Play Resource
North City Business Centre
2 Duncairn Garden
Belfast, BT15 2GG
028 9035 7540
admin@playresource.org
New Extended Schools Arts Initiative is launched to work in partnership with schools
“Our services and activities are designed to give children and young people throughout Northern Ireland opportunities to engage in high quality creative experiences that promote learning and development. They are tailored to encourage children's creativity and confidence through artistic expression, with over 20 years experience in the field it makes us a natural partner for schools looking to develop and their Extended Schools Programmes’ says Gail McGarvey, Deputy Director of Play Resource.
Around 1,300 schools have been contacted with information about the scheme offered by Play Resource to make them aware of the services and support available that will enhance any Extended Schools Programme by using the arts, play and creativity in an educational setting. So far the response has been very positive.
The full range of resources and services offered by Play Resource includes; materials, advice and information about planning arts activities with children, training schemes to develop skills, confidence and creativity, that will bring new ideas and invigorate arts and play in school settings, and high quality artists to deliver them.
We believe that the value of play and creative expression cannot be underestimated, therefore we have developed Creative Paths - our Arts Programme - designed to increase children and young people's participation in the arts and play. Our programmes can be tailored to suit the age and ability of children in each group, or any specific learning or development objectives, or can incorporate specific areas like Environmental Arts and Early Years.
For further information about our Extended Schools Arts Initiative contact Gail McGarvey on 028 9035 7547 or to find more resources for delivering Extended Schools Programmes visit http://www.rtuni.com/extendedschools/.