Expression of Interest: In-Schools Touring

Opportunity for cultural organisations in London to collaborate with us

Applications are now closed to express your interest in working with A New Direction to deliver the programme in 2025/26. Please subscribe to our newsletters for the latest information and Primary Arts updates.

A New Direction is delighted to be seeking Expressions of Interest from cultural organisations in London to collaborate with us on the rollout of our Primary Arts In-Schools Touring Programme in 2025/26.

Through this programme, we aim to reach 100 state primary settings (SEND and mainstream) with an offer comprising performances and in-class workshops for pupils, and twilight CPD for teachers, as well as resources and materials, delivered in schools across London.

There is a fee of up to £33,000 (inclusive of VAT) available per organisation, based on them working with 10 schools each.

Timeline for expressions of interest

  • Deadline for submissions: 10am, Monday 24 March 2025
  • Shortlisted organisations will be contacted by email to arrange interviews (approx 30 mins) for the following dates:
    • Wednesday 23 April (am or pm)
    • Thursday 24 April (am or pm)
    • Monday 28 April (am only)
  • Offers to successful organisations: No later than Monday 7 May 2025.

We've put together some information about the programme, together with guidance for the Expression of Interest, please access these using the links below. If you have any questions, please contact the Primary Arts team at A New Direction by email at schools@anewdirection.org.uk, with 'In-Schools Touring' in the subject line.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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