This is the second session of Leading Art & Design: Exploring your Educator-Artist-Researcher professional identity in the post-16 sector Each session of this course will focus on each identity of the Educator-Artist-Researcher, drawing on the network of enterprises. Participants will explore visual ways of working, provocations, theory, and reflection. Enrol here (please note that enrolment […]
This session is the second of three twilight sessions in the Leading Secondary Art & Design course. The course focuses on developing leadership and management skills to effectively lead a department; address Ofsted requirements; and build strong, successful teaching teams. Participants will explore how to develop teaching and learning, inspire and support colleagues and improve pupil […]
The 4th Artist Teacher in Adult Community Learning Conference will take place on Saturday 21 March 2026, with the theme 'Making Space'. Details of the conference will be announced soon. To receive updates directly to your inbox, subscribe to the #ATACL26 newsletter.
Each year, World Art Day celebrations help reinforce the links between artistic creations and society, encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions and highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development. It is also an occasion to shine a light on arts education in schools.
Part of the Mind the Art Gap ECT Ecosystem Programme. Action Learning Community Drop-in Sessions are monthly collaborative problem-solving groups, led by Ollie Briggs, that members of the programme can join on a flexible basis. The MTAG Ecosystem is a CPLD programme designed to support Early Career Teachers in Secondary & FE art and design […]
Session 3: It’s not just clay! Think about the art discipline of sculpture, what does it look like in school? What is meant by progress in this area? Partake in a variety of sculptural activities and discover relevant artists to inspire children back in the classroom. This session is one of three twilight sessions in […]
Every year since 1977, the International Council of Museums has organised International Museum Day (IMD). Participating museums plan creative events and activities related to the IMD theme, engage with their public and highlight the importance of the role of museums as institutions that serve society and its development. IMD is the perfect opportunity for NSEAD […]
Session 3 - Developing the whole school art experience This word ‘experience’ is chosen over ‘curriculum’ in this session title to place emphasis on the fact that pupil engagement with the visual arts does not only start and finish in lesson time. Delegates will explore the curriculum, looking at core and hinterland aspects of its […]
Part of the Mind the Art Gap ECT Ecosystem Programme. Action Learning Community Drop-in Sessions are monthly collaborative problem-solving groups, led by Ollie Briggs, that members of the programme can join on a flexible basis. The MTAG Ecosystem is a CPLD programme designed to support Early Career Teachers in Secondary & FE art and design […]
This is the final session of Leading Art & Design: Exploring your Educator-Artist-Researcher professional identity in the post-16 sector Each session of this course will focus on each identity of the Educator-Artist-Researcher, drawing on the network of enterprises. Participants will explore visual ways of working, provocations, theory, and reflection. Enrol here (please note that enrolment […]
Leading better practice for art, craft and design educators across the UK. The National Art & Design Education Conference returns on Thursday 18 June 2026! Join us for a day of essential training, curriculum insight and creative inspiration. We’re currently putting the finishing touches on an exciting theme and programme - stay tuned for more […]
Part of the Mind the Art Gap ECT Ecosystem Programme. Action Learning Community Drop-in Sessions are monthly collaborative problem-solving groups, led by Ollie Briggs, that members of the programme can join on a flexible basis. The MTAG Ecosystem is a CPLD programme designed to support Early Career Teachers in Secondary & FE art and design […]