About

Liverpool, famous for its vibrant art, culture and people, is known as the ‘Pool of Life’. Culturepool is a Liverpool Learning Partnership (LLP) initiative signposting educators to exciting art and culture that is relevant to children and young people.

Culturepool was developed in response to teachers and education leaders who wanted to know where to look for cultural education resources, activities and experiences for their students. Now, at any time, cultural organisations can directly upload their offers and schools can view these offers.

LLP is a founding member of the Liverpool Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) which was established in March 2016 in response to Arts Council England’s Cultural Education Challenge. This asks local areas to join up to share resources and bring about a more coherent and visible delivery of cultural education so that more children and young people can:

  • Visit and experience exhibitions, concerts, shows and plays
  • Make and create their own art
  • Reflect and report on their learning and experiences

Please get in touch if you’d like to be added to the mailing list for our newsletters and updates.

Culturepool also publishes opportunities for teachers and education leaders to:

  • Network and take part in continuing professional development
  • Develop partnerships with local arts and cultural organisations and artists
  • Explore careers opportunities for young people in the cultural sector
  • Link to Curious Minds, which champions cultural education across the North West and supports Artsmark and Arts Award; and their Culture Hubs website where you can find wider information about art, culture and Local Cultural Education Partnerships across the North West.

Please get in touch if you’d like to let us know what you think of the website, and how we can improve it.

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As Creatives

The Big Christmas Day

Cost: £500.00

The Big Primary School Christmas Day Are you looking for a way to bring the whole-school together, for an action-packed,…

The Big Primary School Christmas Day

Are you looking for a way to bring the whole-school together, for an action-packed, fun-filled, festive day this December? Then look no further as we can bring The Big Christmas Day to your school! Our Big Christmas Day is a brilliant and cost-effective alternative to the Christmas pantomime, whilst still giving children an extra special treat this Xmas. Lots of schools fund this day via the PTA or parent/carer donations. The cost of the day is £500 plus VAT, which includes two As Creatives practitioners, each sharing a different activity with every class in the school over the course of the day!

How does it work…?

You can choose one programme from Selection Box A – for the whole school. And you can choose one programme from Selection Box B – for a limited number of classes. Plus, you will also get the Christmas Crackers Maths teaching pack which includes Maths challenges for every year group from EYFS - Year 6.

Selection Box A (choose one)

  • The Big Christmas Day
  • Poetry: Christmas Celebrations in Rhyme
  • Maths: The Santa Challenge
  • Science: The Great Christmas Science Quiz
  • History: A Victorian Christmas

Selection Box B (choose one) 

  • The Big Christmas Day (for up to six classes)
  • Poetry: Christmas Celebrations in Rhyme (for up to six classes)
  • Maths: CSI: Christmas Bake Off (for up to four KS2 classes)
  • Maths: CSI: Storyland (for up to eight EYFS/KS1 classes)
  • Maths: The Santa Challenge (for up to six classes)
  • Science: The Great Christmas Science Quiz (for up to six classes)
  • History: A Victorian Christmas (for up to six classes)
  “Y4 had a super poetry and drama workshop earlier this week with Jo. They shared what they knew about figurative language, did some choral performance and created a Christmas clerihew poem. Perhaps the favourite activity was the human sculpture game though." Hunts Cross Primary "The children thoroughly enjoyed their day and particularly loved performing at the beginning and end with the whole school. The students gained further understanding of how to use their ideas to write poetry, as well as a look at performing poetry. . It was great to be able to involve the whole school in a workshop day all the way from EYFS and bring the children together to work collaboratively."  Northway Primary   “The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the day. Although this isn’t the first time Springwell has used your services, it is personally my first experience and I can see why the staff have been so complementary. I really look forward to working with you again in the near future and will be sure to pass on my recommendation”  Springwell Park Primary School   “I have had As Creatives coming into my school for many years and they are truly amazing! The quality of their work is second to none. They are my go to provider for any new topic we are teaching!” Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School   Full workshops descriptions can be found on our website www.ascreatives.com/christmas-workshops/ 500.00 300 As Creatives
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 2

The Bluecoat

Baby Book Club

Cost: £52

Wed 7, 14, 31 Oct & 11, 18 Nov These sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby,…

Wed 7, 14, 31 Oct & 11, 18 Nov

These sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby, connect with other parents and carers, and start building a lifelong love of books together through fun, creative storytelling. Led by artist Roger Hill, each session includes time for discussion and sharing, book recommendations and reviews, individual and group reading, and fun activities centred around the weekly core story. It’s never too early to start reading with your baby - book now to secure your place. £52 (for 6 sessions, booking required) Hot drinks provided 52 100 The Bluecoat
Young people’s opportunity to make, create, compose, or perform
Early years

MiniMe Mindfulness® Liverpool South

MiniMe Mindfulness®

Cost: £60

MiniMe Mindfulness® delivers engaging and interactive wellbeing sessions for children aged 3-11, helping them develop confidence, emotional awareness, resilience and…

MiniMe Mindfulness® delivers engaging and interactive wellbeing sessions for children aged 3-11, helping them develop confidence, emotional awareness, resilience and positive habits that support both wellbeing and learning. Through stories, games, movement, breathing techniques and creative activities, children learn practical tools they can use to manage worries, build self-belief and navigate everyday challenges.

Sessions can be tailored to the needs of individual settings and include nursery programmes, school workshops, transition and school readiness sessions, after-school clubs and whole-school wellbeing days. Staff wellbeing and CPD sessions are also available. Every session is designed to be fun, inclusive and age-appropriate, giving children simple strategies they can use both in and out of the classroom while supporting schools' wellbeing, PSHE and personal development objectives.

PSHE

60 100 MiniMe Mindfulness® Liverpool South Yes
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EY - Key Stage 2

The Thinker CIC

The Thinker Philosophy Roadshow

Cost: £349

The Philosophy Roadshow is an engaging, interactive programme that brings philosophical enquiry into schools through thought-provoking workshops designed to inspire…

The Philosophy Roadshow is an engaging, interactive programme that brings philosophical enquiry into schools through thought-provoking workshops designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and meaningful dialogue. Using carefully selected stories, images, objects and real-world questions, pupils are encouraged to think critically, listen respectfully to others and explore different perspectives in a safe and inclusive environment. Every session is accessible to all learners and develops essential skills including communication, reasoning, creativity, collaboration and emotional literacy.

Alongside inspiring young people, the Roadshow supports teachers by modelling high-quality facilitation techniques that can be embedded into everyday classroom practice. The approach promotes pupil voice, builds confidence in discussing complex issues and contributes to a positive learning culture where every child feels heard, valued and able to participate. The workshops align with curriculum priorities while also supporting personal development, wellbeing and the development of lifelong thinking skills.

English Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) PSHE SMSC Philosophy Critical Thinking

349 300 The Thinker CIC Yes
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Key Stages 1–5

The Comedy Trust

Public Speaking Sessions for Schools

Cost: FREE

The Comedy Trust and award-winning comedian Sam Avery are bringing Public Speaking Sessions to schools – helping young people to find their voice. Through fun, laughter-filled…

The Comedy Trust and award-winning comedian Sam Avery are bringing Public Speaking Sessions to schools – helping young people to find their voice.

Through fun, laughter-filled workshops your pupils will learn how to:

  • Communicate effectively
  • Build confidence
  • Harness nervous energy
  • How to be authentic
  • How to prepare

For all personalities and any level of experience, these sessions help pupils shine in front of an audience – and in life!

Our tutor for these sessions is Sam Avery. He’s an award-winning stand-up, bestselling author, renowned speaker and viral blogger. With 5 sell-out UK tours and over 20 years experience of working with young people, he’s bursting with engaging tips and memorable activities that will change your pupils’ lives.

Sessions cost £300. To enquire about booking please contact us.

Why It Matters

Humour is a powerful tool. It helps young people manage stress, build relationships and discover their voice. Our programmes support emotional well-being, boost classroom engagement, and leave a lasting positive impact.

Drama English Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) PSHE SMSC

free The Comedy Trust Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–5