Year
Show

The Arts in Schools: Music in schools

17-05-23
Sally Bacon and Pauline Tambling talked to Naomi McCarthy from the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) about the role of music in schools

Hear from the Hirers/ at The Podcast Show

15-05-23
A New Direction's third panel in its annually programmed talks series gathered some of the biggest names in audio production interrupting the scene & hiring new talent.

The Arts in Schools: Dance in schools

03-05-23
Sally Bacon & Pauline Tambling talked to Laura Nicholson, Head of Children and Young People’s Dance at One Dance UK, about the role of dance in schools. One Dance UK is the national support organisation and Subject Association for dance.

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Sara Berkai

20-04-23
Sara is on a mission to encourage kids to build. Read up on how she launched her social enterprise ‘Ambessa Play’ on Kickstarter.

A new era for A New Direction

18-04-23
Our CEO, Steve Moffitt, looks ahead to a new era as A New Direction joins Arts Council England's 2023-26 National Portfolio

I Am Festival 2023 – Save the date

18-04-23
We’re pleased to share details of our upcoming I Am Festival 2023 with you.

The Arts in Schools: Art and design in schools

14-04-23
Pauline Tambling & Sally Bacon talked to Michele Gregson, General Secretary of NSEAD, about the issues facing art and design education in English schools

Arts Award: Top Tips for Strategic Partnerships

12-04-23
Ruth Clarke hosts three cultural organisations who tell us about how the Arts Award provides a framework

DYCP Funding success stories: POV Diaries w/ Rebekah Williams

28-03-23
Interested in securing funding for your creative project? Rebekah shares her experience applying for and securing the DYCP fund with tips on how to prep your application

Young people respond to The Arts in Schools

14-03-23
13 young people from across England share their thoughts on the original Arts in Schools report, their experience of education, and what the future holds for the arts in schools

Learning the Ropes: Meeting the Mentors

14-03-23
As the cohort is paired with their mentors, course participant Shania highlights the importance of mentoring and networking for underrepresented creatives

Creativity Works: Audio Production Week #1 round-up

14-03-23
From icebreakers to inspiring creative workshops, follow along with the first week of Audio Production

Creative ways to mark International Women's Day 

07-03-23
Take a look at our ideas for marking International Women’s Day on 8 March to educate and inspire your pupils about gender equality

Learning the Ropes Week #1 round-up

28-02-23
Course participant Sara takes us through the exciting kick-off to the Thames and Tuskar TV Production Bootcamp

How to teach Relationships, Sex and Health Education Creatively 

14-02-23
Looking for ways to teach the latest Relationships and Sex Education curriculum guidance? We’ve gathered some creative resources to get you started.

The Revelation of Taster Cards

13-02-23
Caroline O’Gara and Abdelkader Benamara from Ashley College, Brent, in conversation with Erin Barnes

Lessons from Inspiring Learning 

10-02-23
Case studies curator Sarah B Davies reflects on the learning across a new suite of 24 case studies marking the 40th anniversary of the seminal report The Arts in Schools.

LGBTQI+ History Month: 10 creative events you won’t want to miss

07-02-23
Check out our round-up of free or cheap events that shine a spotlight on LGBTQI people's hard work and contributions to film and cinema ‘Behind the Lens’

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Rechmail Miller

31-01-23
From athlete to creative: Rechmail Miller takes us through the importance of DIY learning and combining the different parts of your character to create authentic content

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Parwinder from STEP

27-01-23
STEP trainee Parwinder shares her experience working at Sadler’s Wells and emphasises the importance of making time for creative hobbies

The Arts in Schools: The purpose of education & the role of the arts

26-01-23
Sally Bacon discusses the purpose of education and the role of the arts over the past 40 years