This month’s update brings together key news, support, and helpful resources for your teaching and development.
For detailed guidance on submissions and deadlines, please refer to the May 2026 Art update.
June 2026 Art update
Mon Jun 01 13:57:00 UTC 2026
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Welcome to the June 2026 update from your Subject Advisor
This update covers:
New Ofqual podcast for teachers and school leaders
Ofqual is launching a podcast for teachers and school leaders.
'Can I Just Qualify That?' will be built around conversations that matter and advice you can use.
Episode one drops on Thursday 4 June on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
The first few episodes will cover everything from qualification reform and how GCSE and A level grading works, to helpful tips for exam season, results days, and cyber security.
GCSE, International GCSE, and A level Art and Design teachers
Join our growing Facebook group!
A supportive, professional space to share ideas, swap tips, ask questions, and stay up to date.
Free Art and Design curriculum planning training
Join our upcoming online sessions offering practical support for Art and Design curriculum planning.
Explore classroom-ready approaches to structuring your course while connecting with a wider network of teachers to share ideas and strategies. Ideal for those new to teaching, or for experienced teachers who are new to our qualifications.
Ofqual consultation: Post-16 vocational qualifications
Deadline for feedback: 2 July 2026
Ofqual are seeking views on how new post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at Levels 2 and 3 should be regulated, including the introduction of V Levels. These qualifications are intended to sit alongside A Levels and T Levels, helping to create clearer pathways into further study and employment.
The rules developed through this consultation will shape how these qualifications are designed, assessed and graded from the outset.
BTEC Tech Award Art and Design Practice teachers
Join our growing Facebook group!
A supportive space to share ideas, swap tips, ask questions, and stay up to date.
BTEC Tech Awards support — have your say!
We’re gathering feedback to help shape support for centres, and your input really matters.
If you have a few minutes, please complete this short form.
CLA Report Card 2026 and Rapid Evidence Reviews
The Cultural Learning Alliance’s 2026 Report Card, alongside Rapid Evidence Reviews developed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, highlight ongoing gaps in access to arts education and strong evidence of its impact on wellbeing, identity and, communication.
Together, these reports reinforce the vital role of arts subjects in supporting pupils’ wider development.
National Art & Design Education Conference 2026
Date: 18 June 2026
Join this key annual online conference bringing together art, craft and design educators from across the UK to explore the theme:
Creative Curriculums: Care, risk and courage
Expect inspiring presentations, the latest research and practical workshop sessions designed to develop your practice and take ideas straight back into the classroom.
Film & Media Education Conference 2026
Date: 25 June 2026
Join this online conference to explore how film and media education is evolving, with insights from industry experts and educators on teaching, skills development and the wider screen landscape.
The session also offers opportunities to share ideas, ask questions and connect with a national network of teachers working across film and media.
Art History Schools Champions
The Association for Art History is looking for Art History Schools Champions to visit schools and deliver talks or workshops that bring the subject to life during the Art History Festival (5–11 October 2026).
Free training in September will support participants to engage pupils of all ages and help turn individual expertise into a shared, inspiring celebration.
Free Art History Programme
Deadline: 4 September 2026
Art History Link-Up’s free programme for UK state school students gives Year 12 and 13s the opportunity to develop independent research, critical thinking and subject knowledge through taught sessions and specialist mentoring.
Delivered online or in person, it offers a structured pathway into Art History, with expert support and a recognised qualification worth UCAS points.
Thank you!
I hope you found this update useful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the contact details below.
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Subject advisor
Jaclyn Wiid
Art & Design and History of Art
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