Jo Stephenson looks at the work of two artists involved with one extended schools cluster.
Objectives: Pear Tree extended schools cluster in Derby comprises Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Community Junior School and Harrington Nursery School. The schools were already working with two local artists in residence, but full service extended schools co-ordinator Victoria Asprey wanted to develop that partnership. She saw art as a way of developing children's skills, confidence and self-esteem as well as bringing together families from different backgrounds.
What was done: Artists Steve Coley and Di Shepherd formed a community arts organisation, Artblock, with arts co-ordinator Catherine Harris to allow them to apply for funding for more creative work with pupils.
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