SEAD Autumn Event

Join the NSEAD London & South-East Art & Design (SEAD) Network Group for their Autumn event, which will focus on the subject, 'Critique - the purpose & process of critical review'.

Using DON’T KILL THE ART SCHOOL (the documentary film about the Slade School of Fine Art) as context, participants will be encouraged to explore approaches to critique and critical review. This event aims to develop critical practice and the management of approaches and the pedagogy of critique.

There is no cost for attending. Please email Ged Gast gedgast@nsead.org to secure a place. There are limited spaces for this event - places will be allocated in order of receipt.

Please note this is a Sunday event, to give members who have been unable to attend on Saturdays an additional option. The SEAD organisers will take soundings about the alternative day: they aim to listen, and be flexible and responsive to your thoughts.

ECT Action Learning Community Drop-in Session (July 2026)

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 by establishing a relational, self-organising learning ecosystem rooted in participatory action research and co-created knowledge.

Enrol for the MTAG Ecosystem here
Enrolment includes:
- Mind the Art Gap (Secondary) course
- ECT action learning community drop-in sessions
- Membership of the NSEAD online ECT network
- Full access to the Big Landscape art and design better practice hub
- Full access to the ECT resource library
- Free attendance at the NSEAD National Conference and cultural partner events

ECT Action Learning Community Drop-in Session (June 2026)

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 by establishing a relational, self-organising learning ecosystem rooted in participatory action research and co-created knowledge.

Enrol for the MTAG Ecosystem here
Enrolment includes:
- Mind the Art Gap (Secondary) course
- ECT action learning community drop-in sessions
- Membership of the NSEAD online ECT network
- Full access to the Big Landscape art and design better practice hub
- Full access to the ECT resource library
- Free attendance at the NSEAD National Conference and cultural partner events

ECT Action Learning Community Drop-in Session (May 2026)

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 by establishing a relational, self-organising learning ecosystem rooted in participatory action research and co-created knowledge.

Enrol for the MTAG Ecosystem here
Enrolment includes:
- Mind the Art Gap (Secondary) course
- ECT action learning community drop-in sessions
- Membership of the NSEAD online ECT network
- Full access to the Big Landscape art and design better practice hub
- Full access to the ECT resource library
- Free attendance at the NSEAD National Conference and cultural partner events

ECT Action Learning Community Drop-in Session (April 2026)

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 by establishing a relational, self-organising learning ecosystem rooted in participatory action research and co-created knowledge.

Enrol for the MTAG Ecosystem here
Enrolment includes:
- Mind the Art Gap (Secondary) course
- ECT action learning community drop-in sessions
- Membership of the NSEAD online ECT network
- Full access to the Big Landscape art and design better practice hub
- Full access to the ECT resource library
- Free attendance at the NSEAD National Conference and cultural partner events

ECT Action Learning Community Drop-in Session (February 2026)

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 by establishing a relational, self-organising learning ecosystem rooted in participatory action research and co-created knowledge.

Enrol for the MTAG Ecosystem here
Enrolment includes:
- Mind the Art Gap (Secondary) course
- ECT action learning community drop-in sessions
- Membership of the NSEAD online ECT network
- Full access to the Big Landscape art and design better practice hub
- Full access to the ECT resource library
- Free attendance at the NSEAD National Conference and cultural partner events

ECT Action Learning Community Drop-in Session (January 2026)

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 by establishing a relational, self-organising learning ecosystem rooted in participatory action research and co-created knowledge.

Enrol for the MTAG Ecosystem here
Enrolment includes:
- Mind the Art Gap (Secondary) course
- ECT action learning community drop-in sessions
- Membership of the NSEAD online ECT network
- Full access to the Big Landscape art and design better practice hub
- Full access to the ECT resource library
- Free attendance at the NSEAD National Conference and cultural partner events

NSEAD Awards 2026

The NSEAD Awards will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Nominations open 3 November 2025 and more details will be announced soon. To receive updates directly to your inbox, subscribe to the NSEAD Awards 2026 newsletter.