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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I have been busy preparing for the 4th Artist-Teacher in Adult Community Learning Conference, taking place online on 21st March 2026. This year’s theme, Making Space! Abstract submissions open Monday, 17th November 2025! @nsead.bsky.social

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

3/3 'We call on the government to help our teachers and members ensure excellent provision and equity of opportunity for all, with real investment in our classrooms, our workforce, and our subject.’

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

2/3 However, there is no room for complacency, with gender + some regional variations showing no closure in the attainment gap. Michele Gregson, GS NSEAD: ‘No child should have their life chances diminished due to their postcode or address. How can we ensure that all learners are able to shine?

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

We want to congratulate ALL students and teachers for helping young people to achieve their potential. Art and design A level (GCE) entries have decreased very slightly this year, whilst across nearly all grades attainment has risen. 1/2

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We are pleased to announce that abstract submissions for the 14th iJADE Conference have been extended until Friday 10 October 2025. Registration details, call for papers and more information can be found on our website - link in bio. #iJADE2025

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Sophie Leach @sophieleach.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Incredible… the power of drawing and the power of artist educators - all in one space and day 🙌🙌🙌

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Art @ Dalmain Primary School @dalmain-art.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Studying the work of Henry Moore and Tony Cragg, Year 3 have explored sculpture vocabulary to create these vibrant sculptures made from clay and wire inspired by weathering and natural forms. 🤩 #PrimaryArt @sophieleach.bsky.social @nsead.bsky.social @begley.bsky.social

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Catching up on Influence from the NSEAD Conference 2025—Christopher Samuel and Sarah Fox offered powerful prompts on voice, narrative, and leading with care. A timely reminder of the impact we hold. @nsead.bsky.social

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I love attending @nsead.bsky.social workshops! Even though I’m knackered I’m inspired again!! Thank you!! So lovely to spend time with great colleagues such as @sophieleach.bsky.social and @ms-williams100.bsky.social

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Right back at you, Abbie - An art educator with so much purpose 🙌

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🌟 The new issue of AD magazine has just landed: Community with Purpose – and it’s a powerful one. I'm honoured to have contributed a small piece! @nsead.bsky.social 👉 You can access the full issue here: www.nsead.org/publications...

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Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

PS Thanks to @tate.bsky.social @nsead.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Please join in, add your thoughts to the discussion board at the end of the article, and get the conversations going!

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

NSEAD Gen. Sec., Michele Gregson, recently wrote an opinion piece for @schoolsweek.bsky.social reflecting on the way the curriculum review’s evidence that art & design are thriving masks concerning statistics and some very real weaknesses in our national offer. Read the full article - link in bio

Screenshot of the article on the Schools Week website.

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

⬩ New art educator blog post ⬩ In this blog post, Teresa Smith shares her reasons for introducing 'noticing' as a key component of an effective art education programme with Primary Art & Design ITE trainee teachers. Read the article - link in bio @ueaeducation.bsky.social

Black and white photograph of leaf shadows projected onto a wall. Text reads: The Art Educator Blog, 'Teaching noticing in art, craft and design' by Teresa Smith

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Save the Date! We're delighted to confirm the 4th Artist-Teacher in Adult Community Learning Conference will take place on 21 March 2026. Can't wait? Why not catch up on presentations from the 1st and 2nd conferences available in the resources section of our website - link in bio _ #ATACL2026

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

iJADE Conference 2025 | Ecologies Registration and abstract submissions open now! 🗓️ Thursday 6 November & Saturday 8 November 2025 📍 Hybrid - Online & Arnolfini, UWE Bristol Registration details, call for papers and more information can be found on our website - link in bio _ #iJADE2025

Abstract painting of a landscape overlaid with text. Ecologies, The 14th International Journal of Art and Design Education Conference. Online, Thursday 6 November 2025. Arnolfini, UWE Bristol, Saturday 8 November 2025. Registration and abstract submissions open now. Artwork: Untitled by Dr Rachel Payne (2025).

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Sophie Leach @sophieleach.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

IT’S A WRAP… a day of golden threads, inspiration + ideas, connection + compassion. The ATACL artist educator community is special. Thank you @drabbiecairns.bsky.social for seeing how important it is to connect this vital community, and for working with @nsead.bsky.social to make it happen

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

That is it for Beyond Boundaries! It was an incredible day. Huge thanks to the NSEAD Team; Diane, Sophie, and Michele. Congratulations to all our presenters and speakers. Appreciation to audience members for questions and comments. See you next year! #ATACL25 @nsead.bsky.social

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Next up is Ranae Lee who is presenting, 'A series of drawing exercises practiced building the confidence of adults with ASD on how to form compositions'. #ATACL25 @nsead.bsky.social

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Our third presentation comes from Natalie Parfitt on 'Bridges to Yorkshire Exhibition'. #ATACL25 @nsead.bsky.social

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We welcome the announcement with the report that a National Centre for Arts Education will be launched in September 2026, and the recognition that art and design education requires support and investment if learners are to thrive.

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Some of NSEAD’s key recommendations raised in our submission to the call for evidence are highlighted in the report as areas that need reform, including: the impact of the Ebacc, the importance of digital literacy, critical thinking, and green skills.

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

⬩NSEAD’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Interim Review⬩ The Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) interim report published today sets out the key findings from consultations and the open call for evidence carried out in autumn 2024. Read NSEAD’s response: link in bio

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

SAVE ARTS SUBJECTS, Times letter ... The Ebacc set up a devastating and harmful subject hierarchy. We call on the Curriculum & Assessment Review (CAR) to address the impact of the Ebacc + Progress 8: they're limiting learner choice and pushing the arts to the margins www.thetimes.com/article/28ca...

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

🎨 Beyond Boundaries 2025 Exciting news! Ronnie Houselander is our creative workshop facilitator this year! We’re especially thrilled to have Ronnie closing the conference, having been part of both our 1st & 2nd events! 🌟 Sat 22nd March www.nsead.org/courses-advi... #ATACL25 @nsead.bsky.social

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

📣 Resources and professional development opportunities for artist educators this March! #ArtEd #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeachingArt #ArtandDesign

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I am so pleased to be welcoming Lou Chiu as the keynote to our third Artist-Teacher in Adult Community Learning Conference! Lou will be talking about making sense of allyship, if you would like to catch this keynote join us online on Saturday 22nd March! @nsead.bsky.social #ATACL25

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Our annual conference brings together art educators from across the UK, from all phases & sectors engaged in art, craft & design education. A key event in your calendar to keep up to date with the latest developments for our subject, connect with others & exchange ideas. Link in bio.

The National Art and Design Education Conference 2025. Leading better practice for art, craft and design educators across the UK. Designing a learner-centred & contemporary curriculum. Thursday 19 June 2025. Online. Booking now open! NSEAD Members: £10.00 (Registration fee only). Non-Members: £125.00 (Early Bird Ticket, until 3 April 2025).

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Hi @photographyteacher.bsky.social - that's really helpful feedback. We are a core coalition partner – as TUC affiliated union and professional body. We've been involved right from the start and were privileged to be at the launch. It's REALLY helpful for us to know that this is not clear.

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Arts and Minds Campaign calls for change | NSEAD

Arts and Minds is a coalition of over 20 organisations including the National Education Union, Equity, the Musicians’ Union and NSEAD. The campaign is launching at Tate Modern on Tuesday 11 February ...

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Dr Abbie Cairns @drabbiecairns.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I am pleased to share that presentations from last year's Artist-Teacher in Adult Community Learning Conference are now live, just in time to get us excited for this year's conference! www.nsead.org/resources/te... #ATACL24 #ATACL25 @nsead.bsky.social

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

📣 Save the Date! We are pleased to announce the NSEAD conference will be returning for 2025. Taking place online, the National Art & Design Education Conference is the must-attend event for art, craft and design education training and curriculum insight. #NSEADConference25

Poster graphic with a pattern of curved overlapping lines. Overlaid text reads: The National Art and Design Education Conference 2025. Leading better practice for art, craft and design educators across the UK. Theme: Designing a learner-centred & contemporary curriculum. Thursday 19 June 2025, online.

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

📣 EXTENDED DEADLINE: You can now submit an abstract & register for an Early Bird ticket until 29 January. This one-day online conference explores innovative teaching methods, interdisciplinary practices, & how artist-teachers can push the boundaries of adult community learning. Link in bio.

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Suzy says: "This issue serves as both a tribute and a challenge – a recognition of the progress made in rethinking gender equity in art education, and a call to continue the work with urgency and creativity."

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

📣 Coming soon - AD Magazine No.42: Gender, Art and Transformative Education (GATE) Our January 2025 art educator magazine is a special issue guest edited by Dr Suzy Tutchell, chair of NSEAD's GATE research group. Cover Art: 'Self Care as an Act of Resistance' © Molly Hankinson

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

📣 Artist educator opportunities in January 2025 64 Million Artists #TheJanuaryChallenge Royal Ballet and Opera Crafts Council | Eden Project Cornwall #CraftSchool #ATACL25 Engage Visual Art #LetsCreateArt2025 Edge Gain Ltd

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Our team will be taking a break over the festive period from Saturday 21 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025. From everyone at NSEAD we wish you a creative, peaceful and joyful festive season. See you in 2025! ❄️

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Sophie Leach @sophieleach.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Michele Gregson, gen sec and CEO of NSEAD, speaking at the APPG for Art, Craft & Design in Ed: 'you can't be it if you can't see it'. We need investment in our subject-specific workforce AND, investment in data to ensure our amazing workforce draws from and represents our rich and diverse society.

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Sophie Leach @sophieleach.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Gratitude in spades to @PollyBillington for taking on the role of chair of the #APPGforArtCraftandDesigninEd. Now as the TU, learned society + professional association for art & design @nseadgensec1 shares NSEAD's 136 yrs of advocacy + why we will always need a cross-party subject voice

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Following an 8-week consultation period, during which NSEAD sought the views and testimony of members, partners & a range of stakeholders with an interest in education in England, the Society has submitted a comprehensive set of responses to the government’s curriculum review call for evidence.

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

During 2024, there were five active research groups investigating: ⬩Gender, Art and Transformative Education (GATE) ⬩Environment and Climate Emergency (E&CE) ⬩Advancing Anti-Ableist Art Pedagogies ⬩The Big Landscape: Better Practice in Art, Craft and Design ⬩Design in Art & Design

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

NSEAD Research Groups are formed to tackle specific challenges within art, craft, and design education or our professional learning community. Led by a chair, each group works together for a defined period, guided by a clear action plan and focused goals. Find out more: link in bio

Image of conference speaker overlaid with text: "Your story, my story, we make sense of what is happening together." - Yesid Paez, iJADE Conference 2024

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

⬩ Coming soon: we will be inviting NSEAD members to share their curriculum in action case studies! ⬩ Find out more: link in bio _ #ArtEducationForAll #TheBigLandscape #ArtEd #ArtTeacher #TeachingArt #ArtandDesign #EdChat #ArtEducator #NSEAD #ArtCurriculum

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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The Big Landscape is a groundbreaking curriculum toolkit embodying collective knowledge, created with collaborative expertise and hybrid voices. This comprehensive resource draws together all the materials, reading and examples you need to review and improve your curriculum.

Close-up image of a paint brush with paint in shades on green, yellow, blue and purple. Overlaid text: 'The Big Landscape'

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