Overview
The Arts‑Rich Schools Reflection and Audit Tool is a whole‑school resource designed to help schools reflect on their current arts provision and identify realistic next steps.
It covers 10 key dimensions of arts‑rich practice, including curriculum, leadership, teaching, partnerships and pupil experience.
What it’s for
This tool supports:
- Structured professional reflection
- Collaborative discussion across staff teams
- Curriculum review and school improvement planning
- Identifying strengths and priorities for development
How to use it
The tool works best when used collaboratively by:
- Senior leaders
- Teachers and arts coordinators
- Support staff
- (Where appropriate) students or governors
Schools can:
- Complete the full audit annually
- Focus on individual sections during CPD or planning
- Use the results to inform action planning
Each section includes guiding questions, indicators and space for evidence and discussion.
What it helps you do
- Understand where your school is currently
- Build a shared picture of arts provision across the school
- Identify realistic and achievable next steps
- Track progress over time
Arts‑rich practice as a journey
Arts‑rich schools are not defined by scale or resources, but by how creativity is embedded across curriculum, teaching and culture. This tool supports schools to reflect on their own starting point and take purposeful next steps.
Use this alongside
This tool has been developed alongside the Schools That Sing: Arts‑Rich Learning in Leeds report, which provides real‑world examples and practical insights from schools across Leeds.
