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

Mind the Art Gap | Secondary ECT (Session 1)

This session is first of three twilight sessions in the Mind the Art Gap - Secondary ECT course.

From September 2025 the ITT and ECF Frameworks will be replaced by the the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF), which sets out what trainee and early career teachers need to know, and know how to do, at the start of their careers. ECTs will need to revisit approaches introduced in their training to develop greater fluency and confidence, and to develop their decision making in order to solve more complex challenges.

This NSEAD programme provides subject specific support to ensure that teachers are able to flourish and develop their practice as specialist teachers of art and design.

Enrol here (please note that enrolment is for all three twilight sessions)
Session 2 details (to be announced) | Session 3 details (to be announced)

Mind the Art Gap | Primary & Non-Specialist ECT (Session 3)

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 the Mind the Art Gap - Primary & Non-specialist ECT course. The course will support participants by offering practical experiences, based upon pedagogical principles, and will help to develop creative confidence in providing children with opportunities for experimenting and exploring with art materials.

Enrol here (please note that enrolment is for all three twilight sessions)
Session 1 details | Session 2 details

Mind the Art Gap | Primary & Non-Specialist ECT (Session 2)

Session 2: Drip and Splatter

Thinking about the art discipline of painting, what does it look like in primary school? What is meant by progress in this area? Partake in a variety of painting activities and discover relevant artists to inspire children back in the classroom.

This session is one of three twilight sessions in the Mind the Art Gap - Primary & Non-specialist ECT course. The course will support participants by offering practical experiences, based upon pedagogical principles, and will help to develop creative confidence in providing children with opportunities for experimenting and exploring with art materials.

Enrol here (please note that enrolment is for all three twilight sessions)
Session 1 details | Session 3 details

Mind the Art Gap | Primary & Non-Specialist ECT (Session 1)

Session 1: Make a Mark!

Thinking about the art discipline of drawing, what does it look like in primary school? What is meant by progress in this area? Partake in a variety of drawing activities and discover relevant artists to inspire children back in the classroom.

This session is one of three twilight sessions in the Mind the Art Gap - Primary & Non-specialist ECT course. The course will support participants by offering practical experiences, based upon pedagogical principles, and will help to develop creative confidence in providing children with opportunities for experimenting and exploring with art materials.

Enrol here (please note that enrolment is for all three twilight sessions)
Session 2 details | Session 3 details