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York-based Professional Creative and Heritage Educational Opportunities

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.

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National Centre for Early Music
Name of Organisation
Category
Activities on Offer
Digital Resources, Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction
Discipline(s)
Music 
Key Stage(s)
KS1 , KS2 , KS3 , KS4 , Reception / Pre school 
Description (Short)
The NCEM has been offering a range of music opportunities for young children for over 20 years. Current projects include partnerships with York Music Forum, York Arts Education, I Can Play (music-making for D/deaf young people), the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Opera North, plus our range of family-friendly activities.
Cost for York-based schools
Dependent on activity - please enquire
City
York
Paul Birch
Name of Organisation
Category
Activities on Offer
Performances / workshops / courses delivered in schools, Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction
Discipline(s)
Creative Skills , Creative Writing / Poetry , Theatre
Key Stage(s)
KS2 , KS3 , KS4 , FE , HE 
Description (Short)
Bespoke drama and creative writing workshops with a focus on play, improvisation, playwriting and positive mental health. These workshops can be tailored to the needs of the school/institution and adjusted to suit varied curricula. Paul has is a trained and qualified educator and been working in schools (Both primary and Secondary), colleges and universities for over 20 years. He has delivered hundreds of workshops and believes that a playful approach can lead to powerful results.
Cost for York-based schools
£175 half day. £300 full day.
City
York
Accessible Arts & Media
Name of Organisation
Category
Activities on Offer
Digital Resources, Performances / workshops / courses delivered in schools, Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction
Discipline(s)
Crafts / Making , Mixed art forms , Music 
Key Stage(s)
SEND 
Description (Short)
We’ve been delivering singing and signing, music-making, and creative arts activities for 40 years now. In that time, we’ve done a lot of learning and developed expertise in making music and arts activities accessible for a wide range of abilities. We’ve built up a large bank of resources that we want to share with other groups, organisations, and practitioners.
Cost for York-based schools
Dependant on Activity - Resources are Free
City
York
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
Name of Organisation
Category
Activities on Offer
Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction, Other (please specify)
Discipline(s)
Dance , Music , Theatre
Key Stage(s)
KS1 , KS2 , KS3 , KS4 , FE , HE 
Description (Short)
As a hiring theatre we are able to offer opportunities for groups to perform, hold workshops or just visit and learn. We are veru much part of the community with over 150 volunteers and a loyal following of regular audiences. Services to community groups can vary widely.
Cost for York-based schools
Theatre hire charges are on our website, but tours etc are normally free of charge.
City
YORK
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Name of Organisation
Activities on Offer
Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction
Discipline(s)
Dance , Heritage and history , Music 
Key Stage(s)
KS2 
Description (Short)
The Merchant Adventurers’ medieval and awe-inspiring Hall takes centre stage for the, The Merchant Adventurers’ Experience. Key Stage 2 classes from all of York’s primary schools are invited to a fully funded school visit focused on key areas of their curriculum. The history of the Hall and Company will be explored through interactive games, discovery and activities. With 665 years of history to cover visits can will be tailored to suit various topics.
Cost for York-based schools
Fully fund through the Merchant Adventurers' Charitable Trust for York schools
City
York

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