Our judges want to hear the story of performing arts at your school during 2025-26: tell us why you take pride in your work, and why your students enjoy an experience in music, drama, and more that is second to none. Bring it to life with examples, anecdotes, and supporting data—but avoid just listing awards or events. Most importantly, let us feel the role of performing arts in your school as if the judges themselves were walking through your rehearsal rooms, theatres, or music halls.

Here are the questions to guide your entry—remember, the focus is on performing arts, not the wider life of the school:

• Why is your performing arts provision special?
  What makes your curriculum and activities stand out from other schools? Share the moments of pride, the breakthroughs, and the successes that show your students thriving in the arts. Give us a sense of the atmosphere: the excitement of rehearsals, the creativity and collaboration on stage, and the dedication that makes your performing arts provision unique and award-worthy. (Around 200 words.)

• How has your performing arts provision met students’ needs in 2025-26?
  Explain how your programme has created a positive experience for your students this year. Were there new initiatives, projects, or performances that made a real difference? Highlight what you’re particularly proud of in nurturing students’ skills, confidence, and passion for the arts. (Around 150 words.)
• What is the impact of your performing arts programme?
  Describe the lasting influence of your performing arts provision. How has it given students an understanding, love, and appreciation of music, drama, and performance they can carry into adulthood? Show how it inspires creativity, builds confidence, and enriches lives both now and in the future. (Around 150 words.)