Context

The value of creativity for personal, social and economic development is increasingly well recognised by education providers.

The Scottish Government’s Curriculum for Excellence, Scotland’s Culture’s commitment to an ‘escalator’ approach to arts education provision, and the aim to develop cultural entitlements outlined in the Draft Culture Bill (Scotland), provide great opportunities for future strategic development. We want to ensure that the rich resources of Scotland’s artists and arts organisations contribute to and benefit from these developments.

One of the Scottish Arts Council’s three aims is to place the arts, culture and creativity at the heart of learning. Our role is to support and develop arts education infrastructure and practice in Scotland. We work with colleagues to develop the educational elements of their work, through advocacy, research, networks and partnerships.

Successful education is an interactive process involving artists, arts organisations and the public that results in change and progression for those involved.

Budget The education budget for 2007/08 is £1.29 million which is committed to organisations and development programmes on a flexible basis. In addition, the Scottish Government has awarded an extra £5.8 million to extend the Cultural Co-ordinator programme in schools over two years 2007-2009. These funds will be distributed through local authorities in Scotland. For information our about funding schemes, please visit our Funding section. You can also read our Guide to Funds.