Secondary Singing Handbook: Arts Award

Have you ever wondered how to get even more out of the singing activity in your school or organisation?

Well look no further and check out Arts Award!

Arts Award is a national qualification that supports young people to develop leadership skills and creativity.

Sing Up is now working in partnership with Arts Award to provide specialist support and resources to help you deliver it.

Arts Award is a...

• great way for young people to explore creative skills.

• nationally recognised qualification.

• framework for learning new skills and sharing them.

• link between young people and creative professionals in arts and media.

• rapidly growing award that can be achieved throughout the country

Arts Award is a personal learning programme that develops and assesses both arts-related and transferable skills, such as creativity, communication, planning and teamwork. It is managed by Trinity College London in association with Arts Council England. Employers and colleges recognise it as proof of skills and commitment.

Did you know?

• Young people aged 11-25 can achieve Arts Awards.

• The Awards are recognised as English National Qualifications at Levels 1, 2 and 3.

• The three levels of Arts Award are accredited by Ofqual within the Qualifications and Credit Framework.

• The Gold Arts Award is recognised on the UCAS tariff system.

Look out for some inspiring case studies coming up of Arts Award qualifications being delivered as part of Sing Up projects, as well as highlighting other accreditation opportunities and resources.

To find out more about Arts Award, how to become an advisor and register your organisation as a centre, go to http://www.artsaward.org.uk or download the Arts Award Guide 2011