Each literature review listed below has been written by an experienced and respected author in their field, and aims to act as a 'stepping-stone' resource to underpin the research conducted by and for Creative Partnerships. The executive summary and bibliography within each document offers pointers for further research and application.

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1. Rhetorics of Creativity (Shakuntala Banaji & Andrew Burn, Institute of Educations, London)
An important and original report that surveys the core concept of creatvity.

2. Consulting Young People (Sara Bragg, Open University)
Highlights how and why young learners should be listened to, in a way that unleashes their creativity and generates genuine dialogue and collaboration.

3. Whole School Change (Pat Thomson, University of Nottingham)
Considers the reasons why people engage in school change and the main processes describing how such change occurs.

4. Creative and Cultural Industries (Justin O'Connor, Leeds University)
This review is a history of the formation and definition of the creative sector.

5. Arts in Education & Creativity (Mike Fleming, Durham University)
This review offers an historical and theoretical overview of arts education, its place in the English curriculum and its relationship with creative learning and creativity education.

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