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Last free places available at our 'Creative Schools London' conference

01-10-12
Book now and join us at the British Library on Thursday 11 October 2012, 9.30 – 3.30pm for this free event offering lots of innovative and cost effective ways to maintain and develop cultural education in the face of policy and funding changes.

London 2012 - a summer like no other

11-09-12
A summer of inspiration: let's learn from what the Olympics and Paralympics have achieved and build the legacy for the young people of our city...

Schools AND Culture

03-09-12
Introducing the first issue of our new free termly publication for London teachers - Schools AND Culture - look out for it in your pigeon hole!

Paralympic Opening Ceremony 2012 - we were there!

30-08-12
The 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony has left all of us here at AND in a state of awe, after we tripped over the bridge and took our places in the stadium last night. Being local, and having worked closely with Graeae Theatre Company, this was a very special moment.

Join our team, we're recruiting...

24-08-12
Help us make London the best city in the world for young people's cultural and creative development?

Young people reporting on 2012 as it happens...

24-07-12
Follow our young social media journalists as they comment and report live from their city during London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

'Liberties of the Savoy' for young people at East London schools

18-07-12
Yesterday (Tues 17 July), young people from across the six Olympic host boroughs travelled to The Savoy's Lancaster Ballroom for the culmination of Ruth Ewan's project, Liberties of the Savoy, to create a unique event inspired by the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.

Stratford Explorers celebrate launch of map amid cake and local press

12-07-12
A beautifully illustrated map weaving together selected points of historical interest, memories from some of Stratford's older residents, and drawings by pupils at Colegrave and Maryland Primary Schools, was launched on 11 July 2012 at Stratford Town Hall, to much fanfare and cake...!

Legacy Youth Radio share work at Sugarhouse Studios

09-07-12
On Thursday 05 July, we made our way down to Sugarhouse Studios on Stratford High Street, to hear and share some of the work produced through the London Legacy Radio project, delivered by A.N.D in partnership with Reprezent 107.3FM (through Ecletic Productions).

Headstart tell us the 'Truce' in Tottenham...

09-07-12
On Saturday night (07 July 2012), we gathered at Bernie Grant Arts Centre in Tottenham for Headstart's 'Truce Arts' event.

A City for Learning - how could cultural organisations support a Londo

03-07-12
It was great to be joined by so many familiar and un-familiar faces at Sadler's Wells last month to discuss the cultural sector's input into the Mayor's Education Inquiry – specifically looking at the concept of a London Curriculum.

Who will you be cheering for at London 2012? Headstart presents 'Two N

22-06-12
With a third of Londoners born in another country, split loyalties at sporting events are part of being British for many people living here. Who will you be cheering for at London 2012?

Inspiring a generation to reach their full potential? London 2012 is n

15-06-12
We have been striving to devise innovative ways for young Londoners to benefit from this once in a lifetime experience.

Cultural Education in London Schools survey: Deadline extension (20 Ju

11-06-12
In partnership with the Mayor of London and Arts Council England, we have asked the NFER to investigate cultural education in London schools, including the extent and nature of schools' engagement with cultural organisations. We are holding open our survey of London schools until 20th July.

Inspire Talk Panel at the BBC Radio 1 Academy

06-06-12
Joe Mason, one of our young Social Media Journalists, will be on the Inspire Talk Panel at the BBC Radio 1 Academy with BBC journalists on Wednesday 13 June, discussing the upcoming Two Nations event at the Freeword Centre.

Schools research – what do we know, and what do we just think we kno

06-06-12
At the beginning of June we will be asking every school in London to tell us about their cultural offer.

Steve Moffitt speech from reception event (29 May 2012)

31-05-12
'We need to open up the city and the opportunities London offers to young people – in a real and sustained way, giving them a new kind of focus and experience and learning opportunity.'

Information gathering for the Bridge in London

24-05-12
Establishing the key needs, issues, concerns and ambitions regarding children and young people's arts and cultural activity across London.

Talking to the arts sector (bits of it anyway...)

23-05-12
An update on our conversations with the arts sector (November 2011 to February 2012)

Book your Arts Award Adviser Training

30-03-12
Train to be an Arts Award adviser and support groups of young people through the Arts Award.

Steve Moffitt reflects on Henley Review in Arts Professional

19-03-12
The recently published Henley Review of Cultural Education could have wide-ranging implications for the arts sector.