This event is designed to deepen the understanding of arts and cultural professionals about the education landscape.

During the day you will have the opportunity to find out more about:

• The Updated Ofsted Framework
• Education Performance measures Ebacc/ Progress 8
• Cultural Capital
• Arts and Careers provision in schools - including an introduction to the careers education landscape, the role of The Careers & Enterprise Company and the benefits of engaging with the careers agenda.
• Funding from a school's perspective
• Artsmark & Arts Award
• How you can communicate more effectively with schools

A great day of CPD for staff from your education or learning teams who are new to schools work or any staff who feel they need a refresher.

Refreshments and lunch will be served on the day.

The day will be taking place in Manchester's Whitworth Art Gallery, with guests having the opportunity to explore all that this wonderful cultural venue has to offer. For further information about the venue, please see below:

http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/visit/

Bookings close on Monday 9th March. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late bookings.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

If arriving by train:

The nearest train station will be Manchester Oxford Road. On leaving the train station turn right onto Oxford Road, heading South away from the City Centre. Continue along Oxford Road past the Aquatics Centre and the University. The Whitworth is located on the right opposite the University Hospital.

If arriving by car:

Coming from the M60 direction. Leave the M60 at J3 and turn left onto the A34 Kingsway. At the roundabout take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto Moseley Road. Then take the second right onto Wilmslow Road. Continue along Wilmslow Road as it turns into Oxford Road. The Whitworth is located on the left.

Coming from the City Centre. Leaving the A57(M) Mancunian Way at the Cambridge Street roundabout head onto Higher Cambridge Street, heading South, away from the City Centre. Continue along the road as it turns into Lloyd Street North. Then, turn left onto Denmark road and continue until the end of the Road. Turn right onto Oxford Road and the Whitworth is located on the right.

Car Parking

There is no parking at the gallery itself, but there are car parks located on Grafton Street and there is also a multistorey car park located on Hathersage Road, off Oxford Road.

Buses

Bus: 15, 41, 42, 43, 140 – 143, 147. Ask for bus stop nearest MRI, Oxford Road