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According to the ISC 2017 Census, 590 ISC schools are engaged in drama partnerships with state schools
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Music, art and drama partnerships Independent schools traditionally support the arts and enable talented and creative young people to flourish. Drama partnerships allow pupils to perform together, support productions and even write and direct their own plays. Meanwhile art and music partnerships give pupils opportunities in orchestras, choirs and through exhibitions. This means pupils in both sectors can build confidence and access new and exciting learning opportunities.
King Edward VI School, in Southampton, runs an art club for able artists. The club is run by an art teacher, alongside several KES students, for three different local primary schools. Children experience a range of techniques for which they would not otherwise have the facilities and equipment in their own schools. Latymer Upper School, in Hammersmith, has hosted the Tri-borough Music Hub (TBMH) for many years. Up to 150 local children attend TBMH, which is in session every Saturday during term time. A huge variety of music groups and lessons are on offer often assisted by student volunteers from Latymer Upper.