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Crafts CouncilLearningEducation

Further and higher education

We champion lifelong learning for people of all ages and backgrounds



    • The silversmith Theresa Nguyen in her studio

    Working closely with our education partners and networks, we advocate the benefits of a creative education for post-16 and adult learners. Whether that’s developing the next generation of craft professionals, those embarking on a second career in the creative sectors, or more widely, anyone looking to learn a new skill for their own personal development and well-being.

    A creative career should be an accessible option to everyone – ensuring our creative workforce represents all communities is fundamental. Our craft skills sector alone contributes £3.4 billion to the UK economy, and industry leaders from all sectors recognise the importance of creative skills in their workforce.

    Further Education is becoming an important focus for the UK’s recovery and plays a key role in the Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ strategy.

    Sector support

    We've published our latest findings and recommendations as a series of downloads on this page. The following reports are now available:

    Craft in FE

    • Current challenges and sector recommendations
    • Rochester Campus closure at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) response
    • Removal of funding for Applied General Qualifications (AGQ's) response

    Craft in FE and HE

    • The social justice case for diverse routes into craft

    We will continue to update this page with our latest guidance. In the meantime, if you would like to speak to someone in the Crafts Council Learning team, please email learning@craftscouncil.org.uk

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    • Wolverhampton School of Art course suspension response.pdf (115kb)Download
    • Current challenges and sector recommendations report.pdf (1.2mb)Download
    • UCA Rochester Campus closure response.pdf (1.2mb)Download
    • Removal of funding for AGQ's response.pdf (140kb)Download
    • The social justice case for diverse routes into craft report.pdf (1.5mb)Download

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