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# £193k Wolsey 550 project to boost creative careers in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/193k-wolsey-550-project-to-boost-creative-careers-in-ipswich/
- Published: 2024-11-04T08:26:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:31:20.000Z
- Description: A new £193,000 education programme will help young people explore creative arts careers in Ipswich. The Wolsey 550 project, which runs until March 2025, offers hands-on learning experiences for children aged 5-16 across the town.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Councils, #article, Suffolk County Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The programme builds on Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's educational legacy in Ipswich and is part of Suffolk County Council's £2 million Ipswich Investment Fund.

The programme, which launched in September 2023, is available to all primary and secondary schools within Ipswich Borough, including alternative provisions.

![Cardinal Wolsey statue in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1730560062-cardinal-wolsey-statue-ipswich-edited-1.png)

The Cardinal Wolsey statue in Ipswich Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**Key features for primary schools:**

• Creative workshops focusing on confidence and communication

• Digital literacy and skills development

• Curriculum-linked learning materials

**Secondary school pupils will benefit from:**

• Real-world workplace experiences with Ipswich organisations

• Curriculum materials themed around Wolsey's legacy

• Career pathway guidance

**Support for educators:**

• Professional development opportunities

• Resources for careers education

• Cross-curriculum teaching materials

**What they’re saying:** Cllr Paul West, Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for Ipswich, operational highways and flooding, said: "It is fantastic to see the progress already being made with these projects as a result of funding committed by Suffolk County Council. There are now 13 projects underway with some fantastic organisations, all working collaboratively for the benefit of Ipswich residents."

**The bottom line:** Following in Thomas Wolsey's educational footsteps, the project aims to inspire the next generation of creative professionals in Ipswich through practical, hands-on learning experiences.

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