Case Studies

A journey to become Artsmark accredited led this PRU to offer more arts-based education, resulting in a broader education for its students. The head at New Regents College, a pupil referral unit in Hackney in east London, explains about the opportunity Artsmark gave them to make positive changes.

Using art as a means for pupils to follow their own ideas and express themselves without a fear of being wrong can be a powerful way to build confidence, resilience and character. Senacre Wood Primary School in Maidstone, Kent has a focus on art for these very reasons.

How one secondary 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.