The idea
Cotswolds Arts Through Schools is dedicated to enriching local children's lives by delivering arts and music opportunities that foster inspiration, creativity, and growth. Addressing gaps in resources and expertise in schools, the project restocks art supplies, funds materials, and offers teacher training. By collaborating with renowned organisations such as Longborough Festival Opera, Chipping Norton Theatre, the County Music Hub, and the Royal Ballet School, the initiative brings exceptional artists and educators directly to schools. This programme is proven to enhance self-confidence, expression, teamwork, and mental health, while boosting attendance and academic achievement. It’s all about empowering young imaginations to explore their creative potential and building stronger, culturally enriched communities.
What we'll deliver
- Supply musical instruments for use in and outside local schools
- Provide inspirational artists and musicians for whole school experiences
- Provide drama and opera workshops
- Provide teaching in oracy to improve children's ability to speak and present their ideas
- Provide exhibitions and performance opportunities for children to show their artistic, musical and dramatic abilities
Why it's a great idea
- Strengthens cultural ties within communities by integrating schools with renowned arts organisations and local talent.
- Expands access to high-quality arts education, particularly to underserved areas, fostering equity in creative opportunities.
- Enriches teacher expertise, enabling sustainable arts engagement beyond the programme's direct involvement.
- Elevates the profile of local schools, attracting broader community support and pride.
- Cultivates future artists and performers, contributing to the UK's cultural heritage and creative industries.
- Encourages lifelong enjoyment of the arts, laying the groundwork for enriched personal and societal perspectives.
Steps to get it done
- We are devekloping a range of metrics with ImpactEd but at present we collect testimonials from heads and teachers.
- We assemble metrics on numbers of children/workshops etc. This is being helped by installing AI (Beacon)
