Nia Richards FRSA

Creative Leadership for Transforming Attendance & Belonging.
Such a great start to the day here with colleagues from across the county.

@marcrowland73.bsky.social
@niarichards.bsky.social @unieducator.bsky.social

This is going to be an extraordinary start to our work in 2026!
Building on the incredible #TransformingAttendanceInCornwall project from 2024, with speakers including @unieducator.bsky.social, @niarichards.bsky.social and @marcrowland73.bsky.social, this hugely beneficial event is FREE to attend.

How to AI-proof your job The data suggests soft skills more than quantitative competency equal success in a rapidly changing labour market

‘Contra the narrow focus of policymakers on Stem subjects or coding, now more than ever our economy rewards broad skillsets: team players, problem solvers, good communicators and creative thinkers.’ @jburnmurdoch.ft.com
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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...

🔎 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...

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

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

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
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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

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!

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?

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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.

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.

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

Thinking, seeing, doing and being differently! #CreativeLeadership

“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.

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

#naturewalk

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.

#EduSky #CreativeThinking #Leadership #Leadersoflearning

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. 💡

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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

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

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!

🌅 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.

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

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.

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.

Grateful @cceengland.bsky.social to be in our fourth year of walking alongside the brilliant team at Cragside Primary School.

"Pupils thrive in this nurturing and aspirational school."

This opening line from their latest Ofsted report says it all.

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...

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