Artsmark Gold
"Artsmark provides a benchmark for arts provision that encourages schools to consider the opportunities they offer in art, dance, drama and music. The application form for Artsmark acts as an auditing tool, through which schools may gain an overall picture of their arts education provision.
Applying for Artsmark has a strong impact on the range of curriculum activities and experiences available for pupils. The application process is able to trigger changes in provision through a combination of a sound evidence base, heightened awareness and capacity for change.
Artsmark aims to:
- encourage schools to increase the range, quantity and type of arts that are provided to children
- raise the profile of arts education
Artsmark also:
- encourages, promotes and spreads good practice in providing arts education
- encourages schools to evaluate how their arts curriculum is delivered
- encourages schools, artists and arts organisations to work together
- encourages continuing professional development for teachers
Artsmark Gold is the highest level of achievement a school can attain by completing all compulsory sections of the application form and the optional requirements for Gold."
Arts Council England (2009), Artsmark, [online], available from: www.artscouncil.org.uk/artsmark/ (Accessed 12 November 2009)
