- NERVE CENTRE CREATIVE LEARNING -
K E Y S T A G E T H R E E
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
ABOUTUS
The Creative Learning Centres (CLCs) provide regional support across Northern Ireland, with three centres:
● Nerve Belfast situated in Belfast
● Nerve Centre situated in Derry-Londonderry
● AmmA Centre* situated in Armagh
*If your school is situated in the pink area please contact the Amma Centre for more information about their Post-Primary Programmes.
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRES
Building Capacity
Making Connections
Sharing Good Practice
Tackling Social Exclusion & Lack of Opportunity
Government Funded
Impartial
Externally Evaluated
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRES
KEY STAGE 3 PARTNERSHIP
O V E R V I E W
OVERALL AIM
The aim of our fully funded KS3 Partnership Programme is to provide targeted teacher
CPL exploring the creative use of technology to support teaching and learning.
By also offering time for lesson planning and in-class support* with up to 3 key teachers the partnership aims to embed the training and technology into existing units of work.
* Planning support can be done in school, over the phone or through an online meeting.
During in-class support sessions our trainers will be on hand to assist with the technical delivery of lessons.
OVERALL AIM
● Schools can choose 1 creative focus area training session from the menu overleaf
● TPL sessions will last up to 5 hrs with a maximum of 20 teachers (Teachers can be from across departments or within 1 department)
● The TPL session should be booked from AUG - SEP
● Following the TPL up to key 3 teachers are chosen by the school for additional support to plan lessons and embed technology into a unit of work with a creative outcome.
● Maximum of 3 double/triple lessons of in-class support with each teacher to support delivery of lessons.
● Partnership runs from Aug to December 2024
● Teachers must complete baseline and end of Partnership evaluations
FOCUS AREAS
GAMES
DESIGN WITH MAKECODE ARCADE
Learn how MakeCode Arcade can be used to design arcade style games and develop coding & computational thinking skills.
MINECRAFT EDUCATION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
SHORT FILM AS A TEACHING TOOL
Minecraft Education provides opportunities to engage pupils in learning about a huge range of subjects and topics. Learn how to use the wealth of worlds and resources in the classroom.
ANIMATION
Explore animation techniques that can engage students and unleash their storytelling skills through dynamic visual narratives.
ADOBE EXPRESS
Empower students to express their creativity through intuitive photo and video editing, fostering visual communication skills and enhancing digital literacy.
Learn how our curriculum mapped Shortcut films and lesson plans can be used to explore a range of issues affecting young people today.
PODCASTING
Enrich teaching and learning through engaging audio content that complements curriculum objectives and fosters student participation and comprehension.
3D DESIGN WITH TINKERCAD
Explore spatial concepts and creativity through hands-on design projects that foster critical thinking and digital fluency, preparing them for future STEAM endeavors.
DIGITAL AUDIO & MUSIC
Explore sound production, composition, and editing, fostering creative expression, teamwork, and digital literacy while igniting a passion for music.
APPLICATIONS
N D K E Y D A T E S
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WHERE TO APPLY
Nerve Belfast situated in Belfast
Nerve Centre situated in Derry-Londonderry
AmmA Centre situated in Armagh
If you are unsure about which centre to apply to please contact us.
*If your school is situated in the pink area please contact the Amma Centre for more information about their Post Primary Programmes.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Online application form
Friday 16th May at 5pm Application must be completed by a member of the Senior Leadership team
Apply to nearest CLC
Google Forms will automatically send you a copy of your application once it has been submitted
Application Form
