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Artists in Schools Handbook

Working with professional artists can help schools to broaden their coverage of the curriculum, develop the skills of both pupils and staff and make positive links with the wider community. This handbook has been created to assist in this process and contains information to support the planning, delivery and evaluation of projects, case studies and national developments.

• Download the Artists In Schools Handbook (pdf format 2Mb)

Find an artist on artsderbyshire

artsderbyshire currently has almost 1,000 artists, makers and creative practitioners listed on the site in our artists directory.   If you are looking for someone to work in an education setting click on the link below.

• Find an Artist in artsderbyshire's directory

Arts In Schools newsletter

'Arts in Schools' has been created for schools, artists and arts organisations.  It contains news of both current and future arts activities, signposts training opportunities and shares good practice.  Each edition includes special features, useful links and local arts officer contact details.

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Contacts 

Ju Birchall, email: Julie.Birchall@derby.gov.uk
Enrichment Co-ordinator, Derby City Council

Kim Johnson, email: Kim.Johnson@Derbyshire.gov.uk
Arts Education Consultant, Derbyshire County Council

Martha Toogood, email: Martha.Toogood@derby.gov.uk
Arts Education Co-ordinator, Derby City Council

Wenna Stockdale, email: Wenna.Stockdale@derby.gov.uk
Arts Education Co-ordinator, Derby City Council