Welcome to our
Arts Award Portal
Access resources and examples to help you complete Arts Award at any level.
If you have already purchased access to the portal for your Arts Award level, you can log in to your account in the top menu and view your relevant portal pages.
Or unlock access to the level you would like to complete by signing up below.
What’s on the portal?
Whichever level of Arts Award you’re working towards, the portal will give you access to:
Templates to help you plan and reflect (PowerPoints, Worksheets, etc.)
Examples from other young people to inspire you
Guidance to help you stay on track
Whether you're working at home, in school, or with a tutor – you’re in charge of your journey. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Work at your own pace
Children get access to a rich library of worksheets, PowerPoints, videos, and inspiring examples from other young people. These resources break each stage down clearly, helping children build skills and confidence as they go.
Accessible Resources
Our resources include practical ideas and alternative approaches to help children with Specific Educational Needs succeed. We provide guidance on different ways to record, present, and share work, making the Arts Award truly accessible for every child.
Attend Our Saturday Sessions
Portal access also includes a set number of online sessions, held on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 12 noon. These friendly, interactive sessions allow children to connect, share their work, and get feedback and encouragement from our team and peers.
Get access to our portal for Discover Arts Award, with examples and tips to complete each section. Licensed for one child access only.
Discover: A gentle introduction. Children take part in a creative activity, explore different art forms, find out about a designer or artist, and share what they’ve enjoyed with someone else.
Explore: Young people try a range of art or design activities, research into people and organisations within the creative industries, and share their work with others.
Get anytime access to our portal for Explore Arts Award, with examples and tips to complete each section. Licensed for 1 child access only
Bronze: Adds more independence. Participants develop their own creative skills, review an arts events in detail, find out about people who work in the creative industries, and finally share a creative skill they have with others.
Get anytime access to our portal for Bronze Arts Award, with examples and tips to complete each section. Licensed for 1 child access only.
Silver and Gold Arts Award
Thinking about Silver or Gold Arts Award? Let’s chat first!
Silver and Gold Arts Awards are much higher-level qualifications, and they require more independence, commitment, an ability to lead and communicate, and depth of work.
We do offer a dedicated portal for these levels, which can be accessed with separate fees. Portal access for Silver and Gold also includes attendance to monthly online sessions, with dedicated breakout rooms so that we can give focus to the unit requirements at these higher levels.
If your child is interested in Silver or Gold, please contact us to arrange a free video call with you and your child. We’ll talk through what each level involves, look over any current portfolio work and talk through the requirements. This helps us decide together whether we feel your child is ready to meet the requirements.
FAQs
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Some children may decide not to finish their portfolios, so we charge moderation separately to make sure you’re not paying for this before your child is ready. It also helps us ensure each child’s work is complete and fully prepared before it is moderated.
Fees for moderation and certificates are set by Trinity College and may change over time, so charging separately means we can make sure the fee is accurate at the time your child is ready.
Moderation fees will be paid directly to our bank account — full details will be supplied when you are ready to book moderation.
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Every child is different. Some children finish in a few months, while others may take a year or longer. Our portal is designed to be flexible so your child can work at their own pace.
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You can stop using the portal at any time. However, fees already paid for portal access are non-refundable, as they cover access to resources and sessions already available.
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These are friendly, informal online meet-ups where children can share what they’ve been working on, ask general questions, and take part in extra creative activities. You’ll be put into breakout rooms which are dedicated to each Arts Award level. Sessions are designed to be fun, social, and help keep everyone motivated.
Due to the number of participants, we aren’t able to offer tailored 1-to-1 advice during these sessions - they’re more about community and encouragement than individual portfolio feedback.
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Our Portal is designed for ages 7–25, with five levels to choose from. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide:
Discover
Age: 7+ (ideal for primary ages or complete beginners)
Qualification level: Introductory award, not on the qualification framework
Perfect for: Exploring different art forms and building confidence
Explore
Age: 7+ (primary to early secondary)
Qualification level: Entry Level 3 Award (RQF)
Perfect for: Learning basic arts skills and discovering artists/arts organisations
Bronze
Age: 11+ (secondary upwards)
Qualification level: Level 1 Award (RQF, equivalent to GCSE grades 1–3)
Perfect for: Developing arts skills, reviewing events, and sharing skills with others
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Silver
Age: 14+
Qualification level: Level 2 Award (RQF, equivalent to GCSE grades 4–9)
Perfect for: Setting arts challenges, leading small projects, and exploring career paths
Gold
Age: 16+
Qualification level: Level 3 Certificate (RQF, worth 16 UCAS points)
Perfect for: Advanced arts practice, combining art forms, and managing full leadership projects
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We recommend that children complete Bronze with us before expressing interest in Silver or Gold levels.