I Am Network: Art and Accessible Learning

I Am Network: Art and Accessible Learning

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of thinking and making at Tate, and explore how art can support accessible learning.

By A New Direction

Date and time

Location

Tate Modern, Blavatnik Building (Level 5)

Bankside London SE1 United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Image Credit: Tate Modern's 25th Birthday, Schools Day 2025. Photo © Hydar Dewachi

Join this artist-led event to take part in discussion, practical activities, reflection and collaboration with teaching peers.

This event is co-hosted by Tate Modern’s Schools and Teachers team and A New Direction, who connect and champion educators working with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children across London.

During the session, you will:

  • Connect with peers working with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people
  • Spend time between the galleries and a dedicated learning space
  • Develop confidence in using art and culture in your teaching practice
  • Make connections between your learning and that of your students
  • Take part in discussion, practical activities and reflection
  • Connect to current art practice and encounter new cultural references
  • Share and discuss with peers how representation and identity are explored through the arts curriculum.

Join us for a free, informal lunch at 1pm to connect with your teaching peers before the event with the session starting at 2pm. There will also be complimentary tickets on the day to visit the Tate Modern Exhibition, Emily Kam Kngwarray at 4.30pm

About Tate Schoools and Teachers Team:

The Schools and Teachers team believe that all young people should see themselves reflected in everything they encounter, both at Tate and in their classrooms. Working with teachers to best support young people to thrive, we celebrate difference and take a proactive, anti-discriminatory stance in all that we do.

Access information:

Find out more about access at Tate modern on their website:

Who is this event for?

This event is part of the I Am Network and is open to all teachers working with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people in education settings within Greater London

Organized by

A New Direction

A New Direction is a London-based non-profit generating opportunities for children and young people to unlock their creativity.

London is one of the greatest creative hubs in the world. Every day, thousands of the children and young people who live here are inspired by the city’s culture to unleash their own creative side. They have the chance to develop their skills, talents and passions, becoming people who can thrive in a challenging, changing world and boost our wider society.

But there are also thousands of young people who miss out on London’s creative opportunities. Barriers of inequality or simple lack of support stop young people from reaching their creative potential, which has knock-on effects for their chances of personal fulfilment and success in later life.

Inequality is not set in stone; we can make London into a city with equal opportunities to engage with culture and be creative for all young people and children. This is our vision.

We are working towards a society where all children and young people can thrive through developing their creativity.

We work directly with the organisations at the front line: schools, cultural venues, local authorities and businesses. We unite those organisations to campaign for better policies that serve children and young people. We organise joint events and projects to reach a broader audience. We connect young people to mentors, work experience and inspiration.

Children and young people in London and through helping them, wider society.

FreeOct 7 · 2:00 PM GMT+1