Weekly Roundup (27-31 May 2013)

A round-up of this week's news and activities from across the arts, cultural and education sector.

31 May 2013

Creative & Cultural Skills to put students backstage at Glastonbury

Students from the Skills Academy network will experience first-hand what it takes to work behind the scenes at some of the biggest music festival this summer. Read more

Shakespeare to be streamed to schools

One thousand schools are to benefit from The Royal Shakespeare Company streaming Richard II into the classroom. The production is expected to reach about 60,000 students. Read more

Academies are not the only success stories

Estelle Morris looks at successful and outstanding community schools in Tower Hamlets. She argues that schools in this borough can be seen as a beacon of success of which people should be proud and from which they should learn. Read more

Young people need access to better careers advice

A piece that highlights how a lot of work needs to be done to make sure young people have access to independent advice and guidance to help them make informed decisions about their future. Read more

Indicators to identify the disengaged

A new research report by NFER that aims to support practitioners to identify and understand the reasons why young people disengage from learning. Read more

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to celebrate re-opening by hosting a weekend of arts and music

The Open East Festival will fill the north of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the flavours, style, creativity, sights and sounds of East London. It will include art, music, theatre, literature, and dance. Read more