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

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.

“I can’t tell you how excited the three pupils are! It’s such an achievement for them to even be part of the event!”

Anna Hudson, Meadow Park School (PRU), Knowsley

“Because we’re a special school its nice for students to be involved in projects that mainstream schools are involved in as well. To see that they are working on a par with what other schools are doing boosts their self-esteem.”

Rachel Davies, West Kirby School and College (SEND)

“Since I have ADHD when I’m stressed out it calms me down a lot and it’s my hobby, I do it all the time. I love colouring and painting.”

Pupil at Lister Junior School

Teachers talk about the benefits of taking part in Art Bytes

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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