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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

  • SWITCHBOOK - Free Taster Session
    SWITCHBOOK - Free Taster Session
    Sat, 07 Dec
    SWITCHBOOK - Free Taster Session
    07 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Rook Lane Chapel, Rook Lane Chapel, Frome BA11 1DN, UK
    Get to know the project SWITCHBOOK! Find out how it works, ask any questions and sign up to take part for 2025. This event features an exclusive gallery visit, courtesy of GLADE, along with an opportunity to dive into some hands-on sketchbook work.
  • SWITCHBOOK – Join our sketchbook community!
    SWITCHBOOK – Join our sketchbook community!
    Runs through January - December 2025
    SWITCHBOOK – Join our sketchbook community!
    Runs through January - December 2025
    This project runs remotely.
    SWITCHBOOK is an innovative collaboration, bringing together creatives from across Somerset, working side-by-side on a continuous sketchbook journey.
  • In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets Exhibition
    In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets Exhibition
    20 Jul 2024 – 23 Feb 2025
    In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets Exhibition
    20 Jul 2024 – 23 Feb 2025
    Hestercombe House, Hestercombe House, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton TA2 8LQ, UK
    A selection of work produced by pupils from the four year project 'In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets' will be on show at Hestercombe Gallery from the 20th July 2024 to the 23rd February, 2025.
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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