Purpose:-
The purpose of the Moray Creative Learning Network is to establish a group of individuals from the arts, cultural and education sectors (including young people where appropriate) interested in the development and sharing of creative and cultural learning in Moray. The Network is expected to use the ethos and success of the Cultural Co-ordinator In Scottish Schools programme in the area as a point from which to start.
It is envisaged that the group will exist in a largely virtual capacity due to the disparate geographical nature of Moray, but will gather members together throughout the year for networking events to share ideas and learning face to face.
Members have participated in such events as ‘How To Write An Exceptional Grant Funding Application’ and ‘Partnership Working within Curriculum For Excellence’ CPD sessions previously.
Creative Learning Network members and interested parties are encouraged to visit the recently launched Creativity Portal, a resource provided by Creative Scotland and Learning & Teaching Scotland to inform and inspire those interested in creative learning. The Moray Creative Learning Network also has both a closed Glow group and an open Glow blog to enable all involved to share project details/information etc.
Moray Art Centre is facilitating the Artist Mentor Programme, in partnership with The Moray Council and Education Scotland, supported by Creative Scotland as part of the work of the Moray Creative Learning Network
A Brief History (the Cultural Co-ordinator in Scottish Schools Programme):-
From 31st March 2011 the Cultural Co-ordinator in Scottish Schools programme ceased in Moray.
The previous team facilitated the development of the Moray Creative Learning Network, a group of teaching and creative professionals interested in continuing to explore and develop creative & cultural learning.
The programme was created out of the National Cultural Strategy and has been funded by the Scottish Arts Council (SAC) and individual Local Authorities.
Operating mainly in schools, but occasionally out-with formal education settings, the team has worked with a range of local, regional and national arts and cultural organisations, companies and individual practitioners, museums, galleries and libraries to bring young people in Moray a varied programme of high quality creative and cultural learning experiences.
The team’s approach to supporting cultural education and cultural opportunities has included:
- Planning, fundraising and directly managing cultural projects
- Sourcing and disseminating externally provided cultural opportunities and news updates to schools
- Providing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for teaching professionals
- Supporting schools in the practical application of cross-curricular and creative learning skills
- Practical support for the transfer to Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) in schools
- Providing advice and practical help to schools developing their own cultural projects
- Helping to build and strengthen links between schools in Moray and local, regional and national arts and cultural organisations
- Working with other Council teams and initiatives to ensure a coherent approach to service provision.
The Creative Learning Networks Fund is managed by Education Scotland, in partnership with Creative Scotland to support the development of Creative Learning Networks (CLNs) in local authority areas across Scotland.
