For Teachers & Schools

We invite teachers from Slough schools to join our quarterly YES Associate Meeting to help shape the youth offering in Slough and find out more about services in the local community available to students.

If you would like to learn more please email: [email protected]

Slough Cultural Menu for Schools & Colleges

This menu helps provide a better understanding of the creative arts provision and enrichment on offer, so that the teachers and young
people of Slough can benefit from:
• Awareness of and engagement in enrichment activities with local creative practitioners
• Building partnerships between Slough schools and arts/heritage/cultural partners, employers across creative
industries
• Access to diverse cultural options to support the creative curriculum and build cultural capital and creative thinking

Youth Engagement Slough (YES)

www.yesslough.org.uk [email protected]
YES deliver many different kinds of free provision for young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 with access needs

Together As One
(Aik Saath)

https://togetherasone.org.uk/
[email protected]
Workshops and programmes of training covering a broad range of themes, including conflict resolution, community cohesion, racism and extremism.

Apna Virsa

http://www.apnavirsa.org.uk/
[email protected]
Explores and shares South Asian Culture and Heritage through a variety of projects including workshops, courses, events and activities using creative methods, such as the arts for self-expression and self- empowerment.

Arts Classes Group

www.artclassesgroup.com [email protected]
Provides artist run innovative workshops in schools to meet National Curriculum programmes of study

Antz Kidz

https://antzkidz.co.uk/
[email protected]
Specialising in arts and crafts and homework support, working collaboratively with the local community.

The Arts Excite CIC

https://www.thearts-excite.org/
[email protected]
Helps disadvantaged young people fulfil their potential by giving them the confidence, training and experience needed to gain a career in the creative industry.

Art Beyond Belief

https://art-beyond-belief.com/
[email protected]
Art Beyond Belief works primarily in the areas of mental health and well-being, education and diversity.

Artswork

https://artswork.org.uk/
[email protected]
Southeast Bridge of the Arts Council offering a range of events and resources to support schools to develop arts, culture and creativity across the curriculum in particular Artsmark and Arts Award.

Empoword

Empoword Instagram
[email protected]
Empoword is a spoken word platform, incorporating poets, rappers and creative writers. Many of the performers are adept workshop leaders, providing performances and writing sessions for schools and community groups.

Viva Slough

https://vivaslough.org/
[email protected]
An ambitious initiative to transform Slough through art, beautification and environmental consciousness. Organise art contests and exhibitions to give local Slough artists a platform to showcase their works, working with many talented artists

Slough Museum

https://sloughmuseum.co.uk/
[email protected]
An ambitious initiative to transform Slough through art, beautification and environmental consciousness. It seeks to make Slough a beautiful, vibrant town that becomes a talking point for its unique attractions.

Salt Hill VR

https://salthillvr.com/
[email protected]
Experience learning through virtual reality, from digital skills, arts and community projects with cutting edge technology.

Creative Academy

https://creativeacademy.org/ [email protected]
The Creative Academy creates talented performers/ teachers, dance practitioners and technicians who can support schools.

Amina Khayyam Dance

www.aminakhayyamdance.co.uk
[email protected]
From South Asian dance Kathak technique to tableaux creativity, single and multiple instructor workshops and performances packed with a fun and engaging, collaborative approach to the curriculum are offered to schools.

Rifco Theatre Company

www.rifcotheatre.com
[email protected]
Rifco develops and produces new plays and musicals which celebrates and reflects contemporary British Asian experiences.

Slough Music Service

www.sloughmusicservice.co.uk/ [email protected]
Slough Music Service offers a range of services for schools to develop vocal and instrumental learning, as well as supporting teachers and music leaders.

Beatroutes

http://www.beatroutes.co.uk/
[email protected]
Beat Routes, give young people a stimulating and positive environment to help them see that they can choose a positive future. Through music and creative workshops, young people are inspired to learn and work on creative projects.

SWIPE

https://swipe.charity/
[email protected]
Works with young people between the ages of 8 – 19 years of age and in some cases up to 25, providing many music activities including instrumental tuition and vocal coaching. Jubilee Riverside Centre includes a rehearsal space and also runs rowing and kayaking activities.

Resource Productions

www.resource-productions.co.uk/ [email protected]
YES lead and Slough based production company offering film-making, training and career opportunities for young people in the creative industries; a vast range of creative and technical workshops and training courses in digital media/production.

Animation Expressions

www.animationexpressions.com/
[email protected]
Animation workshops linked to Art & Design, Music, Drama, Literacy and ICT across the Key Stages.

Slough Library Service

www.slough.gov.uk/libraries Alison.Beer@slough. gov.uk
Offers enrichment opportunities for school pupils and family reading activities

Desree

https://www.iamdesree.co.uk/
[email protected]
Writer, Spoken Word, Poet and Educator

Black Country Park, Wexham

countryparks.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/black-park
[email protected]
Has Rangers and a Forest School that may provide advice and/or support for Slough schools.

BCA Zoo

https://zoo.bca.ac.uk/
[email protected]
Berkshire College of Agriculture, Education Centre and Zoo Encounters run animal and visits and offer meerket, reptile and zookeeping experiences. Also horticultural courses and projects with schools.

Berks, Buck and Oxon Wildlife Trust

https://www.bbowt.org.uk/
[email protected]
Using a science-led approach to protect and restore natural habitats, which are home to some of our most precious wildlife. Includes Nature tots, wildlife walks and online talks with experts.

Slough School Sport Network

www.wexhamschool.co.uk
[email protected]
The Slough School Sport Network (SSSN) is made up of a partnership of local infant, primary, junior, secondary and special schools. Provides all young people with the opportunity to participate in high quality sport and physical activity opportunities.

Riverside Centre

jubilee.swipe.charity
[email protected]
The Jubilee River Riverside Centre offers regular Rowing and Kayaking activities for all. They work with individuals, schools and community groups.

Parks &
Green Spaces

www.slough.gov.uk/parks-green-spaces
[email protected]
In addition to asking parents/grandparents to to help with a school garden, Slough Borough Council could provide support through their park volunteers and allotment spaces.