Transform communities
with creativity
How does Artsmark work?
Use Artsmark’s clear and flexible framework to embed creativity across your whole curriculum and to address school improvement priorities.
96% of schools say Artsmark has improved their pupils’ learning outcomes
98% of schools say Artsmark gives pupils more confidence, developed pupil voice and overall engagement
Your Artsmark journey
There are seven key milestones in your Artsmark journey:
1. Register for Artsmark and take Module 1 – Artsmark e-learning module
This is a short, interactive online training session that gives the introductory information you’ll need about Artsmark.
2. Complete the Self-Assessment and take Module 2 – Artsmark Development Training – Making Change
Having carried out a Self-Assessment, the Module 2 - Making Change training session will help you to design and develop action research to extend and enrich arts, culture and creativity in your learning community, supporting you to complete your Statement of Commitment.
3. Submit your Statement of Commitment
The Statement of Commitment is the first formal submission Artsmark journey, where you will outline how you plan to transform your school through creativity.
4. Deliver your goals
Now you have two years to work on embedding culture and creativity in your curriculum by working towards the goals you have set out in your Statement of Commitment. You’ll receive ongoing support throughout your journey from Goldsmiths.
5. Attend Module 3 – Artsmark Development Training – Impact of Change
This training session will help you to evaluate the impact of your new creative curriculum on your pupils, school and wider community. This is the core support for helping you to feel confident in writing your Statement of Impact.
6. Submit your Statement of Impact
The Statement of Impact is the second and final formal submission on your Artsmark journey. This is where you will evaluate and provide evidence of the impact of the work you have carried out throughout your Artsmark journey.
7. Receive your Artsmark Award and re-register
Your Artsmark Award is accredited by Arts Council England. There are three levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum. Find out about how we award. We also provide lots of resources to help you celebrate your success.
Testimonial
“We were guided through the Artsmark process and encouraged to think critically about our aims for the arts in our school. By the end of the development training, we had a clear picture of what we needed to do to improve our arts provision.”
Lancasterian Primary School, Artsmark Gold
How long does an Artsmark journey take?
Schools can take up to two years to complete their Artsmark journey and your award is valid for two years. So all this, plus an incredible CPD offer for an investment of just £500 - £250 if you’ve fewer than 100 pupils!
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