Stories

CREATIVE LEARNING: Not an extra, a requirement

Margaret Heffernan is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath and, through Merryck & Co., mentors CEOs and senior executives of major global organizations.  In 2023 Margaret was inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame for her lasting contribution to management thinking. She is a frequent broadcaster on BBC Radio 4 and the author of many broadcast plays.

Creative Schools: Republic of Ireland

Creative Schools – Teachers and Children in the Republic of Ireland give their advice on how to embed creativity in schools

Leading for Creativity – Waving Not Drowning

Naomi Lord is Director of Creative Learning and Partnerships for the Bolton School Foundation, Greater Manchester. 

Bolton School is currently implementing a programme to establish creative learning pathways from EYFS to Sixth Form, integrating curricular, co-curricular, and community-based activities to provide a comprehensive and expansive education.

Leading for Creativity: To inspire teaching and learning for creativity across the curriculum

Sarah Childs, Penryn Creativity Collaborative (PCC) Lead and Lead Practitioner, reflects on the leadership journey Penryn College has been on over the last three years. 

Developing Leadership for Creative Thinking Using a Teacher Learning Community

Dr Claire Badger is Assistant Head, with responsibility for Teaching and Learning at The Godolphin and Latymer School, West London.

North East Creativity Collaboratives Network (NECCN)

NECCN is a professional learning community of 12 schools across the North East of England, who are working in collaboration with Creativity, Culture & Education to explore, test and embed a range of innovative practices in teaching for creativity.