Creative CPD Programme
We are excited to launch a fantastic creative CPD programme as part of London Borough of Culture, celebrating and encouraging creativity in and outside the classroom.
The creative CPD programme has been designed in consultation with creative partners and teachers across Wandsworth. Every session will support staff to build confidence in creative approaches to learning, feel more confident using creativity in the classroom, build networks with colleagues at different schools and connect with a wide range of cultural organisations in the borough. The programme will be delivered in partnership with a wide range of local cultural organisations across Wandsworth, including the visual arts, theatre, music and more.
Sessions will be suitable for all educators, including teachers, teaching assistants, LSAs and support staff where relevant. Please note that participation in the CPD programme is free for all educators, and this offer is open to non-fee-paying schools only.
Creative CPD Schedule
Check out the different CPD sessions available throughout the year and sign up via the links below.
Make sure you are signed up to the Creative Schools Newsletter to hear when more creative CPD sessions are announced.
Autumn Term 2025
| Date | Time | Topic | Level | Details | Venue | How to book |
| Tuesday 14th October | 13:00-14:30 | Visual Art: Confidence in the Classroom | Primary | Gain key skills in planning, delivering and displaying creative projects. Develop confidence in your own creativity and ability to deliver more ambitious, exciting artwork. | Wandsworth SCITT | Session for SCITT teachers only |
| Tuesday 21st October | 15:40-16:40 | Journalism, Media and Creative Careers | Secondary (KS3) | This session will focus on engaging and educating KS3 students in creative industry careers and opportunities. | Graveney School | booking link coming soon |
| Tuesday 21st October | 16:30-18:30 | Djembe Workshop | Primary | Learn the basics of djembe with one of Wandsworth Music's world-renowned djembe players. Play some traditional pieces and explore how authentic djembe teaching can be delivered in your school. | Burntwood School, Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AQ | Email Emily: info@wandsworthmusic.co.uk |
| Monday 24th November | 15:00-16:30 | News Literacy and Journalism Skills | Primary (KS2) | Learn how to bring journalism and media into the classroom to improve literacy and reading. KS2 focus. | Burntwood School, Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AQ | booking link coming soon |
| TBC | TBC | Drama: Using drama to find happiness | Primary | This workshop will share techniques on how to use drama to celebrate the ways we are unique, promote self esteem and make children know they matter. Teachers will also learn techniques and activities from Group 64's happiness workshops. | TBC | booking link coming soon |
| TBC | TBC | Visual Art: Making Scrapbooks | Primary | Learn about creative curation, material interaction and mixed-media techniques of sketch-booking in the classroom. | TBC | booking link coming soon |
Spring Term 2026
Keep an eye out for announcements!
Highlights from the Summer term
We were thrilled to welcome 40 teachers from across Wandsworth to a range of CPD sessions during the summer term. Wandsworth Music delivered a fantastic session on music production, Group 64 ran an interactive workshop on using drama techniques to encourage creative writing, and artist Grace Holliday worked with teachers to develop confidence in creative skills for the classroom.
We look forward to inspiring more teachers at creative CPD sessions during Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture.