The objective of this report is to evaluate the effectiveness of Creative Partnerships initiatives in six areas of the UK. The report finds that involvement in the programme helped pupils to develop good personal and social skills, while for many there was also significant improvement on key skills such as literacy, numeracy and ICT. Most programmes were effective in developing creative attributes and stimulating pupils' creativity, although pupils were often unclear about how to apply these qualities independently to develop original ideas and outcomes. However, a basis for the further development of the pupils' creative skills had been established. The report's finding are based on surveys, observations of lessons and planning activities, interviews with teaching staff, creative practitioners, pupils and parents, and the analysis of pupils' work.

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