Arts Council England's Artsmark scheme is enabling schools to embrace the arts as a means of helping pupils to express themselves and interact more closely with their peers
Case Studies

In 2017, Strike Lane Primary in Preston embarked on its Artsmark journey and began working with Lancashire Music Hub to enhance cultural opportunities for its pupils. Clare Scott and Rachel Harding, both key stage music leaders at at the school, explain how their local hub supported them

Arts education doesn't have to be confined to only art, music and drama, says this arts director – there's room for it across the whole curriculum

A journey to become Artsmark accredited led this PRU to offer more arts-based education, resulting in a broader education for its students

How one school has embraced arts education as a way to give young people a rounded education and enhance learning – and gained an Artsmark Award in the process