Case Studies

Case Study: Coventry Cultural Education Partnership

Coventry Cultural Education Partnership (CCEP) hosted a dynamic creative careers event tailored specifically for Key Stage 3 students. This collaborative initiative between arts and cultural organisations aimed to broaden students' perspectives on the diverse and exciting career opportunities available within the creative industry.

Case Study: Martin Rose Illustration

Freelance illustrator and printmaker Martin Rose works both from home and his studio space and he wanted to offer something very specific for Discover! Creative Careers Week; he wanted to find a neurodivergent student from a mainstream college, who may otherwise have been overlooked or not found a suitable placement for their desired career.

Case Study: Abbs Cross School

Discover! Creative Careers Week at Abbs Cross Academy was organised by Patrik Michalopoulos, Head of Art & Design at Abbs Cross Academy and a former Careers Lead. Patrik brought together his experience in Careers and the Arts to organise a week of events at Abbs Cross Academy reflecting the school’s commitment to the Arts. Activities included a creative pathways assembly, workshops with young early career architecture professionals and a teachers’ CPD retreat workshop.

Case Study: Create Studios

Based in Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone, Create Studios is a hub for digital and cultural innovation in the heart of Swindon. Read about their experience for Discover! Creative Careers Week collaborating with some external workshop facilitators based in the local creative industries and education sector to offer hands-on workshops in a range of creative subsectors.

Case Study: The Derby High School Bury

With the school motto of ‘Inspired to Make a Difference’, The Derby High School ensures students are Ready, Respectful, Resourceful, Reasonable, Responsible, create the Right Impression and importantly are Resilient. They provide rich experiences and opportunities that ensure that our students are fully prepared for the world of work, ready to lead the way, shape the future and make a difference to society.

Case Study: Wandsworth Council Arts and Culture Service

Wandsworth’s Arts and Culture services’ mission is for culture, in its broadest terms, to thrive in Wandsworth. The team at Wandsworth Council Arts and Culture Service seek to ensure that everyone in the borough has the opportunity to participate in and celebrate culture as an artist, participant or audience member - or all of the above.