The next round of DYCP opened on 11 January 2021 and closes on 12pm (midday), 18 February 2021.
Article on Top Tips for distributing creative packs. These tips have been offered by organisations that have been distributing packs since the first lockdown.
A range of reports highlighting the impact of Covid on children experiencing disadvantage; new Covid guidance from government; how to get involved in the UNESCO Futures of Education initiative; STEAM activities; and ICYMI a DCMS report: the role of arts in improving health and wellbeing.
Common Ground - Rewilding the Garden is a new report from Voluntary Arts based on an ambitious programme of work investigating how creative activity is supported in areas of socio-economic deprivation across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Report on remote and online creative activities during Covid-19 pandemic.
Digital Candle is a free service for charities who want a one hour call with a digital expert. Charities can get advice on any aspect of digital or digital marketing, from digital strategy to Google Ads and from remote service delivery to social media.
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A 36 page guide of tips, techniques, practical exercises and professional standards for online arts facilitation.
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This project is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their business idea into a reality - through a network of 10 London boroughs, Start-Ups in London Libraries deliver grass roots support on your doorstep.
Dates: Multiple dates and webinars from now until March
The #GettingBackOutdoors Survey was commissioned from Indigo by OutdoorArtsUK, as a free national online survey to capture audience views on returning to Outdoor Arts events post-lockdown.
BET are launching an Artist Network to keep in touch with emerging artists, share opportunities and facilitate new collaborations.
Ten Percent Happier are offering their meditation app for free to teachers.
The activities have all been suggested by the Speech Bubbles drama practitioners and are designed for working with small groups. In each case they have outlined what particular areas the activity supports and have applied a traffic light system for social distancing.
Garfield Weston Foundation has announced a £25m one-off fund to support museums, performing and visual arts organisations across the UK.
The Audience Agency have launched a free Digital Audience Survey to help users understand more about their online audiences as so many creative activities move online in response to ovid-19.
'Getting in and Getting On: Class, participation and job quality in the UK's Creative Industries' is a report created after the DCMS Select Committee inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 found that the pandemic poses 'the biggest threat to the UK's cultural infrastructure, institutions and workforce in a generation'. This policy review was started to consider how we can rebuild Creative Industries in a way that benefits more people and places across the UK.
JKP released the first guidelines for producing dyslexia-friendly texts and workplaces in the publishing industry.
The Monster Manual has been created by 350.org and includes over 80 tools to make workshops and events more participatory and interactive.
A downloadable teaching resource with creative activities to support pupils’ understanding of the primary science curriculum, accompanied by how-to films. Includes exercises for all primary year groups including Early Years Foundation Stage.
Existing creative learning resources which could be particularly useful for re-opening schools adjusting to new spaces, split class groups and reduced equipment use.
Learning Shared Podcast aims to shine a light on creative, inspiring ideas and effective practice that supports the holistic development of children and young people - especially those with any form of additional learning needs. Barry Carpenter conceived The Recovery Curriculum that many schools are following.
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