To mark the publication of a major study into arts-rich primary schools, Professor Pat Thomson, the report’s co-author, presents its key findings, and reflects on what is needed to build an arts-rich school system. The RAPS report was launched at the Cultural Learning Alliance’s first webinar on 25 February. CLA’s annual…
Scottish pupil, Rebecca Young, who designed a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside to help homeless people has been names on the first Time magazine Girls of the Year list. The budding engineer asked to be photographed in her grungy style in line with her dream of finding fame…
CATS is talking to Oxfordshire County Council about how the arts can help children with mental health problems. This arises from an approach from the County Council following on from a recent report the County received about the mental health of Oxfordshire’s children. The report said: Children living in poorer…