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Young People and the Arts

Working in the arts depends on imagination, involvement, energy and risk natural bundles of potential within young people." Professor Shirley Bryce-Heath From The Art of Engagement' 2007 . Aiming High For Young People:A ten-year strategy for positive activities . Three themes for reform: .

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Young People and the Arts

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    1. Young People and the Arts

    2. “Working in the arts depends on imagination, involvement, energy and risk – natural bundles of potential within young people.”   Professor Shirley Bryce-Heath From ‘The Art of Engagement’ 2007

    3. Aiming High For Young People: A ten-year strategy for positive activities

    4. Three themes for reform: EMPOWERMENT ACCESS   QUALITY

    5. Delivering the Vision: Locally – ‘depends on the drive and cooperation of local partners. Local Authorities will take the lead, through Children’s Trusts.   Nationally – ‘led by the Department for Children, Schools and Families’

    6. ‘Understanding the impact of risk on children and young people’s lives, and the protective influences which counteract them, has been a key priority for the Government in recent years.’

    7. ‘Evidence shows that young people’s participation in positive leisure time activities, as well as offering exciting and opportunities, also supports the development of resilience through building social and emotional skills.’

    8. Good Spaces for Young People – Places to Go

    9. ‘ The Government expects that unclaimed assets and new DCFS funding will enhance existing and planned investment in young people’s facilities.’

    10. ‘The Government wants to attract greater innovation in the development of young people’s facilities. There is much potential for Local Authorities to work with other providers.’

    11. Positive Activities and Arts Provision Local Authority Duties (under Education and Inspections Act 2006) 2 hours per week of sporting activity (including dance) 2 hours per week of constructive activities in youth groups or classes. Opportunities to make a positive contribution (volunteering) A range of cultural and enriching experiences Safe and enjoyable spaces

    12. Volunteering in the Arts

    13. A Skilled Workforce

    14. ‘Publicly-funded organisations have education departments. The education teams of galleries work to help young people learn about different cultural and creative forms, generating interest, enthusiasm and – eventually – a more creative workforce’   From ‘Publicly-funded culture and the creative industries – Demos 2007.

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