1. Arts Award Ruth Jones Arts Award Access and Inclusion Associate

2. Arts Award’s qualifications support young people to develop as artists and arts leaders  develops creativity, leadership and communications skills  open to anyone aged up to 25, Arts Award embraces all interests and backgrounds  available at five levels, four accredited on the QCF and one introductory level

3. how does it work?  young people set personal arts challenges supported by an Arts Award adviser  visit & review arts events  research arts pathways & careers  work with arts professionals  share skills & lead projects  create a portfolio of evidence

5. Arts Award and music inclusion…  can accredit the work you are already delivering – whether freelancer or organisation  accessible measures and supports each individual’s personal progress – flexible timescale accessible for young people who face barriers to learning or who may not be able to access other qualifications evidence can be collected in a range of formats, meaning that non-verbal or less confident communicators can be supported to achieve the qualification

6. Arts Award and music inclusion…  Outcome indicator / framework  Youth Music  BBC Ten Pieces Hospital schools Pupil Referral Units Special Educational Needs Looked after children and young people Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services NEET / Risk of NEET

7. Art of Engagement Unitas Youth Offending Teams 20017-2012 Total 1821 young people, aged 14-19, Overall 80% young people completed programme (30-50% other ETE programmes) Of these, 96% achieved Arts Award. For 80% of those who achieved Arts Award it was their first qualification Over two thirds of the young people who completed the SAC programme increased their literacy and numeracy skills (70% for literacy and 69% for numeracy). One third of the young people moved up a level in literacy and numeracy. Substantially lower re-offending rates Substantial increase in enjoyment of education

8. Information, resources, training www.artsaward.org.uk Ruth Jones Arts Award Access and Inclusion ruth.jones@artsaward.org.uk