The importance of arts education is undeniable. Arts Council England have reported that not only does arts education improve a child’s confidence and character but it’s also beneficial to their resilience and wellbeing. Additionally, to this, the implementation of arts education enriches the experience of studying for all pupils and has proven to positively impact an individuals’ employability and career prospects. Despite this, uptake in arts education among GCSE and A Level student is still in decline. The impact of the Covid-19 virus has exacerbated the problem, with numerous arts classes temporarily restricted or halted amid lockdowns. It’s now imperative to find ways of reengaging pupils in arts education and to create an inclusive arts curriculum for all.

• Between 2010 and 2020 there was a 30% decline in arts A Level entries, of which there was a 2% decline between 2019 and 2020
• An Arts Council England report stated that pupils from low-income families who take part in arts activities are 3 times more likely to get a degree
• According to the House of Lords Library, the creative industries sector grew by 6.9% from 2021 to 2022.

Join us at this one day online conference to hear the latest updates on funding and the uptake of arts education in primary, secondary and further education. Best practice case studies will showcase initiatives to create an engaging curriculum with existing arts budgets and how to establish an inclusive arts programme for all pupils. There will also be an opportunity to network with senior colleagues from schools across the country who are striving to expand arts education and increase the uptake of arts among pupils.

Why attend:
• Latest updates on delivering effective teaching of the arts in schools
• Sharing tools to create an engaging arts-rich curriculum with existing budgets
• Networking opportunities with speakers and senior colleagues from the education and arts sectors
• Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota.