Specialist resources
Cultural Inclusion and Diversity in Education
MAKE strives for all local cultural education to be accessible and inclusive. With a proud heritage of a city built to be accessible for wheelchair users and nearly 50% of school goers in Milton Keynes being from a minority ethnic background, the city’s diversity is integral to its identity. Please find some resources for inclusivity in the classroom below.
SEND
Many of MAKE’s projects have included young people with disabilities and additional needs. These resources aim to enable teachers to design cultural activity that nurture and develop different skills and ability.
Music, Dance and Drama
Resources aimed at Primary Schools
Greener Cultural Education
Our future depends on caring for the environment in every way possible. Developing greener cultural education practices is vital. The links below give some more information on approaches and delivery.
Gatsby Benchmarking and Career pathways
Gatsby Benchmarking serves as a framework for improvement in careers provision and has been adopted as part of the Government’s Careers Strategy and statutory guidance for schools and colleges. Please find more information here – https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance
Links to opportunities for organisations who work towards career provision for young people in the cultural sector can be found here:
ATG Entertainment’s (ATGE) Work in Theatre Careers Toolkit:
- Toolkit
You’ll need to create an account and the password is letmein . Aimed at Secondary school teachers, the toolkit can be used to create full lessons or as 10-15 minutes insights to support existing lesson plans.
Links to job opportunities in the cultural sector can be found here:
Creativity
Creativity is one of the top skills employers look for. Developing creativity through arts practices empowers young people with a transferable skill. Everyone is creative. These resources help teachers to bring creativity out in their students.
Fundraising
Fundraising can seem daunting, but with a little bit of help so much can be achieved! These resources give an overview of some of the common things funders look for in applications.
Partnership Working
Partnership working is at the heart of MAKE. It is always useful to reflect on partnerships, what they are and how we can make them successful.
Advocacy
Cultural education and creativity needs ongoing advocacy. Access to creative and cultural experiences and skills is not to be taken for granted. Here are some resources that give advice on how to be influential when expressing views, thoughts and concerns.
School Trips in Milton Keynes
Video Resources
Captured during July 2024’s MAKE meeting, where we invited speakers to showcase their work under the theme of Diversity in Milton Keynes.
The Middle Eastern Cultural Group
Discover more about the work of the Middle Eastern Cultural Group (MECG), including a day in the life of their Supplementary School.
Milton Keynes Islamic Arts, Heritage and Culture
Learn how this charity impacts the MK Cultural Scene in intriguing and innovative ways
Dreamsai
An insight into the Hindu culture and work of Dreamsai bringing communities together.
The Ukraine Appeal
A look into this charity’s Supplementary school, and how they use the arts to showcase Ukrainian culture in Milton Keynes.
Other Useful Links
- The Activists Handbook
- Milton Keynes Education Toolkit by Milton Keynes City Council
The Arts and Heritage Alliance MK is the lead organisation for MAKE. Together we nourish and support the creative and cultural skills and wellbeing of our children and young people. Charity number 1158874.
MAKE is supported by Milton Keynes City Council.
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