Presentations to support the induction of schools into the Creative Schools Programme: 

2022 schools:

Introduction to Creative Schools 2022 (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation provides a brief introduction to the context for the programme and its aims, objectives and priorities including the important priority to place children’s voices at the centre of the process. It also explains the support schools in the programme receive and school commitment.

The Journey of a Creative School 2022 (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation outlines the timeline for 2022 schools in the initiative. It explains the Understand process and how the CSPF Understand document will support this. It also provides a brief overview of the Creative Schools Plan.

2021 schools:

Introduction to Creative Schools 2021  (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation provides a brief introduction to the context for the programme and its aims, objectives and priorities including the important priority to place children’s voices at the centre of the process. It also explains the support schools in the programme receive and school commitment.

The Journey of a Creative School 2021 (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation outlines the timeline for 2021 schools in the initiative. It explains the Understand process and how the CSPF Understand document will support this. It also provides a brief overview of the Creative Schools Plan.

Arts, Creative Learning and Creativity  (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation explores the context to why arts and creative learning programmes are so important for the development of teaching and learning. It defines a language of creativity that can be easily applied to your learning environment.

FAQs

These documents contain frequently asked questions to help with the induction of 2021 and 2022 schools:

2022  frequently asked questions

2021 frequently asked questions

Further information and Resources

This section contains further information on the initiative and resources that you might find helpful:

• ESRI report - Arts and cultural participation among children and young people – Insights from the Growing Up in Ireland study.

• Video on the findings of this report

Creative Schools TV

• CSTV brought the work of Creative Associates into the homes of children and young people whilst attendance at schools was limited by COVID-19

• CSTV on YouTube  

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RTE Creative Kids Documentary

Creative Kids Documentary filmed the lives of a number of Creative Schools around Ireland, showcasing their work and the voices of the children and young people involved.