Artsmark

What is the Artsmark Award?

The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard for schools and education settings, accredited by Arts Council England.
It supports settings to develop and celebrate their commitment to arts and cultural education.

Artsmark is awarded at three levels; Silver, Gold and Platinum.

We are so pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Silver Mark for the first part of our Artsmark journey!

'You have a made a positive start to your Artsmark journey. Arts and culture are valued for their own sake and for their wider contribution to wellbeing and developing a sense of community. Taking part in community projects such as ‘Defining our Community,’ Pride of Burnley and the Linking Schools Project have given pupils new opportunities to engage with street art, performance poetry and apply their skills and knowledge of drama in other contexts. The profile of the arts has been raised, the curriculum redesigned and staff encouraged to weave the arts into their lessons such as art linked to the topics of Boudica and the Blitz in history.CPD has supported staff in developing their skill set in the arts, particularly in art and music. Consequently, staff have a better understanding of how art is taught and celebrated in the school. Children are consulted for their views, for example as to which artists to study and clearly enjoy the experiences offered. The interactive display celebrating the arts sounds like a lot of fun.  Your long-term collaborations with the Burnley Youth Theatre and the local Music Service support you in offering a range of arts and cultural experiences. In addition, a number of after school arts-based clubs such as art, drama, dance, recorder and singing are also offered. We look forward to hearing where your Artsmark journey takes you next, particularly with regard to any links you might make with the Equality Mark and Artsmark.'