Nia Richards FRSA
@niarichards.bsky.social
Director at @cceengland.bsky.social transforming education globally through creativity.
Previously secondary & FE teacher/middle leader, Regional Ed Lead.
🎯 creativitycultureeducation.org
🎯 leadingforcreativethinking.org
🏴Cymraes
Previously secondary & FE teacher/middle leader, Regional Ed Lead.
🎯 creativitycultureeducation.org
🎯 leadingforcreativethinking.org
🏴Cymraes
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I’m excited about creating the glue with you Alison, and @collegeofteaching.bsky.social! 😀 Lovely to talk to you today.
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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...
North East Creativity Collaborative | CCE
From pockets of best practice to sustained system change
www.creativitycultureeducation.org
July 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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...
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🔎 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
#EduSky
July 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🔎 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
#EduSky
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This was so insightful, thanks Laurence, Nia and guests 🦋
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...
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...
July 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This was so insightful, thanks Laurence, Nia and guests 🦋
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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
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
July 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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
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
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creativity-c...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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...
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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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
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
July 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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
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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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!
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!
June 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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!
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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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
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
June 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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
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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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.
June 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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.
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.
June 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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.
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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
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
June 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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
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
“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
@lfct.bsky.social roundtable, Cardiff, with @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social Welsh Government and Arts Council Wales.
@cceengland.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“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
@lfct.bsky.social roundtable, Cardiff, with @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social Welsh Government and Arts Council Wales.
@cceengland.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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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.
May 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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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
#EduSky
May 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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
#EduSky
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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
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
May 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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
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!
May 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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!
✔️Rolling in a fresh cow pat
✔️Refusing to go in the sea
✔️Caking himself in sand
Home and washed, he still stinks!
May 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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!
✔️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.
This month, we’re exploring one of the least talked-about creative sub-habits: intuition.
That gut feeling we ignore at our peril.
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
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
May 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🌅 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.
This month, we’re exploring one of the least talked-about creative sub-habits: intuition.
That gut feeling we ignore at our peril.
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.
"Pupils thrive in this nurturing and aspirational school."
This opening line from their latest Ofsted report says it all.
May 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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.
"Pupils thrive in this nurturing and aspirational school."
This opening line from their latest Ofsted report says it all.
Reposted by Nia Richards FRSA
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
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
May 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
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
Reposted by Nia Richards FRSA
We are currently working with three wonder-filled communities in England, one in Pakistan and we'll soon be launching another in India. We also co-ordinate regular community events which are free and open to all - keep up to date with these through our @lfct.bsky.social page.
April 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We are currently working with three wonder-filled communities in England, one in Pakistan and we'll soon be launching another in India. We also co-ordinate regular community events which are free and open to all - keep up to date with these through our @lfct.bsky.social page.
Reposted by Nia Richards FRSA
Creativity in learning ignites unlimited possibilities. CCE wants to build wonder-filled communities where everyone can be creative, using the power of creativity to connect learners’ hearts and minds and change their lives, their communities and their world. 🌎
April 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Creativity in learning ignites unlimited possibilities. CCE wants to build wonder-filled communities where everyone can be creative, using the power of creativity to connect learners’ hearts and minds and change their lives, their communities and their world. 🌎
Reposted by Nia Richards FRSA
Our Creative Habits framework is a formative assessment tool that not only helps pupils develop creative capabilities over time, but also aids teachers and leaders in schools to notice and reflect on their own creativity.
April 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our Creative Habits framework is a formative assessment tool that not only helps pupils develop creative capabilities over time, but also aids teachers and leaders in schools to notice and reflect on their own creativity.
Join me and a panel of incredible speakers at the launch of the International Arts and Imagination Network (IAIN) tomorrow (24 April), online, 2-3pm BST.
ℹ️ For more information and to register free, follow this link:
www.bathspa.ac.uk/projects/int...
@cceengland.bsky.social @penahay.bsky.social
ℹ️ For more information and to register free, follow this link:
www.bathspa.ac.uk/projects/int...
@cceengland.bsky.social @penahay.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Join me and a panel of incredible speakers at the launch of the International Arts and Imagination Network (IAIN) tomorrow (24 April), online, 2-3pm BST.
ℹ️ For more information and to register free, follow this link:
www.bathspa.ac.uk/projects/int...
@cceengland.bsky.social @penahay.bsky.social
ℹ️ For more information and to register free, follow this link:
www.bathspa.ac.uk/projects/int...
@cceengland.bsky.social @penahay.bsky.social