This Collaborative Learning Network is for Virtual Schools who are either:

• Registered for their Artsmark journey OR
• Are thinking about registering the Artsmark Journey.

To find out more about Artsmark, visit their website here.

About this Session

This is the second session of the Network, and we will be delving deeper into the Artsmark Framework and what this means for you as Virtual Schools.

In this session, we will follow the agenda below:

• 1:30-1:45pm – Icebreakers and Introductions (led by Nick)
• 1:45-2:15pm – Overview of Artsmark Criteria and Quality Principles (led by Amanda)
• 2:15-2.30pm – Overview of Areas of Need identified by VSs (led by Nick)
• 2:30-2:40pm – Comfort Break
• 2:40-3:10pm – Breakout Rooms to Share Practice: Each breakout room to take a selection of framework areas and discuss how these might/can/already apply to your settings as Virtual Schools (led by Nick)
• 3:10-3:20pm – Feedback from Breakout Rooms (led by Nick)
• 3:20-3:30pm – Next Steps and AOB (led by Nick)

If you have any questions about the network, or want to find out more about how to get involved, please email Nick at nick@themightycreatives.com.

About the Network

The networks aim is to provide a collaborative learning space for Virtual Schools who are considering going through or already registered for their Artsmark journey to improve their quality, consistency and depth of arts and cultural provision for their children and young people.

The peer network, led by our CEO Nick Owen and Artsmark Consultant Amanda McLaren, will provide a space for Artsmark Virtual Schools to share best practice, share and problem solve any challenges and also share learning from their experiences. It’s also there to provide advice and support along the way.

This network does not replace the support from the Artsmark team or Goldsmiths University, but it provides added value to Virtual Schools as a collective.

Networking sessions will take place every quarter (every three months), and will be supported by a package of online learning, 1:1 sessions and blog posts.