ALT Story Makers Company 2024-25 Research Seminar Series ‘Developing wonder and curiosity through a Head, Heart, Hands approach: Co-designing place-based resources to embed environment, sustainability and hope through education.’ Presented by Dr Beth Garrett, Lancaster University [email protected]

ALT The Story Makers Company. Are you a Creative Learning leader or part of an education team looking to embed creativity across your school? The Creative Learning in Education Award supports schools and educational settings in developing a whole-school culture of creative learning for ethical action. Using a developmental framework, this award helps schools: ✅ Evaluate current creative teaching practices and pedagogy ✅ Identify gaps and areas for growth ✅ Develop and strengthen creative approaches ✅ Commit to creative learning for the whole school community Join Dr. Lisa Stephenson and Katie Smith to learn more about how your school can benefit from the School Award in Creative Learning. 📅 Date: Thursday, 22nd May ⏰ Time: 4:00 – 4:45 PM (BST) 📍 Online Don't miss this opportunity to explore how creative learning can transform education in your school! [email protected]

ALT The Story Makers Company Are you a teacher, senior leader, or creative practitioner looking to enhance creative learning, critical thinking, and wellbeing in education? Do you want to deepen your understanding of creative pedagogies—including pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment—grounded in both teacher and learner creativity? Join us for an exclusive online session with Dr. Lisa Stephenson to learn more about our Diploma in Creative Pedagogies (available internationally, both online and in-person). This course is informed by longitudinal research with schools, creative practitioners, and young people. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 21st May ⏰ Time: 4:00 – 4:45 PM (BST) 📍 Online Don't miss this opportunity to explore how creative pedagogies can transform teaching and learning!

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ALT Are you a secondary school leader or line manager? Do you have responsibility for policy and/or involvement in supporting women teachers during their menopause transition? My name is Debbie Rigby, PhD Psychology researcher at Leeds Beckett University. I am also a retired secondary school science teacher and I am investigating what policies and guidance are available to support and inform women teachers during their menopause transition in the UK. This short 10 minute survey investigates what policies and guidance are currently available in your school and gives you the opportunity to share your experiences, good practice and challenges you may face. For more detailed information and to access the survey click the link or scan the QR code. Any questions? Please feel free to contact me with any questions: [email protected]

ALT Story Makers Conference Friday 7th February 2025 12:30 - 5pm Only £25 per person Email [email protected] for more information Story Makers Company Leeds Beckett University, Carnegie School of Education

ALT Story Makers Conference Friday 7th February 2025 12:30 - 5pm Only £25 per person Email [email protected] for more information Story Makers Company Leeds Beckett University, Carnegie School of Education

ALT Story Makers Seminar 29th January 2025 Doing diversity in comix: A critical reflection on the British classroom. Dr Kavyta Raghunandan and Dr Lisa Stephenson, Leeds Beckett University