As the Lords debate shines a spotlight on the Government’s support of artists, Susan Jones reviews the current situation.

An assessment of the research output and impact of the UK’s Higher Education institutions has placed the University of Londo…

What does it take to be a playwright in the community? Alan Spence reflects on the highs and lows of writing plays for community g…

The number of students choosing craft-related subjects is dwindling, research has revealed. Annie Warburton describes the action T…

A manifesto for craft education aims to raise the profile of craft-based subjects in schools, where participation has declined by…

Mira Kaushik records the changes that her dance company has made in response to sudden cuts in government funding.

A recent conference explored the value of music-making with early years and key stage 1 children. Fraser Wilson and Emily Moss des…

Phil Castang takes us through the steps of his career in the music world, which landed him at the helm of Bristol Plays Music.

Director of Half Moon Theatre for children and young people, Chris Elwell names those who have inspired him throughout his career.

At a school in Bradford, a large number of pupils speak little or no English. Sarah Mumford explains how performing arts technique…

The cost of tuition is still a major barrier to children from lower socio-economic groups learning to play an instrument, report c…

The threat to postgraduate degrees in specialist arts subjects is growing, as public sector cuts deplete training budgets and univ…

Visual arts activities for young people are more important than ever, since the decline in the teaching of arts subjects in school…

Patrick Spottiswoode outlines how the Globe Theatre in London is continuing a long tradition in adapting Shakespeare’s plays…

Government announces extra funds and ends fears that local authorities will be asked to terminate music services.

Universities and the cultural sector can work in partnership to drive innovation, widen participation and engage a broader public,…

The Prisoners Education Trust is celebrating 25 years of working with offenders and contributing to reduced reoffending rates, say…

Naomi Joseph talks to Lucy Perman about how Clean Break works with female ex-offenders not just in theatre-making but also offerin…

Liz Hill reflects on a Warwick Commission debate which revealed the enthusiasm of the creative industries for better creative and…

The authors write “with passion and authority”, making this book relevant to a wider readership than the title suggest…

Hubs are engaging with the majority of schools in their areas, but more needs to be done to reach children from all backgrounds, r…

Pat Cochrane describes how Cape UK has produced educational resources for the Yorkshire Festival, part of the Tour de France&rsquo…

The Department for Education is warning that there should be no money in local authority education budgets for extra-curricular mu…

Susie Hall takes us through the steps of her career, joining her twin passions: children and the arts.