Leading better practice for art, craft and design educators across the UK
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Welcome to the NSEAD National Art and Design Education Conference 2025. This year we will be exploring the theme, Designing a learner-centred & contemporary curriculum.
Our annual conference brings together art educators from across the UK, from all phases and sectors engaged in art, craft and design education. A key event in your calendar, the conference is your opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments for our subject, connect with others and exchange ideas.
The programme combines inspiring presentations with the latest research and information to help you to design a learner-centred and contemporary curriculum. Workshop sessions will provide an active space for you to develop your own professional practice, with learning that you will take directly back to the classroom.
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The conference takes place online; details of how to join will be circulated to delegates close to the conference date.
An outline of the conference programme is included below. This will be updated regularly as we confirm details.
Help us build the best conference for you.
Your input is vital – we want to hear your thoughts on how we can make the 2025 conference useful and relevant to the daily experiences in your classroom and studio settings.
Thank you to everyone who completed our survey - your feedback has been valuable in shaping the conference programme.
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Session 1: Inform (10am - 12 noon)
State of the nation: an insight into art, craft and design education across the UK. Including:
- Welcome from the General Secretary
- President’s address
- Recent report presentations with a discussion panel
Session 2 : Influence (1pm - 3pm)
Professional and personal development: supporting you, and your leaners, to flourish. Including:
- How we can support your career pathways
- How to develop your professional competencies
- Creative workshop breakout sessions
Session 3 : Impact (4.30pm - 6.00pm)
Curriculum conversations: how to create an engaging and inclusive learner-centred curriculum. Including:
- Practical curriculum breakout sessions, with planning outcomes to take back to the classroom
- Design thinking: what does it mean to you?
- Conference close
Session Recordings: all sessions in the main conference room will be recorded. Please be aware that breakout sessions will not be recorded.
By attending you will:
- Improve your confidence to design and deliver an exciting art and design curriculum that is right for your learners
- Access new resources and tools
- Discover practical solutions for your curriculum challenges
- Enhance your skills with artist-led workshops
- Stay updated on curriculum developments
- Connect with a supportive professional network
- Be inspired, refreshed, enthused
- Ask questions, get the answers you need
- Lead our subject with confidence
Download the conference CPD proforma.
Who can attend?
The conference is open to both members and non-members of NSEAD.
Members: the annual conference is a key member CPD benefit, included in your membership subscription. For the 2025 online conference members are only required to pay a nominal registration fee.
Not a member? Join now to access the conference at our member’s rate, plus a whole year of CPD, resources, research, support, community and more. Annual membership fees start from just £54 (T&Cs apply).
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How much does it cost?
NSEAD Members: £10.00 (registration fee only)
Non-Members (Early Bird Ticket, extended until 21 April 2025): £125.00
Non-Members (Standard Ticket, from 22 April 2025): £145.00
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