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.
Summer Term 2025
| Date | Time | Topic | Level | Summary | Venue | Booking Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 20th May | 4:30pm-6:00pm | How to incorporate Music Tech in your teaching | Primary | An in-depth, practical exploration of music tech for primary schools. How can you incorporate this into your teaching and what programmes are available for KS1 & KS2- without breaking the bank! | Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, SW16 6RJ | Email Emily to reserve your place | |
| Thursday 19th June | 4:00pm-6:00pm | RCA School of Architecture postgraduate show | Secondary | Networking opportunity for secondary school teachers at the Royal College of Art | RCA Battersea | Book your place here | |
| Thursday 26th June | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Using drama to develop creative writing | Primary | Gain the skills and confidence to use drama as an effective teaching tool to spark the imagination and inspire creative writing. | St Michael's Primary School, Granville Road London SW18 5SQ | Book your place here | |
| Tuesday 8th July | Twilight | 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. | Smallwood Primary School, Garratt Lane, SW17 0TW | Book your place here | |
| Thursday 17th July | 2:30pm-4:30pm | RCA School of Design EXPO | Secondary | Networking opportunity for secondary school teachers at the Royal College of Art | RCA Battersea | Book your place here | |
Autumn Term 2025
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Spring Term 2026
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Free Bespoke Speech Bubbles CPD
Would you like high quality training and support for your teachers to gain clear, practical strategies and ideas for working with children at KS1 level with speech, language and communication needs? Speech Bubbles can support your staff to develop creative ways of using drama techniques to support and develop communication, speech and language skills throughout your school.
Wandsworth-based Bounce Theatre, in partnership with Speech Bubbles, is offering a limited number of fully funded CPD sessions to upskill teachers in Drama Tools for Great Communication. This 90-minute workshop explores communication needs and offers practical techniques to support development of communication in school.
If you are interested in booking a session for your KS1 teachers, either as part of an INSET day or as a twilight CPD session, please contact creativewandsworth@wandsworth.gov.uk
Please note, places are limited and are only open to non-fee-paying schools in the borough of Wandsworth.