Evidence

Dive into the latest in research-based evidence that can help you grow as a creative leader.

Get stuck in and read, listen and reflect on recently published papers and articles, in addition to research developed by school leaders in our community.

EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE

Using students’ experiences to develop more creative schools

Publication date: 24/10/2024

The Creative Schools Index is being used as a powerful reflective tool for school leaders.

EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE

Embedding and assessing creativity in schools in England

Publication date: 15/09/2024

Rethinking Assessment shows that it is possible for teachers in England to learn how to evidence the development of their pupils’ creativity.

EVIDENCE, INNOVATION AND CREATIVE THINKING

PISA Creative Thinking - an opportunity for school and system leaders

Publication date: 17/06/2024

Bill Lucas was co-chair of the Strategic Advisory Board of the PISA 2022 Creative Thinking Test and here he reflects on an exciting moment in the evolution of creative thinking in schools globally.

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Creativity across the curriculum

Publication date: 09/05/2024

Researchers at the Center for Curriculum Redesign argue that the key to embedding creativity in schools is being intentional and systematic

EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE

Leadership to support teaching for creativity

Publication date: 09/04/2024

A literature review by Annessia Bullard and Kadir Bahar of the common barriers felt by teachers has some potential lessons for school leaders

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School Does Not Kill Creativity

Publication date: 06/12/2023

Karwowski, M. (2022). School Does Not Kill Creativity. European Psychologist, 27(3), 263–275. Read the whole article here

Well-known creativity researcher Professor Maciej Karwowski argues that, contrary to Sir Ken Robinson’s assertions, schools do not kill creativity.

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Leading change for creativity in schools: mobilizing creative risk-taking and productive failure

Publication date: 05/12/2023

In a small-scale study of one school leader, Edwin Creely and colleagues explore the challenges of risk-taking and productive failure in leading for creativity.

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Creative Thinking in Schools: A leadership playbook

Creative Thinking in Schools: A leadership playbook has been devised by an internationally renowned team of thought-leaders, researchers and facilitators. The playbook is a practical guide drawing together a deep understanding about school and system change with experience of cultivating creative thinking and promoting creative learning habits in schools.

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