Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) is building on its strong partnership with Creative Scotland to support the development of Creative Learning Networks (CLNs) in local authority areas across Scotland.
Local authorities have been invited to apply to LTS for funding of £5,000 – £10,000 to help establish, or further develop a CLN in their area. A total fund of £192,000 is available to support local authority areas to build on the legacy of the national Cultural Coordinators in Scottish Schools Programme. The deadline for applications is Friday 10 June and awards will be made in July.
This initiative, together with the creation of a National Creative Learning Network, aims to champion the arts, culture and creativity in schools and communities within the overarching context of Curriculum for Excellence, bringing long-term benefits to children and young people. The development of CLNs is a key strategic initiative in the Scottish Government’s ‘Education and the Arts, Culture & Creativity: An Action Plan’ which is directed at developing the role and impact of creativity within and across the curriculum. (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/curriculum/ACE/expactionplan)
“Our vision is that all children and young people will be empowered as well-rounded individuals to develop their imagination, demonstrate capacity for original thought and understanding of meaningful innovations, contributing effectively to the world at large.”
Education and the Arts, Culture & Creativity: An Action Plan (Sept 2010)
It is hoped that every local authority in Scotland will take part in this initiative – as a higher order skill for learning, life and work, creativity is an essential element that runs across all curriculum areas and themes and is central to the achievement of the four capacities.
Local authority CLNs will be supported to develop a presence on Glow and the Creativity Portal through which members can communicate, share learning and resources.
For information on how the fund was used in 2010/11 see Children in Scotland’s Evaluation Report which can be accessed in the Research section of Articles and Links.
If you have any questions about the initiative, or if there are any opportunities you’d like promoted to the CLNs please contact Julia Fenby, Development Officer Creative Learning, Learning and Teaching Scotland, email j.fenby@ltscotland.org.uk
Creative Learning Networks are funded through a partnership between Learning and Teaching Scotland and the Creative Scotland National Lottery Fund
