The introduction of exams in courses such as dance, fashion and photography has been followed by a fall in attainment

Participating in arts activities can be crucial for helping pupils to gain confidence across the curriculum

Former secondary head Isabelle Boyd fears creative pursuits are being sidelined despite the bold aims of curricular reform

When science teacher Misbah Arif agreed to have her portrait painted, she found that she shared skills with the artist

If schools are to make creativity normal, then they need to think about the culture they seek to create, says Professor Bill Lucas

Schools must ensure that the creative arts aren't squeezed out and that the temptation to narrow the curriculum doesn’t win, writes Rowena Hackwood

​​​​​​​The impact of the arts can be profound but they remain on the margins for too many of our schoolchildren, writes Tony Reekie

Young people have told us how much they value the arts – so why aren't we listening to them? They cannot become a 'nice-to-have', writes the RSC's artistic director

Schools should try life on ‘marths’, says Eddie White after finding his subject in every corner of an art gallery

Pupils who enjoy physical education and the arts take part in school life more fully than those who do not, study shows