What is Artis?
Artis is an online, participatory, creative learning platform for primary schools, enabling children to sing, dance and act the curriculum. 144 weekly episodes are led by experienced creative specialists, supported by teachers, alongside a library of teacher-led brain breaks and transitions to use in classrooms. All content is curriculum-linked and built on over 20 years of experience working in primary schools.

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How it works in schools

Teachers can flexibly integrate Artis into their day:

• Weekly sessions embedded into planned topics
• Workshops for nurture groups or targeted support
• Enrichment sessions focussed on the performing arts
• Part of English/oracy teaching slots
• Short brain breaks and transitions to reset focus

Sessions are 25–30 minutes and designed for all primary ages, covering English, maths, science, geography, PSHE, oracy and more – many in an interdisciplinary way.

Artis is evidence based:

Our data partners PBE (Pro Bono Economics) found through analysing over 1,600 data sets that across an academic year:

• 29% increase in oracy
• 37% increase in wellbeing
• 34% increase in confidence

It’s especially effective for children with SEND, behavioural challenges or who struggle to engage in more passive lessons. Schools report improvements in focus, behaviour, confidence, and communication, all while fostering inclusion and participation.

Why Artis for Cornwall schools?

 CAPH member schools joining Artis in 2026 receive a lifetime 50% discount - exclusive and valid for as long as the school remains subscribed when joining in 2026.

This is a chance to bring creative learning, wellbeing, and inclusion into classrooms at a fraction of the usual cost, backed by two decades of proven impact.

Joining Artis gives children in Cornwall active creative experiences that build cultural capital, spark curiosity, and boost confidence, ensuring every child benefits from the arts.

Check out the online platform here

Pricing (before 50% lifetime discount) here Artis and CAPH have also negotiated a Small School rate - please ask for details.

A brilliant creative learning opportunity is coming to primary schools in Cornwall.

A local philanthropist is supporting 10 schools in the area to access Artis, an online evidence‑backed creative learning programme that brings music, drama and movement into the school week. Every class can enjoy weekly curriculum‑linked episodes led by arts specialists, helping to boost oracy, wellbeing, attendance and confidence.

With Artis, children might dance their fractions, sing about punctuation, or act out poetry. The platform is full of ready‑made, inclusive sessions for children and quick creative brain breaks that teachers can use straight away.

The funder will cover 90% of the cost, meaning most schools contribute just £39–£98 for an academic year. The first 10 schools can register using the code ARTISCORNWALL, choose a September start date, and enjoy free access until the end of this year.

Teachers already using Artis every week say:

• “It brings colour into my classroom.”

• “Our children never get a chance to do things like this.”

• “I use Artis as a springboard for writing and learn so much about my class working with them in this way.”

• “Our neurodivergent children respond best to creative learning and Artis is amazing for them.”

You can explore the platform at online.artisfoundation.org.uk and join in just a few minutes. Don’t forget to use the ARTISCORNWALL code - we’d love to work with your creative learners next year. Any questions, please e-mail Ella at strum@artisfoundation.org.uk.