October 3, 2023
Holly Ball, Curious Minds' Head of Careers & Employability, outlines the three vital contributions that cultural education makes to young people's employability toolkit.
September 15, 2023
As a Curious Minds Trustee you will gain the satisfaction of knowing that you’re helping improve the lives of children and young people.
August 25, 2023
We were devastated to learn this week of the sudden and unexpected death of our Trustee, Eleanor Chapman. A hugely accomplished cultural leader and performer, Elli was also a passionate advocate for children and young people's right to high quality creative and cultural learning.
August 3, 2023
How young people with Alternative Saturday Jobs have been teaching cultural organisations and partnerships about access and inclusion in their local area.
June 27, 2023
A new report has been published, which charts the development of the network of Bridge Organisations - reflecting on their collective achievements in delivering better outcomes for young people. Dr David Parker's report was commissioned by all 10 former Bridge Organisations and is published with the support of the Cultural Learning Alliance.
June 16, 2023
For the past 4 years, Curious Minds has been working with Writing on the Wall to evaluate and support their pioneering creative writing programme, Super Heroes. Here she summarises her findings - breaking down the key features of the project and the evidence of impact that she, with the Writing on the Wall project team, has been able to document.
June 8, 2023
We are delighted to share news of the publication of a new report from Historic England, the ICRD and Arts Connect, examining the impact of young people's engagement with heritage.
June 6, 2023
Were you unable to attend the North West Cultural Education Summit? Or did you attend and want to revisit or share what was said? Watch videos of the presentations and download slides and resources here.
May 23, 2023
Curious Minds is pleased to once again be supporting Access All Arts Week from Sky Arts, which this year will take place Monday 19th to Friday 23rd June 2023.
April 21, 2023
"By opening our own school doors, we opened new avenues into the world outside".
How Wistaston Academy's adventurous outlook has inspired a school community that embraces creative opportunity.
How Wistaston Academy's adventurous outlook has inspired a school community that embraces creative opportunity.
April 6, 2023
Do you teach at a secondary school in Rochdale or Wigan? Are you interested in Artsmark Award and it's potential for wellbeing? We still have places available for schools to sign up for our #BeeWell and Artsmark pilot project.
March 28, 2023
Curious Minds is proud to launch a new, free online training programme designed to help the UK's heritage and cultural sectors make their venues more welcoming for young people.
March 16, 2023
Curious Minds is delighted to launch the Chance to See Fund - a fundraising collaboration with Wigan band, The Lathums.