Creative Partnerships: Survey of Headteachers

Author: Tara Mackey and Anna Ullman

Institution: BMRB Social Research

Full reference: Mackey, T., Ullman, A. (2006) Creative Partnerships: Survey of Headteachers. London: Arts Council England, Creative Partnerships

Summary of key findings

The aim of this survey was to measure the extent to which the Creative Partnerships programme was achieving the outcomes set out in its Policy and Delivery Framework. It reports headteachers’ views that their schools’ involvement with Creative Partnerships had improved pupils’ confidence (92 per cent), communication skills (91 per cent) and motivation (87 per cent). They also felt that involvement with Creative Partnerships had improved pupils’ enjoyment of school (76 per cent), ability to learn independently (76 per cent) and behaviour overall (57 per cent). The majority (92 per cent) of headteachers felt that taking part in Creative Partnerships led to an increase in the willingness of teachers to take a creative approach to teaching.

About three quarters (79 per cent) of headteachers felt that their schools’ involvement with Creative Partnerships had led to an increase in attainment. Headteachers most frequently attributed this to the new found focus of both teachers and pupils on achieving high standards of work.

Research Questions & Methodology

A survey questionnaire was developed by the research team at BMRB Social Research in consultation with Creative Partnerships. This was completed through 469 interviews with headteachers of Creative Partnerships nursery, primary and secondary schools.

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