Developing Excellent Art Education for all Pupils
Welcome to AccessArt Autumn Term 2026.
AccessArt is a UK registered charity and a Subject Association for Art. We provide schools with a cost-effective way to access high-quality visual arts teaching and learning resources. Led by passionate art education experts, AccessArt creates trusted curriculum resources, teacher guidance and professional development for schools. We are backed by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA).
AccessArt Membership
AccessArt Membership is costed on a per teacher basis. See Membership Benefits for all membership options. Discounts are available for students, ITT and MATs.
1 User: £42 per year
Up to 4 Users: £70 per year
Up to 8 Users: £96 per year
Up to 18 Users: £180 per year
Subject-Specific CPD Inspired by artists, led by experts, not AI
In a recent AccessArt survey, 14% of teachers shared that they had not been able to access subject-specific CPD since 2024, and a staggering 22% had never accessed subject-specific CPD.
AccessArt offers a rolling programme of in-house online art CPD via Zoom and collaborative CPD led by art education experts, free to AccessArt members.
Many sessions are recorded, creating an evolving library of art CPD recordings for members. Combining practical art activities with insight into visual arts pedagogy, these recordings support teachers across EYFS, primary, secondary and sixth form. Schools can use them for staff CPD and training, while teachers can use them for their own professional development.
We also offer a series of posts and animations exploring visual arts pedagogy, helping teachers understand AccessArt’s approach to teaching art.
Launching in 2027, our Teaching Art Well courses comprise eight certified teacher CPD modules, combining online Zoom sessions with space for practical exploration. Together, they will provide a strong foundation for teaching art effectively and with heart in your school.
All free for AccessArt members.
CPD Highlights...
The DfE Enrichment Framework and Arts and Culture
Inspiring and Enabling Resources Diverse and engaging artist-led approaches to help pupils learn through and about art, craft and design
AccessArt has an evolving collection of artist-led art education resources and activities for teachers and educators. Our resources support learners across EYFS, Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, sixth form and post-16 education. Designed to be inclusive and adaptable, they can be used with learners of all abilities in mainstream, SEND, specialist and alternative education settings.
At the heart of our approach is the belief that when we enable learners to undertake an engaged, journeyful exploration of materials, processes and ideas, excellent and relevant outcomes will follow.
Explore our growing collection of over 1,600 art teaching resources. You can also find resources through the AccessArt index, or browse by art materials and art disciplines.
All free for AccessArt members.
Latest Resources...
Wet Strength Tissue Paper Fans
Adapting AccessArt: Swirly Ponds
Opening Out: Shells and Sketchbooks
The AccessArt Enrichment Offer Supporting schools to inspire all pupils
The Department for Education’s Enrichment Framework for schools and colleges recognises that every child and young person should have access to a broad range of high-quality enrichment opportunities. Arts and Culture is identified as one of the five key areas that every school should provide.
To support schools in meeting the DfE Enrichment Framework, AccessArt has created the AccessArt Enrichment Offer for Arts and Culture. It helps schools feel inspired, prepared and ready to develop and deliver high-quality arts and cultural enrichment.
Whether you are an early years setting, primary school, secondary school, special school, alternative provision, sixth form or college, we can support you. We work with local authority-maintained schools, academies and multi-academy trusts, helping them review their current enrichment provision and develop meaningful new arts and culture opportunities for all pupils.
All free for AccessArt members.
Enrichment Offer Highlights...
The DfE Enrichment Framework and Arts and Culture
The AccessArt Enrichment pathways
Helping Schools Meet the DfE Enrichment Offer Benchmarks
The AccessArt Primary Art Curriculum Our exemplar curriculum resources have transformed art education in schools
The AccessArt Primary Art Curriculum is used as an art scheme by thousands of schools across the UK to help deliver a rich, broad, balanced, diverse and engaging art curriculum.
The AccessArt Primary Art Curriculum is fully flexible and suitable for all teachers and pupils, and we have versions suitable for all teaching structures. Our pathways are supported by documentation which you can adapt, by support videos and by live and recorded CPD sessions to help teachers develop their understanding, confidence and enjoyment in the subject.
All free for AccessArt members.
Start Here...
Resources for EYFS The AccessArt approach embraces play, curiosity and exploration - and it all starts here
To help establish foundations for art education AccessArt has created seven areas of exploration for use in EYFS.
Within each area, we have provided activities that enable an open-ended, playful exploration of materials, processes and ideas. In turn, these activities nurture dexterity, promote an early understanding of visual literacy and begin to build children’s confidence in their ability to make a personal, creative response to a stimulus.
All free for AccessArt members.
AccessArt Talking Points Exploring a rich diversity of artists, craftspeople and designers
It is important that all pupils encounter a diverse range of artists, craftspeople and designers, enabling them to see themselves reflected, discover new perspectives and feel inspired in their own creative work.
AccessArt Talking Points are curated art education resources that help teachers and pupils across all key stages explore artists, artworks and creative practices. They develop creative and critical thinking, build oracy skills and encourage curiosity and confidence in looking at, thinking about and discussing art, craft and design. They also help pupils make meaningful connections with their own ideas and artwork.
All free for AccessArt members.
AccessArt Community When you join AccessArt you become part of an active, engaged community
Please join the AccessArt Network on Facebook to connect with teachers and educators from across the AccessArt community. Share ideas, ask questions, celebrate successes and learn from the experiences of others. By bringing educators together, AccessArt helps create a supportive space where knowledge, inspiration and practical advice can be exchanged, helping everyone feel more confident and connected.
You can also find us on Instagram and LinkedIn
AccessArt Advocacy Help AccessArt in its work to protect, value and support visual arts education for all
As a Subject Association for Art and registered charity, AccessArt advocates for high-quality visual arts education for every pupil. We work with like-minded organisations, educators and artists, speaking on behalf of and amplifying the needs of the wider visual arts education community. Explore our latest thinking, research and advocacy through our Viewpoints.
Help and Support We are humans: here to help by email or phone
The AccessArt team is one of passionate, friendly experts. We are here to help.
Email: info@accessart.org.uk
Telephone: 00 44 (0)1223 606139
Our hours of business are: Monday to Friday GMT 9.00 to 17.00
All free for AccessArt members.
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