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SEND and AP

Find out why SEND and Alternative Provision Providers work with Art Bytes

SEND and AP support

Art Bytes is an inclusive programme and we actively encourage SEND schools and Alternative Provision providers to take part. All young people who enter are considered together, with no differentiation or special consideration in place.

• We brief the judging panel to consider all shortlisted pupils’ entries using the same criteria.

• SEND settings report that pupils who participate appreciate being included and judged in the same way as mainstream pupils.

• Attending the celebration event can be challenging for some pupils however others find it gives a real boost to their confidence, and staff report improved levels of that pupils engagement in class afterwards as a result.

SEND Winners!

In 2024, the National Primary Winner for Art Bytes was Kit Powdrill from Helen Allison Primary School, which has been bringing out the best in children on the autism spectrum for over 50 years.

This video shows Kit being told about his amazing achievement, and talking about his love of creativity with his teacher.

Hear from SEND Teachers .

Catcote Academy is an SEND school in Hartlepool in the North East of England. They have been taking part in Art Bytes’ national inter-school art competition for some time and here teacher Cheryll Kung talks about what they gain from the programme, how she fits it into the curriculum, and how simple the process is.

Shene Edwards from Peterhouse School (part of Autism Initiatives) talks about taking part in Art Bytes forerunner programme, dot-art Schools.

Rachel Davies from West Kirby Residential School talks about taking part in Art Bytes forerunner programme, dot-art Schools.

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