CPD, Support and Guidance

‘Fantastic course, thought provoking and inspiring.  I have a lot more confidence to try lots of different techniques and ideas’  KS2 teacher

We offer training and support for teachers and support staff, delivered by national and local specialists, throughout the school year.

 In 2022/23, primary schools can access training in:

Art, Craft and Design

• Curriculum planning
• Subject knowledge and skills development (sculpture)
• Subject knowledge and skills development (print and collage)
• Sketchbooks in school

Design and Technology (D&T)

• Curriculum planning
• Subject knowledge and skills development (textiles)
• Subject knowledge and skills development (CAD and electrical systems)
• Cooking in the curriculum

The training can be booked on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.  However, schools will receive a 10% discount when they book four training courses for the same subject.  For further information about primary Art and/or Design and Technology training, please visit Leeds for Learning.

Primary Arts Network

This is a half termly network, delivered virtually and free to access for any Leeds teachers with an interest in art.  The dates for 2022/23 are:

• Tuesday 4th October 2022;
• Thursday 24th November 2022;
• Wednesday 25th January 2023;
• Thursday 23rd March 2023;
• Tuesday 16th May 2023;
• Wednesday 5th July 2023.

These sessions run from 3.45pm – 4.45pm.

Support and Guidance

For schools who require bespoke support, we can work one-to-one with Art / D&T subject leaders.   We respond to school need, but support could include: an Arts review; Strategic visioning and action planning; support with Art and D&T assessment; curriculum planning; middle leadership development; NQT support; whole staff development. 

Schools can purchase support for two days, one day, half day or twilight sessions.   These are all available through Leeds for Learning. 

If you wish to discuss how we could work with you, please contact jane.zanzottera@leeds.gov.uk