Arts Colleges raise standards of achievement and the quality of learning in their chosen area of the arts for all their students, leading to whole school improvement in performance. Arts Colleges nurture within their students a lifelong passion for, and appreciation of, the arts as both participants and discriminating audiences. They are inclusive by promoting enjoyment of many different artistic forms and encouraging participation in a wide variety of artistic activity for all students. Arts Colleges are innovative in finding new ways for learners to learn well.
They identify ways in which the arts can improve learning in other curriculum areas. They take a lead in using ICT as a means of enhancing learning in the arts and other subjects. They enable students to work in school with professionals involved in the arts and creative industries and to enjoy artistic experiences outside the classroom. Arts Colleges maximise the opportunities for young people to achieve in the arts and gain access to employment, further training and higher education in the arts. Arts Colleges are centres of excellence for the arts, sharing resources and developing and sharing leading practice with other schools and their communities. They are be committed to the professional development of staff.
They identify ways in which the arts can improve learning in other curriculum areas. They take a lead in using ICT as a means of enhancing learning in the arts and other subjects. They enable students to work in school with professionals involved in the arts and creative industries and to enjoy artistic experiences outside the classroom. Arts Colleges maximise the opportunities for young people to achieve in the arts and gain access to employment, further training and higher education in the arts. Arts Colleges are centres of excellence for the arts, sharing resources and developing and sharing leading practice with other schools and their communities. They are be committed to the professional development of staff.
Creative Partnerships is the Government's flagship creativity programme for schools and young people, managed by April 18, 2008 It aims to develop the creativity and skills of pupils and teachers. Creative Partnerships works with over 2,400 schools in areas of deprivation across England. Using the best of local arts and culture, Creative Partnerships helps schools to raise educational standards and improve pupil behaviour.
The Specialist Schools and Acadamies Trust is the lead body delivering the specialist schools programme on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills. Our mission is to raise educational standards by building a world-class network of innovative, high performing secondary schools in partnership with business and the wider community. Support from companies, individuals, trusts and foundations is vital to the ongoing success of the specialist schools programme and to the improvement of education in this country as a whole. As well as being an opportunity to invest in education – arguably the most fundamental and important experience in anyone’s life – there are a number of benefits associated with supporting specialist schools: The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust organises a number of high profile events throughout the year to thank sponsors and ensure they gain the recognition their support and commitment warrants.
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