QAA have published new subject benchmark statements for Art and Design at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The statements have been informed by CHEAD Trustees and Members.

In partnership with CHEAD and the Design Council, Regional Champions are working across all 12 UK regions to embed the Skills for Planet Blueprint into curricula and local networks

CHEAD is delighted to announce we have formalised our partnership with ACID, strengthening our commitment to championing and protecting creative innovation.

We’ve just taken a major step toward reshaping how UK universities prepare students for the future of work.

"Creative Education fuels the economy - and the nation's cultural life."

We are excited to share a few highlights from our recent study trip to Paris.

We are looking for individuals and groups to present their work on Skills for Planet for our Innovations in Practice event on 22 October 2025

Today marks a significant step forward for the design industry! The Design Council has officially launched the Skills for Planet Blueprint, a landmark resource addressing the critical green skills gap in design. 

CHEAD are a founding member of the Creative Education Coalition, a group of organisations from the higher education and creative sectors, who are deeply concerned about the future of the creative talent pipeline, and the lack of engagement in developing creative skills in the school system.