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Also this week: EBacc protestors push for Parliamentary debate, and review launched to inform the future of theatre funding

A new scheme, aiming to improve the quality of creative-writing lessons by sending professional writers into schools, has been launched.

The Queen’s Speech this week set out the new government’s initial plans over the forthcoming parliament, but what will it mean for education?

Young people interested in the creative and cultural industries need tailored, knowledgeable and inspirational careers advice. Julia Hayes, Create Jobs, describes the changing landscape of careers advice, reviewing what’s currently on offer and reflecting on future recommendations for a better approach.

This week we celebrated the National Apprenticeships Week which is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

It is nearly 2 years since the Creative Employment Programme, the Arts Council’s £15 million scheme designed to create fairer entry routes into the arts and culture sector, began to subsidise salaries for entry level positions in arts and cultural organisations. Is it working?

Thousands of young people collected their GSCE results from schools across the country.

New funding for 50 places for unemployed young people 16-24