As with any practical activity, there is an element of risk in art and design activities. However, this can be kept to an acceptable minimum if those involved are aware of the potential hazards and take appropriate steps to avoid accidents. It is particularly important that teachers are aware of their responsibilities regarding health and safety and ensure that pupils act safely, within acceptable bounds, at all times. This guide is intended for Primary and secondary teachers, artist educators working in schools and anyone who is responsible for art and design activities. lecturers in further, higher and adult education, and those training to be teachers may also find it helpful.
Many of the guidance resources in this section are members only. Please log in to view them.
Members-only content
This is member only content, please sign in or join us to see this content
Latest news from NSEAD
Discover more about art, craft and design news and events nationwide.

School Funding and Pupil Premium Report
The Sutton Trust have published a report which shows the impact of the cost of living crisis on the financial pressures this is taking on school budgets.

How can we build strong foundations for the future of the Arts in schools?
Today saw the release of a new report The Arts in Schools: Foundations for the Future, published by A New Direction and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation…

NFER’s Annual Teacher Labour Market Report 2023
NFER’s Annual Teacher Labour Market report monitors on the progress in the recruitment system in England. The report predicts that there will be continued…

Invest in arts subjects to protect our children’s futures
Michele Gregson, general secretary of NSEAD's Guardian letter, calls on the government for long-term investment in arts subjects