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Pedagogy & Practice

Pedagogy & Practice

Teaching for Creativity Showcase: A Visiting Specialist's Perspective

Judy Waite, Creative Writing Visiting Specialist at the University of Winchester, reflects on the power of storytelling to enrich lives and learning, as part of the Teaching for Creativity Showcase.

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Collective creativity and wellbeing through story

Dr Lisa Stephenson of Leeds Beckett University explores how collaborative story-making can support children’s creativity, wellbeing, and shared understanding through imaginative play

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Thinking outside the box

PISA’s 2022 Creative Thinking Assessment offers insights from 66 countries into how creatively 15-year-olds tackle problems, with four key takeaways for teachers and school leaders.

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Combining arts and science to encourage action and discussion

Emma Skeet from UEA shares creative cross-curricular resources developed by arts and science students to inspire young learners and spark discussion on key science issues.

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Time to get practical and start tinkering in Science!

Lynne Bianchi highlights the playful connection between science and creativity in the classroom as British Science Week approaches.

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The role of creative leadership in schools

Bill Lucas shares new research on creative leadership in schools, offering guidance for the Creativity Collaboratives and addressing challenges identified by the Durham Commission.

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Introducing Creativity Collaboratives

Bill Lucas reflects on the launch of Creativity Collaboratives, a national initiative inspired by the Durham Commission to embed and evaluate creative teaching practices in schools across England.

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Why play matters in Early Years education

Karen Wickett highlights the renewed emphasis on creativity in the Early Years Foundation Stage, celebrating its vital role in supporting young children's imagination and development.

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Why teaching for creativity should be central to the curriculum

Drew Rowlands argues that teaching for creativity should be central to the curriculum, aligning with Ofsted’s focus on broad, purposeful education through clear intent, implementation, and impact.

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Creative Ecologies in Schools

Nia Richards, founder of Tybed, shares key insights on building a school culture that nurtures creativity, based on their work supporting over 150 schools through innovation and partnerships.

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What is creative leadership in schools?

Professor Louise Stoll discusses the types of school leadership that foster creativity, based on over a decade of research at UCL Centre for Educational Leadership.

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How we celebrate and nurture creative thinking at King's High School

Philip Seal of King's High School shares how the school fosters and evaluates creativity through a dedicated initiative that moves beyond the question of whether creativity can be taught.

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