156 pages
244 x 170mm, illustrations
ISBN-10: 1 85856 408 5
ISBN-13: 978 1 85856 408 1
April 2007

This book tells the story of a joyful journey embarked upon by two primary schools. The diversity of needs in their community compelled the schools to devise new ways to prepare children effectively for the challenges of the 21st century.

Using the arts as a catalyst, the schools evolved innovative and creative strategies for inspiring and engaging all children in their own learning. An EAZ sponsored collaboration begun four years ago touched every aspect of school life and ultimately it wholly reformed both schools. Contributions from those involved in the schools - the teachers, teaching assistants, children, parents, headteachers, governors, researchers, LEA officers, artists - bring a rich range of perspectives to this exciting account of a complex learning journey.

Exploring Creative Learning is for everyone involved in developing creative learning in primary schools: teachers, senior leadership teams, teacher trainers, headteachers, governors, policy makers, and arts organisations looking to work in partnerships with schools.

Teri N'Guessan was headteacher of Manor Primary School and Marion Rosen was headteacher of Star Primary School, both in Newham; Catherine McGill works across both schools as the teacher-artist.