Join artists, curators, teachers and sector professionals to explore new possibilities and creative strategies to support your young people.
The question Can it be about us? posed by a student attending a Pupil Referral Unit, challenges us – educators and those working with young people in any context – to consider how we might best support young people to take ownership of their education towards realising their full potential.
Take part in discussion, practical activities, reflection and collaboration with teaching peers working across multiple settings, as we explore creative strategies for alternative learning.
During the session, you will:
- Connect with peers working within the field of Alternative Provision, including Pupil Referral Units, Additionally Resourced Provisions and with young people at risk of exclusion from mainstream education
- 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
All attendees are invited to join us for a free, informal lunch at 13.00 to connect with your teaching peers before the event, with the main session starting at 14.00.
You are invited to stay on after the session for an optional twilight event with sector peers. Continue the conversation over a drink and with complimentary tickets to the Nigerian Modernism and Tracey Emin exhibitions.
Both the afternoon session and the evening event will be photographed for Tate and our partners. Let us know when booking if you do not want to be photographed and we will ensure that this is noted.
This Study Day is relevant for teachers of any subject and will bring together professionals at any stage of their career, from a range of learning settings and specialisms including those working in the field of Alternative Provision, Pupil Referral Units, Additionally Resourced Provisions and with young people at risk of exclusion from mainstream education
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.
We particularly welcome teachers from the Global Majority, Disabled teachers, and teachers in SEND schools or alternative provisions to attend.
Free. Booking is essential.
To book your free place please email schoolsandteachers@tate.org.uk or call +44(0)20 7887 8888 (select Option 3).
Our study days are accessible to all. To discuss any access needs call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (select Option 3) or email schoolsandteachers@tate.org.uk.
All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner Street.
There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Natalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
- A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.
To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
- Email hello@tate.org.uk
- Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (daily 10.00–17.00)
