The City
Classroom
Ensuring that every child and young person in Leicester thrives through rich cultural experiences.
Attenborough Arts Centre is working with partners in 2026-27 to refresh The City Classroom as Leicester’s Local Cultural Education Partnership.
The City Classroom’s Vision is to ensure that every child and young person in Leicester thrives through rich cultural experiences. Our Mission is to raise the quality, reach and coordination of cultural opportunities across Leicester for school-age children both in school and out of school, in an effective place-based partnership for the city.
We work in partnership with primary, secondary and special schools, alternative provision, cultural organisations, artists, community partners and children and young people themselves.
The City Classroom previously ran until 2023. Supported by Arts Council England, we will use 2026-27 as a pilot year to consult widely about current needs and interests in the city, in order to establish programmes and ways of working of maximum benefit to children and young people in Leicester.
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Children and Families
With indoor and outdoor spaces available, every age can get creative either with available materials all-year round in our Salmon gallery or artist-led workshops.
Schools
As an Artsmark Partner Organisation, we support schools to develop and celebrate their commitment to arts and cultural education.
Young People
Whether this is for skills development or empower young people through the sector, we have a range on offer to help them take charge of your own creativity.
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