New school year! New sketchbook!
For Key Stage 2 pupils, the use of sketchbooks is a National Curriculum requirement and using a sketchbook can be beneficial for children of all... Read More
CPD and Training
‘Fantastic course, thought provoking and inspiring. I have a lot more confidence to try lots of different techniques and ideas’
– KS2 teacher
Training and support for teachers and support staff, delivered by national and local specialists. Sessions include:
- Skills development sessions
- Cross Curriculum development
- In depth Curriculum training
Training can be bought on a PAYG basis or as part of our two subject leader networks: the Primary Art Leader Network and the Primary Design and Technology Leader Network. For an overview of our upcoming training in 2017/18, please see our CPD Overview 2017 18
Developing Oracy Through Drama
Tuesday 9th October 2018, 1pm – 4pm, Armley Mills Industrial Museum Use drama to develop your pupil’s voice! Drama can be an effective tool for... Read More
Craft Development Day
Twenty-first century textiles! Within the primary curriculum, craft can often be ‘lost’, despite having links with Maths, Science and STEAM. Craft education develops creativity,... Read More
Practical Approaches to Art Assessment
Tuesday 25th September 2018, 1pm – 4pm at Armley Mills, Leeds Industrial Museum This is the first session of our Primary Art Leaders Network, this... Read More
Art, Craft and Design Conference 2018!
Pop the 12th July 2018 in your diaries! It’s almost time for the annual 11 – 19 Learning Improvement Art, Craft and Design Conference. Hosted by Leeds Arts... Read More
Get Drawing!
Not sure of how to teach drawing? Unclear how to map progression in drawing skills at your school? Come to this practical session to... Read More
Get creative with oracy
Creative Approaches to support Oracy: &th June 2018, 1pm – 4pm, Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills Speaking and listening, talk for learning and language development are all... Read More
Sculpture CPD for teachers
1pm – 4pm, 26th April 2018, Henry Moore Institute This half day training session is designed to develop teacher’s confidence in the the sculpture and... Read More
Assessment in Art
How to assess Art This half day training session, delivered by Anna Pickard (specialist teacher of Art and Design) will provide clear guidance on how... Read More
Bread Making in the Classroom!
Bread Making in the Classroom! 1pm – 4pm, 7th March 2018 Allerton C of E Primary School Explore bread making to support the Cooking and Nutrition... Read More
Training for Primary Art leaders!
Excellent Art, Craft and Design, 31st January 2018, 9am – 4pm This is a full day training course, delivered by Susan Coles and designed for... Read More
Get creative with maths
Creative Maths for KS1, 16th January 2018, 1pm – 4pm Thinking creatively in Maths can help pupils in their ability to solve problems and reason. ... Read More