Creative Lessons: young people have their say at the national conference on creativity in the classroom

'Creative Lessons' was a conference hosted by young people, for young people, celebrating student achievement and shaping tomorrow’s educational policies. The event brought together 150 students from 21 schools across the country to put forward their views in a national debate on creativity in the classroom. Young journalists reported on proceedings and uncovered a wealth of inspiring projects.

View our video report below, or go to our YouTube channel to find out more.

Ambassadors
"I'm really proud to be backing Shine because every young person has a talent, even if they don't realise it! I never thought about becoming a TV presenter until someone asked me to audition for Blue Peter. I would have loved something like Shine Week when I was at school, to help me discover my talent! Shine Week will give young people the chance to display their talents for everyone to see and in return receive well deserved public recognition. I hope that every teacher in every school signs up and gives their students a chance to Shine. "

Andy Akinwolere
Blue Peter presenter

Cape Farewell brings artists, scientists and educators together to collectively address and raise awareness about climate change. As part of this programme, four young people from Creative Partnerships schools set sail on a landmark educational voyage to the arctic.

Hear, read and view their stories

We have Ignition*

As part of National Science and Engineering Week, Ignite! launched its three year creative science programme, Ignition*, at Greenwood Junior School in Nottingham. Ignition* is designed to encourage more young people to take up STEM subjects, and will be delivered in association with Creative Partnerships.

The new three year programme, with an investment of £1.9m, will give a massive boost to the teaching and learning of STEM subjects across the region.