For School Development | SPAEDA Arts Education

For School
Development

At SPAEDA, we are dedicated to empowering arts educators through a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.

Our initiatives aim to enhance skills, inspire, motivate and foster well-being for teachers and pupils.

We offer support for education settings at any stage of their journey to unlock creativity for staff and learners.

Upcoming Training and Events

Sat, 21 Sept
Somerset Art Weeks 2024 - Spaeda at Venue 79
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21 Sept 2024, 11:00 – 06 Oct 2024, 17:00
Wick Farm, Curry Rivel, Langport TA10 0NL, UK
Spaeda will be exhibiting the latest sketchbooks developed through our ongoing programme, SWITCHBOOK, at Wick Farm, Venue 79 for Somerset Art Weeks 2024.
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Thu, 10 Oct
SWITCHBOOK - Sketchbook Circle for Art Leaders
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10 Oct 2024, 16:30 – 18:00
Taunton, Hestercombe, Taunton TA2 8LQ, UK
SWITCHBOOK is an innovative collaboration, bringing together art educators from across Somerset, working side-by-side on a continuous sketchbook journey.
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Thu, 07 Nov
In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets
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07 Nov 2024, 17:30 – 19:30
Hestercombe House, Hestercombe, Taunton TA2 8LG, UK
Children and young people from schools across Somerset have been learning about local heritage through the eyes of artists and poets. Join us for our end of project celebration!
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Role of the Art Coordinator Training

Designed for those with a responsibility for leading or teaching art and design at Key Stage 1 or 2, our one-day courses include practical, hands-on ideas for classroom art activities and will equip you with understanding and approaches to successfully lead the art and design curriculum in your school.

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INSET and Whole Staff Team Training

Improve staff retention and increase confidence to deliver art and design in schools with our INSET and whole staff team sessions. Whatever phase of education, our experienced artist teachers help you explore a chosen aspect of the curriculum.

Choose from whole day, half day or after school sessions.

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Sketchbooks for Learning

Learn about our professional development programme, SWITCHBOOK, and it's growing creative community!

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Online Teaching Resources

Use our online teaching resources across the curriculum with all learners.

Each resource includes curriculum links; engaging practical activities designed and led by artists; full instructions and a list of everything you need to deliver these with your students.

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