Members and friends of the NSEAD London & South-East Art & Design (SEAD) Network Group are invited to the network's spring gathering at the Clore Studio, South London Gallery on Saturday 23 May 2026.

There is no cost for attending. To register, please email Ged Gast at gedgast@nsead.org to secure a place.

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Programme: SEND in Art & Design - working with galleries

11am | Meet at South London Gallery (SLG)

Enter the gallery via South London Louie Café.

11am – 12.30pm | Session 1

Welcome from Andy Ash & Ged Gast, and set out the focus for the day.

• Participation and engagement led by Niall Deegan, Teacher at Tuke School and Art Fund Teacher Fellow at South London Gallery, working in residence  from September 2025 – July 2026. Niall will lead the morning workshop exploring inclusive, sensory and accessible approaches to art and learning.
• Niall will talk through the sensory inclusion resources he has produced for the current exhibitions at SLG and his work during the Teacher Fellowship.
• Followed by an open discussion on developing SEND practice and engagement for learners in mainstream art and design studios.

12:30pm - 1.30pm | Break for lunch

1.30pm - 2.45pm | Session 2

A SEND Conversation: Sharing experiences and best practice building on the learning from Session 1.

2:45pm – 3pm | Concluding remarks

And information update from Andy Ash, NSEAD President, followed by an opportunity to view the main exhibitions at SLG:

PAULO NIMER PJOTA: ENCANTADOS | Main Gallery (Free)

RANTI BAM: SACRED GROVES | Fire Station Galleries (Free)

Visit the SLG website to find out What’s On.

Image: Participants using the sensory inclusion resource created for the Yto Barrada Thrill, Fill and Spill exhibition at South London Gallery. Credit: South London Gallery.