The Latest News from ArtsPool
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NEW FOR 25/26
We think marking, particularly Section C can be tricky, so we have brought a new LIVE CPD session this academic year to help.
It will be taken by an experienced teacher, who was also an examiner for AQA. They will offer advice and there will be the opportunity to have a go at marking too!
This can only support your students and help them to improve their analysis and writing a strong answer.
LIVE SESSIONS ARE BACK FOR 25/26
8 sessions of CPD to support teachers and therefore students.
We have added a new session – Marking Section C
You can book individually, to suit what you need and your budget.
Know the skills
Aural Setting – another tricky one!
Which sections to choose with interpretation and evaluation
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You can also help us decide on the last 2 sessions – what would you like?
REVISED REVISION GUIDE
After studying the exam papers from the past 9 years, I have tweaked the revision guide.
There are more example questions and student responses.
If you have already purchased the original guide, you can contact the office and we will send you just the updates.
Email: info@arts-pool.co.uk
Revision Sessions 2026 – TBC
2 works are covered in each plan
Save you hours of time initially. Give your students masses of information about each work, that they can then use and adapt to so many questions.
- E of E and Artificial Things
- Infra and WHE
- A Linha Curva and Shadows
- 3 lesson plans covering all 6 works packed with information and strategies for answering the Similarities and Differences questions
- All 3 £55
We have teamed up with the exceptional team at KaSo Studios to deliver some extraordinary KS3 Schemes of Work. Introducing meaningful and measurable class content that will refresh your KS3 Dance content to engage your students. Your choice of 3. Parkour and Free Running / Dance by Chance / Visual Arts.
Essay questions - Optional areas of study
Unlock the secrets to mastering essay writing with our comprehensive resource package, because your success depends on more than just knowing the content—it’s about mastering the art of crafting cogent, well-structured arguments that seamlessly connect content to context!
The development of American Jazz dance from the 1930s to 1975 was influenced by a combination of social, economic, and historical events – this is context.
Key figures like Gene Kelly, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, and others played significant roles in shaping this art form and AQA want you to be able to put this into context when writing your essays. In this resource are some of the key events and contributors that impacted American Jazz dance
during this period. Discuss these with your students.
Assess prior knowledge and the impact or effect the time we live in has on the art we create and therefore the development of a style like American Jazz dance.
The “isms”
An exploration of classicism, romanticism, modernism and
postmodernism as context for American Jazz from 1945 – 1970.
This resource provides context in relation to the ‘isms’, meaning romanticism, classicism, modernism and post modernism. The examiners reports refer to the importance of “context where relevant” being a key factor for missing marks in
the higher bands. Your students, where relevant should be able to put the works they are studying into the context of these art movements (LAO4)
Existing Resources
Previously advertised on this site
E-LEARNING HUB
10 NEW COURSES ADDED
There are now 46 courses on our e-learning hub. Great for homework, cover lessons, independent learning and so much more!
- Stimulus V Choreographic Intent
- Understanding Lighting
- More Anthology courses
- Safe Dance Practice
- Performance Skills
FREE TRIAL for 7 days – Access to 4 courses. See how it works. Teachers are able to track student’s work, see time spent and give feedback.
2 New Anthology workbooks added for 2023
Shadows and Within Her Eyes
Help your students embed their knowledge
BUY ALL 8
Workbooks
All 6 Anthology works plus: Own Work & Answering Technique
Student workshops for 2025/2026
May be given online or face to face – still at 21/22 price!
3 hour sessions designed to suit you and your students.
Fun activities to motivate and get students thinking.
Book your session today for 2025/2026!
Travel costs are additional
Accommodation costs maybe incurred depending on your location.
A Guide to Choreography
NEW FOR 2023
This document is for guidance only. It has tips to introduce choreography to your students.
The diary that accompanies it is yours to tweak and use as you wish – no copyright.
Simply Done!
3 new resources added for 2023
- Performance Skills
- Writing about your own performance
- Writing about your own choreography
They are what they say, simple explanations of what is required.
Are you looking for examples of 12 mark production feature questions?
We have 3 ready and waiting for you. Exemplar answers with comments.
Are you looking for examples of 12 mark similarities and differences questions?
We have 3 exemplars with comments
They include Description, Interpretation, Link to question and Evaluation
If you run your own dance school, think about adding GCSE Dance to your curriculum.
12 Dance Schools have signed up for September 2025
Contact us for more information
