Creativity Collaboratives Final Report

The three-year longitudinal project investigated the impact of integrating creative
teaching practices and the establishment of effective collaborative models between
schools’ and creative practitioners, with the goal of enhancing creative teaching and
learning. This report documents findings from a diverse group of stakeholders, including
learners, teachers, creative practitioners, and school leaders. Through research
conducted by Birmingham City University, the report presents an in-depth analysis of how
creative pedagogies have influenced new and diverse notions of creative learning, creative
engagement, and teaching for creativity. It highlights the successes and challenges of
embedding creativity in schools and provides insights into how these practices can be
further developed and implemented across the academy trust. This is achieved through
the development of a toolkit that documents the repertoire of practices developed with
creative practitioners and the creative processes observed and valued throughout the
three years. The impact of this project has been experienced by a substantial number
of children across the academy trust in the West Midlands and through professional
development for teachers.