Children at Chesterfield’s Speedwell Infants School have showing off their artistic skills as part of the Artsmark Celebration Week, and invited local MP, Toby Perkins, along to see their work.

Toby said, “I’m very grateful to Speedwell for inviting me along to see the amazing artwork on display. There was fantastic mix of drawings, paintings and collages and the school is blessed to have so many talented young artists”

Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools and education settings, awarded by Arts Council England. The Artsmark award provides a clear framework for teachers and education professionals to plan, develop and evaluate their arts and cultural provision.

Artsmark Celebration Week took place from the 11^th to 15^th of November.

Toby added, “Whilst our education system quite rightly has a heavy focus on maths, English and other core subjects and skills, it is also vital that we recognise and celebrate the importance of art and creativity in our schools.”