For children and young people, engaging with culture can be transformational – both for their own wellbeing and prospects, and for the society they’ll grow up in. We are determined that every child and young person in York, and particularly the most disadvantaged and those with additional needs and / or disabilities (SEND), gets the opportunity to dance, sing, act, perform, design, create, innovate, learn and participate – making creativity, the arts and heritage an entitlement for all children and young people.

This directory lists York-based professional creative and heritage educational opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a day out for your class in the city, resources for lessons, or a practitioner to deliver workshops in your school, you’ll find it here. 

Browse or search existing listings below. Used the advanced search button to narrow down you search by type of activity, age group, curriculum and more.

Disclaimer: REACH and Make It York do not endorse any of the listings below. It remains the responsibility of the school/education provider for ascertaining the suitability of creative practitioners, content and quality when commissioning activity from third parties.

Submit a listing ▸ Please note, you or your organisation should have two years experience in delivering creative activities in schools. If you are an early-career or emerging creative practitioner, please get in touch with the REACH Network Manager here to discuss how REACH can support you.