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arts4schools: benefits for schools
Please note: this page summarises benefits for those working in the education sector. Benefits for artists and arts organisations are described here.
Why join arts4schools?
If you're a teacher, a student, an adviser, or a parent who regularly needs easy access to information about the UK's leading arts organisations then arts4schools is
for you.
A "first-stop shop" it brings together many of the UK's main arts organisations (including the RSC, the Royal Opera House, the
National Theatre, Scottish Ballet, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Ulster Orchestra, Rambert Dance
Company and so on) into one online arts education resource - saving teachers the time and effort of searching through individual
websites or brochures.
Subscribers get easy access to a range of services including the following:
- Listings:
Information about where and when arts events are taking place, supported where possible by further information such as links to useful websites, resources and so on
- Easy access to arts organisations and artists who work with young people:
Subscribers can search for information on education activities and resources offered by member arts companies. Users can search by specific categories - workshops for under 5s, INSET courses, location, and so on.
- Bookshop:
A growing list of books relevant to arts education
- Monthly e-newsletter:
This gives up-to-date information about new arts events and education activities.
Additional benefits
arts4schools also runs conferences, continuing professional development opportunities and INSET for teachers. Subscribers to the arts4schools' website not only get
advance information about these events but also receive a discount on delegate/INSET fees.
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INSET
arts4schools tailors courses to meet individual school needs. We have a huge amount of expertise in running one day events or residencies, and can call on the expertise available amongst arts4schools' members to deliver a wide range of topics.
If you would like to discuss your school or organisation's requirements please contact us.
- CPD
We are currently working on a science and drama CPD project, commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills and The Wellcome Trust. This very exciting initiative builds on
previous projects which have demonstrated the value of using drama based techniques in the teaching of science. Training will take place in November 2003, with a follow up in January/February 2004.
More information is available here.
- Conferences:
In January 2003 arts4schools ran its first Inspiring Tomorrow's Audiences' (ITA) conference. This was a highly successful one-day event which focused on the future of the arts in a digital world and the implications for schools and arts organisations.
Keynote speakers included Lord David Puttnam and Baroness Blackstone, then Minister of State for the Arts, who opened the conference. More than 300 delegates, including teachers, policy makers and representatives, attended the event.
Feedback from the 2003 delegates:
Truly inspirational and supportive of the teaching profession - thank you.
An absolutely fantastic day - I feel inspired and ready to go and liven up my use of ICT...
We are currently planning the 2004 Inspiring Tomorrow's Audiences conference: subscribers will get advanced notice, as well as a discounted delegate fee.
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Students participating in a workshop run by Ascendance - just one of the companies featured on the arts4schools' site
Using new technology in delivering education in the arts is vitally important. Online resources such as arts4schools can provide valuable support for both students and teachers...
Baroness Blackstone, DCMS
Using the internet to bring the riches of artistic expression and performance to pupils across the country is enormously important and exciting….
Chris Smith MP
We had a great response to the advert that you put out for us re our Arts Festival...can't thank you enough for your help, it was very much appreciated.
Teacher who used arts4schools to help find arts companies for a school festival
A really useful, well-managed site, with a clear and straightforward format
Teacher, 2003
David Puttnam speaking at the 2003 ITA conference
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How much does it cost?
- £52 a year for individual teachers, advisers and so on
- £32 for students and trainee teachers
- £129 for 2 - 5 users;
- £229 for 6 - 10 users;
- £279 for 11 - 15 users
We will offer significant discounts for schools wanting to sign up large numbers of students. Please contact us with details of how many students you would like
to sign up.
How do I subscribe?
You can subscribe online via our subscription page. We will then issue you with an invoice. Access to the site will be given as soon as payment is received.
How do I find out more about the organisation behind arts4schools?
arts4schools is managed by teachers (past and present) and arts practitioners. It is the central element of the wider arts4 group, a not-for-profit company which exists to provide arts-based information, resources, training and support. Its particular aims are to
- make arts education more accessible via the arts4schools' website
- support arts educators and community artists through providing training, support and networking opportunities
- contribute to an ongoing debate about arts education and community arts through conferences, seminars, articles and so on
If you would like to know more about arts4 please visit the about us area of the site.
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