Subjectively we all know how important art, music, drama and dance are to children. Having these means of self-expression adds to a child’s self-confidence and enthusiasm for school, it improves their well-being and mental health, and the evidence shows schools with an arts rich environment do better academically. We wanted…
Even though the funding isn’t available, the government agrees how important music is – it can change lives! We can all agree that! The government white paper The power of music to change lives: A National Plan for Music Education Published on 25th June 2022 the plan says: “Excellent music…
In 2020 the RSA reported: The National Picture: from the 2020 RSA report*, assessing arts-rich schools A nationwide problem is that children from more disadvantaged backgrounds are not able to be involved in the arts, given that many young people only take part in cultural learning activities such as music…
Schools are supposed to be offering art, drama, music etc. The creative experiences are vital to the children’s development. The OFSTED requirement is that children have to be given a rounded cultural experience that must include specific art lessons, not just topic related art such as drawing in a lesson about…
We are delighted to have partnered with the leading Independent secondary schools in our area, Bloxham School and Kingham Hill School to offer two bespoke teacher training opportunities. When we first engaged with schools teacher training was one of the things everyone said they wanted more of and so it…
Background & Introduction In May 2021 Sculpture at Kingham Lodge hosted its fifth exhibition. From our second show in 2014 we have encouraged local primary and secondary schools to join in by funding materials and artists to make sculpture, and transporting students to see the show. Witnessing their work alongside…