Creative Learning at Your Fingertips
This section brings together a range of creative tools and programmes that can help children and young people explore the arts in accessible, enjoyable ways. From national galleries to digital platforms, these resources offer ideas, activities and inspiration that teachers can easily weave into classroom learning or local projects.
Whether pupils are discovering artists, developing their own creative skills or taking part in national initiatives like the Year of Reading, these links provide simple ways to broaden creative experiences. They’re designed to support schools in encouraging imagination, expression and a love of the arts — wherever you are and whatever your starting point.
National Year of Reading
The National Year of Reading 2026 is a major UK campaign led by the Department for Education and the National Literacy Trust, encouraging children and adults to rediscover the joy of reading. Packed with activities, school programmes and community events, it aims to reignite a national love of books and boost literacy.
Tate Schools
Bring art and artists into your classroom in new and exciting ways. From 'meet the artists' and '10 Minute Challenges, there's an array of resources to use.
Sky Arts - Access All Arts
An initiative dedicated to promoting and celebrating the arts in primary schools across the UK and Ireland.
We provide free, easy-to-use teaching resources that cover a range of artforms within Marks, Images, Words, Moves, and Sounds, all designed to take your pupils on a year-long creative journey that culminates in Access All Arts Week in June (15th - 19th).
Art UK
Art Uk is a unique digital experience that connects everyone with the UK's public art collections. From lesson planning ideas to inspiration for children of all ages - use the resources to learn, teach, create and connect.
