The Arts

William Shakespeare may have written that “all the world’s a stage”, but sadly not everyone is getting the chance to experience live…

When Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake opened in November 1995 it rocked the dance world. “There was a David and Goliath feel about the…

Do you remember your first visit to the theatre? A trip to see a play or show can often be a highlight of the school year – indeed,…

Last March Dame Darcey Bussell fired up audiences at the Education Show when she talked about using dance fitness to improve student…

Louise Greene: Music and drama are a priority at our school. Regardless of background, views or ambition, music brings students together.…

As a school our ethos is ‘Everyone Matters Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds’, and to achieve this at Rainford High Technology…

Singing is widespread in most primary schools, and the benefits it brings are well understood. However, once students move into Year 7…

I have just returned home with a spring in my step having watched my football team play; in fact I am feeling rather warm and fuzzy. This is…

My students are definitely used to me referring to ‘idea babies’; thoughts which have not been fully formed but which appear to offer…

At Arts Council England, we believe that great arts and culture should be an integral part of every young person’s education. We know that…

Students often share their feelings on art education during their lessons with me, often including words like ‘sanctuary’, or describing…

I’ve heard some fantastic music lessons over the years. The music itself hasn’t always been wonderful but more often than not, the…

Why Teach This? This engaging lesson blends a number of strategies I’ve been exploring this year, which focus on developing thinking…