Celebrating creativity and family learning across Lancashire schools
Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL), the number 1 provider of Adult Learning in the country, has announced the winner of its new Children’s Art Competition. Designed to complement their dynamic family learning art courses offered in schools across Lancashire, the innovative initiative concluded with a panel of six creative educators evaluating artwork from approximately 25 participating schools at the end of the school year.
Laneshaw Bridge Primary School won the competition, earning the title of ‘Most Creative School’, with Lomeshaye Junior School in Nelson coming in a close second.
Laneshaw Bridge Assistant Headteacher, Chloe Whittaker, said: “The children and parents absolutely loved the workshop and we are all thrilled to have won the competition. It’s given us a real taste for these collaborative learning sessions and we’re looking forward to more Family Learning opportunities in the next curriculum year.”
Sarah Haworth, Director of Tailored Learning at Lancashire Adult Learning, highlighted the competition’s significance: “We aimed to celebrate the children’s achievements and foster some healthy competition among schools. Creativity is so important to children’s development, not only in their artistic talents but also in how they think.
“It was a tough job for the judges but in the end we felt that Laneshaw Bridge just edged it and stood out with their high-quality drawings, well-defined prints, and excellent choice of colour palettes—their standard of artwork was truly exceptional.”
The art sessions in schools were led by teachers from LAL Sally Ward, Helen Draper, and Becky Andrews. Sally Ward said: “It was inspiring to see the children’s enthusiasm and creativity during the workshops. The level of engagement from both the children and their parents was heartwarming, and it really highlighted the power of collaborative learning.”
The family learning curriculum demonstrates the vital role of parents and carers in supporting children’s education, offering valuable uninterrupted learning time together.
This free provision from LAL is available to all primary schools in Lancashire and covers all curriculum areas, ensuring comprehensive educational support for families.
For more information on Lancashire Adult Learning and their family learning programs, visit https://www.lal.ac.uk/ or contact the Partnership and Engagement Officer, Lauren Jackson, at lauren.jackson@nelsongroup.ac.uk.
Photo caption: Back L-R – Ashleigh Parker (parent), Ella Miles, Brontë Graham, Tilly Ruddy, Sophia Kennedy, Mel Shepherd (parent)
Front L-R – Ben Parker, Jack Miles, Henry Shepherd