We are delighted to announce the launch of the application process for the Creative Partnerships programme 2010
Creative Partnerships is the government's flagship programme for schools and young people. It unlocks the creativity of learners and educators and develops approaches to teaching all aspects of the curriculum. It asks questions about what and how children need to learn, both to prepare themselves for adult life and to experience childhood in an exciting, empowering way.
We are currently looking for 32 schools to join our enquiry programme, starting in September 2010.
The Enquiry programme works with schools over a period of one year, to explore how creative teaching and learning can enhance practice, with a budget of £4,000. Enquiry Schools decide on a specific focus for their programme in relation to the broader needs of the school. They are also offered the opportunity to link with the Norfolk & Norwich Festival programme.
Quotes from teachers Involved in last year’s programme in Norfolk:
“This is the most exciting learning journey I have been on since…. Well, ever. And I’ve done a lot of research and work in this sort of thing.”
“I haven’t been this creative since 1983, when I did my PGCE. This has reminded me why I do what I do.”
Information Day - 11 January 2010
To help you see first-hand what Creative Partnerships could offer your school, we are holding an information day on Monday 11 January, 9am-2pm in Norwich (venue to be confirmed). This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the programme and will be invaluable to anyone considering making an application.
There will be an attendance fee of £20 per person (incl. lunch). If you would like to attend, please complete the attached booking form and return it to:
Finance Department (Information Day Bookings)
Norfolk& Norwich Festival
Augustine Steward House
14 Tombland
Norwich NR3 1HF
Upon receipt, a confirmation letter will be sent to you with final information of the event. In order to secure a place please book in advance.
We look forward to meeting you.
Download the booking form
Application Process
Application for the Creative Partnerships programme will be via an online form which can be found at http://creativeweb.creative-partnerships.com
The application deadline is 12 February 2010.
Consultation
The Information day is an opportunity to experience first hand what the Creative Partnerships programme is, so it is important to attend if you want to make an application.
However, If you are unable to make the information day it is possible to book an appointment with Louise Dennison – Creative Learning Projects Officer who will be available to visit your school to talk to you about Creative Partnerships.
If you require more information about the application process please contact Louise Dennison – Creative Learning Project Officer. 01603 877765 louise@nnfestival.org.uk
More information about Creative Partnerships and the Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Creative Partnerships has four principles:
Question: We challenge and relish being challenged, experimenting to find unexpected solutions
Connect: We encourage a brave approach to collaboration and are relentlessly partnership spirited
Imagine: We believe that the development of the individual imagination is a fundamental human right
Reflect: We invest energy to ensure that learning never stops, so that creative experiences result in change with lasting, sustainable impact
Nationally Creative Partnerships supports thousands of innovative, long-term partnerships between schools and creative professionals, from architects to scientists, multi-media developers to artists. These professionals inspire schools to deliver the curriculum through innovative teaching techniques, encouraging young people to challenge themselves in new ways, gain confidence and take an active role in their learning. Young people develop the skills they need to perform well not only in exams and extra-curricular activities, but also in the workplace and society. Working with Creative Partnerships, schools use creativity to solve problems and see real improvements in pupil behaviour and school performance.
www.creative-partnerships.com
Creative Partnerships Norfolk is delivered by the Norfolk & Norwich Festival, and working closely with Norfolk County Council Children Services.
For the past three years Norfolk & Norwich Festival has successfully delivered Creative Partnerships. We currently work with 45 schools in Norfolk, 30 Enquiry Schools and 15 Change Schools. For 2009/2010 we are expanding the programme to include 49 schools in total: 32 enquiry and 17 change schools.
Creative Learning Assistant - Jade Trendall
jade@nnfestival.org.uk 01603 878285
Creative Learning Project Officer - Louise Dennison
louise@nnfestival.org.uk 01603 877765
Creative Learning Project Officer - Hannah Walker
hannah@nnfestival.org.uk 01603 877760
Head of Creative Learning - Christina Birt
christina@nnfestival.org.uk 01603 877759
Creative Agents
An inspirational team of creative agents work in close partnership with school leaders and Creative Partnerships, to develop their schools vision for long term sustainable change through creative learning. They are drawn from a diverse range of educational and industry sectors.They are: Nicky Adamson, David Farmer, Patricia Hall, Nathan Hamilton, Jenny Holland, Deb Hoy, Gemma Shamim Khawaja, Jan Legge, David Lloyd and Clare Lovell.
Nicky Adamson
David Farmer
Patricia Hall
Nathan Hamiliton
Jenny Holland
Deb Hoy
Gemma Shamin Khawaja
Jan Legge
David Lloyd
Clare Lovell
Creative agents – essential for the delivery of our programme
- Work with school to identify school focus, line of enquiry, school vision
- Critical friend to the school
- Facilitate partnerships with practitioners
- Assist with project planning, delivering & evaluation
- Ambassador for the school and advocate of creative learning
For further information on creative partnerships www.creative-partnerships.com
New Enquiry Schools for Creative Partnerships Programme 2010/2011
The Enquiry Schools programme enables participating schools to engage in a one-year creative learning programme targeted at a specific group of young people and teachers.
For more information please go to: http://www.creative-partnerships.com/es
In November 2009 we will be offering the opportunity for schools in Norfolk to be part of the Creative Partnerships programme 2010/2011 as an enquiry school. We will be looking for 32 schools to join our programme.
On 11 January 2010 we will be holding an information event for schools interested in the programme. The event will be a chance to find out more about the enquiry programme, meet the people involved in the programme and it will also be a chance to have any questions you may have to be answered.
Please check this site in November for further details about the application process.
List of current Creative Partnerships schools 2009/2010
Change
Alderman Peel High School, Burnham Market Primary School, Catton Grove Primary School, Chapel Break Infant School, Duchy of Lancaster CE VC Primary School, Elm Road Centre PRU, Flegg High School, Hewett High School, Hockwold Primary School, Lynn Grove VA High School, North Denes Primary School, North Walsham Junior School, Queensway Community Junior School, Sheringham Woodfields, Thompson Primary, Tuckswood Community Primary School, Woodlands Primary
Enquiry
Acle High, Acle St Edmunds, Antingham and Southrepps, Brancaster Primary, Bressingham Primary School, Broadland High, Bure Valley, Diss Infant and Nursery, Douglas Bader, Fred Nicholson School, Frettenham Primary, Garboldisham Primary, Hainford Primary, Harford Manor,Henderson Green Primary, Howard Junior, Mile Cross Primary, Mileham Primary, Neatishead Primary, Nightingale First, Rackheath Primary, Rockland St Mary Primary, Salhouse Primary, Sheringham High, Spixworth Infant, Sporle CE Primary, St Michael’s Nursery and Infant School , St Williams Primary, West Earlham Infant, White Woman Lane Junior, Winterton Primary