Here at The Culture Challenge we work hard to not only promote the work that the creative and cultural sector do with schools and young people, but also to improve it. We know that providing an interesting, excellent and relevant creative offer requires time to reflect that is not easily available to those of us who work in the creative and cultural sector. To support your professional development, we have planned a series of small, practical and supportive sessions for The Culture Challenge providers in Spring 2018. Take a look at the sessions below and if you would like to book onto one please let us know by emailing eleanorh@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk.

Please only book onto the one that is most relevant to you at this time. These sessions are available to The Culture Challenge providers free of charge, and we thank the University of Bedfordshire for hosting these workshops that take place there. Venue details will be sent with the confirmation of your place.

Working with Schools – Creating a coherent offer for Schools

25th January 2018, Time 10am – 12pm, University of Bedfordshire (Bedford Campus)

Tutor: Kayte Judge

This workshop is designed for existing Culture Challenge providers who would like to generate more work with schools and youth focused organisations. This is best suited for Culture Challenge providers who have had few or no bookings through our service. Expect a supportive and pragmatic approach to helping you create a clear and coherent range of services for schools. This workshop will be capped at 6 places to ensure all attendees have sufficient individual attention.

Working with Schools – Improving your work with Schools

1st February 2018, Time 10am – 12pm, University of Bedfordshire (Bedford Campus)

Tutor: Kayte Judge

This workshop is designed for existing and experienced Culture Challenge providers who have delivered creative workshops to schools in the past year and are looking to expand and/or strengthen their services to schools. The workshop will be facilitated to ensure time for peer to peer support and the development of practical outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to supply your verification documentation at this event. This workshop will be capped at 12 places to ensure all attendees have sufficient individual attention.

Nurturing Excellence – A working lunch for Verified Cultural Providers

1st February 2018, Time 1pm – 2:30pm, Bedford

Host: Kayte Judge

A peer to peer working lunch designed to generate discussion, collaboration and support for Verified Providers. Share your training needs with The Culture Challenge team and help us develop The Culture Challenge service going forward so we can support your work to best effect.