Creative Learning
Let culture loose in your school, excite learners, and support the development of inspirational learning experiences during our Year of Culture.
We’ve developed a free, inclusive creative learning programme to give children and young people a chance to take part in our Year of Culture.
From creative workshops and participatory challenges to classroom resources and activities, there’s something for every key stage. And we’ve linked back to the curriculum, so you can be confident that your students’ experiences will align with learning goals.
Mother Tongue Other Tongue Anthology
We're thrilled to present Mother Tongue Other Tongue, a multilingual poetry anthology by young people aged 8-18.
It's split into two sections, Mother Tongue and Other Tongue. The first half contains poems and songs in a variety of heritage languages with a commentary in English. The second half features original poems by students written in a language they are learning.
Explore programming by learner group
We’ve programmed projects and developed resources on a variety of topics and subject areas, all mapped to the National Curriculum.
Explore programming by subject area
We've got lots of activities covering various areas of the curriculum.
Leeds Language Week
A week of celebrating languages and culture in Leeds, encouraging schools and community groups to engage in language activities.
More about Leeds Language Week
Northern Dreaming Storytime
Enjoy a magical storytime session with the Northern Dreaming Storytime tour, coming to nursery settings, schools, and community settings.
More about Northern Dreaming Storytime.
My Learning Smeaton Resource
As a part of Smeaton300, we’ve made some free resources on John Smeaton via My Learning for KS2 and KS3 pupils.
More about My Learning Smeaton Resource
Reimagining Home
We’ve partnered with Story Makers Company at Leeds Beckett University to present Reimagining Home, a unique, live, online, immersive, interactive story for KS2 pupils. Register your interest now to provide an engaging and fun introduction to live art, creative expression, and museums for your pupils!
My LEEDS Schools Grants
As part of My LEEDS 2023, we're offering 33 schools the chance to plan or enhance an activity in 2023 with a grant of £300.
More about My LEEDS Schools Grants
Cultural Education Conference
Bringing together the cultural sector and schools to share best practices on cultural education and engaging children and young people with the arts.
And She Built a Crooked House
Using drawing as a tool to expand knowledge and unravel mathematic theories, artist Gemma Anderson-Tempini is taking over a Victorian house in Far Headingley with a large-scale installation. Book now for a guided tour of the exhibition and/or a workshop bringing together the world of art, science, and maths.
More about And She Built a Crooked House Schools Programme
Northern Dreaming Storytime
Enjoy a magical storytime session with the Northern Dreaming Storytime tour, coming to nursery settings, schools, and community settings.
More about Northern Dreaming Storytime.
Reimagining Home
We’ve partnered with Story Makers Company at Leeds Beckett University to present Reimagining Home, a unique, live, online, immersive, interactive story for KS2 pupils. Register your interest now to provide an engaging and fun introduction to live art, creative expression, and museums for your pupils!
Burberry Careers Roadshow
The careers roadshow will provide opportunities for schools to learn more about Burberry's history and heritage, while offering insight into the wide range of careers on offer within the creative industry.
More about the Burberry Careers Roadshow.
Cultural Education Conference
Bringing together the cultural sector and schools to share best practices on cultural education and engaging children and young people with the arts.
More about the Cultural Education Conference.
Leeds Young Film Programmers
Learners will be introduced to a portfolio of short films and work collaboratively to programme their own screening event.
More about Leeds Young Film Programmers.
Royal Opera House
Choose a pathway in dance, singing or stage design and come together for a celebration event in December alongside Royal Opera House artists.
More about the Royal Opera House.
Saturday Town
Saturday Town is the award winning pop up portrait studio of international photographer Casey Orr. Download the Saturday Town creative brief to explore identity, fashion, self expression, and more.
Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival
Come for a day out full of dance and performance at Carriageworks theatre!
More about the Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival.
My LEEDS Schools Grants
As part of My LEEDS 2023, we're offering 33 schools the chance to plan or enhance an activity in 2023 with a grant of £300.
More about My LEEDS Schools Grants
Afra Eisma: splashdown tender School Resources
Free art learning resources for EYFS-KS5 to celebrate Dutch artist Afra Eisma’s first UK solo show!
More about Afra Eisma School Resources
Cultural Education Conference
Bringing together the cultural sector and schools to share best practices on cultural education and engaging children and young people with the arts.
My Learning Smeaton Resource
As a part of Smeaton300, we’ve made some free resources on John Smeaton via My Learning for KS2 and KS3 pupils.
Smeaton 300 Coding Day with Barclays
As part of Smeaton300, LEEDS 2023 have partnered with Barclay’s Code Playground to offer creative coding workshops on Wednesday 20 September.
More about Smeaton 300 Coding Day with Barclays
Smeaton CREST Awards
We're offering 480 KS2 and 500 KS3 pupils in Leeds the opportunity to do Smeaton CREST Awards for free, through a voucher code for teachers. Register your interest today to receive your voucher code!
More about Smeaton CREST Awards
Smeaton300 Industry Sharing Day
As a part of LEEDS 2023 Signature Project Smeaton300, Leeds Industrial Museum are hosting an opportunity for KS2 and KS3 pupils taking STEM to work alongside industry professionals and design an imaginary new public space in Leeds; Smeaton Park! Register today for an educational and fun day out, and see STEAM in action.
More about Smeaton300 Industry Sharing Day
Reimagining Home
We’ve partnered with Story Makers Company at Leeds Beckett University to present Reimagining Home, a unique, live, online, immersive, interactive story for KS2 pupils. Register your interest now to provide an engaging and fun introduction to live art, creative expression, and museums for your pupils!
The Wild Escape
We've teamed up with Artfund and Leeds Museums and Galleries to create learning resources and organise workshops for schools to take part in The Wild Escape, as well as offer workshops at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm for KS1 and KS2 pupils.
More about The Wild Escape Meanwood Valley Farm
Cultural Education Conference
Bringing together the cultural sector and schools to share best practices on cultural education and engaging children and young people with the arts.
More about the Cultural Education Conference.
My LEEDS Schools Grants
As part of My LEEDS 2023, we're offering 33 schools the chance to plan or enhance an activity in 2023 with a grant of £300.
What’s coming up
Action-packed moments of discovery are right around the corner.
And She Built a Crooked House Schools Programme
Book now to take your class on a unique learning experience at Burton Grange in Far Headingley that brings together the world of art, science, and maths.
Royal Opera House National Schools Programme
Choose a pathway in dance, singing or stage design by meeting Royal Opera House artists virtually.
Smeaton300 Coding Day with Barclays
We’re inviting Year 6 pupils from across Leeds for a two-hour creative coding workshop to create a game using the basics of coding. In partnership with Barclay's Code Playground.
My Learning John Smeaton Resource
We’ve made some free resources on John Smeaton via My Learning. It’s for KS2 and KS3 students across a variety of subject areas, especially History, Science, Design Technology, and GCSE & BTEC Engineering.
Northern Dreaming Storytime
Enjoy a magical storytime session with the Northern Dreaming Storytime tour, coming to nursery settings, schools, and community settings.
What teachers are saying
It was a wonderful experience for the children and staff. The volunteers and artists were amazing and everything was so well organised. A truly special day that our children will remember for a long time.
Louise Roberts
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