NSEAD is the trade union, learned society and professional association for art, craft & design educators across the UK.
We have been championing the subject of art, craft and design education since 1888: protecting, inspiring and supporting art teachers at all levels. Our membership community includes primary and secondary art teachers, student and early career teachers, researchers, arts and culture learning teams, and organisations.
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The NSEAD Raw Marks campaign will continue
Unless the Curriculum and Assessment Review state otherwise, Ofqual have confirmed there will be no change to the process of giving Raw Marks to art and…
ARAEA Five years, five months, five weeks, five days… Repeat.
Read our Anti-Racist, Art Education Action Group (ARAE) Newsletter
10 Reasons For £10
NSEAD members can register for The National Art & Design Education Conference 2025 for just £10. Here are 10 reasons why you should book your place today.
Survey reveals a decline in pupils' fine motor skills
A new survey finds three quarters of primary teachers reporting a decline in fine motor skills of pupils