CA development training – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

In August 2021 two sessions for Creative Associates were held to support discourse within Creative Schools in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Session 1: Equality of Participation:

This session focused on equality of participation for children and young people with disabilities, and the inclusion of artists with disabilities in creative engagement work in schools. This session was organised with support from Arts and Disability Ireland (ADI) and featured presentations from jazz artist Emilie Conway, and Pádraig Naughton, Executive Director of ADI.

Presentations and resource lists (With support from Arts and Disability Ireland):

• ADI Presentation with Pádraig Naughton (MS Powerpoint)

• It All Works Out - Video and song created by Emilie Conway in collaboration with St Colmcille’s SNS (PDF)

• Links to resources (PDF)

Session 2: Inclusion and Cultural Diversity:

This session focused on inclusion and cultural diversity, with an emphasis on collaborative practice, and on multilingualism in the classroom. This session was organised with support from CREATE – the National Development Agency for Collaborative Arts, and featured presentations by; artist Tomasz Madajczak; Dr Francesca La Morgia, the founding director of Mother Tongues; and Áine Crowley, Programme Manager, Arts and Engagement with CREATE.

Presentations and resource lists (With support from CREATE):

• CREATE Presentation with Áine Crowley (MS Powerpoint)

• Framing CREATE  (PDF)

• Tomasz Madajczak Presentation (PDF)

• Link to resources (PDF)

Creative Associate End of Year Reflection Sessions 2021

Marking the end of a challenging year, the Reflection Sessions facilitated discussions provided an opportunity for Creative Associates to share experiences, and to reflect on the work and activities carried out by schools, the involvement of young people and children, and on how Creative Associates and school communities have supported this. 

• Tuesday 13 July, 09:30 – 11:30
  Region 5:  Menti Survey & Reflection Mural

• Tuesday 13 July, 15:30 – 17:30
  Regions 1 & 2: Menti Survey & Reflection Mural

• Wednesday 14 July 09:30 - 11:30
  Regions 3, 4 & 8:  Menti Survey & Reflection Mural

• Thursday 15 July, 09:30 - 11:30
  Regions 6 & 7: Menti Survey & Reflection Mural

• Thursday 26 August, 16:00 - 18:00
  Final CA Reflection: Menti Survey & Reflection Mural

Presentations

Introduction to Creative Schools for 2020 (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation provides a brief introduction to the context for the programme and its aims, objectives and priorities including the important priority to place children’s voices at the centre of the process. It also explains the support schools in the programme receive and the key roles and responsibilities.

The Journey of a Creative School (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation provides the rationale for the Creative Schools Planning Framework and outlines the timeline for the initiative. It explains the Understand process and how the CSPF Understand document will support this.

Arts, Creative Learning and Creativity (MS Powerpoint)

This presentation explores the context to why arts and creative learning programmes are so important for the development of teaching and learning. It defines a language of creativity that can be easily applied to your learning environment.

Materials from training for new Creative Associates - February 2021

Case studies shared during training by Creative Associates Laura Ferguson and Helen Flanagan:

• Case Study by Creative Associate Laura Ferguson: Coláiste Ailigh (PDF)

• Case Study by Creative Associate Helen Flanagan: Coláiste Chiaráin (PDF)

Presentation on the Creative Schools Plan (PDF)
This presentation provides information on the timeline for 2020 Creative Schools, it provides a recap on the Understand stage of the process and details of the Plan including its main sections

Vision & Aims Exercise (MS Powerpoint)
This is the exercise on Vision and Aims from the training 

Selection & Engagement of Artists (PDF)  

Creative Schools Planning Framework

These documents will support schools to develop their Creative School Plan. Below is the first set of documents for 2020 schools:

• CSPF Introduction (MS Word)

• CSPF Understand (MS Word)

• CSPF Plan (MS Word)

• CSPF Reflective Checklist for Creative Associates [Creative Associates only] (MS Word)

• CSPF Glossary (MS Word)

FAQs

This document contains frequently asked questions to help with the induction of 2020 schools.

Further information and Resources

This section contains further information on the initiative and resources that you might like to share with your school.

• ESRI report - Arts and cultural participation among children and young people – Insights from the Growing Up in Ireland study.

• Video on the findings of this report

• Video on the role of Creative Associate

• Account from a Creative Associate

Creative Schools TV

• CSTV brought the work of Creative Associates into the homes of children and young people whilst attendance at schools was limited by COVID-19

• CSTV on YouTube  

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RTE Creative Kids Documentary

Creative Kids Documentary filmed the lives of a number of Creative Schools around Ireland, showcasing their work and the voices of the children and young people involved.