In October 2015, Arts Council England launched the Cultural Education Challenge, which asked the art and cultural sector including Libraries and Music Hubs, educational institutions from early years to Higher Education Institutions, Local Authorities and other organisations from the voluntary and private sectors to come together to develop a more joined-up local arts and cultural offer.
One of the means for achieving this to create new place based, collaborative partnerships called Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs).
The focus for these partnerships is on sharing resources, knowledge and skills across sectors to improve cultural education provision for children and young people in their locality.
Arts Connect supported the development of a network of LCEPs in the West Midlands. These LCEPs now run independently of Arts Connect.
Find your nearest LCEP in our online directory below.
