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Research round-up: May 2017

Information Manager, Annie Thorpe, brings us up to date with important recent research in the arts, culture and youth sectors

Using theatre to make sense of our digital identities

Shermaine Slocombe tells us about an innovative project her students were lucky enough to take part in

Going underground with New Regent's College

Pupils from New Regent's College tell us about their experience of seeing Alice's Adventures Underground

Revell Dixon's ANDInclusive Vlog series for Tate Exchange - Reflections and lessons

Revell Dixon from Interactive Mobility reflects on a jam packed 4 days at ANDInclusive

Help shape Arts Council England's 25 Year Creative Talent Plan

Sound Connections are seeking responses to better understand young people’s perception of arts and culture

How are schools engaging in Hull City of Culture?

Steve Moffitt CEO of A New Direction in conversation with Drew Rowlands Development Director for CapeUK.

Studio Wayne McGregor ANDInclusive dance workshop

Guest blogger Mima Williams came along to ANDInclusive & took part in a dance workshop led by Studio Wayne McGregor. Read how she found the experience below

How to be your own choreographer

AND's third INSET of the year was led by Studio Wayne McGregor. Learn some techniques to use with your students below

Lords call for mandatory council arts funding

Also this week: Culture minister Matt Hancock launches Culture Is Digital project

Teaching British Values: what are they and how do we live them?

Find out how Iniva and Aspace are using art to teach British Values

Equality and diversity - do we really know who's engaging?

Information Manager, Annie Thorpe, reflects on the learnings from the Arts Council commissioned Every Child report

Soundscaping at ANDInclusive

We were joined by sound artist and composer Lucy Claire at ANDInclusive. Read her experience of the week below

Colombia comes to A New Direction

We were delighted to welcome a group of Columbian educationalists to discuss the benefits of arts education

Cultural Citizens Programme visits Royal Opera House

The first trip as part of the Cultural Citizens programme saw 250 young people take part in workshops and performances

Day 4: ANDInclusive @ Tate Exchange - experiences, challenges and insights

Our guest blogger Jess Ryan-Ndegwa reflects on a wonderful week at ANDInclusive at Tate Exchange

New ACE chair sets up commission to explore benefit of arts for children

Also this week: £31m London creative district plans get council green light

Revell Dixon's ANDInclusive Vlog series for Tate Exchange (Day 3)

Highlights from the third day at ANDInclusive @ the Tate Exchange

Day 3: ANDInclusive @ Tate Exchange - SEND INSET

Guest blogger Jess Ryan-Ndegwa was at the centre of the action at another jam-packed day at ANDInclusive at Tate Exchange

New Professional Development opportunity for cultural organisations - book now

Book now if you are from a cultural organisation and want to develop your professional practice and embed change in cultural education (sessions run April - May 2017).

Revell Dixon's ANDInclusive Vlog series for Tate Exchange (Day 2)

Highlights from the second day at ANDInclusive @ the Tate Exchange.

Day 2: ANDInclusive @ Tate Exchange - Rock Band Concert

Our roving blogger, Jess Ryan-Ndegwa reflects on another action packed day as students from our Special Schools network take over the Tate Exchange.