A Celebration of Art and Belonging

Primary Platform 26 was Anglian Learning’s first Trust-wide primary art exhibition. A celebration of creativity, talent and belonging across our 14 primary schools.

Building on the success of the secondary Platform events, which have been running since 2019, this was our first dedicated primary exhibition. From Reception to Year 6, pupils explored the theme of ‘Belonging’ – a powerful concept that every child deserves to explore and express. Through this theme, pupils considered what it means to belong to their families, schools, communities and to one another.

This supports Anglian Learning’s Belonging by Design strategy, offering meaningful, creative opportunities for pupils to explore how they feel included, valued, and connected within their school and wider communities. Research shows that when children experience a strong sense of belonging, their confidence, wellbeing, and engagement all increase.

 

Thank you to our inspiring art teachers and everyone who helped bring this celebration of creativity to life. We are so proud of our young artists.

Project Launch

The project began with an official launch at Kettle’s Yard, where Art Leads from all primary schools worked alongside artist Dr Harold Offeh and the Kettle’s Yard team. Each school then worked on this project and contributed a selection of artworks to the final exhibition.

 

Inspire 25 Event

As part of this art celebration, the final exhibition featured a special video presentation of the Inspire25 event. This project saw over 500 pupils join forces with Stapleford Granary Arts Centre, for an immersive creative experience inspired by The Tin Forest. You can find out more about this project here, see the project film and witness the power of collaboration across our Trust schools.