On this episode of The Creatives’ Corner, we speak to Claire-Louise Auguste, Global Manager for Stageschool at RSL Awards, who explains how Vocational Qualifications can transform the classroom experience for both teachers and learners. She unpacks why flexibility matters, how choice builds confidence, and why giving learners ownership of their journey leads to stronger performance. Claire-Louise also reflects on the post-COVID landscape and the vital role that these qualifications play in helping students rebuild and step forward with renewed confidence.

On this episode of The Creatives’ Corner, we speak to Matt Griffiths, who was CEO of Youth Music at the time of recording. Matt explores the gap between young people’s appetite for music and the support structures around them, and why guidance is critical if students are going to turn passion into a sustainable career. He also reflects on how schools and colleges can better teach and inspire young musicians through the use of Vocational Qualifications.

On this special live episode from the Creative Futures conference, we discuss "Accessibility in the Arts" - a conversation featuring Joshua Satch (Songwriter “SATCH” and Co-chair of @ivorsacademy LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Group), Stacey Green (Founder of TIRED Movement and Shades Dancewear), Sean Addicott (Learning Support Facilitator and Module Leader at DBS Institute), and Rebecca Bates (CEO of the SupaJam Foundation). Together, they dive into diversity, inclusion and accessibility within creative education, and explore how these principles come to life in Vocational Qualifications.

References

UK Music Diversity Report - https://www.ukmusic.org/equality-diversity/uk-music-diversity-report-2024/

Creative UK Diversity in Leadership - https://www.wearecreative.uk/diversity-leaders-report/

The Red Research Project - https://tiredmovement.com/red-research-project/

The SupaJam Foundation - https://www.supajamfoundation.org/

Sean Addicott - https://seanaddicott.bandcamp.com/music

Shades Dancewear - https://www.movedancewear.com/shades-dancewear/

TIRED Movement - https://tiredmovement.com/

Joshua “Satch” Satchell - https://www.therealsatch.com/

www.songteller.co.uk

Satch and Leo’s Transmission - https://open.spotify.com/show/6YGB4WxjH9CCOQtkcYpMqk