The School Arts Partnership programme, supported by Sky as part of a £1 million sponsorship package, offers opportunities for schools of contrasting backgrounds to work together on curriculum based activities at National Trust properties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Through sharing ideas and skills, pupils from contrasting schools combine to produce exhibitions, events and performances that are held at the Trust venue. Their work is enjoyed by other pupils, teachers, families and members of the public.

With four successful years under its belt, the programme is now experimenting and expanding. Existing partnerships between schools and National Trust properties continue to develop and grow, and year on year are joined by new partnerships, giving the chance for different schools to be involved.