A Children in Europe Conference in association with Scottish Arts Council, Learning & Teaching Scotland and Glasgow Culture & Sport

 

PICTURE THIS:

Young children and the arts

4 - 5 December 2008

Glasgow and other venues in Scotland

The arts can transform and enhance the lives of children and contribute to lifelong creativity and wellbeing. This major international conference follows on from Children in Europe’s widely praised publication Picture this…Young children and the arts and will consider the significance of the arts (encompassing all art forms) in learning, social and emotional development and communication. Drawing on research and practical examples from the UK, Europe and around the world, the conference will examine the variety of ways the arts are used in developing learning and communication and in promoting inclusion.
 
Study Visits
Delegates have the opportunity to see a range of arts projects for young children in urban and rural settings in Scotland. Visits are organised by four local authorities on the themes indicated.

Highland Satellite Visit: 3 – 4 December 2008
The Highland Council: Children and the arts in rural settings – will focus on the strategies developed and employed in the Highlands to address the challenges faced in delivering quality and equitable arts provision to children growing up there.

To view information on the Highland Satellite Visit please click here

4 December 2008
Glasgow City Council: Family learning – will focus on how the arts stimulate and inspire expression and creativity but also promote learning and understanding.

Edinburgh City Council: Creating partnerships – will focus on working with cultural organisations to create partnerships with schools which support and enhance learning in the arts.

Stirling Council: Inclusion and entitlement – will focus on how to give children and young people opportunities both in and out of school to explore their potential and cultivate a lifelong interest, enjoyment and sense of achievement.

5 December 2008
This brings together renowned experts and practitioners from a wide range of European Union and other countries and will consider the role and use of the arts in all services and the community for children aged 0-12. It offers an opportunity to examine more closely issues raised by Children in Europe magazine Issue 14, published in March 2008 (free to all conference delegates).

Conference goals:
  - understand the role of creative arts in childhood
  - learn about the ways in which the arts can be used in learning, social and emotional development, communication and in promoting inclusion
  - discuss the development of arts and cultural policy at a domestic and international level
  - help develop partnerships between the arts and children’s services.

Who should attend?
This conference is relevant to all those working with children aged 0-12, in school, nursery, out-of-school, or social care settings, as well as those working in arts, therapeutic and holistic roles. The event will also be of relevance to those in strategic and policy-making roles, and for those with an interest in European education.

 

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For further information please contact Carolyn Roulstone on +44 (0)131 222 2449 or email croulstone@childreninscotland.org.uk