HEAH Arts Award Programme for Home Educating Families

Welcome to HEAH’s Arts Award Programme - a flexible, creative pathway designed especially for home-educated children and young people to explore, develop, and celebrate their artistic talents. Led by a qualified and trained Arts Award adviser, the programme supports learners to gain nationally recognised Arts Awards, building confidence, skills, and personal growth at every step.

Why Choose HEAH Arts Awards?

• Expert guidance from a trained Arts Award adviser: Benefit from professional support and moderation advice to ensure your child’s achievements are recognised.

• Creative and flexible: Tailored for home education, our packs and sessions allow learners to progress at their own pace, exploring a wide range of art forms - from visual arts and music to digital media and performance.

• Accredited and recognised: Arts Awards are nationally recognised qualifications that celebrate creativity, dedication, and leadership. They provide valuable evidence of learning and achievement for future education or career opportunities.

• Supportive and inclusive: Our programme is trauma-informed and coaching-led, welcoming learners with diverse needs and abilities, including neurodivergence and additional support requirements.

• Practical, hands-on learning: Monthly resource packs guide learners through engaging projects, artist research, skills development, event attendance or participation, and opportunities to share their creativity with others.

• Progressive skill-building: From first creative explorations through to advanced leadership projects, learners develop a portfolio of work and gain experience teaching, organising, and leading arts activities.

What’s Included?

• Monthly Resource Packs: Creative projects, planning guides, reflection prompts, and artist research tailored for home settings.

• Flexible Evidence Collection: Guidance on documenting learning through photos, videos, journals, and audio reflections.

• Skill Sharing & Leadership Opportunities: Support to plan and deliver arts workshops or creative community projects.

• Personalised Support & Moderation: Coaching check-ins and feedback sessions led by a qualified Arts Award adviser to help families prepare for successful accreditation.

• Family-Friendly Materials: Templates, certificates, and celebration ideas to make arts learning a joyful shared experience.

Who Is It For?

Our Arts Award Programme is perfect for:

• Home-educated learners aged 5 to 25, at all stages of their creative journey.

• Families seeking a structured but flexible creative curriculum that recognises achievement.

• Young people wanting to build confidence, explore arts careers, or develop leadership skills.

We offer flexible options to suit your family’s needs:

• Monthly Pack Subscription – £29/month per learner
  Includes themed Arts Award resource packs and email support.

• Full Award Support Package – £165 per learner
  A complete start-to-finish experience over 3–6 months, including 1:1 coaching, personalised guidance, and portfolio review.

• Moderation-Only Support – £75 per learner
  For families who’ve completed a portfolio and want help finalising and submitting for accreditation.

Optional Add-ons:

• Printed packs by post: +£7/month

• Starter arts materials kit: £25

• 1:1 coaching sessions: £30/hour

• Showcase & celebration day access (TBC)

How To Get Started

• Sign up for monthly resource packs tailored to your child’s interests and pace.

• Work through engaging arts projects at home with your learner.

• Gather and organise evidence to build a personal Arts Award portfolio.

• Access expert coaching and support from HEAH’s trained Arts Award adviser to complete moderation successfully.

• Celebrate achievements with certificates and showcases.

Ready to nurture your child’s creativity with HEAH Arts Awards?

Contact us today to find out more and join our growing community of creative home learners.

Email: hello@heahopenroutes.org.uk