The Arts in Education Portal is a space where both artists and teachers can be supported and inspired. It seeks to reflect current practice that is taking place in Ireland and to establish a structure through which the arts and education community can be developed.

Stronger thinking and learning through the power of art - the goal of the Artful Thinking program is to help students develop thinking dispositions that support thoughtful learning – in the arts, and across school subjects.

Creativity is a positive power for change among children and young people. By introducing creative practitioners into the learning environment, it's possible to inspire children, to stimulate new ideas, improve communication and build confidence.

Two projects in Sussex examined creativity in early years by working with artists and bringing them into settings to work alongside practitioners and children. This publication takes documents these projects, showing examples of artists working in settings and offering top tips for trying out these approaches yourself.

CapeUK's 'Early Years Creative Cookbook' in partnership with Earlyarts and Calderdale Council's Early Years Team and Earlyarts; inspires early years settings, professionals and practitioners across the country to engage in similar creative approaches.