Supporting the Mental Wellbeing of Secondary Aged Pupils in Schools

In the wake of the pandemic where pupils of all ages suffered with missing out on school and socializing, how can we best support pupils with their mental health, and what can we learn from recent findings?

Arts Council England funding decision – FAQs

You may have read recently that our application for Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding unfortunately proved unsuccessful. We’ve put together a handy FAQ to help answer some questions you may have.

Our statement on Arts Council England’s NPO funding decision

Our statement on the outcome of Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding bid decision.

8 books for exploring Black History with your students

October marks Black History month in the UK – a time to celebrate the contribution Black communities and individuals have made over the centuries in shaping the dynamic and diverse country we have today.

The Mighty Dinosaurs – Samantha’s YEF Project!

Youth Board member, and YEF recipient Samantha has been hard at work cultivating her project The Mighty Dinosaurs to encourage children and young people in vulnerable circumstances to learn more about prehistoric creatures. Here, she talks about the project and her need for your support.

World Mental Health Day – Take our Quiz!

The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day 2022 is making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority.

Arts in Education – Janah’s Blog

Youth Board member, Janah talks about the subject of Arts in Education and the work the Without Walls event did to make change in education.

My First Experience of a School Workshop – Connor’s Blog

Before our Without Walls event last month, members of the Youth Board worked with artist Sian Watson Taylor in primary schools across the region to create artwork that expresses what creativity looks like without barriers. Here, Youth Board member Connor reflects on his first school workshop experience.

Without Walls – Shantelle’s Blog

Hi! I’m Shantelle and I’m part of the Mighty Creatives Board. This is my blog post takeover following up from our Without Walls event where I’ll be sharing my story and why the theme was important to me!

The Mighty (Un)Mute Reflections

On Wednesday 5th October 2022, the team at TMC took part in The Mighty (Un)Mute – a vow of complete silence and no communication to raise awareness and vital funds for a groundbreaking new arts education project – The World Reimagined.

Employ ME – Breaking Down Barriers for Vulnerable Young People Looking for Work

Through our Creative Futures programmes, Employ ME and Mighty Employers, we want to bring more young people in vulnerable positions into the working world.

What are the benefits of cultural education?

Discover the importance and benefits of cultural education for learning, skill development, and wellbeing.

Without Walls – Samantha’s Blog

As part of a series of blogs from our Youth Board, member Samantha shows us a sneak peek of the Without Walls exhibition and talks more about the process behind the event in September.

My Experience of Creative Opportunities for Children in Hospital

Student paediatric nurse Ashleigh took on a month long placement with us at The Mighty Creatives to work on her Creative Writing Packs – a project for children and young people in hospitals in Nottinghamshire. Here she reflects on the work she’s produced and her time at TMC.

Top 10 Music Resources for Children, Young People, and those who work with them

To continue with the legacy of music in the UK for future generations and ensure children and young people can continue to gain from the mental and physical benefits of music education, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best music resources for all age groups and the people who work with them.

Aspiring Young Artist Brings to Life “a long-lasting message about racism”

TMC Hosts Creative Workshops at Nottingham Schools

Children at two Nottingham primary schools have improved their emotional confidence through art after taking part in action painting and drawing workshops.

Printmaking Workshop at Lincolnshire School

A day of creative printmaking for pupils a Lincolnshire primary school to help build their emotional confidence through art.

My Experiences of Mentoring Children in Primary School Settings

Secondary school teacher and Creative Mentor Laura reflects on her journey as a Creative Mentor with TMC and the inspiration she gets from primary aged mentees.

What is Creative Mentoring? Guest Blog by Richard Stone

Creative Mentor Richard reflects on what Creative Mentoring means to him and the children and young people who benefit. Here, he speaks on the benefits of Creative Mentoring and some highlights from working with children and young people in need.

Nottingham Boss Bike Ride: Riding Towards the Volcanoes of Ratcliffe-on-Soar

Our CEO Nick took on the latest leg of our Boss Bike Rides campaign last week, and shared his reflections on our changing world against the backdrop of the iconic Ratcliffe-on-Soar cooling towers.

Fighting for Creativity in Education

Following news that several universities and other higher education institutes are beginning to scrap humanities and arts-centred degrees we’re taking a look at the importance of creativity in education, now and for the future.

World Youth Skills Day 2022

Did you know today is World Youth Skills Day? Celebrate the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, work, and entrepreneurship. This year’s theme is ‘Transforming Youth Skills for the Future’.

A Day in the Life – Communications Coordinator

Our Comms Coordinator, Hope takes us along on a day in her role at TMC, from leading meetings, to creating content for socials, let’s see what she’s up to!

Arts Award Futures Fund

The Arts Award Futures Fund provides grants of up to £1,500 to organisations currently registered as Arts Award Centres (and their connected trained advisers) to support them to pilot, embed or develop Arts Award and creative activity across the current year and beyond 2023.

How can arts and cultural education benefit the mental wellbeing of children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities?

SEND students can face a number of barriers when navigating the education system – here’s how arts and culture can help!

TMC Group School Offer 2022 Round 2 now open! – £2,500 bursaries for schools

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!

Save the date for Without Walls

The Mighty Creatives’ Youth Board invite you to Without Walls, a weeklong celebration of the power of the arts, created by children and young people of the East Midlands.

Sophiya’s story

Sophiya tells us about her experiences of YEF, how it’s supported her to take on new projects, and how it’s helped to inspire her future.

Inviting a new conversation on the value of arts and culture in education and beyond

Four decades have passed since The Arts in Schools: Principles, practice and provision was published. Share your thoughts and reflections to be included in a report later this year.