Explore our varied programme of online CPD and events below to see how we support educators and artists develop their passion for teaching and share the AccessArt approach.
Can’t attend a session live? The majority of our CPD and events are recorded and can be accessed by members to watch back at any time. Browse our library of recordings here.
Thursday 1st October 2026 4.30-5.30pm BST (via Zoom) Free for AccessArt Members and Non-Members.
Aimed at: Curriculum leaders, senior leaders, art leads, KS1, KS2 and KS3 classroom teachers and artist educators.
The Department for Education’s Enrichment Framework recognises that every child should have access to a broad range of high-quality enrichment experiences, with Arts & Culture identified as one of the five key areas every school should provide. We have invited a member of the DfE team to share the intentions, expectations and opportunities of the framework with us.
We will also be joined by specialist art teacher Mandy Barrett from Gomersal Primary School, who will be sharing what arts and cultural enrichment looks like in her setting.
AccessArt will also be sharing our newly launched AccessArt Enrichment Offer – a series of Enrichment Pathways designed to inspire and enable all schools to ensure they meet the eight DfE benchmarks.
This session will be recorded and available to AccessArt Members a few days after the event.
Monday 5th October 2026 4.00-5.00pm BST (via Zoom) Free for AccessArt Members and Non-Members.
Aimed at: Directors of curriculum, senior leaders and headteachers.
In this online session, we are delighted to be joined by two leading experts in arts education. HMI Adam Vincent, Ofsted’s Subject Lead for Art and Design, will explore the wide-ranging benefits of an arts-rich education and why it remains important for schools to prioritise the arts, even in the absence of subject deep dives. Then Sally Bacon, Co-Chair of the Cultural Learning Alliance will discuss what conditions need to be in place in schools to create an environment for the arts to really flourish, and address some of the common barriers. Sally will also be sharing more on the CLA’s third annual ‘Report Card’, launched in May 2026.
Monday 12th October 2026 5.00-6.30pm BST (via Zoom) Free for AccessArt Members and £25 for Non-Members.
Aimed at: Curriculum leaders, senior leaders, art leads, KS1, KS2 and KS3 classroom teachers, home educators and artist educators.
Join us for this online CPD led by Susan Coles and Mandy Barrett, as we explore how these values can be embedded in curriculum design to ensure creativity is accessible, meaningful, and relevant for everyone.
We’ll consider what it means to create a truly inclusive curriculum, and what practical steps you can take to ensure every learner can participate, thrive, and feel represented. Through examples from schools and classrooms, we will examine how inclusive curriculum design can support independent enquiry, challenge stereotypes, and ensure all young people see creativity as something that belongs to them.
Monday 9th November 2026 5.00-6.30pm GMT (via Zoom) Free for AccessArt Members and £25 for Non-Members.
Aimed at: Curriculum leaders, senior leaders, art leads, KS1, KS2 and KS3 classroom teachers, home educators and artist educators.
This session examines how we can create an ambitious curriculum model that extends beyond isolated projects to become a vehicle for creativity, inquiry, cultural understanding, and personal development.
We will explore how art can connect with wider school values, contribute to cross-curricular learning, engage with communities, and draw upon local, national, and global cultural resources. Through practical examples, we will consider how to build a curriculum that is relevant, inclusive, outward-looking, and future-focused.
We will provide you with fresh ideas and practical approaches, meaning you can approach your curriculum planning with confidence, with creativity and critical thinking at its centre.
Tuesday 17th November 2026 4.00-4.45pm GMT (via Zoom) Free for AccessArt Members only
Aimed at: All new and current members
Join us for a warm welcome to AccessArt and the community of educators, artists and creative practitioners who shape and share our work.
The AccessArt team welcomes you to an informal session exploring the values behind our approach to art education. We’ll share why creativity, curiosity and exploration matter to us, and how these values shape both learners’ experiences and our own development as educators and creative practitioners.
We’ll also bring you up to date with what’s happening at AccessArt, sharing some of the projects, partnerships and ideas we’re currently developing, as well as what we have planned! You’ll leave with a sense of who we are and how the different areas of the site can work together to support your teaching and professional development.
Most importantly, we want this to be a welcoming and conversational session. Whether you work in a school, at home, in a community or cultural setting, we hope you’ll leave with a stronger sense of what makes AccessArt special and how AccessArt can support and inspire your own practice.
We really look forward to welcoming you to the AccessArt community!
Tuesday 1st December 2026 4.00-4.45pm GMT (via Zoom) Free for AccessArt Members.
Aimed at: Art Leads, KS1, KS2 and KS3 classroom teachers, educators supporting children and young people in vulnerable, specialist, and community settings, including healthcare, education, care, and cultural organisations.
As the festive season approaches and the school term draws to a close, join us for an uplifting and practical online CPD designed to help you reconnect with your own creativity and get into the festive spirit!
Together, we’ll explore fun and open-ended activities that encourage curiosity and playfulness, giving you the opportunity to take some time out from the busy end of term schedule and enjoy some creative freedom. We’ll consider how simple materials, shared making experiences and moments of observation can help create connection and a sense of joy and wellbeing. The activities we demonstrate will be low-pressure and accessible, and you can participate alongside us, or you are welcome to just watch and observe.
This session will not be recorded.
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