Beyond Traditional Teaching: How Creative Approaches Can Transform Primary

An event produced by Salford CEP (Cultural Education Partnership)

When: Thursday 6th November | 9:30am - 12:00pm

Where: Christ the King Primary School, 7 Holly Ave, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester M28

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See the journey and data behind creative curriculum transformation – then experience the methods yourself.

Are you looking for proven ways to boost engagement, improve attainment, and prepare your pupils for an uncertain future? Join fellow head teachers, school leaders teachers for a morning that combines hard evidence with hands-on experience. At Christ the King RC Primary School, creative approaches arent just engaging – theyre delivering measurable results. Youll hear the full story from their head teacher, see the attainment data, then experience the exact methods they use through practical workshops. This isnt about adding more to your already packed curriculum. Its about teaching what you're already required to teach, but in ways that capture imagination, develop critical thinking, and build the problem-solving skills our children need to thrive.

What You'll Experience:

Morning Presentation: The Evidence for Change

• Headteachers Transformation Story – Hear firsthand how creative approaches became the catalyst for whole-school improvement
• Measuring Impact – See how these methods have directly impacted pupil attainment, engagement, and wellbeing outcomes
• The Journey From Traditional to Transformational – Real challenges, practical solutions, and measurable results

Live School Experience

• Classroom Observations – Observe the acclaimed Vow to Wow Mantle of the Expert techniques curriculum in action, modelled through live workshops.
• School Tour – Walk through learning environments where creativity drives every lesson, from STEM to English Maths

Hands-On Workshop: Experience the Methods

• Mantle of the Expert Workshop – Step into the teachers role and experience this powerful drama-based learning technique
• Tinkology in Practice – Discover how creative problem-solving transforms STEM learning
• Ready-to-Use Strategies – Leave with techniques you can implement in your own classroom Monday morning

Why This Matters Now:

As schools face challenges with attendance, engagement pupils wellbeing, we need to find ways to re-image ways in which we can teach the curriculum to inspire, engage include all children.

In a world where AI can answer questions instantly, our children need skills that technology can't replicate – creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Schools that embrace creative approaches arent just improving test scores; theyre future proofing their pupils too.

This morning will demonstrate and provocate ways that you can explore these techniques in your own school.

Limited places available to ensure meaningful interaction

Presented in partnership with Salford Cultural Education Partnership