Who we are
Cultivate Halton is Halton’s Cultural Education Partnership. A consortium of independent organisations with the shared aim of supporting the children and young people of Halton borough to gain a better start in life through cultural education.
Strategy Plan
Cultivate Halton’s partner organisations come in lots of different shapes and sizes. Each partner has their own set of goals and strategies, but they all have the common interest of helping to make Halton as culturally diverse, engaging and creative as possible.
Providers in Halton
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North West Drama
North West Drama is a team of drama-in-education specialists based in North West England. We have earned a reputation as providers o...
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The Writing Squad
We provide workshops, 1-1 support and investment for young writers of all genres. Our free 2-year programme is for writers aged 16-2...
Schools in Halton
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The Cavendish High Academy
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The Grange Academy
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The Heath School
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What's happening in Halton
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Somewhere to Sit - at Byrchall High School
Posted: 11/07/2024 by Claire Weetman, Visual Artist
As part of their Arts Week, Claire worked with KS3 students to develop their drawing skills and visual literacy to create drawings and collages that feature in an online virtual gallery space.
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Wigan Borough’s ‘Chance To See Fund’ Announces New Grant Opportunities
Posted: 25/06/2024 by Curious Minds
The Chance To See Fund has announced a fresh round of grant opportunities. The fund is designed to use access to creativity to enhance joy, positivity and hope in the lives of children and young people in the Wigan Borough. area.
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Voting opens to find the Liverpool City Region’s best young artists
Posted: 27/03/2024 by dot-art Schools
dot-art Schools and Edge Hill University are inviting the public to pick their favourite artwork as part of an annual competition to find the cream of Liverpool City Region’s artistic talent.
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What's Up Alfie? - mental health & wellbeing for Key Stage 1 - New tour dates!
Posted: 15/03/2024 by Altru Drama CIC
We're delighted to announce new tour dates for What's Up Alfie? - a performance about mental health for children aged 4 - 7. The play will be touring schools from 16th April - 10th May 2024.
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Finding Solitude: an exhibition of drawings by Claire Weetman
Posted: 20/02/2024 by Claire Weetman, Visual Artist
Claire Weetman presents an online collection of drawings of chairs that invite you to sit down, but that time to rest alone is just out of reach.
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The Northern Cultural Education Awards. Get Nominating!
Posted: 02/02/2024 by Curious Minds
Curious Minds is inviting nominations for The Northern Cultural Education Awards 2024. You can nominate yourself or others for an award, across 7 categories. The deadline for entries is midnight on Sunday 3rd March 2024.
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Arion - Storytelling Performance, with makaton
Posted: 11/09/2023 by Goofus Theatre CIC
Dates: 11/09/2023 - 31/12/2025
Anything can happen on the way to the market! A re-telling of a Cheshire folktale this beautiful storytelling performances includes song, dance & adventure. Includes makaton signing throughout. Full day, 3 performances - £650 (up to 180 pupils)
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There's A Memory Somewhere - performance & workshop. Connections can be found in the strangest of places.
Posted: 08/02/2023 by Goofus Theatre CIC
Dates: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025
A 25 minute non-verbal performance introducing the art form of puppeteering. Followed by our taster workshop exploring how to bring objects to life. 2 x 90 minute sessions across the day. Max of 60 pupils per session. £750 per day.
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Posted: 12/05/2023 by ThickSkin
Our channel jam packed with FREE learning resources, aimed at drama and performing arts students at GCSE / Nationals upwards with curriculum links, allowing students to develop a knowledge of understanding of how theatre is developed and performed.
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Posted: 08/02/2023 by Goofus Theatre CIC
Friendship can be anywhere. A magical non-verbal performance using puppetry, mask, music and circus.
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Posted: 09/04/2022 by Goofus Theatre CIC
Puppetry is the oldest form of performing arts. Meet some of our friends in this short trailer.
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Posted: 09/04/2022 by Goofus Theatre CIC
Watch our trailer for Ikura & the Mud Giant.
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Posted: 01/10/2021 by Wildcard Theatre Company Ltd
In this workshop, Wildcard will explore this new genre and equip your pupils with the knowledge and understanding of how to begin creating their own pieces of Gig Theatre.
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Posted: 08/06/2021 by Curious Minds
Attendees of Curious Minds CPD workshops and events can explore and revisit documents and recordings from these sessions in our dedicated Workshops Resource Bank.