels teachers use most.
Resources tagged with schools
Thinking Differently: new ways of developing creative practice in educational settings
Thinking Differently was initially conceived by Meadow Arts as a small scale project to explore how artists think, new ways of developing creative practice in educational settings and new ways of gathering evidence of the wider benefits of creativity. This report written by Simon Taylor MA, University of Worcester with Liz Elders MA and Dr … Read more
Using digital to support your in-person learning offer after reopening
During lockdown heritage organisations have expanded their learning offer to deliver programmes, resources and events online to continue to engage with their audiences. In this Digital Heritage Lab webinar recording, Amy Todd and Liam Cunningham from Dig Yourself consider what elements of online learning can we use to support the in-person learning experience. From expanding audiences, increasing … Read more
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Schools and Museums Toolkit
This is a practical guide on how to create accessible and inclusive museum experiences for special schools and SEND ( special educational needs and disability) families. This toolkit is product of a South East Museum Development Programme project linking museums with special schools in Kent. It highlights simple, low-cost improvements you can put in place, … Read more
The MAC, Belfast, increases school visits with Passport to the MAC
Melissa McMinn shares how the MAC developed a primary schools reward scheme to make trips to the Christmas show more accessible.
The MAC, Belfast, reduces the fear of the unfamiliar for children with autism spectrum disorder
Melissa McMinn shares how developing MACtile tours has helped the MAC welcome children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Top tips to market your dance or performing arts school
Consider This share their top tips to make your dance or performing arts school stand out.
Panto Wheels: a sponsored fundraising event in the arts
Panto Wheels is a scheme run by Cambridge Arts Theatre to help children from culturally and socially deprived areas of Cambridgeshire to attend the theatre’s Christmas pantomime by subsidising the cost of travel. In 2013 Victoria Willingale did a sponsored bike ride to raise awareness and money for Panto Wheels. By working with local partners, including the … Read more
Arts access programme for regional South Australian communities
Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest arts organisations, providing arts and services across regional South Australia through a range of arts programs and initiatives, the management of performing and visual arts venues, and the provision of grant funding which supports the creative endeavours of communities and individuals. This case study provides a brief … Read more
Using public art to engage with visually impaired children
This case study demonstrates how a Queensland school uses interactive artwork to communicate information and enable learning for visually impaired children. The case study outlines the key outcomes and findings of the project as well as future plans for continuation of this worthy initiative.