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March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024

Active Listening

In 2022, Curious Minds worked with seven early career professionals under the Kickstart scheme as Creative Youth Voice Champions. In this short blog, one of these Champions, Faisal, looks back on his experiences and how he saw his work directly benefiting young people in Bolton.
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February 16, 2024
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February 16, 2024

Goldsmiths PhD Collaboration

Curious Minds proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Goldsmiths University and SeNSS for a new PhD opportunity titled 'Creativity, curiosity and professional artists in schools.' Delve into the influence of teaching artists, exploring how they ignite creativity and critical thinking in pupils. Guided by experts from Goldsmiths and Curious Minds, our innovative studentship project promises groundbreaking insights into arts education.
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January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

Awards 2024 Launched

The Northern Cultural Education Awards shine a light on best practice, innovation and activism in the field of creative and cultural education across the North of England. Taking place on May 24th 2024, the Awards Ceremony will bring together teachers, cultural organisations, artists and leaders to celebrate their commitment and impact.
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November 8, 2023
A group of young people engaged in conversations around a table.
November 8, 2023

Young Associates Recruitment 2024

We are recruiting the latest cohort of Young Associates. We are looking for ten young leaders from creative backgrounds, aged 18 to 25 years old, who are ready to take on a new challenge and become the next generation of leaders and change-makers.
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August 25, 2023
Eleanor Chapman
August 25, 2023

Remembering Eleanor Chapman

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.
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July 13, 2023
An employee of Chester Zoo speaks to a group of young people at the Zoo.
July 13, 2023

Exploring Inclusive Evaluation

A recent impact evaluation, conducted by Curious Minds with Chester Zoo, has led to the development of an inclusive evaluation methodology for projects involving young people with learning disabilities.

The research evaluation focused on measuring the impacts and effectiveness of a UK wildlife-themed project.
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June 27, 2023
Image shows #BridgeReport front cover. Text reads "The Bridge Network. Reflections on Strategic Work with Children and Young People in Education, Culture and the Arts, funded by Arts Council England."
June 27, 2023

The Bridge Network

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.
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