In this session we will:

Explore how the arts can help children and young people to process their experiences of the pandemic
Join creative practitioners in a series of short practical sessions (see below for further details)
Find out how the Arts Award qualification can be a framework to help generate confidence, enable self-expression, and, ultimately, improve wellbeing
Hear inspiring examples from schools and cultural organisations
Please note: for this session we will be framing activities around the Arts Award Discover framework.

Practical sessions will be led by:

Artis will be sharing their Bounce mental health programme along with their top 10 activities to promote mental health in schools
Bounce Theatre will be sharing their approach to using zines and podcasts to explore mental health with young people
Filipa Pereira-Stubbs will end the session by inviting attendees to create a dance together!
Who is it for?
Teachers, representatives from the cultural sector, and arts practitioners working in London. You do not have to be a trained Arts Award Adviser to attend this event.

NB. This session is designed for participation and attendees will be asked to have their cameras on where possible.