Arts Development in Schools
KMAS (Kingston Music and Arts Service)
Kingston Music and Arts Service (KMAS) initiates and manages arts projects in schools through after-school clubs, music and dance festivals. The Service also provides instrumental music tuition and the opportunity to participate in a range of bands, orchestras and ensembles. KMAS is a non-profit making organisation that receives funding from the Royal Borough of Kingston and the Department for Education and Skills.
KMAS also holds a register of arts education practitioners for schools in the borough to access. For broader information on arts education and arts practitioners please refer to the directory below. Please go to Kingston Music and Arts Service for contact details and more information about their work.
The London Schools Arts Service (LONSAS) and London Education and Arts Partnership (LEAParts) probably offer the most comprehensive information and resources for teachers working in the arts. Other useful contacts can be found in the A to Z arts directory for schools detailed below.
LONSAS - www.lonsas.org.uk
A one stop shop of opportunities, infromation and new for s for education providers and artists working in London. If you are looking to create your own project in school, the LONSAS website offers a step-by-step guide. Their arts database provides information on artists who have worked in an education setting, all artists on the register have had a disclosure check and references from at least two schools. Artists and art organisation can become part of the LONSAS database to promote their work in schools and can advertise arts in education opportunities through LONSAS news services.
LEAParts - www.leaparts.info
A pan-London arts in education organisation. It is funded by Arts Council London and brings together artists and educators to share ideas and good practice. It's remit includes developing arts education, building networks, creating partnerships, sharing ideas, celebrating diversity and facilitating professional development. LEAParts hosts three networks that caters for early years, schools and education managers.
A-Z listing of arts contacts for schools
Arts Council England -
www.artscouncil.org.ukThe national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.
Artscape -
www.artscape.org.ukArtscape provide a national directory featuring organisations and individual artists who undertake educational work. All artists on the directory have had disclosure checks.
Artsmark -
www.artsmark.org.ukAn Artsmark is awarded to schools who show a commitment to the full range of arts - music, dance, drama and art & design. It is a national award scheme and is managed by Arts Council England.
Artswork -
www.artswork.org.ukArtswork is an independent youth arts development agency committed to developing creative opportunities for young people aged 12-25.
British Film Institute -
www.bfi.org.uk/educationThe BFI’s education site provides information about education courses and activities, resources and services that are directly relevant to learning and teaching.
ContinYou -
www.continyou.org.ukOne of the largest community learning charities, ContinYou uses learning to tackle inequality and build social inclusion through programmes for children, young people, adults and older people.
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DCMS – Department for Culture, Music and Sports -
www.culture.gov.ukThe Department of Culture, Media & Sport website gives an overview of developments and growth within the sector, with a useful catalogue of potential careers, links and background reading resources. The site includes a Guide to Arts Funding in England, the Creative Industries Money Map, and the Music Money Map.
DCMS - The National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts (NESTA) also provides funding for individuals with new and innovative ideas.
Enterprise Centre for the Creative Art -
www.ecca-london.orgOffers free creative business services and facilities. This service is available to students and graduates of the University of the Arts London and all London-based creative practitioners.
Foundation for Youth Music -
www.youthmusic.org.ukProvides music-making opportunities, mainly out of school hours, for children and young people up to the age of 18 who mainly live in areas of social and economic need.
The London Institute -
www.linst.ac.ukUniversity of the Arts London consists of five internationally renowned colleges, Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication and London College of Fashion. Drawing upon more than 150 years of experience, we are Europe's largest university for art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts.
Music Leader London -
www.musicleader.netA new training and development initiative for organisations and individuals who work with children and young people in music. Current facilities include a database of training courses and opportunities, sector information and career development advice, networking and skill sharing events. Membership is free.
Tel: 020 7378 1471 Email: london@musicleader.net
National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth -
www.warwick.ac.uk/giftedApproaches to identifying gifted and talented young people. Outreach and summer schools for gifted and talented students.
National Association of Music Educators -
www.name2.org.ukProfessional association for music education. Membership organisation providing publications, research material and conferences in music education.
National Dance Teachers Association -
www.ndta.org.ukProfessional association for dance educators. Membership organisation led by a team of teachers and dance practitioners. Information, ideas, resources and support for teaching Dance.
National Drama -
www.nationaldrama.co.ukProfessional association for drama educators. Membership organisation providing news, information, and conferences on drama education.
National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts -
www.nesta.org.ukNESTA provides funding for innovative ideas in the UK, giving individuals the time, space, money and support to push at the boundaries of knowledge and practice.
National Society for Education in Art and Design -
www.nsead.orgProfessional association for art and design education. Membership organisation providing news, resources, events and research on art and design education.
The Prince’s Trust -
www.princes-trust.org.ukUK charity that helps 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance
QCA Artsalive -
www.qca.org.uk/artsaliveARTS alive! provides practical guidance to help develop the arts in schools.
Stagework -
www.stagework.org.ukA website that goes behind the scenes of British theatre to explore the people and processes involved with the productions. Plus there are learning and teaching materials in Citizenship, Drama and English for students and teachers at Key Stages 3 & 4, and guidance on careers in the creative industries.
Workskillsplus -
www.lsc.gov.ukLinks to training providers, industry sector bodies, colleges and courses.
Your Creative Future -
www.yourcreativefuture.org.ukA useful site which gives a concise overview of all creative careers, with helpful links and bibliographies.
Youth Dance England -
www.yde.orgIs the lead national dance development agency for the South East, connecting young people and dance. The agency provides opportunities for young people and artists to participate in high quality programmes.