Teachers and learners can choose from four different creative and artistic opportunities to experience creativity in the classroom and be part of a change and improvement in Welsh education.

Lead Creative Schools Scheme is a bespoke programme of learning that provides the opportunity to explore creative approaches to teaching and learning with the support of Creative Agents and Practitioners. Each is designed to help address specific challenges identified in the school’s development plan and is designed to encourage the creativity of learners, raise attainment and support the whole school as they adapt to the new Curriculum for Wales.

Cynefin: culturally and ethnically diverse Wales offers schools the opportunity to work with diverse Creative Professionals to look at ways of discovering the history and development of Wales as a multicultural society and explore the experiences and contributions of Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in Wales.

Creative Leadership Programme is a training programme that matches school leaders with creative professionals. It’s a unique chance to develop creative leadership within the school setting and to encourage confidence in new ways of working, innovation, reflection, and resilience.

Go and See Fund is also open for applications and offers schools the opportunity to take learners out to experience the creative works of others.  . It could be a visit to the theatre, a concert, visit an art gallery or any other high-quality arts experience.  

Creative Learning Through the Arts is a partnership between Arts Council of Wales and Welsh Government.

“We have an exciting range of opportunities to look out for from October that puts the arts and creativity at the heart of education as we continue to support schools in realising the ambition of Curriculum for Wales. There are opportunities for teachers to enhance their professional development, for young minds to learn subjects across the curriculum in creative ways and for learners to experience arts experiences outside the classroom."

Maggie Russell, Chair, Arts Council of Wales.