Resources

1. Introduction

Explore the variety of resources available for art and design teachers on this site. In addition to the 'Key Links' you can use the search engine to find many other useful Internet sites. The 'Units of Work' are only accessible to NSEAD members and subscribers to START Magazine. If you become aware of any issues for inclusion in the 'Health and Safety Guide' or broken links please e-mail info@nsead.org

New Secondary Curriculum

The New Secondary Curriculum in England – the NSEAD was contracted between 2008 and March 2010 to provide subject leadership training for art and design. This legacy area of the site includes a range of case studies, supporting papers and other resources to augment those on the art and design area of the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency web site.

Community Cohesion and PVE

These resources highlight community cohesion and preventing violent extremism in the art and design curriculum. The resources provide guidance materials and links which facilitate bringing these dimensions into lessons. The resources are all based on real life examples which have been completed.

Web Links

In this resources area you will find a searchable database of links to hundreds of web sites of particular interest for art and design education. A number of key links for art educators in the United Kingdom are listed for rapid access.

Units of Work

The Units of Work database has over 200 art projects, art lessons and descriptions of classroom and art room teaching strategies. For children, pupils and students from 3-18 years old. These are only accessible to NSEAD members or subscribers to START Magazine.
 
 

E-Updates Archive

Members can access an archive of recent NSEAD E-updates by following this link.

Advocacy

This advocacy section provides links that help to demonstrate the value of art, craft and design education. The links and associated resources can be shared with students, parents, school leaders and to support other professionals to advocate why the visual arts are essential to education in the twenty-first century.

Careers Teaching Resources

Careers resources in art, craft and design as well as links and publications to information on courses and careers for students, art and design teachers and lecturers, parents and careers advisors are all available in this section. Links to teacher recruitment websites can be accessed here.

Health & Safety in Art & Design

This Health & Safety guide provides an extensive advice on specific guidance and legal requirements for safe practice in art and design education.

Market Place

Links to a range of trade and other ventures likely to be of interest to art and design teachers.