COVID-19 put the brakes on learning and life for many young people. But for some, this period unlocked new creative paths. This case study…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications When Chapel Allerton Primary took part in IVE’s ’Hidden Narratives’ teacher CPD programme they couldn’t foresee its…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications Young people are our future, their creativity and actions will shape the modern world. So why, all…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications In as large and diverse a region as Yorkshire, young people can face numerous barriers to arts…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. The power of arts and culture to touch young lives is clear. But meaningful cultural engagement of…
Read MoreWritten by Dave Herbert. “I learned that I can talk to other people, share my ideas and listen. Loved it.” Creating a social and…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. The Covid-19 pandemic has hit home life hard. Multiple times, children and parents and carers have found…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. It’s no secret that an arts rich curriculum pays dividends in terms of pupil learning and engagement….
Read MoreWritten by Dave Herbert. The A-Z Wellbeing Cards, developed in partnership between Jo Stockdale from Well Within Reach and IVE, have already made significant…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. It is not easy growing up in this fast-paced, competitive world. With educational institutions pressed to ‘perform’,…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. Image courtesy of Green Lane. In February 2021, the arts and education sectors were dealing with a…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. New Bewerley embraces music with the In Harmony Opera North team. When New Bewerley Community School started…
Read MoreIVE shares this case study on behalf of Wakefield LitFest (created by Spark – Wakefield’s Cultural Education Partnership). Written by Amy Winder. Wakefield Litfest…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. Day-to-day we live and work in communities with hidden, multi-cultural pasts that we can fail to know…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. In these uncertain times of pandemics, climate crises and health and social challenges we must equip our…
Read MoreTess Parker, in conversation with Sarah Mumford, reports on the impact of Diversity and Inclusion training on organisation change. The subject of how we…
Read MoreWritten by Paul Drury-Bradey, CultureAndSocialImpact.co.uk. The Rotherham Artsmark Consortium group is bringing together schools to collaborate in new ways, make unexpected connections and help…
Read MoreWritten by Tess Parker, Story Tiller Communications. Following the announcement of the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 Growtheatre’s Rachel Newman and Third Angel’s…
Read MoreThe past year has brought many challenges and changes for the education and culture sectors. As we embark on a new strategic year for…
Read MoreA version of this article was first published on the 19th of November 2020 by CIN News. Diversity and inclusion has been a focus across…
Read MoreThrough the Partnership Investment programme at IVE, Rugby League Cares was empowered to spearhead an exciting and innovative partnership between Rugby League club foundations…
Read MoreThe Tetley Gallery in Leeds is part of a range of exciting programmes. One such was the New North and South programme, working with…
Read MoreWELL DONE That’s from the whole team at IVE to the 11 newly awarded Artsmark schools making 73 schools in Yorkshire & Humber with…
Read MoreIVE are pleased to announce the launch of our new Creative Families Award to an audience of museum and gallery education representatives from across…
Read MoreIt’s the 2nd ever Celebrate Artsmark Week and all week long we’re showcasing the fantastic work that all Artsmark schools in Yorkshire are doing…
Read MoreBackground: The Geraldine Connor Foundation (GCF) in collaboration with IVE and Leeds City College delivered a 12 week pilot scheme from the 30th May – 22nd August on behalf of the Leeds Grand Futures network. The aim of…
Read MoreInitial Teacher Training is crucial, with many teachers carrying forward the teaching strategies they first learn through their whole career. In this blog, Drew…
Read MoreOver 100 teachers and leaders attended the launch of the Leeds Curriculum, at Leeds Museum on Thursday 14th June. The Leeds Curriculum puts the…
Read MoreIgnite Yorkshire, a programme aiming to connect young people with Yorkshire’s industrial heritage, has completed its development phase, learning much about how young people…
Read MoreIVE Cultural Education Director Sarah Mumford attended 2 events organised by Creative Case North (CCN) to see how northern NPOs are taking steps to meet…
Read MoreThe Northern Music Education Hub conference went ahead at Leeds Civic Hall on Wednesday 28th February 2018. Despite the snow, representatives from more than…
Read MoreOne of the overlooked benefits of Arts Award is how it improves employability. In developing their art form and researching artists working in it,…
Read MoreLocal Cultural Education Partnerships are collections of individuals and organisations working together to improve arts and cultural education. They can include local authorities, arts organisations…
Read MoreIVE Development Director (and former school leader) Drew Rowlands, wades into the debate around the EPI’s report on declining arts take up at GCSE….
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