DepARTure
Departure is Dorset county council's arts-in-education agency, based in the Children's Services Directorate.
Departure is funded by Dorset County Council and Arts Council England South West as part of a regional network of arts-in-education partnerships.
Departure exists to improve links between schools, artists and arts organisations in order to encourage exciting arts experiences for pupils, teachers, governors and parents both within and beyond the curriculum. Current projects include bringing Arts into extended school time and creative consultation with children and young people on Modernising Schools issues.
Departure offers a wide range of services, including:
- Support and initiate projects.
- Fundraising signposting.
- Evaluation and monitoring.
- Provide resources and training.
- Advice and support for arts activity, including Artsmark
- Offer networking opportunities
DepARTure Arts, Pupil and School Improvement, Children's Services Directorate, Dorset County Council, County Hall
Dorchester DT1 1XJ
T 01305 224525
F 01305 224348
h.l.thomas@dorsetcc.gov.uk
www.departure.org.uk
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