Creative Learning Network

Creative Learning Network

This SEIC Supported Network for Creative Learning is part funded by Education Scotland’s CLN (Creative Learning network) fund. A key feature of the SEIC Creative Learning Network is to promote, develop and embed Creative Learning and teaching across the SEIC authorities. This is through cross-cutting themes across all curricular areas and by placing creativity within its system. The unique SEIC element of the Empowered System, which champions Creative Learning at its core, means that this approach and way of embedding creativity is meaningful and powerful. The network also supports the delivery of Scotland’s Creative Learning Plan.

The SEIC Creative Learning network is made up of a range of colleagues, including Quality Improvement Officers, Education Development Officers and Creative Learning Officers from all the SEIC authorities. It also works closely with the South-East Improvement Team (SEIT) and other partners. A SEIC Quality Improvement Officer links with the network.

Universal and Targeted support offers have allowed for Creative Learning to collaborate across and between goals and networks, to drive forward many aspects of the SEIC plan.

 


This video, with Sir Ken Robinson, explains why creativity is so important for our young people to thrive.

 

WHY Creativity?

As skills for life, learning and work, as well as a higher order thinking skill, creativity skills are a responsibility of all. These skills can be developed across all subjects and sectors and at any stage, and all educators are responsible for developing these skills in their learners, whether it be in the sciences or mathematics, outdoor learning or in the classroom.

How is the SEIC supporting this?

The unique element of the SEIC using an Empowered System to build capacity through peer collaboration, allows for creativity to be embedded throughout all the work and supports.

With the advantage of having its own Creative Learning supported network, the SEIC are working together to help develop leaders and practitioners’ knowledge, skills and confidence in taking forward creative learning, creative teaching and innovative pedagogies across the curriculum.

There is a wealth of professional learning offered across the SEIC to support with developing creativity, both in learners and educators. Creative Conversations are professional learning events designed to challenge thinking and to look at creative ways to deliver content or curriculum to engage and inspire practitioners and learners. Past recordings can be accessed on the Creative Conversations YouTube channel, as a part of self-led professional learning. To access these recordings, click here.

To access additional resources and materials, as well as infographics to support improve practice, click here.  

The Creative Learning Networks are a key delivery mechanism of Scotland’s Creative Learning Plan, which is endorsed by Scottish Government and seven of Scotland’s national learning bodies.