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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · Jul 15

To learn more about the Creative Habits framework and how we apply it, please take a look at our NECC portfolio here: www.creativitycultureeducation.org/north-east-c...

North East Creativity Collaborative | CCE

From pockets of best practice to sustained system change

www.creativitycultureeducation.org

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · Jul 15

🔎 Being inquisitive is important for everyone in the learning environment, leaders, teachers and learners alike, but it's a skill that's often inadvertently stifled when there's concern about taking risks or a tick-box culture...

#EduSky

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Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social · Jul 8

This was so insightful, thanks Laurence, Nia and guests 🦋

Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · Jul 2

This month’s Creativity, Arts & Culture in Education welcomes a brilliant guest: Dr Laurence Dubé-Rushby!

Hosted by me, @cceengland.bsky.social & @penahay.bsky.social, @bathspauni.bsky.social.

Join us online 8 July, 4.30pm (BST).

#CreativityInEducation
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creativity-c...

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · Jul 4

We believe that creativity in education ignites unlimited possibilities.
We want to build wonder-filled communities where everyone can think – and be – creative.
What does a wonder-filled community bring to mind for you? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️

#Education #Creativity #EduSky

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · Jul 2

This month’s Creativity, Arts & Culture in Education welcomes a brilliant guest: Dr Laurence Dubé-Rushby!

Hosted by me, @cceengland.bsky.social & @penahay.bsky.social, @bathspauni.bsky.social.

Join us online 8 July, 4.30pm (BST).

#CreativityInEducation
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creativity-c...

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · Jul 1

We often hear, “I’m not creative, I teach history.”
But creativity isn’t subject-specific. It’s thinking in new ways, seeing patterns, and exploring possibilities.

💬 Where have you seen creativity shine in unexpected parts of your curriculum?

#EduSky #Education #Creativity

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · Jun 13

Environment shapes behavior.
A classroom that encourages creativity often looks different:
Writable walls. Flexible spaces. Materials to build, sketch, or dream.

💬 What does a creativity-friendly classroom look like to you? Share a photo of your favourite creative space in your classroom!

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · Jun 16

When every student is expected to fly the same way, creativity stays static and grounded.
We're here to support school leaders in integrating creative thinking into education, helping every child soar to new heights, in school and beyond. ✨🧠🎨

How do you encourage creativity to take flight?

#EduSky

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Susan G Barber @susangbarber.bsky.social · Jun 15

My big reframing for next year is not operating in scarcity mode; I will not let what is broken with the system define me as an educator.

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · Jun 16

I’m shocked and saddened to hear of Simon’s passing. He’s been a support and advocate for our work @cceengland.bsky.social and he’s a great loss to the creativity in education community. He was fiercely intelligent and a kind soul.

Durham UCU @ducu.bsky.social · Jun 15

Absolutely heartbroken to learn that Professor Simon James has passed away after a short illness. Simon was a stalwart union rep in the English Department, and a personal friend to many of us in the branch. We'll miss his humour, his passion, and his dedication to making things better for people.

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you ready to dip your toe into the @lfct.bsky.social waters?

Start by exploring the free resources on the website, designed to support school and teacher leaders who want to make creativity a visible, intentional part of everyday learning.

leadingforcreativethinking.org

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · Jun 8

Thinking, seeing, doing and being differently! #CreativeLeadership

Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · Jun 8

“We need to create a climate for a way of being. Get people on the inside (of our schools and organisations) on board”

@lfct.bsky.social roundtable, Cardiff, with @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social Welsh Government and Arts Council Wales.

@cceengland.bsky.social

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · Jun 8

A little explore this weekend, not too far from home, and stumbled upon this view🦆🪿🐦‍⬛🦢

#naturewalk

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · May 30

Our current mission is for creativity to be part of every learning organisation and every system so that every learner, teacher, and leader can thrive, because creative and confident children and young people are the key to changing the world for the better.

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · May 28

#EduSky #CreativeThinking #Leadership #Leadersoflearning

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CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · May 28

Want to be the catalyst for change in your school, but don't know where to begin? It starts with small changes. This week, challenge students to solve a problem without using the obvious tools. Think cardboard instead of computers. Doodles instead of diagrams. Be the change. 💡

#EduSky

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Leading for Creative Thinking @lfct.bsky.social · May 28

Are you ready to dip your toe into the Leading for Creative Thinking waters?

Start by exploring the free resources on our website, designed to support school and teacher leaders who want to make creativity a visible, intentional part of everyday learning.

leadingforcreativethinking.org

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · May 26

The @hospitalfield.bsky.social Arts Garden designed by Nigel Dunnett at this year’s Chelsea Flower show. Beautiful!

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · May 17

Wali decided to be more dog today.

✔️Rolling in a fresh cow pat
✔️Refusing to go in the sea
✔️Caking himself in sand

Home and washed, he still stinks!

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · May 16

🌅 Monday evening plans?

This month, we’re exploring one of the least talked-about creative sub-habits: intuition.

That gut feeling we ignore at our peril.

CCE @cceengland.bsky.social · May 6

Leading for Creative Thinking: online community meet-up #11
How does intuition shape our creative leadership?

📅 19 May 2025
🕖19:00 - 20:00 (BST)

Book your place: leadingforcreativethinking.org/events/leadi...

@lfct.bsky.social

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · May 15

@ofstednews.bsky.social ➡️ files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/5027...

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · May 15

This outcome is a testament to Cragside’s confident, relational, reflective, and outward-looking creative leadership. We’ve learned a huge amount from working with them, and we’re intrigued to see where their journey leads next.

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Nia Richards FRSA @niarichards.bsky.social · May 15

It's wonderful the inspectors who visited the school recognised that knowledge, high-ambition, creativity and thriving not only co-exist but actually strengthen one another.

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