Sparking creativity in County Durham

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Culture and creativity changes lives

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Sparking creativity in County Durham

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Our mission is to work more closely with educators, school leaders and governors, so that all children and young people living in County Durham are able to access opportunities to engage with cultural activity within and outside of schools.

Working   collaboratively

CDCEP brings together representatives from cultural organisations, local government, schools and education settings in County Durham, and Durham University.

Cultural governor training sessions

Empower your role as a Cultural Governor

Join us for a focused training session designed to enhance your effectiveness as a school governor
in promoting and supporting cultural education.
Date: Thursday 24 October โ€“ 5-7pm
Venue: The Story, Mount Oswald, Durham, DH1 3TQ

Arrive from 4.30pm for a tour of The Story

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Have Some Imagination: Towards a manifesto for arts education 7-8 February 2025

In the context of a contemporary crisis in the provision of arts education, this two-day conference will newly consider the transformational value of creative learning for envisioning and sustaining collective futures.

Save the date: Imagine If…Conference 20 November 2024

Our annual Imagine If... conference is back at the Great North Museum: Hancock this autumn. This year we are focusing on the importance of cultural capital for all pupils โ€“ what if all our children experienced the awe and wonder of the world in which they live? Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT Wed 20th November 2024 9:50AM

Free MELVA licence available to County Durham schools

Calling all Co.Durham Primary Schools! Express your interest in a free MELVA licence TODAY.