Staffordshire has a number of ASTs who specialise in various aspects of the arts; those who specialise in music are listed on the music website www.sln.org.uk/music .

Stephen Dawson - Arts (Expressive Arts)

Stephen's work in music indicates the breadth of his approach to the arts.  Specifically all aspects of African drumming, percussion work and singing (also Samba and Taiko) fun workshops - KS2, KS3, KS4 and adult and teacher professional development - established African drumming group MADULA and MAKURU giving performances - advice on setting up groups and instrument purchase.

Led workshops throughout Midands area particularly at the New Vic Theatre, Wych Centre Middlewich and schools in Dudley, Walsall and Birmingham culminating in CD production.

Worked closely with the West Midlands Regional Arts Education Partnership on their ‘One Voice Many Places’ project as workshop leader/facilitator, performer and composer.

Phil can offer free support and advice for  ART AND CERAMICS. (Across all Key Stages).

Philip began working as an AST in January 2005. During this time he has been requested for some of the following tasks:-

Supporting Art staff with lesson planning and creative ideas.
Helping with pre-OFSTED support.
Supporting NQT teachers.
Providing support with the arrangements for an Arts Week.
Organising students from different schools within the same cluster to work together.
Introducing life drawing at Key Stage 5.
Technical advice concerning the repair and firing of kilns.

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