Analysis
Museums learning on the job
Changes to the English history curriculum for schools came into effect last month. Patrick Steel assesses the implications for museums
Scottish referendum set to fuel devolution momentum
Despite the no vote, Scotland’s drive for greater autonomy could spur calls for more devolution in the nations and regions. Geraldine Kendall assesses the implications
A new era of local authority funding?
A report that assesses sharing services between authorities and outcome-based commissioning could transform how the museum sector is funded. By Gareth Harris
PAS secures future funding
HLF grant for volunteer-led initiative will put archaeological finds scheme on a more secure financial footing. Gareth Harris reports
All change at London galleries
The directors of the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery are quitting next year. Patrick Steel assesses their tenures
London still takes lion’s share of funding
Report into Arts Council England's latest funding announcement claims that the reallocation of funding towards the regions has been 'glacially slow'. Patrick Steel reports
Privatisation of visitor services gathers pace in museums and galleries
Cultural organisations are looking to outsource an ever wider range of services to private companies. Geraldine Kendall assesses the pros and cons
Labour sets outs culture plan
Consultation document proposes plan for cultural learning and calls for an end to unpaid internships. Gareth Harris reports
Schools opt to forgo visits to museums
Report finds trend has been fuelled by changes to national curriculum. Gareth Harris reports
ACE to assess MPM artistic programmes
Major Partner Museums to undergo assessment from October. Gareth Harris reports