KEY PRINCIPLES

During the E Project we came up with the following to help your planning and delivery:

• Focus on the process, not the product: The main learning in these sessions comes from the thinking and reflection that takes place through art-making, rather than the finished piece.

• Set a good example: Avoid telling the young people that you are ‘bad at art’ or referencing the value of the work you create: this can affect how young people value the art-making process.

• Don’t seek perfection: Remember the benefits of practice, making and art being a lifelong companion that doesn't need to be perfect. Perfection is not achievable, it’s the journey of enjoying making that is what it’s about.

• There’s no wrong answer: Follow the ideas and questions of your students and let them go where is right for them with their creativity. When exploring topics of diversity, encourage questions and considering different perspectives without shutting them down or making them feel shame because of a well-meaning question.

• Be representative of your students with the examples you give: For example, if you have children of Nigerian heritage, Google 'Nigerian Artists' and see where you can add this into your lessons.

Look at our Diverse Reference Points resource for more ideas.