Royal Opera House Bridge invests in research that helps identify local need and provision, explorers new models and initiatives and creates a valuable knowledge base for all professionals working in the arts and education sector. We also provide opportunities for professionals to connect, share learning and be inspired by experts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.

National Arts, Creative and Cultural Education Survey - July 2020 - Summary of Findings

As a response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Bridge England Network initiated a National School Survey. The purpose of this survey was to gather indicative information from schools about the potential needs and creative aspirations for their pupils from autumn 2020 onwards. The aim was to identify how Bridges and the cultural sector might best support schools moving forward. It was distributed in the last two weeks of the academic year, in a very challenging school term, to gather the most relevant information. Bridge England Network is hugely grateful to those educators who were able to find the time to respond.

Please find the full report here.

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2017/18

• The Creative School: Leading Cultural Learning

2016/17

• Voices for Culture: Leading Cultural Learning ROH Bridge Annual Report 2015/16

2015/16

• The Paths We Take - Royal Opera House Bridge 2012 to 2015 and beyond.
• Working with Young Cultural Leaders
• Creative Skills Initiative: A Report 2013-16
• Advocacy to Parents and Carers for the Value of Arts & Culture

2014/15

• Royal Opera House Bridge Annual Review 2013/14 End of Year Review 2013-14 (2.5MB) The second annual review of Royal Opera House Bridge
• Bridgefest / You Ask We Answer  - Final Report Bridgefest Research (850KB PDF) A peer-led consultation with people aged 11 – 19, exploring their ideas and views about arts and culture in the region Lucie Fitton, Head of Engagement, The Audience Agency
• 'Artsmakers Snakes & Ladders' - Ways to integrate arts and culture in learning Artsmakers Handout (5MB PDF) A playful look at simple things we can do and things to avoid when leading on cultural learning in schools. (Designed to be printed on both sides at A3) Illustrations by Ayesha L Rubio www.ayeshalrubio.com

Archive

A selection of documents and reports reflecting the work of ROH Bridge.

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Reports

• Presentations and discussions from the ROHB conference 'Culture Counts
• Cultural Entitlement for children and young people in Thurrock 2014 (2.5 MB) A research report commissioned by Thurrock Council and compiled by Sally Manser and Emma Crook of Royal Opera House Bridge.
• Libraries Engagement with Children and Young People – Exec summary (1 MB) Research looking at libraries offer for children and young people across the RoyalOperaHouseBridge region
• PANeK - Connecting Children, Schools and Theatre in Kent and Medway 2013 (0.5 MB) Research into the current needs of Drama teachers in Kent
• End of Year Review 2012-13 (1 MB) The first annual review of Royal Opera House Bridge, 2012-13.
• Royal Opera House Bridge Regional Report 2012 (8 MB) Our ‘state of the region report’ looking at the cultural Infrastructure and statistical data regarding children and young people across the Royal Opera House Bridge region.
• School and Academy Engagement with Museums 2012 (1 MB) A research document looking at schools relationship with museums across the Royal Opera House Bridge region.
• Children, Young People and Museums: Executive Summary 2012 (0.5 MB) A summary of how museums engage with children and young people across the Royal Opera House Bridge region.
• Film Education Review 2013 (2 MB) A review of the film education offer for children and young people across the Royal Opera House Bridge region
• Film Education Review 2013: Appendices (1 MB) The appendix for the Film Education Review 2013
• Cultural Diversity in the Arts in Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire 2013 (10 MB) A review of cultural diverse organisations and practitioners working with children and young people in Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire.
• Schools and Cultural Engagement 2013 (2.5 MB) A detailed report on the existing and potential role of arts and culture in schools in the Royal Opera House Bridge region.
• Schools and Cultural Engagement: Executive Summary 2013 (0.5 MB) A summary of the existing and potential role of arts and culture in the new education landscape across the Royal Opera House Bridge region.

Fundraising

• Fundraising | Corporations and Businesses | Bedfordshire (100 KB) A list of current companies that are involved in supporting local arts charities in Bedfordshire.
• Fundraising | Corporations and Businesses | Essex (100 KB) A list of current companies that are involved in supporting local arts charities in Essex.
• Fundraising | Corporations and Businesses | North Kent  (100 KB) A list of current companies that are involved in supporting local arts charities in Swale, Dartford, Gravesham and Medway.
• Fundraising | Corporations and Businesses | Hertfordshire (100 KB) A list of current companies that are involved in supporting local arts charities in Hertfordshire.
• Fundraising | Foundations & Trust | Full list (0.5 MB) A current list of foundations and trust that support arts and cultural activity for children and young people.
• Fundraising | Foundations | Listed by region  (50 KB) A current list of foundations and trust that support arts and cultural activity for children and young people in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and North Kent.
• Fundraising | Foundations | For schools  (150 KB) A current list of foundations and trust that support work in schools.
• Fundraising | Foundations | Listed by activity funded (100 KB) A current list of foundations and trust that support work focused on different art forms.
• Fundraising | Foundations | For individual or groups of young people (50 KB) A current list of foundations and trust that support work focused on children and young people.
• Fundraising | For Busy People (150 KB) A quick guide to fundraising.
• Fundraising | Ten questions to ask before you start your proposal (50 KB) A tool to help you prepare and plan to find a funder.
• Fundraising | Ten questions – Planning document  (50 KB) A planning document to use in conjunction with ‘Ten questions to ask before you start your proposal’.