Let’s Talk About It Podcast – first episode drops today!
Fusion partner, experienced podcaster Beccy Dye, has been delivering an exciting new project giving pupils the mic and putting them in control of creating a podcast series all about transition. Designed as a “by young people, for young people” production, the project introduces children and young people to podcasting while supporting them to explore their […]
Gaming events coming to Barnsley this summer
This summer, the Dearne Young Creative Producers are hosting ‘Game On Barnsley’, exciting gaming events designed by young people, for young people. This project is a result of the Dearne Young Creative Producers being successful in their pitch at the Ambition Arena event held in back February this year, funded by the council’s Great Childhood […]
Great Childhood’s Ambition’s ‘Ambition Arena’
Later this month a group of young producers from Astrea Academy Dearne will appear before a panel of ‘dragons’ to pitch their ambitious ideas to roll out an e-gaming tournament across the borough as part of the Great Childhood’s Ambition’s ‘Ambition Arena’. Dearne Young Producers were recruited through the Dearne Youth Legacy Project funded by […]
Barnsley FOTO Festival 2026 – opportunity for schools
There’s still time to take part in Barnsley FOTO Festival 2026. Please contact Kelly Rankin [email protected] with any queries and to confirm if you would like to take part. We are very excited to invite your pupils to join us in celebrating both the art of photography, and the town of Barnsley, in our upcoming inaugural photography […]
Fusions Young Creatives Gallery & Glassworks Square
Above: Archie’s artwork Showcase your pupil’s creative work in Fusion’s Young Creatives Gallery & Glassworks Square Arts and culture play a vital role in enriching learning, building a wide range of skills, boosting confidence and wellbeing, and opening doors to future opportunities. These experiences can have a lasting and meaningful impact on young lives. Fusion’s […]
Worsbrough Mill 400
Worsbrough Mill 400 – A Celebration Through STEAM! Calling all Barnsley schools and community groups! Join us as we investigate the past to shape the future in an exciting competition that blends history, creativity, and innovation. Celebrate 400 years of Worsbrough Mill by exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and maths in a way that brings […]
Secondary Arts Network CPD
Barnsley’s Secondary Arts Network is delighted to invite you to a CPD Networking Event which will be hosted at Trinity St Edwards on Thursday 22nd January. Date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Venue: Trinity Academy St Edwards, Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP This event is designed as an opportunity for each secondary […]
100 Poppy Wreaths’ display
Fusion’s War Memorial Centenary Art Competition and ‘100 Poppy Wreaths’ display Fusion recently led a very special project funded by GCA with Barnsley’s Armed Forces team and BMBC’s Resilient Communities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Barnsley War Memorial. Secondary schools across the borough were invited by Fusion and Barnsley Schools Alliance’s Secondary Arts Network to submit […]
Secondary School Poetry Project: “My Barnsley & Identity”
We are excited to invite your school to take part in the Junior Poet Identity Project: “My Barnsley & Identity”, a creative poetry challenge celebrating young voices and their connection to Barnsley. Project Overview: Students are encouraged to write a poem that reflects their personal identity and connection to Barnsley – its places, people, heritage, dialect and […]
Dearne E-Gaming Tournament – Halloween Special!
Dearne E-Gaming Tournament – Halloween Special! Get ready for Game On Dearne, a spooktacular gaming showdown at the Dearne Playhouse in Goldthorpe. Young gamers aged 8 to 18 are invited to compete in our first-ever Halloween-themed gaming tournament, which has been designed and organised by young people from the Dearne. Wednesday 29 October 11am to […]