“We can make big decisions even though we are kids.”

– Creativity Council at Mayflower Primary School

Working alongside lead artist Sam Redway, each school established a Creativity Council, empowering children to design and lead Takeover events and co-create enquiry projects with artists chosen by the children themselves.

This half-day symposium will offer insight into both the creative practice and the impact of the project. Through presentations, provocations, and case studies from children, schools, and artists, participants will be invited to join the conversation about how we can develop pupil voice in schools and the impact this can have.

On the morning of the symposium, children from Creativity Councils will come together with architects MATT+FIONA to make, perform, and build a physical ‘Brave’ space inspired by their creative journeys. The space will hold and reflect the children’s ideas, experiences, and voices, inviting delegates into a conversation about the importance of voice and agency in schools and the impact this work can have on oracy skills and wellbeing.

The symposium will provide an opportunity for teachers, school leaders, artists, arts organisations, policy makers, funders, researchers, and others interested in young people’s voice to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the role of creativity in supporting children’s voice and agency in schools.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

This project has been made possible through funding and support from Paul Hamlyn Foundation, De Montfort University and Leicester Museums and Galleries.