Limited Spaces Available- Sign up by 10.04.26
Fully funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority
29 April 2026 – 9:00 to 16:00
Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn
Northumberland schools are invited to a vibrant, practical day exploring how creativity can strengthen wellbeing, inclusion and engagement for children and young people.
Designed for Headteachers, SLT, SMHLs, SENDCos, Creative Curriculum Leads, and anyone passionate about whole‑school wellbeing.
🌟 Why Attend?
Gain fresh ideas, hands‑on experiences and inspiring examples showing how creativity can support emotional regulation, resilience and a positive school culture.
Leave with practical activities, approaches and next steps you can use straight away.
🎤 Conference Highlights
- 🌱 What is Creative Health?
How creativity boosts wellbeing, readiness to learn and whole‑school culture.
- 🎨 Creative Journaling: Everyday Play
Hands-on creative journaling using simple techniques you can use in any classroom.
- 🎭 The Triple A: Accessibility & Acceptability of Arts-Based Approaches
How creative methods support pupils with diverse communication and learning needs.
- 🎵 Finding Our Voice
How group singing builds confidence, belonging and emotional regulation.
- 🧠 Understanding Our Social World
Supporting flexible thinking, communication and creative problem‑solving.
- 🥁 Creative Health Through Music
A fully participatory session demonstrating the wellbeing benefits of shared music‑making.
- 🎶 Singing School: The Heartbeat of Our School
How simple, consistent singing routines can transform motivation, culture and connection.
- 💛 MELVA in PSHE
How the MELVA programme can help pupils express emotions confidently and reduce stigma, while providing staff with a shared, supportive wellbeing language.
- 🎻 Live Performance: The Duchess Community High School Ceilidh Band
High‑energy collaborative music demonstrating the impact of traditional ensemble work.
👉 Book your place: https://forms.office.com/e/58vBDzCpsi – flyer attached for information
