april 2024
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may 2024
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars. Let Curiosity Connection: ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education! Investigating
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars.
Let Curiosity Connection: ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education!
Investigating Creative Careers & Essential Skills for Work
In this session, we’ll be diving into two important topics. Firstly, we’ll explore how cultural education nurtures essential skills and unlocks the potential of social mobility for the future world of work, which will be crucial for everyone regardless of their subject choice. Secondly, we’ll take a closer look at the various roles within creative and cultural industries, the pathways to a creative career, and the key information that young people and their supporters should be aware of regarding this exciting field. Looking forward to sharing these insights with you!
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Online Event
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars. Let Curiosity Connection: ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education! Introduction
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars.
Let Curiosity Connection: ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education!
Introduction to Commissioning Cultural Activity
In this taster of our commissioning cultural Activity programmes for schools, we’re excited to offer you a sneak peek into our sector-leading development programme for school arts leads, Leading the Arts in Schools. Here, you’ll gain an introduction into how to choose the right practitioner or organisation for your programme. Additionally, you’ll learn how to cost a project and contract artists or organisations. Furthermore, we’ll outline the roles and responsibilities of the artists, lead staff, and wider team. Lastly, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your ideas for the next steps.
We can’t wait to share these valuable insights with you!
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Online Event
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Join us, around the first Friday of every month, for inspiration, learning and connection to take you into your weekend. These network sessions are free and take place online over Zoom. This
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Join us, around the first Friday of every month, for inspiration, learning and connection to take you into your weekend. These network sessions are free and take place online over Zoom.
This month we are delighted to be joined by three wonderful guests:
Stella Barnes, arts leader, theatre maker, creative facilitator and consultant with over 30 years’ experience of leading socially engaged arts projects;
Parisa Pirzadeh, professional violist & active violin player with experience performing in the Tehran symphony orchestra as well as various UK orchestras.
Emmanuela Yogolelo, singer-songwriter, live performer, workshop facilitator, speaker and cultural leader.
This month’s theme will be Breaking the Code – structural inequality in the arts through the eyes of artists with lived experience of forced migration.
This will be an interactive session, with an opportunity to explore the theme in breakout rooms and engage in a Q&A with Stella, Parisa and Emmanuela. Useful resources and further training and opportunities to get involved will be signposted to.
If you have any questions about this event or suggestions for speakers you would like to hear from, please email us at: creatives@curiousminds.org.uk
You will be contacted in advance with the zoom link, or you can access it via the online event page.
Access: This event will use live transcription. If you need any other access support please get in touch before the event.
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars. Let Curiosity Connection ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education! Curiosity
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars.
Let Curiosity Connection ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education!
Curiosity Outside the Classroom: Trips and Visits Taster
School trips can be a fantastic way to enhance learning experiences and foster a deeper connection to the subjects being studied. When done well, they provide engaging and immersive opportunities for students to develop empathy and emotional connections. This taster session introduces our full one-day program, focusing on how teachers of all ages can seamlessly integrate cultural trips and visits into their curriculum. These experiences help build a broad range of soft skills and directly link to curriculum targets. Plus, they’re a great way to meet Ofsted’s requirement for including cultural capital in the development of children and young people. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!
We can’t wait to share these valuable insights with you!
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Online Event
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars. Let Curiosity Connection: ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education! What
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Get ready to dive into a world of inspiration and innovation with our exciting FREE training tasters and introduction webinars.
Let Curiosity Connection: ignite your passion for creativity, culture, and education!
What is inclusion? Why is it needed?
Join us for this webinar, where a diverse team will lead an interactive session for an hour and a half. We can deliver it online, providing an opportunity for conversation and provocation through discussion. Additionally, this webinar aims to get people to think about why inclusion is necessary and how it adds value to their work and practice.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Following the success of the previous years, and following on from the Cultural Education Unlocked Awards in 2020, Curious Minds are delighted to bring you The Northern Cultural Education Awards
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Following the success of the previous years, and following on from the Cultural Education Unlocked Awards in 2020, Curious Minds are delighted to bring you The Northern Cultural Education Awards 2024; celebrating arts, culture and creativity for young people, in and out of school.
This Awards programme aims to shine a light on best practice, innovation and activism in the field of creative and cultural education, wherever it is happening across the North of England.
Our mission is to celebrate the incredible, passionate people – teachers, artists and creative practitioners, youth and social workers, health and wellbeing specialists and community volunteers – who are working so hard for children and young people.
The event will be a prestigious celebration, bringing together teachers, cultural organisations, artists and influencers from across the North, to recognise and celebrate those working in the most creative and innovative ways.
We invite you to explore our creative space – ‘Wonderland’ – that will showcase the region’s rich and diverse cultural offering for schools. This will then be followed by the Awards Ceremony, which will shine a light on best practice and those individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work to bring the benefits of great arts and culture to the region’s children and young people.
Winners of the following categories will be announced on the day:
The Innovation and Leadership in Education Award
A trailblazing school or education setting which has embedded the arts, creativity and culture to deliver transformational outcomes for pupils, staff and/or community.
The Inspirational Local Partnership Award
To recognise the best in cross-sector partnership working. This award will celebrate a group of organisations that has worked collectively to improve access to arts, culture and creativity for the children and young people in their local area.
The Heart and Minds Award
A project that has used targeted creative or cultural activity to positively impact children and young people’s health and wellbeing.
The One-to-Watch Award
Focusing on the next generation of leaders in cultural education. This award will recognise someone taking their first steps into a career that champions high-quality arts and culture for children and young people.
The Young Arts Activism Award
It’s not just about the adults! This award will celebrate a group of young people individual who have led creative action to drive a difference in the world around them.
The Grassroots Award(s)
This category is all about appreciating the professionalism, skill and commitment that exists with the army of freelance and grassroots creatives on which our sector relies. Depending on the number of nominations received, we hope to split this award into:
Fearless Freelancer – an individual committed to working creatively with children and young people despite the socio-economic challenges inherent in a freelance career.
Small but Mighty – a small grassroots organisation, whose work within the community it serves has contributed to the cultural and creative life of children and families.
The Changemaker Award
An individual whose work, over many years, has made a significant positive change to the field of arts and culture by, with and for children and young people. The recipient of this award will be chosen by the CEO and Chair of Curious Minds.
We would be delighted if you could join us for this exciting afternoon of celebration for all things cultural education!
Event tickets can be booked for the minimal sum of £15.00. Individual concessionary tickets are also available.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
june 2024
Event Details
Course location: The Edge, Wigan "I am a Teenager, Get Me Into There" by Curious Minds is here to empower you with the specialised skills and support needed to ensure teens
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Course location: The Edge, Wigan
“I am a Teenager, Get Me Into There” by Curious Minds is here to empower you with the specialised skills and support needed to ensure teens feel welcome and comfortable in your setting.
This day-long course, led by expert trainers, has been designed to enable people working in front of house or public facing roles to understand the teenage experience and feel more confident in their interactions with young people. You’ll leave with a set of actionable strategies which you can put straight into practice in your workplace.
Ready to book? You can do so below.
To view this event on Eventbrite, click here.
More about the course
At Curious Minds, we understand the transformative power of every adult interaction when it comes to young people experiencing something new. When visiting cultural venues, these interactions can completely change a young person’s perception of the whole visit, regardless of what they’ve come to see or do, and affects their willingness to engage in the future. The responsibility to get it right is huge.
Drawing insights from two flagship youth engagement programs delivered by Curious Minds, participants will delve into key topics, including:
- Perceptions of Young People: Uncover how our perceptions shape our behaviour and impact young visitors.
- Teenage Brain Development: Understanding this can help us to better understand the young people we work with or welcome into our venues.
- Barriers and Enablers: Examine real-life situations affecting young people’s experiences in cultural venues.
The course content has been developed, tested and refined over many years and in collaboration with specialists in youth work and outreach, alongside young people themselves. It is uniquely tailored for professionals who engage with teenagers daily.
Got more questions? Fill in this form to find out more.
Time
All Day (Friday) GMT
Organizer
Steph Hawke
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Course location: Rotherham Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great
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Course location: Rotherham
Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great trips and visits.
Taking students on cultural experiences outside of the classroom is an essential and formative part of education. Done well, school trips provide engaging and immersive learning opportunities, develop empathy and emotional connection to a subject, and make classroom activities feel real and relevant to the wider world.
These sessions will equip any school staff with the skills, confidence and knowledge to plan, advocate for and deliver brilliant trips and visits.
Ready to book? You can do so below.
To view this event on Eventbrite, click here.
What to expect
Through this one-day course, we will:
- Provide you with practical tools that will save you time and help you squeeze maximum value from school trips.
- Widen your ideas about what cultural trips can achieve and help you advocate for their value.
- Help you design an experience that meets the needs of your students and your own aims.
- Understand the common mistakes made on cultural trips, based on feedback from over 2,000 school visits, and how to avoid them.
We can also arrange for Curious Minds expert facilitators to run this course with a larger group of your staff. Please get in touch with craig.millar@curiousminds.org.uk to find out more.
Got more questions? Fill in this form to find out more.
Time
All Day (Wednesday) GMT
Location
Rotherham - Venue TBC
Organizer
Curious Minds
july 2024
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august 2024
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september 2024
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october 2024
Event Details
Course location: Manchester Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great
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Event Details
Course location: Manchester
Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great trips and visits.
Taking students on cultural experiences outside of the classroom is an essential and formative part of education. Done well, school trips provide engaging and immersive learning opportunities, develop empathy and emotional connection to a subject, and make classroom activities feel real and relevant to the wider world.
These sessions will equip any school staff with the skills, confidence and knowledge to plan, advocate for and deliver brilliant trips and visits.
Ready to book? You can do so below.
To view this event on Eventbrite, click here.
What to expect
Through this one-day course, we will:
- Provide you with practical tools that will save you time and help you squeeze maximum value from school trips.
- Widen your ideas about what cultural trips can achieve and help you advocate for their value.
- Help you design an experience that meets the needs of your students and your own aims.
- Understand the common mistakes made on cultural trips, based on feedback from over 2,000 school visits, and how to avoid them.
We can also arrange for Curious Minds expert facilitators to run this course with a larger group of your staff. Please get in touch with craig.millar@curiousminds.org.uk to find out more.
Got more questions? Fill in this form to find out more.
Time
All Day (Thursday) GMT
Location
Manchester - Venue TBC
Organizer
Curious Minds
Event Details
Course location: Leeds "I am a Teenager, Get Me Into There" by Curious Minds is here to empower you with the specialised skills and support you need to ensure teens feel
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Event Details
Course location: Leeds
“I am a Teenager, Get Me Into There” by Curious Minds is here to empower you with the specialised skills and support you need to ensure teens feel welcome in your workplace.
This day-long course, led by expert trainers, has been designed to enable people working in front of house or public facing roles to understand the teenage experience and feel more confident in their interactions with young people. You’ll leave with a set of actionable strategies which you can put straight into practice in your workplace.
Ready to book? You can do so below.
To view this event on Eventbrite, click here.
More about the course
At Curious Minds, we understand the transformative power of every adult interaction when it comes to young people experiencing something new. When visiting cultural venues, these interactions can completely change a young person’s perception of the whole visit, regardless of what they’ve come to see or do, and affects their willingness to engage in the future. The responsibility to get it right is huge.
Drawing insights from two flagship youth engagement programs delivered by Curious Minds, participants will delve into key topics, including:
- Perceptions of Young People: Uncover how our perceptions shape our behaviour and impact young visitors.
- Teenage Brain Development: Understanding this can help us to better understand the young people we work with or welcome into our venues.
- Barriers and Enablers: Examine real-life situations affecting young people’s experiences in cultural venues.
The course content has been developed, tested and refined over many years and in collaboration with specialists in youth work and outreach, alongside young people themselves. It is uniquely tailored for professionals who engage with teenagers daily.
Got more questions? Fill in this form to find out more.
Time
All Day (Wednesday) GMT
Organizer
Louise Hesketh
november 2024
Event Details
Course location: Leeds Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great
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Event Details
Course location: Leeds
Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great trips and visits.
Taking students on cultural experiences outside of the classroom is an essential and formative part of education. Done well, school trips provide engaging and immersive learning opportunities, develop empathy and emotional connection to a subject, and make classroom activities feel real and relevant to the wider world.
These sessions will equip any school staff with the skills, confidence and knowledge to plan, advocate for and deliver brilliant trips and visits.
Ready to book? You can do so below.
To view this event on Eventbrite, click here.
What to expect
Through this one-day course, we will:
- Provide you with practical tools that will save you time and help you squeeze maximum value from school trips.
- Widen your ideas about what cultural trips can achieve and help you advocate for their value.
- Help you design an experience that meets the needs of your students and your own aims.
- Understand the common mistakes made on cultural trips, based on feedback from over 2,000 school visits, and how to avoid them.
We can also arrange for Curious Minds expert facilitators to run this course with a larger group of your staff. Please get in touch with craig.millar@curiousminds.org.uk to find out more.
Got more questions? Fill in this form to find out more.
Time
All Day (Wednesday) GMT
Location
Leeds - Venue TBC
Organizer
Curious Minds
december 2024
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january 2025
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february 2025
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march 2025
Event Details
Course location: Manchester Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great
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Event Details
Course location: Manchester
Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great trips and visits.
Taking students on cultural experiences outside of the classroom is an essential and formative part of education. Done well, school trips provide engaging and immersive learning opportunities, develop empathy and emotional connection to a subject, and make classroom activities feel real and relevant to the wider world.
These sessions will equip any school staff with the skills, confidence and knowledge to plan, advocate for and deliver brilliant trips and visits.
Ready to book? You can do so below.
To view this event on Eventbrite, click here.
What to expect
Through this one-day course, we will:
- Provide you with practical tools that will save you time and help you squeeze maximum value from school trips.
- Widen your ideas about what cultural trips can achieve and help you advocate for their value.
- Help you design an experience that meets the needs of your students and your own aims.
- Understand the common mistakes made on cultural trips, based on feedback from over 2,000 school visits, and how to avoid them.
We can also arrange for Curious Minds expert facilitators to run this course with a larger group of your staff. Please get in touch with craig.millar@curiousminds.org.uk to find out more.
Got more questions? Fill in this form to find out more.
Time
All Day (Thursday) GMT
Location
Manchester - Venue TBC
Organizer
Curious Minds
Event Details
Course location: Leeds Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great
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Event Details
Course location: Leeds
Curiosity Outside the Classroom (Trips & Visits) by Curious Minds is here for teachers and school staff to help spark curiosity in their students, through delivering great trips and visits.
Taking students on cultural experiences outside of the classroom is an essential and formative part of education. Done well, school trips provide engaging and immersive learning opportunities, develop empathy and emotional connection to a subject, and make classroom activities feel real and relevant to the wider world.
These sessions will equip any school staff with the skills, confidence and knowledge to plan, advocate for and deliver brilliant trips and visits.
Ready to book? You can do so below.
To view this event on Eventbrite, click here.
What to expect
Through this one-day course, we will:
- Provide you with practical tools that will save you time and help you squeeze maximum value from school trips.
- Widen your ideas about what cultural trips can achieve and help you advocate for their value.
- Help you design an experience that meets the needs of your students and your own aims.
- Understand the common mistakes made on cultural trips, based on feedback from over 2,000 school visits, and how to avoid them.
We can also arrange for Curious Minds expert facilitators to run this course with a larger group of your staff. Please get in touch with craig.millar@curiousminds.org.uk to find out more.
Got more questions? Fill in this form to find out more.
Time
All Day (Wednesday) GMT
Location
Leeds - Venue TBC
Organizer
Curious Minds
april 2025
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may 2025
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june 2025
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july 2025
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september 2025
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