LCEP Latest News.
On this page Salford LCEP share any latest news about our partners and delegates, as well as our own updates including upcoming projects and events.
August 2024
If you work with children and young people in Salford then we need your help to shape the future of the Salford CEP. Book onto one of the x3 online consultation workshops and give 45 mins of your time to help improve cultural education for Salford young people.
Book your space here.
March 2022
Stage Directions are recruting for their Off Stage Ensembles!
Stage Directions are currently recruiting for three different groups of young people for their Off:Stage Ensembles with the first activity happening on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of April 12-4pm each day. This weekend is open to young people aged 13-18 from Salford.
There are a total of 15 spaces available in each group:
Digital Arts- Learn Camera skills, Editing and more! Partnered with The University of Salford
Design and Fabrication- Get hands on making Props and Set from your own Designs! Partnered the Walk The Plank
Technical Theatre- Understand how to work with Lights, Sound and Stage Manage! Partnered with the The Lowry
Participants will have the opportunity to work with professional theatre creators to work towards the design and creative elements for a brand new piece of theatre produced by Girl Gang and Pendleton College.
Each group would then be invited to continue their creations on:
Thursday 5th May-6-8pm
Thursday 12th May-6-8pm
Thursday 19th May- 6-8pm
Thursday 26th May -6-8pm
With a chance to finalise their creations and start to see them become part of the show which will be performed in July on:
Monday 31st May, Tuesday 1st June, Wednesday 2nd of June- Times TBC
If you would like any more information or to have a chat through anything then please email stagedirections@thelowry.com or you can sign up directly via: https://bit.ly/3pAUHd3
There are a total of 15 spaces available in each group:
Digital Arts- Learn Camera skills, Editing and more! Partnered with The University of Salford
Design and Fabrication- Get hands on making Props and Set from your own Designs! Partnered the Walk The Plank
Technical Theatre- Understand how to work with Lights, Sound and Stage Manage! Partnered with the The Lowry
Participants will have the opportunity to work with professional theatre creators to work towards the design and creative elements for a brand new piece of theatre produced by Girl Gang and Pendleton College.
Each group would then be invited to continue their creations on:
Thursday 5th May-6-8pm
Thursday 12th May-6-8pm
Thursday 19th May- 6-8pm
Thursday 26th May -6-8pm
With a chance to finalise their creations and start to see them become part of the show which will be performed in July on:
Monday 31st May, Tuesday 1st June, Wednesday 2nd of June- Times TBC
If you would like any more information or to have a chat through anything then please email stagedirections@thelowry.com or you can sign up directly via: https://bit.ly/3pAUHd3
February 2022
Pendleton College and Stage Directions team up with Girl Gang to create a
brand-new show.
Stage Directions and Pendleton College have announced Girl Gang Manchester as the successful theatre company to be awarded their £10,000 2022 commission.
Between now and July 2022, a group of students Pendleton College will work with Manchester-based Girl Gang, to learn about their practice, and co-create a brand-new piece of theatre.
Girl Gang Manchester are a female-led collective of artists whose work centres on collaboration and thrives on working with new people, ideas and perspectives to create ground-breaking and game-changing experiences.
Megan, Girl Gang’s Artistic Director said “We have been increasingly interested in bringing our work to a younger audience in order to share ideas about the world and learn from one another. We’re looking forward to combining our political pop cultural passions and peeves with the group to create work that is exciting and impactful and says something about the world we live in together!”
Bringing Girl Gang’s distinctive style together with direct input and material from the student ensemble, this partnership is the second of its kind commissioned by Stage Directions. Last year, a student ensemble worked with theatre company ThickSkin on a bold and ambitious physical theatre piece.
A student involved in last year’s ensemble had this to say about the experience of working with a professional company: “The relationship between the directors and cast, definitely feels like a professional setting rather than a teacher-student relationship. It gives you so much more confidence to put effort in because it feels like you’re actually doing a professional project! So it’s just like a really nice approach to devising.”
The Ensemble is also joined once again by Joe Gilmour, a local theatre director and creative practitioner who specialises in creative, positive experiences for young people. Joe has been working with the students through the selection process and to warm them up for co-creating with Girl Gang.
Through a rigorous application process involving the Stage Directions team, Pendleton College Staff, freelance theatre facilitators and students from the ensemble, Girl Gang were chosen from lots of wonderful artists and organisations.
Steph Green, Programme Manager, Stage Directions said “This commission is a cornerstone of the work we do with young people and creative professionals and looks to be a shining example of how co-creation can work in participatory arts. We are thrilled to welcome Girl Gang for this commission who will be a great match for the excellent, talented and enthusiastic students at Pendleton!”
More updates and reflections on the process will be shared on the Stage Directions Social Media chanels: Instagram/Twitter: @SalfordSD
Between now and July 2022, a group of students Pendleton College will work with Manchester-based Girl Gang, to learn about their practice, and co-create a brand-new piece of theatre.
Girl Gang Manchester are a female-led collective of artists whose work centres on collaboration and thrives on working with new people, ideas and perspectives to create ground-breaking and game-changing experiences.
Megan, Girl Gang’s Artistic Director said “We have been increasingly interested in bringing our work to a younger audience in order to share ideas about the world and learn from one another. We’re looking forward to combining our political pop cultural passions and peeves with the group to create work that is exciting and impactful and says something about the world we live in together!”
Bringing Girl Gang’s distinctive style together with direct input and material from the student ensemble, this partnership is the second of its kind commissioned by Stage Directions. Last year, a student ensemble worked with theatre company ThickSkin on a bold and ambitious physical theatre piece.
A student involved in last year’s ensemble had this to say about the experience of working with a professional company: “The relationship between the directors and cast, definitely feels like a professional setting rather than a teacher-student relationship. It gives you so much more confidence to put effort in because it feels like you’re actually doing a professional project! So it’s just like a really nice approach to devising.”
The Ensemble is also joined once again by Joe Gilmour, a local theatre director and creative practitioner who specialises in creative, positive experiences for young people. Joe has been working with the students through the selection process and to warm them up for co-creating with Girl Gang.
Through a rigorous application process involving the Stage Directions team, Pendleton College Staff, freelance theatre facilitators and students from the ensemble, Girl Gang were chosen from lots of wonderful artists and organisations.
Steph Green, Programme Manager, Stage Directions said “This commission is a cornerstone of the work we do with young people and creative professionals and looks to be a shining example of how co-creation can work in participatory arts. We are thrilled to welcome Girl Gang for this commission who will be a great match for the excellent, talented and enthusiastic students at Pendleton!”
More updates and reflections on the process will be shared on the Stage Directions Social Media chanels: Instagram/Twitter: @SalfordSD
February 2022
Curious Minds - Creative Youth Voice Champions
Curious Minds are currently on the lookout for a creative individual to be Creative Youth Voice Champion in Salford and Trafford.
The role includes finding out what opportunities children and young people want to take part in accross their local area in arts and culture.
In order to apply, you must be claiming Universal Credit and aged between 16-24.
You can find more information about this opportunity including how to apply here:https://curiousminds.org.uk/creative_champions/
The role includes finding out what opportunities children and young people want to take part in accross their local area in arts and culture.
In order to apply, you must be claiming Universal Credit and aged between 16-24.
You can find more information about this opportunity including how to apply here:https://curiousminds.org.uk/creative_champions/
October 2021
Van Gogh Alive - Salford Schools Offer
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Van Gogh Alive is the most attended multi-sensory experience in the world which will open at Media City, Salford from 22 October to 23 January, 2022. This is a unique opportunity for your school or group to visit this universally renowned immersive, digital exhibition.
You can find more information about Van Gogh Alive here: https://vangoghaliveuk.com/mediacity
For schools info please visit the Learning page: https://vangoghaliveuk.com/mediacity/learning/
As part of the Learning programme, we are keen for as many schools and young people to have the opportunity to access the exhibition as possible! It is most suited to students KS2-5 and to quote one student who recently visited: “it is a cross between the theatre, gallery and cinema...expect a roller-coaster of emotions.”
We have dedicated sessions exclusively for schools on the following dates:
● Tuesday 16 November, 10.00am or 11.00am
● Wednesday 17 November, 10.00am or 11.00am
● Tuesday 23 November, 10.00am or 11.00am
● Wednesday 24 November, 10.00am or 11.00am
● Tuesday 30 November, 10.00am or 11.00am
● Wednesday 1 December, 10.00am or 11.00am
● Tuesday 11 January, 10.00am or 11.00am
● Wednesday 12 January, 10.00am or 11.00am
Additionally, we have Relaxed experiences designed specifically for students with special educational needs on the following dates:
● Tuesday 8 November, 10am or 12.30pm
● Tuesday 18 January, 10am or 12.30pm
The Salford school’s price is £5 per ticket, with 1 free ticket for every 10 booked (2 for SEN schools).
All school/ education groups that attend will get access to school resources and materials as well as a risk assessment, FAQ’s and school trip template letter.
If you would like to find out more or book the experience for your school, please email schools@vangoghaliveuk.com
October 2021
Applications are now open! Freelance Careers Event
Producer
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Curious Minds and Stage Directions are looking for a creative and highly organised individual to take on the
freelance role of Careers Event Producer. You'll help to deliver important & relevant guidance, exciting activity and creative opportunities to young people in Salford. More info and how to apply here: bit.ly/3ioqXfH |
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September 21
New Programme for Young Leaders - Common Purpose
GM100
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GM100 is bringing together 18-25 year-olds from across Greater Manchester to address the challenge: “How can we act together to transform Greater Manchester into a cleaner, greener place for all?”
This is an exciting opportunity to meet new people and join a community of young leaders who care about making change happen in Greater Manchester . |
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September 21
Art Bytes - new national art competition invites schools to
celebrate creativity
Art Bytes is a new, national, inter-school art competition utilising bespoke virtual gallery technology, open to all Primary (year 5), Secondary (year 9) and SEND schools across England. It’s based on 9 years’ experience leading dot-art Schools - their forerunner programme in the North West, which has been proven to nurture talent, raise ambition and develop confidence, as well as support mental health and help develop vital skills for future employment. It would be great to see some schools from Salford getting involved!
September 21
Become a Trustee for Curious Minds
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the region’s
leading arts education charity by applying your existing skills in a new and exciting context.
Curious Minds is an award winning sector development agency for creative and cultural education. Based in in the North of England and fuelled by curiosity, they work to make high-quality creative and cultural learning opportunities.
Apply to be a Trustee now at: http://curiousminds.org.uk/about/vacancies
May 2021
Free CAT taster workshops for 11-16's with The Lowry
he Lowry are offering FREE Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) taster workshops to schools & dance groups across the region this April-June 2021.
The workshops are for 11-16 year olds & we can deliver in-person or via Zoom to suit needs. These workshops are delivered by our expert CAT Dance Artists who deliver excellent workshops that cater for all abilities.
Get in touch here: https://forms.gle/1iw1LFXx4kaQRt9DA
More information on the CAT National scheme here: CATs | National Centres for Advanced Training (nationaldancecats.co.uk)
More information on your regional The Lowry CAT scheme click here: Dance Training | Get Creative | The Lowry
The workshops are for 11-16 year olds & we can deliver in-person or via Zoom to suit needs. These workshops are delivered by our expert CAT Dance Artists who deliver excellent workshops that cater for all abilities.
Get in touch here: https://forms.gle/1iw1LFXx4kaQRt9DA
More information on the CAT National scheme here: CATs | National Centres for Advanced Training (nationaldancecats.co.uk)
More information on your regional The Lowry CAT scheme click here: Dance Training | Get Creative | The Lowry
March 2021
DIY Theatre Company - 2020 Impact Summary Report
One of our Salford LCEP partners DIY Theatre Company have recently published their 2020 Impact Summary Report, including all their work and achievements during 2020. Make sure to take a look! You can check out information about their Youth Arts Programme on pages 10-13.
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March 2021
DECEMBER 2020
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CHOL THEATRE IMAGINARY COMMUNITIES ONLINE CPD
We've teamed up with Stage Directions to offer a 2 part online workshop for educators and artists in Salford to understand CHOL Art's collaborative and creative learning methodology.
About this Event
This is a two part online workshop introducing you to Chol's unique dramatic story-making process, Imaginary Communities (IC).
IC is a playful and open-ended approach, in which a group collectively imagines and creates a dramatic setting and cast of characters before launching their very own story.
Part 1: Monday 7th December 4pm-5.30pm
Part 2: Wednesday 9th December 4pm-5.30pm
Over the two sessions you will be guided through the initial artistic stages of IC and learn about Chol's Equal Playmaker pedagogy. The workshops involve a mixture of practical creative activities, discussions, and a chance to ask questions about Chol’s delivery in schools and community settings.
This 2 part workshop is perfect for Salford-based teachers, educators and artists who are interested in learning more about drama and story-making in education. The workshops are friendly and relaxed and open to all levels of experience.
If you're not sure if this course is for you or have any other questions- get in touch: Text/Call Stage Directions: 07507416946 or email stagedirections@thelowry.com
*exclusively for practitioners and teachers who work in Salford *
*places are limited to allow participants a greater depth of understanding*
You can find more information about Imaginary Communities on CHOL's website: https://wearechol.co.uk/
November 2020 |
SALFORD LCEP
Thursday 12th November - 4pm – 5.30pm on Zoom. This is a brand-new networking event organised by Salford Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) bringing together:
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During this event we will be addressing important questions such as:
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