New Writing South
Arts Award
Work with New Writing South and bring Arts Award into your school or organisation.
New Writing South can tailor a project that’s not only stimulating, enhances creativity and contributes to raised literacy levels, but also achieves a national qualification accredited at levels 1, 2 and 3 on the Qualifications Credit Framework.
Arts Award is also fantastic for the school, as all three levels have school performance points attached and the Gold Award carries 35 UCAS points.
Arts Award benefits at a glance
Gold Award (level 3)
QCF credit value 15
School performance points 42
Silver award (level 2)
QCF credit value 10
School performance points 23
Bronze award (level 1)
QCF credit value 6
School performance points 6.3
Take a look at some of the projects we can offer
Arts Award materials cost
Each young person who takes part in Arts Award will need a booklet, there is also a fee for moderating each award.
Booklets are £4 each, but can be bulk ordered at a greatly reduced cost. New Writing South is happy to order booklets on behalf of schools. In addition, there is a fee to moderate each award. Moderation fees are: Bronze £17, Silver £20 and Gold £31. These prices are set by Arts Award, full details can be found here.
Funding opportunities
The Arts Award Access Fund provides £50 - £500 grants to support young people to experience the professional arts while working towards their Arts Award.
Grants help young people to gain a fuller experience of the arts world through:
• Attending professional events
• Working with specialists and professionals in professional settings
To find out if your school is eligible for a grant, click here
Contact us
New Writing South has over seven years experience running creative writing workshops in and out of schools. We offer bespoke workshops that meet the needs of your school, pupils and curriculum. Please contact Creative Learning Manager, Anna Jefferson, to discuss these projects which could incorporate Arts Award or any other creative learning work.