The City Classroom

Are you an artist based in or around Leicestershire?
Do you enjoy working with young people?

The City Classroom are on the look out for local artists to deliver at this year's Summit!

This year, the event will explore how children can hold adults accountable for their learning and development alongside considering the impact of transition, as we make our move into the next phase of The City Classroom. We also want to consider the changes that transition can bring, as children move from stage to stage in their school lives.

To find out more and apply follow the link below:

Our Events Here you will find a selection of creative activity, CPD training, symposiums, open meetings and opportunities for children and grown ups. These events are specifically delivered by The City Classroom for it's members, but are open to all.

Dance for Wellbeing in Primary Schools – CPD

Discover creative and practical dance ideas to support your class and promote positive wellbeing.

In this CPD, Louise Jaggard, Artistic Director of JumpStart into Primary School Dance, will explore using dance as a tool to boost mental health in the classroom by developing bodily awareness and self-expression.

No previous experience of dance is necessary. This CPD is suitable for all primary school teachers from EYFS through to Year 6.


Date: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Time: 16:00-17:30
Venue: Cross Corners Community Art Centre – Thurcaston Rd, Belgrave, Leicester LE4 5PF

To find out more and sign up follow the link below:
https://cityclassroom.org/events/37/dance-for-wellbeing-in-primary-schools-cpd

After over 5 years of providing excellent local cultural education opportunities, The City Classroom is getting ready to begin a new chapter, with the University of Leicester to take over from The Spark Arts for Children as our lead partner from April 2023.

We view artists, schools and educators, and cultural organisations as our stakeholders, and so we would like to take this opportunity to consult you to help re-shape a programme which is responsive to the needs of our communities in Leicestershire.

It would be very much appreciated if you could take 5 minutes to complete this short survey:
https://forms.office.com/e/6v7k3NJjRy

We're excited about how this transition could allow The City Classroom to grow and develop, and how the University's assets can strengthen our offer - pushing forward The City Classroom's vision that every child and young person will thrive through a rich and adventurous cultural education.

If you would like to respond to this survey in an alternative way (e.g. verbally), please email [email protected]

Join this creative CPD on 6 February to explore Dance for Wellbeing with Louise Jaggard, Artistic Director of JumpStart Dance

Get inspired with adaptable and accessible movement ideas to promote relaxation, self-expression and joy in your classroom.

Suitable for teachers from EYFS to Y6 - zero dance experience necessary!

Our Events Here you will find a selection of creative activity, CPD training, symposiums, open meetings and opportunities for children and grown ups. These events are specifically delivered by The City Classroom for it's members, but are open to all.

📢 News for schools! 📢

Express your interest in Bamboozle’s new touring show for Spring 2023 - a show designed for children with complex needs. (Our working title is ‘The River’) 🌊

We’re currently receiving expressions of interest from schools across England to help us establish our travel to different regions.

Please visit our webpage to find out more information, including our audience suitability and how to register your interest in arranging a visit.

www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk/shows

At Your School The Spark Festival At Your School Programme Extraordinary Experiences for Learning The Spark Festival offers the best performing arts experiences for young audiences. In 2023 The Spark celebrates 20 years of festival fun in Leicester.This year's exciting programme will explore how we can express our...

This is the place to look if you're seeking musicians/music opportunities - go have a browse, and make a connection!

Drum and Brass Directory | Drum and Brass The Drum and Brass Directory Are you looking for a teacher, musician, performer or wanting to put together a collaboration? Well you've come to the right place! This is the place to find a music teacher, music group or collaboration partner. Are you new to music-making? If so, this may be the most f...

These notes have been created following our event, 'In Conversation, with Carol Leeming MBE FRSA', led by Carol Leeming and Monica Hingorani. They outline key reflection and action points that arose from our discussions, and we would like to share them with you.

Click through to read in full:
https://www.cityclassroom.org/uploads/the-city-classroom-continuing-the-conversation.pdf?v=1662565191

We also have some newly added suggestions for 'bite-sized' (but very nutritious) viewing and reading, which you can find on our resources page:
https://www.cityclassroom.org/resources

Don't forget to book your place for our next Nurture Network online session, 'Learning Everywhere' with Dr Penny Hay.

📅 Tuesday 13 September
🕓 4pm-5:30pm
🎫 FREE Zoom Event

This session is for teachers who want to expand their understanding of the benefits of arts education and outside learning in their school and for artists who work with young people, communities and schools.

Book now: https://attenborougharts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173632049

How a focus on arts can boost resilience and character Using art as a means for pupils to follow their own ideas and express themselves without a fear of being wrong can be a powerful way to build confidence, resilience and character. Senacre Wood Primary School in Maidstone, Kent has a focus on art for these very reasons.

Nurture Network: Art with Chemistry

📆 Tuesday 19 July, 4pm

Join SENsory Atelier artist in residency, Rachel Scanlon and SEN Teacher at Nether Hall School, Loren Hurst as they share their experience of bringing art and chemistry through this new exciting collaboration:

Book your free place ➡ http://ow.ly/JqJc50JOHbe

Do YOU live in NEW PARKS or the surrounding area?
Join Soft Touch Arts and Pedestrian for a week of FREE arts and music activities at New College and get inspired to consider going to university.
25th-29th July
11am-4pm
Sign up www.pedestrian.info/apply/

What's on your reading list? Our Black Curriculum Learning Resources is full of authentic and inspiring stories for young readers and the young at heart!

Have a look here: https://www.cityclassroom.org/readinglist

Featured in our resource collection: From Gramps, With Love - The Creature Creative Collective Series.

This is an imaginative series of children's fables published by Leicester-based independent publishing company SanRoo Publishing, founded and led by Black women.

Today we want to spotlight 'One From Marcus Joseph' by Leicester musician Marcus Joseph - one fantastic (and local!) artist featured in our Black Curriculum Learning Resources.

Listen here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5TxDCLCrCOk

Get stuck in to more Black British Arts here:
https://www.cityclassroom.org/resources

Join us for 'In Conversation' with Carol Leeming MBE FRSA on Monday 27 June!

https://www.cityclassroom.org/events/31/in-conversation-with-carol-leeming-mbe-frsa

This event will be an opportunity to explore approaches to using the Black Curriculum Learning Resources in school settings and gain insight into Carol's decision making.

We also welcome your voice in this space as we consider what else our city and county can do to welcome Black Arts in our curriculums, and our everyday lives.

Our Events Here you will find a selection of creative activity, CPD training, symposiums, open meetings and opportunities for children and grown ups. These events are specifically delivered by The City Classroom for it's members, but are open to all.

We're pleased to present our Black Curriculum Learning Resources, curated by Carol Leeming MBE FRSA. This is a rich collection of visual arts, music and literature for primary education - we hope you enjoy exploring it for your own learning, and to share with the young people you work with.

https://www.cityclassroom.org/resources

Image: Sonia Boyce (1984) Big Women's Talk

A fantastic opportunity for Early Years Settings!

Our Creative Adventure: one day training in creative movement early years One day training event in creative movement/physical literacy for early years practitioners working with babies aged 0 to children aged 4.

Launching our Group School Offer 2022 – £2,500 bursaries for schools - The Mighty Creatives Are you connected to a network of schools interested in working together to develop your arts provision? Then our Group School Offer programme of support could help!

Leicestershire Music - Summer Festival Concerts. Bring your primary pupils to our amazing Summer Festival performance, hosted by Cbeebies' Yolanda Brown and featuring the RBC LEAP Orchestra and World Champion DJ & Turntablist Jon1st! Only £2 per pupil!
Please see our site for details - https://bit.ly/LM-SF22

SIGN UP - http://drumandbrass.co.uk/join-the-drum-brass-music-directory/

CALLING ALL MUSIC TEACHERS WE NEED YOU! This directory will be the hub for people to search for a variety of instructors of all genres of music. Whether you teach guitar or the sitar, the D+B Directory is here to support you! Are you ready to take the next step? We're here for you. Sign up today for free.

Twilight Sessions (For families with a neurodivergent parent or child) https://spacecentre.co.uk/event/twilight-session/

Teach Music in school? Fancy a day of engaging workshops & informative expert-led sessions? Join us at Beaumanor Hall on Thurs 9th June for Leicestershire Music Educators' Conference! http://bit.ly/LMconf22

Loving the response so far! Please book your tickets https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doing-music-differently-tickets-237430108847

Leicestershire Music Educators' Conference is back!
Join us at Beaumanor Hall on Thurs 9th June for a day of engaging workshops & informative expert-led sessions! www.bit.ly/LMconf22

Opening soon!

The Leicester Blitz – the German Air Raid on Leicester, 19-20 Nov. 1940

After an all too short run at Newarke Houses Museum last summer this exhibition returns to the museum to commemorate Leicester’s ‘Blitz Night’ when 108 people were killed by German bombers.

The exhibition shows how Leicester prepared for air raids and covers all the German attacks. It also shows how people acted on that night, often in the words of those who were there.

Open 5 March - 15 May 2022
https://www.leicestermuseums.org/TheLeicesterBlitz

Get free seed balls for your school to celebrate The Green Planet If you're a teacher and you're interested in bringing The Green Planet documentary series to the classroom, you can request a free seed ball pouch to help teach the next generation to appreciate our green planet

This week our team have been leading a week long intensive masterclass at CURVE theatre, Leicester.

This masterclass is for freelancers and educators who want to learn how to work creatively with learning disabled children and young people. One of the areas covered this week was working on creating enabled spaces which is the set up pictured below.

If you'd like to learn more about the Education & Training we do you can find out more here: https://bamboozletheatre.co.uk/education-and-training/

We have recently published a summary of the impact and outcomes achieved by the partnership. Please take a look to find out more about how we are working better together to ensure every child thrives through a rich and adventurous cultural education.

Attenborough Arts Centre The Spark Arts for Children Soft Touch Arts The Mighty Creatives Arts Council England Leicestershire Music Charnwood Arts Pedestrian

https://www.cityclassroom.org/impact

Impact The City Classroom has measured significant impact and outcomes which will form a baseline for future work.

The World Reimagined Project - The Mighty Creatives The World Reimagined Project with The Mighty Creatives The Mighty Creatives are thrilled to be part of The World Reimagined, a fantastic project spanning across eight UK cities to inspire national conversations of diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be part of this project and want to include a...

New events and activities now online... take a look what's on offer for schools over the coming months. Including music, comedy and theatre too!

Find Activities Here you will find a range of cultural activities currently on offer to schools in Leicester and Leicestershire from our member artists and cultural organisations. You will find workshops, residencies, long term projects, both in school and out of school, supporting creative learning in a local way.