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  1. Blog category
    •  Blog
    •  primary school
    •  cross-curricular

    A Dive into Art at River Beach

    11 May 2022, 10 minute read

    The journey towards Artsmark Gold for River Beach has been long and peppered with challenges thanks to Covid-19, but embedding creativity into the curriculum really paid off when Ofsted came calling. Sandra Ackerman, Arts Specialist Teacher, talks about their deep dive into art.

    An image of two young people sat on their desk, painting. One child is laughing whilst the other has his head down, concentrating on his painting.
  2. Blog category
    •  Blog
    •  Artsmark 20
    •  primary school

    An arts-rich curriculum make for happy children

    5 May 2022, 10 minute read

    As schools readjust to life after the pandemic, Victor Guerro (Curriculum Lead in Creative Arts at Hillyfield Primary Academy), discusses the power that art and creativity have when embedded into the curriculum.

    A group of children lined up in front of a large painting on the wall. They are smiling and throwing their arms up in the air.
  3. Blog category
    •  CPD
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    Resources to deliver creative workshops

    11 November 2021

    Artswork share practical resources to help teachers lead creative workshops focused on three different activities; creating a vegetable orchestra, lyric/song-writing and spoken word performance

    Artswork Bridge logo
  4. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: It’s not something you’ll ever regret

    10 November 2021

    The Bridge organisation for the South West, Real Ideas, spoke to a primary and middle school about the epic journeys they've been on to inspire an arts revolution in their schools.

    Pupil learning to sew and smiling proudly
  5. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Parental engagement beyond the pandemic

    6 November 2021

    Despite the challenges various lockdowns posed, Christ Church were thrilled to see how well parents engaged with online learning and getting more involved with their children’s education.

    A vibrant piece of art by a primary school pupil depicting sunny weather
  6. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Bourne Westfield Primary Academy's journey to Platinum

    6 November 2021

    Bourne Westfield Primary Academy share their journey to achieving Artsmark Platinum Award

    Child hand on painting
  7. Blog category
    •  CPD
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Reaching the Golden moment of your career

    6 November 2021

    In this inspiring blog, one teacher talks us through not only their Artsmark journey to Gold, but the impact its had on her own professional development.

    Teacher demonstration at a textile workshop
  8. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Using Artsmark to build creative foundations in school

    6 November 2021

    Bedford High in Leigh, north west England, have used Artsmark to transform their own practice within the school and influencing the work of other settings throughout their seven-year Artsmark journey.

    Two female students singing on stage into microphones