Sampad Associate Schools 2026/2027

Sampad Associate Schools is a membership service which enables schools to enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits and opportunities, supporting cultural and curriculum development. Read more below, or contact us and join our schools newsletter at the bottom of this page.

This service will bring you and your students a wide variety of creative opportunities. We are happy to work with you to plan the best fit for your individual school setting. As a cross arts organisation, our professional artists who work in schools come from a wide range of art / cultural forms. All our artists work within our safeguarding policy and we work with you to ensure the best possible experience for both artist and school community.

Sampad Associate Schools 2026-27:

Download our brochure for 2026-27 below. You can also explore our current range of performances and artist workshops.

Sampad Associate Schools Membership:

Pricing:

Ruby Schools – £420
Emerald Schools – £575
Sapphire Schools – Commit to £2,500 of booked activity at standard prices and receive enhanced partnership benefits at no additional membership cost

Price for MATs / Confederated schools:
3 named schools enrolled to Sapphire tier: £6,000, 4 named schools enrolled to Sapphire tier: £7,000.

Early Bird Offer (if booking before 31st August 2026):
Ruby Schools £350, Emerald Schools £500.

Membership Benefits:

City of Empire to City of Diversity: A Visual Journey exhibition for 2 weeks + supporting online materials.

History / Heritage CPD day linked to the City of Empire to City of Diversity exhibition for one member of staff. Sapphire Schools will be offered two places on this course.

Discounts on all Sampad Associate School’s work in schools Ruby 10% – Emerald 15% – Sapphire 20% (after initial spend outlined above)

Additional Sapphire Tier Benefits – download our Sampad Associate Schools Brochure 2026/2027 to view additional benefits, artist workshops, rates, consultancy, and CPD.

Curriculum planning and CPD:

Our Learning Manager will come into your school and work with you to create a bespoke offer which supports your school priorities and vision. Please ring 0121 446 3260 or email learning@sampad.org.uk to arrange a visit.

How Did Sampad Associate Schools Begin?

In 2019 Sampad created From City of Empire to City of Diversity – a major exhibition at the Library of Birmingham, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. A portable version of the exhibition was then created alongside comprehensive online learning resources.

In its first 2 years, 22 schools used it to enrich their curriculum. Staff involved in the project expressed a keenness to continue. In response, we developed Sampad Associate Schools, allowing them to host the exhibition, access online resources and make use of a wide range of exclusive benefits, opportunities, workshops and performances.

Contact Us

Any questions? Are you interested in becoming a Sampad Associate School? If you would like someone from the learning and engagement team to contact you, please complete the form below. You can also use the form below to sign up to our learning mailing list.