https://ormistontrust.org/

The Ormiston Trust is a national charity that works to improve the life chances of young people and their families. It supports The GLC through partnership, advice and representation on the Board of Directors. Since 1969, it has founded Ormiston Families, Ormiston Academies Trust, The Gateway Learning Community and Birmingham Ormiston Academy.

https://www.rbo.org.uk/

We are extremely proud of our 10-year partnership with the Royal Ballet and Opera. Beyond the entitlement to experience world-class ballet and opera performances, GLC children have rich opportunities to explore the work both on and off stage through a wide range of experiences linked to the curriculum and future careers. The GLC has also continually hosted performances and co-created events for Thurrock, providing meaningful cultural experiences for the local community. Alongside this, we have jointly developed a series of action research projects that have been rolled out across schools in Essex and beyond, extending impact far beyond GLC pupils into wider educational communities.

Impact:

"I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you on behalf of myself, and the RBO team for your huge efforts for our research project. It has been a real pleasure to work with the you, other staff at the school, and your amazing students, to explore some of the outcomes of the Create and Dance programme in more depth.Royal Ballet and Opera."

“The evidence is compelling: dance doesn’t just improve wellbeing, it builds community, nurtures resilience, and inspires joy”
John Wright, Director, Bradford Institute for Health Research https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/born-in-bradford-reports-assets  
 

https://kinetikabloco.co.uk/

For over 6 years, we have partnered with London Bloco to celebrate music, creativity and youth leadership. Through opportunities to learn an instrument and being part of our GLC Bloco children develop their skills, confidence and sense of belonging. This long-standing partnership inspires young people to achieve their potential, participate positively in their communities and experience the joy of creating and performing together.

Impact:

- Performed at a range of local and high-profile events, including the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations in London and Windrush 75, with performances featured on ITV News and other media platforms.

- Provided children with the opportunity to attend a free Kinetika Bloco Summer Camp, enabling them to further develop their musical, creative and leadership skills.

https://tott.org.uk/ 

The GLC schools are proud to be partners in the four-year National Lottery-funded Tilbury on the Thames project, supporting the regeneration of Tilbury Riverside Station. Working alongside community partners, we are helping to celebrate and preserve this unique landmark, ensuring its rich history and heritage remain a source of pride, learning and inspiration for future generations.

Impact:

- Through an extensive research project, children have created resources that will contribute to the interpretation and visitor experience of the exhibition at Tilbury Riverside Station.

- Working alongside professional dance company Carson & Friends, pupils have collaboratively created a dance piece to raise awareness of the Tilbury on the Thames project and the significance of the Tilbury Riverside site across Thurrock schools and the wider community.

https://www.kittheatre.org/adventures-in-school

We have a long-standing seven-year partnership with award-winning Arts Council NPO Kit Theatre. Our collaboration continues to create playful, immersive theatre experiences for, by and with young people, strengthening their relationship with learning while developing the GLC core values and competencies.
At the heart of Kit Theatre’s practice are interactive stories that transform classrooms and cultural venues into immersive learning environments

Impact:

"Thank you again so much for your generous hosting yesterday schools networking event and allowing us to use our successful partnership with GLC, as a way to share the impact of the work with other settings." 
Tom Director of Kit Theatre 
 

https://kinetika.co.uk/ 

We have a long standing partnership with Arts Council NPO Kinetika, creating opportunities for children and families to walk, talk and be creative together. Through inclusive arts projects, performances and community events, this partnership promotes wellbeing, creativity, cultural engagement and a strong sense of belonging.

Impact:

"The GLC has worked with Youth Voice to share feedback and suggestions with the Kinetika T100 team around employing creative approaches to capture community voice. This was acknowledged as a key recommendation in the T100 2025 activity report, and it has prompted us to reflect and expand our evaluation methods which are one of the key mechanisms by which local community members shape our programmes. Improving this side of things has ultimately strengthened how we understand and respond to the needs of our community."
Nicole- Kinetika People and Design Studio

https://thurrockmusic.co.uk/

Thurrock Music Services Interactive is the online platform for Thurrock Music Services, the local music education hub. It supports schools and young people by providing access to music lessons, ensembles, performances, exams, resources and training, helping pupils across Thurrock develop their musical skills and experience live music opportunities.

https://empathystudios.com/

The Arts Council attends a creative workshop each year to develop their understanding of creative ways to broaden their peers’ understanding of empathy. As a result, the Arts Council designed and led a Compassion Week at school to help develop their peers’ understanding of the GLC competency of compassion

Impact:

https://retinatheatre.com/

Children in Year 5 have the opportunity to work alongside the Theatre Company to bring the storyline, plot, and characters of William Shakespeare's famous play, Hamlet, to life.. 

https://saltminetrust.org.uk/

https://www.southessex.ac.uk/

-Offer the opportunity for Trainee dance teachers from South East essex college to have teaching practice as part of a dance unit in Aut1.  -Dance college pupils perform annually in the Gateway Academy Dance show to inspire and education GLC pupils

https://www.dramageezers.com/about

We are excited to begin a new partnership with The Drama Geezers, whose creative projects transform everyday spaces into imaginative worlds where children and families can explore, connect and thrive. Through their inclusive and engaging approach, they ensure that every child, regardless of background or ability, feels valued, welcomed and able to participate fully in high-quality creative experiences.

Impact:

-Film-making collaboration to document and share a project we have participated in, enabling wider dissemination of the work across schools in Essex.
-A joint bid has been submitted to the Arts Council to develop a new reading project for fathers and sons, promoting family engagement and a love of reading.

"We just wanted to say thank you! It's been a pleasure visiting all 4 schools over the past 2 days and we have been so impressed by the children.
The feedback from teachers has been incredible, so thank you for the kind words."
Drama Geezers 

https://www.thurrockplaynetwork.co.uk/pyramid-centre/ 

Local charity and The Resource Centre works to actively encourage the reuse and recycle of everyday items that would normally end up in landfill. Working in partnership to support resourcing yearly pupil leadership projects to support spreading the message of the schools Eco pledges in the community. .

Impact: 

- Resource into Eco Festivals to ensure all recyclable packaging is used. 
- Community members sharing their creative skills and teaching children knitting or crochet skills. These children then passed on their skills to other children

https://www.togetherproductions.co.uk/

A five-year creative partnership with Arts Council NPO Kit Theatre.Together Productions working in collaboration with a range of community partners, celebrating the rich culture, heritage and diversity of our local community. Through creative projects and events, families are provided with safe and welcoming spaces to express themselves, build connections and develop a strong sense of belonging.

Impact:

“The best thing has been seeing people from completely different backgrounds come together, get creative and start to build friendships.
Watching someone who came in shy and unsure begin to open up and take part has been really moving. I've also loved working alongside other organisations, it’s made us feel part of something bigger”
Marsha Ashley, Artist and
Producer

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IBZqT099oLz82mwliVyG6EVXAxaVUzRS/view?usp=sharing 

https://youthvoicetraining.uk/youth-voice-influence/

We work in partnership with Youth Voice to empower young people to share their ideas, influence decision-making and shape their communities. Together, we promote a society that values the creativity and opinions of young people, recognises the positive impact of cultural engagement and provides pathways into the creative and cultural sectors for individuals from all backgrounds.

Impact:

"The GLC has worked with Youth Voice to share feedback and suggestions with the Kinetika T100 team around employing creative approaches to capture community voice. This was acknowledged as a key recommendation in the T100 2025 activity report, and it has prompted us to reflect and expand our evaluation methods which are one of the key mechanisms by which local community members shape our programmes. Improving this side of things has ultimately strengthened how we understand and respond to the needs of our community." Emery, Director of Youth Voice