Results

Artis can benefit an entire school. Regular feedback highlights children's boosted levels of confidence and self-esteem. Heads see the evidence of this in the classroom through increased concentration, improved behaviour and an overall eagerness to learn. Extracts from a report by an Ofsted inspector commissioned by Artis and comments from heads support this:

• Artis provides inspirational curriculum enrichment, through a fully inclusive programme, delivered by trained specialists. Outcomes for children working with Artis Specialists are excellent. Their learning during Artis sessions can be directly related to national curriculum requirements, but is not constrained by them.
• Children working with Artis Specialists gain in self-confidence and self-esteem through their engagement in group-work in dance, drama and music.
• Children clearly enjoy their lesson time with Artis Specialists.
• Children who speak English as an Additional Language and those with other access issues benefit from the Artis kinaesthetic approach to learning."
  
  Richard Crozier, Ofsted Inspector

Karen Scudamore, Head at Holdbrook Primary, has been partnering Artis for four years now. She tells us that our Artis Specialists run excellent sessions, adding to their English, movement and music provision and improving the children's self-esteem and confidence. The presence of Artis, together with other extra additions to their provision, has helped theschool move their curriculum rating from 'satisfactory' to 'outstanding'.

Nick Hague, Head at Jubilee Primary, reported that during an Ofsted visit, inspectors remarked on their strong enrichment activities and the creative links that are bringing their curriculum alive. The report commented how their pupils are benefiting from specialist teaching in music and the arts, and that this contributes also to their enjoyment of school.  Nick Hague said,"There is no doubt about it, Artis is a real asset to our provision."

Artis Specialist, Mariana Pereira (Cuckoo) delighted in showing her work with pupils to Ofsted inspectors during their visit to St Stephen's CofE Primary. She was so pleased to read in their report that her work was helping develop independence and creativity. Of course what the report could not mention was how moved the Ofsted inspector was by the children's performances. Mariana (Cuckoo) could see there were tears in her eyes as she said that the work she was doing with the pupils was wonderful.