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Creative Learning Programme is a new networking opportunity for teachers and artists to share ideas and experiences. Hosted by the Theatre Royal Wakefield and The Hepworth Wakefield and supported by CapeUK, the network offers five artist-led sessions each focused on a specific issue relevant to creative ways of teaching and learning. As an added bonus you will receive free Art Award training (usual cost £140) bronze and silver for 11-25 year olds or the new junior arts award for 7-11 year olds (we will be one of the first to roll out the training).
Sessions will be held the last Wednesday of every other month to give you the opportunity to socialise as part of the Wakefield Art Walk. This is a chance to visit art venues across the city, often with a cheeky glass of wine.
We hope to cover issues such as engaging families, working without words, creative ways to display, and technology as a learning tool. Each session will be facilitated by an artist so there is plenty opportunity to get practical and hands on.
For artists this is a great opportunity to meet teachers and get a greater insight into some of the issues faced by schools that can be addressed by creative projects.
For teachers, this is an opportunity to meet artists and discuss possible programmes, gain new skills and meet other teachers and share ideas.
“Opportunities like this can only strengthen the arts in schools and consolidate the vocational value of what we're doing. In these times of cuts and snips, creative people getting together for the common good, and to inspire the next generation is crucial.” Paul Bateson, Head of Performance, Hemsworth Arts and Community College.
Cost: Schools £100 + VAT
Artists and creative practitioners: £50 +VAT
(this includes the Arts Award training which would normally cost £140)
Contacts:
Booking and payments: Becky Harlow: (The Hepworth Wakefield) 01924 247398 or email learning@hepworthwakefield.org
Other issues / enquiries: Rhiannon Ellis (Theatre Royal Wakefield): 01924 334114 / rhiannon.ellis@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Wednesday 30th November: Enquiry Session One
4pm-6pm Session 1.
Venue: The Arthouse
Enquiry: How can you engage families in students learning?
6pm- 7pm: BREAK
7pm- 9pm: Public Dress Rehearsal for Aladdin at Theatre Royal – Free (attendance optional) or Artwalk is on 5pm-9pm (attendance optional).
Wednesday 11th January 2012: ARTS AWARD TRAINING
9am-4pm
At The Hepworth Wakefield Learning Studios…
Please bring packed lunch.
Wednesday 25th January: Enquiry Session Two
4pm-6pm : The Hepworth Wakefield
Enquiry: How can we support communication without relying on the English language?
6pm-9pm: Artwalk (attendance optional).
Wednesday 28th March: Enquiry Session Three
4pm-6pm : The Hepworth Wakefield
Enquiry: How can we create more valuable displays of work / documentations of performances / interactive displays?
6pm-9pm: Artwalk (attendance optional).
Wednesday 30th May: Reflection Session four
4pm-6pm : The Hepworth Wakefield-
Reflection: How to move forward / how to work as a group … buy in artists / wish lists for this / how to integrate Arts Award into practice.
6pm-9pm: Artwalk (attendance optional).
Wednesday 11th July: Reflection Session five
4pm-6pm : Theatre Royal Wakefield
Reflection / Party!
9 schools from across West and South Yorkshire took part in The Voice in the Middle pilot project, exploring how pupils can be empowered to contribute to their own education and community. Effective voice and influence work can be a powerful force of change enhancing achievement, attainment and wellbeing, and developing key skills for learning and life for young people and school staff.
On Friday 4th November, CapeUK are gathering; young people, teachers, MPs, Councillors, local authorities, creative/arts organisations… to develop this work and explore how voice and influence work with young people can be meaningful and effective and how it can be embraced and supported by the adults who work with young people. Becci Mason, Project Manager, CapeUK says; “We will be looking at how children and young people can be supported to make their voices heard in a meaningful way, and will demonstrate how adults can embrace and adapt this work for their own settings.” For more information click here or call Jayne on 0114 286 6260
The Voice in the Middle project was developed in partnership with CapeUK, Lippy People and funded by Creative Partnerships.
The Voice in the Middle resource booklet with poster and DVD will be launched at this event. The resource identifies some of the
top tips for embedding quality and effective voice and influence work within schools and their communities. The resource journeys through the model and highlights the benefits discovered by participators; providing practical tools and provocations. Pat Cochrane, Chief Executive, CapeUK says; “This is a very practical resource drawn from experience in real schools and real communities. We hope it will support people in their voice and influence journey.”
The 9 schools who took part in the Voice in the Middle pilot project were from across West and South Yorkshire; Tuel Lane Infants School, Flanshaw St Michaels Primary School, Oughtibridge Primary School, Barnburgh School, Abbey Special School, Copthorne Primary School, Worsbrough Common Primary School, Ilkley Grammar School and Earlsheaton Technology College.
For more information about this event please call CapeUK on 0114 286 6260
Quotes from some people who were part of the pilot project:
“[The project] allowed them [young people] to be expressive about their home backgrounds and that helped me understand the way the children think about life … the video was really powerful, it brought to light problems that they have to face before they even get into school.” Inclusion Coordinator, Worsbrough Common Primary School
“Outside I felt free, I felt good making things out of nature. I could be me and say just what I wanted to and everybody listened.” – Pupil, Abbey Special School
“Children today are the adults of tomorrow…they need to be aware of what’s happening around their school and in the community.” – Member of the Public, Ilkley
“When the pebble of ‘asking’ children and young people is dropped in the pond, how do the ripples that go out and those that wash back, affect what actually happens for them?” Dave Tomlinson, Project Lead, Lippy People.
“It used to be the teacher at the front being dominant, now there is more discussion. It’s the same at work, now there’s more discussion and we ask employees ‘how can we do this, how can we develop?’” Local Employer, Warburtons Bakery
“I was really surprised at how the children understood what we do. The planning idea worked really well.
We are now planning with each class, a full morning of planning for the first term. We knew we had co-construction for the independent time, but have now used it for the rest of the curriculum.” Teacher, Barnburgh Primary School
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PRESS RELEASE – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY 4/11/11
(Released 28 October 2010)
Electric Works, Sheffield Digital Campus, Sheffield, S1 3BS on Friday 4 November 2011, 9.30 – 1pm there will be a photo opportunity with young people and local MP Clive Betts at 12:25 – if you would like to attend please contact Jayne Gladden on 0114 286 6261 or e-mail Jayne.gladden@capeuk.org or call Jo Jessop, Communications Manager
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CapeUK are proud to be working collaboratively with The Brigshaw Cooperative Trust, a group of seven primary schools, a high school and a Children’s centre, serving the communities of Kippax, Allerton Bywater, Swillington, Great Preston and Ledston in Outer East Leeds. Other partners include the Co-operative Group, Leeds City Council, Leeds City College and Carnegie Leaders in Learning Partnership. The Trust, which was formed in April 2010, builds on the successful collaboration of The Brigshaw Federation. The members of the shared ‘Trust’ have come together to strengthen and sustain partnership working and to help achieve better outcomes for children, young people and families both in the schools and across the wider community.
The report in this collection represent some of the outcomes of a Communities of Interest project, entitled 'Asking Questions to Deepen Your Practice.' The project took place from December 2009 to March 2010, involving teachers and creative professionals working with young people in a variety of South Yorkshire schools. 'Asking Questions to Deepen Your Practice' focused on supporting teachers and creative professionals to refine and develop their ability to conduct an enquiry process. The course's primary aim was to place questioning at the centre of the process of enquiry, encouraging participants to make and ask questions about their practice.
Towards Creative and Cultural Development – reports from the front line….
The ‘new’ primary curriculum emphasised the significance of creativity and cultural access and development. It saw this as an entitlement for all and prescribed ways to encourage pupils’ and teachers’ understanding of creativity in the classroom. This report was, and still is, designed to offer specific advice on thinking and action for primary schools at this time of national change.
Good learning is rooted in being proactive, excited and challenged by the process, fascinated by the content and motivated by the outcome of the work. This lies at the heart of creativity and drives cultural development – and good teaching builds on this. Whatever shape the curriculum takes, this will always be a key driver in the learner / teacher relationship.
Film hosted by CapeUK on behalf of http://inspiredworkshops.co.uk/
Press Release Distributed 26/05/2010 Young people from Rodillian School, Lofthouse are celebrating the completion of the first phase of ‘New Planet’ – their mission to save the world’s population from extinction. Year 7 pupils received a videoed message earlier this year from the fictional ‘Ministry of Information and Security’ that explained; “Planet Earth will not be able to sustain human life beyond 2030, because humanity has caused irreversible damage to the environment, and is unlikely to change its ways. We have twenty years in which to save the situation and save humanity. You have all been chosen to undertake this ‘Ministry of Information and Security’ experimental project.” The ‘Ministry of Information and Security’ then explained that they had identified in a nearby constellation, eight planets whose environment is capable to sustaining human life. The atmosphere, climate, land, sea and wildlife are broadly similar to Planet Earth, but with the important distinction that they have never been untouched by human hands. Each Class team was allocated to a planet, and required to establish an identity for that planet. The aim of the first phase of the project was to decide on the best model of society that will allow humanity to be preserved and kept alive, exploring issues concerning survival, resources, shelter, food, water and sanitation. On Thursday 27th May at Rodillian School, the Ministry will be deciding which model to adopt and to which planet the Earth’s population will be transported to. New Planet has enabled students and teachers to have a hands-on approach learning and the opportunity to explore creative learning techniques together. Lisa Singleton, Creative Curriculum Leader, Rodillian School says; “Working in partnership we wanted to understand more how the 5 R’s (resilience, resourceful, reflective, reasoning and responsible) and Learning to Learn study programmes could be embedded in a Year 7 curriculum through project based work in Humanities and Performing Arts. As a result this project has had a positive impact on young people, promoting independence, confidence and a more active, fun way of learning.” Pupil – “I have really enjoyed this project because it has given me the opportunity to do different subjects in a creative and exciting way.” This project is being delivered as a partnership between Rodillian School, CapeUK, artists from InspirEd, Yorkshire Edit, Lost Dog Theatre and Thinking Space. • CapeUK is a leading independent research and development agency in the field of creativity, learning and development. CapeUK are the delivery agency for the Creative Partnerships programme in West and South Yorkshire. • InspirEd run film making and photography workshops • Yorkshire Edit are a video production company • Lost Dog are an experimental theatre company • Thinking Space promote philosophical enquiry within schools Madeline Irwin, CapeUK Programme Director (West Yorkshire); “This is a wonderful example of CapeUK’s Creative Partnerships projects taking place across Yorkshire. Creative Partnerships inspires young people, creative practitioners, teachers and parents alike – giving these fantastic opportunities to be creative and access culture.” To find out more about Creative Partnerships please call CapeUK on 0845 450 3700. ——ENDS——– For more information please contact; Jo Jessop, Communications Coordinator, CapeUK – 0845 450 3700
Press Release Distributed 21/05/2010
On Monday young people from Moor End Technology College, Huddersfield will be unveiling their amazing sculpture to celebrate the 150th birthday of local engineering company – David Brown Gear Systems Limited.
Moor End Technology College signed up to take part in the Creative Partnerships programme, which is an opportunity for schools to explore what creativity is, and how it can drive improvement. CapeUK are the delivery agency for the Creative Partnerships programme in West and South Yorkshire.
After recently reviewing their art curriculum Moor End Technology College decided to incorporate a new curricular dimension, which involves opportunities for work related learning – enabling students to develop, recognise and apply their art skills beyond the classroom, for enterprise and employability. So with the help of CapeUK and artist Lisa Roberts, the school gave the students the opportunity to be practicing artists – working to a commission, targets, deadlines, writing a CV, pitching ideas etc…
The school worked in partnership with local company David Brown Gear Systems Limited, who were happy to be the clients for this creative project. This year David Brown Gear Systems Limited celebrate 150 years of business and they wanted to reflected this into a piece of art to display in their Huddersfield office.
In September 2009 a small group of year 10 OCR National Art and Design students began working on this project in their art lessons, looking at ‘Gears, Wheels and Mechanisms.’ They produced a series of primary observations and studied a number of artists, craftspeople and designers who use this theme in their own work.
Miss S Powdrill, Moor End Technology College says; “Taking part in this scheme has been a fantastic opportunity for students to understand how their Art and Design work can impact in the real world. They should be extremely proud of their achievements and the way in which their confidence has soared throughout this project.”
“This project has made the learning in the classroom relevant and meaningful, therefore the students are more willing to work hard and achieve. The project has brought the group together as a team, with teachers, students, creative practitioner and representatives from David Brown able to work side by side as co-constructors of learning.”
Pupil from Moor End Technology College said; “We have to work to deadlines but it’s good, it’s like real work. You can’t have all the time you want. We stay behind after school because we want to. It gives us a good idea of the bigger picture working with lots of different people.”
Students have had opportunities to voice opinions, discuss and lead the design and planning of this project at every stage, both in the classroom and in the boardroom at David Browns Gear Systems Limited.
Pete McGuigan, Learning Director, CapeUK says; “This is another great example of Creative Partnership work taking place across Yorkshire. This particular project has given students a real opportunity to experience and understand the role of an artist, aiding them with skills for employment.”
On Monday there will be a gathering of students and teachers from the Moor End Techology College and David Brown Gear Systems Limited members of staff, some who have been working for the company over 40 years, to see this project be unveiled to the public.
David Brown Gear Systems Limited will be unveiling the sculpture and thanking staff and young people from Moor End Technology College, artist Lisa Roberts and CapeUK.
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Press Release – Distributed 11/05/2010
Local School Children to Premier Film ‘My World, My Family and Me’ at Hyde Park Picture House
Young people from Brudenell Community Primary School, Hyde Park, Leeds have made a film ‘My World, My Family and Me’ to conclude their Creative Partnership project. This short film is to be proudly screened at a red carpet event at Hyde Park Picture House on Monday 17 May.
Brudenell is a Community Primary School located at the heart of Hyde Park, working with CapeUK on the Creative Partnerships Programme; exploring, discovering and celebrating Leeds through the eyes of a child and parent.
This spring, the Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) at Brudenell have explored the topic ‘My World’ – they have been on an influential and immersive learning adventure into their world, their family and themselves with their school, parents/carers, artist Tim Curtis and artist/teacher Caroline Ibberson as part of the exciting and innovative Creative Partnerships project, delivered by CapeUK.
At the project launch the school carried out a trip for parents and their children, exploring their city of Leeds, which involved raising awareness of places in the immediate locality which were ‘fun and free!’ They explored the city on their doorstep; exploring the public transport system and opening doors to civic learning institutions that could be accessed and enjoyed for free.
The school then created a 3D miniature versions of Leeds, the places and spaces visited, the vehicles used to get around… and then role played about the 3D model city with animals and robots who were experiencing Leeds for the first time. Parents, children and staff were provided with video cameras during the trip and subsequent weeks, the footage has been edited by Jennifer Morris, an up and coming film maker.
“We envisaged an organic, child and parent led project that could lead onto unknown, exciting possibilities for performance/ installation or exhibition work inside or outside the school building. By providing parents with the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out life skills such as buying train tickets in the station, how to find a platform or read a timetable, we have infact indirectly opened up the world for their children and indirectly enhancing and enriching all of their lives.”
The Creative Partnerships programme is the national flagship creative learning programme and is an opportunity for schools to explore what creativity is, and how it can drive improvement in an area identified within the School Development Plan. CapeUK are the delivery agency for the Creative Partnerships programme in West and South Yorkshire.
Jill Harland, Headteacher, Brudenell Community Primary School says; “We decided to get on board with Creative Partnerships programme as we are passionate about improving the quality of curriculum provision to ensure it is creative, age appropriate and raises standards. Our staff have been working tirelessly all year to provide a curriculum that responds to the interests and passions of our pupils – this project seemed to be the natural progression from that. What we didn’t anticipate was the benefit to the adults in our community. We have a strong group of parents who are now firm friends, spent invaluable time with their children and as a result of their increased self-esteem, now engage in other parent groups within the school – Fantastic! ”
To conclude the project the short film is to be premiered at a red carpet event at Hyde Park Picture House on Monday 17 May. Guests will include pupils and parents from Brudenell Community Primary School and representatives from; Education Leeds, CapeUK, Artforms and Early Arts.
To find out more please call CapeUK on 0845 4503700
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CARA – Building Creative Futures
The story of the Creativity Action Research Awards 2005. In 2004, Creative Partnerships initiated the Creativity Action Research Awards scheme (CARA) and CapeUK designed and ran the project during the school year 2004-2005.
CARA was a bold move – a national project, involving 104 individual projects running in 145 schools across the country. This publication presents the findings of CARA 2005 in thematic schemes such as ‘focus on pupil learning’ and ‘focus on partnership’.
The Teacher Artist Partnership Programme (TAPP) was an accredited professional development programme for teachers and artists working in school settings with children and young people and ran as a pilot programme in London between 2004 and 2007. The TAPP programme was established by a consortium of leading arts and education organisations and researchers including: Animarts, CAPE UK (Creative Arts Partnerships in Education), Anna Ledgard (www.annaledgard.com), GSMD (Guildhall School of Music & Drama), LEAParts, Lift (London International Festival of Theatre), LONSAS (London Schools Arts Service), NewVIc (Newham Sixth Form College) and PLEY (Proactive Learning from Early Years).
01. The TAPP Model and what we have learned through developing it
02. Perspectives from the literature
03. Resources and futher reading
