Children & the Arts

“Children & the Arts has motivated a positive attitude towards the Arts – boys’ attitudes towards dance have been transformed, children with special educational needs have had their self-esteem improved and produced their best writing to date and two children have been identified as ‘Gifted’ and ‘Talented’. These amazing opportunities have truly enriched the lives of my pupils.”

Carla Moore, Class Teacher, Lewisham, London

Our Programmes

Children & the Arts has three programmes of activity: Start, Quests and Catalyst

These programmes bring together local and national arts providers (e.g. theatres, museums, galleries and orchestras) and selected schools and create partnerships for them through funding and support.

The programmes aim to develop an effective legacy strategy for the schools and arts organisations to ensure that relationships continue beyond the funding period. 

Read our case studies below to find out more.

     

Start Case Studies:

Oldham Coliseum and Alexandra Park Junior School
Murrow Primary School and the Fitzwilliam Museum
Turner Sims and Wickham Primary School

Where we have Start partners around the UK - see a map of Start 2009/2010.

If you are interested in becoming one of our Start partners visit our ‘how you can get involved‘ page.

    

Current Quests

MusicQuest

PoetryQuest

The Great Art Quest

Quests Case Studies:

The Great Art Quest and St Bartholomew’s

Where we are working through Quests around the UK - See a map of Quests 2008/09.

    

Catalyst

Children & the Arts also runs a series of professional development days for Key Stage 2 teachers around the UK. Each day is designed to provide inspiring arts ideas for use in the classroom. To find out more visit our Catalyst page. You can also see details of past Catalyst days by clicking here.