Arts Award

Building confidence, creativity and achievement through the arts.

Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification that encourages children and young people to explore their creativity, discover new artistic skills and celebrate their achievements.

At Pumpkin & Sweetpea Creatives, Arts Award is about so much more than completing a qualification. It's about inspiring curiosity, building confidence, encouraging self-expression and helping young people recognise what they are capable of.

Whether your child enjoys drawing, painting, photography, music, drama, dance, textiles or another creative art form, Arts Award provides a flexible and engaging journey that celebrates their unique interests.

Why This Matters to Me

At Pumpkin & Sweetpea Creatives, I believe creativity should never feel intimidating.

Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, express themselves and feel proud of what they achieve.

My sessions are relaxed, encouraging and person-centred, creating a safe environment where creativity can flourish.

I celebrate progress rather than perfection, helping young people build confidence through meaningful creative experiences.

Why Choose Arts Award?

Arts Award isn't just about creating artwork.

It's about helping young people discover who they are through creativity.

Participants have the opportunity to:

  • Build confidence

  • Explore different art forms

  • Develop creative thinking

  • Improve communication skills

  • Learn to reflect on their experiences

  • Celebrate their achievements

  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification

  • Develop independence

Who Is This For?

Who is it for?

Arts Award is suitable for:

• Home educated learners

• Alternative Provision

• Schools

• Community groups

• Youth organisations

• Creative clubs

• Children who learn differently

• Young people who enjoy being creative

• Those wanting to develop confidence through creativity

Arts Award is designed to be flexible, meaning every young person's journey can be unique.

Discover

Perfect for introducing creativity and exploring different art forms through fun and engaging activities.

Ideal for younger children and first-time participants.

Explore

Encourages children and young people to deepen their creativity, try new artistic experiences and begin reflecting on their creative journey.

Why Creativity Matters

Creativity encourages children and young people to:

✔ Solve problems

✔ Express emotions

✔ Think independently

✔ Build resilience

✔ Improve communication

✔ Develop confidence

✔ Celebrate individuality

Arts Award provides a wonderful framework for developing these lifelong skills while recognising each participant's achievements.

What art forms can be included?

Arts Award is wonderfully flexible and can include:

  • Drawing

  • Painting

  • Sculpture

  • Photography

  • Textiles

  • Drama

  • Dance

  • Music

  • Creative Writing

  • Film

  • Digital Arts

  • Printmaking

  • Mixed Media

  • Craft

Every programme can be tailored to individual interests.

How I Deliver Arts Award

Whether you're a parent, educator, school or community organisation, I offer flexible Arts Award programmes designed to inspire creativity, build confidence and celebrate achievement.

Individual Arts Award

A personalised programme tailored to your child's interests, pace and creative goals.

Perfect for young people who thrive with one-to-one support or are working towards a specific Arts Award level.

Ideal for: Individual learners, home educated students and those who benefit from personalised learning.

Home Education Groups

Creative, engaging Arts Award sessions designed specifically for home educating families.

Young people have the opportunity to work towards an Arts Award while developing creative skills, confidence and friendships in a supportive group environment.

Ideal for: Home education communities, co-operatives and learning groups.

Schools

Arts Award programmes that complement the curriculum while supporting creativity, personal development and pupil wellbeing.

Sessions can be delivered as enrichment, after-school clubs, wellbeing programmes or curriculum projects.

Ideal for: Primary schools, secondary schools and specialist settings.

Alternative Provision

Creative, flexible programmes that support young people through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Arts Award can encourage confidence, motivation, self-expression and achievement while recognising individual strengths.

Ideal for: Alternative Provision, PRUs and specialist education settings.

Community Projects

Working in partnership with libraries, charities, youth organisations and community groups to make creative opportunities accessible to more young people.

Projects can be tailored to the needs of the organisation and participants.

Ideal for: Community groups, youth clubs, charities and local organisations.

Holiday Workshops

Creative holiday programmes that combine fun, wellbeing and learning through the Arts Award framework.

Young people can explore different art forms, make new friends and work towards an Arts Award during school holidays in a relaxed and inspiring environment.

These workshops can be themed around the seasons, nature, wellbeing or specific creative disciplines.

Ideal for: School holidays, community venues and family hubs.

Creative Clubs

Regular after-school or community creative clubs where children and young people can explore new art forms, develop confidence and progress through Arts Award over time.

These sessions encourage creativity, curiosity and connection in a welcoming environment.

Clubs could include:

  • Creative Explorers

  • Young Creators Club

  • Creative Wellbeing Club

  • Arts Award Club

  • Seasonal Makers Club

Ideal for: Schools, community centres, libraries and local venues.

I help children and young people build confidence, discover their creativity and achieve a nationally recognised Arts Award through engaging, supportive and meaningful creative experiences.