13 July 2026

Unlock Creativity in Education: Join the Launch of the New Creativity Action Research Resource

Recent research shows that creativity is not only a vital 21st-century skill but also a fundamental tool for supporting inclusion in schools.Creativity helps students confidently navigate the social, political, economic, and cultural challenges of our modern world.

On Monday, July 13th, join the official online launch of the Creativity Action Research Resource, a brand-new, free online tool designed to support teachers and creative practitioners in teaching for creativity through action research.

To bring this to life, Professor Kerry Chappell and Dr. Ursula Crickmay from the University of Exeter School of Education have developed this innovative platform.

Rooted in the five-year Penryn Creativity Collaborative project, the resource provides flexible, practical materials tailored for schools and other educational contexts. It is structured across 11 practical modules that guide users through the action research process, offering versatile pathways including 5-hour, 25-hour, and 40-hour courses. Thanks to funding from the Economic and Social Research Council, the resource is completely free for schools to use.

What to Expect at the Launch Event:

This one-hour online session will give you everything you need to start transforming your teaching practice:

– Expert Introduction: Hear from Professor Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for Real World Learning and co-chair of the advisory board for the PISA 2022 Test of Creative Thinking.

– Exclusive Guided Tour: Get a firsthand look at the online platform with developers Prof. Chappell and Dr. Crickmay.

– Real-World Insights: Listen to teachers and school leaders who helped develop and trial the tool in their own classrooms.

– Interactive Discussion: Engage directly with the development team and learn about future opportunities for collaboration.