NSEAD CPD Programme 2025-26
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Better Practice Programme
Whether you are a classroom teacher or head of department, an experienced specialist or an absolute beginner, find the course that is right for you and your learners.
Over three sessions, spread throughout the year, our online twilight courses help you to develop your subject leadership, building confidence to lead learning and organise the learning environment. You will build positive behaviours for learning with your pupils and deepen your own professional competencies.
NSEAD members: £75 per course | Non-members: £150 per course*
Online | Zoom | 3 sessions per course
*Excluding MTAG Ecosystem
Leading Primary Art & Design
with Adele Darlington
Leading Secondary Art & Design
with Karen Clifford
Leading Art & Design: Exploring your Educator-Artist-Researcher professional identity in the post-16 sector
with Abbie Cairns
Meeting the needs of your learners – SEND in the Art & Design classroom
with Frances Akinde
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Equity and Practical Programmes
Register on our e-learning platform and choose from a growing library of online modules developed by our expert Special Interest Group members.
E-learning | On-demand | Sessions per module vary
Developing an Anti-Racist Curriculum
Join NSEAD on a journey of inclusion, equity, and diversity as we strive for every art educator to critically review, revise, and decolonise their curriculum.…
Primary Practicals: Creative Processes in Ink, Pastel & Plaster
Join Art Specialist teacher Dilys Finlay, with over 15 years of experience in the primary classroom, as she guides you through three engaging and highly…
Managing Behaviour
Managing behaviour in the classroom can be one of the biggest challenges for teachers, this course will provide you with practical strategies and knowledge…
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Course Leaders
Frances Akinde
Frances Akinde is a neurodivergent educator, speaker, podcast host and author with over 20 years of experience across primary, secondary, special, and…
Ollie Briggs
Ollie is a justice driven artist educator, researcher and activist; the founder and CEO of youth-led organisation Arts Education Exchange (AEE); an independent…
Abbie Cairns
Dr Abbie Cairns is an educator-artist-researcher specialising in professional identity and creative practice within the post-16 sector.
Adele Darlington
Adele Darlington is a Primary Art Education Consultant with over 24 years of classroom experience.