Thurrock Trailblazer Evaluation 2015/16

What partners said: Cultural Champions
“These opportunities give us balance, bring joy and wider learning – for me as
much as anyone.”
“Artists take everything that bit further…to such a passionate point. It’s a much
bigger thing, and I think it is good for our pupils to see that – to encounter those
kind of values.”
“Trailblazer has given me the time and space to think about my leadership, which is
something that I haven’t had before.”
“The CPD is really valuable for our teachers – we have an ambitious team – staff
compete to get onto the most popular workshops!”
“We will always have to prove the value of the arts. I feel that Trailblazer has given
me the tools to start to demonstrate impact.”
“My teaching has improved. This has reminded me that trial and error works better
with children than rigid expectations. Without Trailblazer at this early stage in my
career I might not have had the confidence to build creative practice in to my
teaching. I might have gone down a very dry academic route...”
“I have gone from Arts Specialist to being viewed as whole school art expert and
have been very active in whole school arts and culture leadership. I’ve learnt that
you can lead from wherever you are. The future is bright for me”
“I have taken on a lot more responsibility in the management and engagement of
other staff including learning outside of the classroom.”
“I am the Maths lead in the school and this has always been my area of interest.
However, since becoming the Cultural Champion, I have developed a greater
interest in and love for the arts. It has been very rewarding to see the positive
impact the arts can have on our children as well as our staff.”
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