Open Doors for Schools
Free creative sessions for schools
Led by experienced facilitators and creative arts experts, our Open Doors Schools’ Programme introduces young people to the magical world of the arts.
Delivered in schools across Newark and Sherwood, these sessions can help develop a love of music, drama, storytelling, writing, and performance and are fully-funded at no cost to schools!
Our programme includes pre-school, primary, and secondary school, with sessions ranging from 50 minutes to a full-day of activities. Our sessions are flexible, support classroom learning, and can be tailored to your school’s needs. We also offer professional development for creatives and teachers, and the Arts Award qualifications Discover and Explore.
For more information, download our primary or secondary school brochures below.
Our Primary Schools Programme
We offer sessions and activities for:
- Pre-school
- Key Stage One
- Key Stage Two
Here's what teachers have to say about our Primary Schools Programme:
"The children were hooked immediately!"
"The session was amazing! Inspirational music teaching, which the children thrived on."
Download our Primary Schools Brochure to find out more:
Open Doors Primary Schools Brochure 2025 (PDF File, 17,763kb)
Our Secondary Schools Programme
We have full-day, half-day, and single-lesson sessions for:
- Key Stage Three
- Key Stage Four
Here's what teachers have to say about our Secondary Schools Programme:
- "An immersive and interactive session, led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic
facilitators."
- "The sensory aspect of going to the theatre in the 1600s and the contextual knowledge of audience tiering and etiquette — all brilliant!”
Download our Secondary Schools Programme brochure to find out more:
Open Doors Secondary Schools Brochure 2025 (PDF File, 8,972kb)
Got a Question?
Email opendoors@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk, or call us on 07355 675069 and we'll get back to you!