Upcoming events.
At Beyond Creative Education, we want to improve access to high quality, purposeful and educational creative activities for everyone.
We encourage and enable a love for learning and sense of belonging, so that our participants can build a solution focused, mindful and healthy attitude to life and learning.
BCE’s core values: Creativity, Courage, Curiosity and Care, are practised and upheld in all of our work. This work continues beyond the school or college day and makes our educational and enrichment events accessible for children, young people and adults during evenings, weekends, holidays and one-off experience days.
Our specialists can design a bespoke learning experience for your learners or your team, as well as offer regular sessions which work towards qualifications and accreditation beyond the school day.
To talk about your specific needs book a discovery call or get in touch.
For our upcoming events and regular enrichment workshops keep an eye on this page and sign up for updates below.
HAF Funded Creative Connection Holiday Workshops
Creativity, Communication and Wellbeing:
The Easter Break Creative Connection Workshops have been supported by Devon County Council’s HAF Programme .
Places can be booked for HAF eligible or non-HAF children, by following the link below:
The Creative Connection with Beyond Creative Education · Eequ
Explore Arts Club Summer
For young people aged 11 to 19 who like to be creative, explore ideas and be practical. Build confidence, develop communication skills and achieve awards.
Explore Arts Club takes place each Tuesday during term time from 4pm-6pm at a cost of £20 per session. This club can be booked in 6-week blocks by clicking the Book Now button below.
By joining our Explore Arts Club young people will develop confidence and skills in:
Art and Design
Creative Media
Sound and Music
Independence
Listening
Expression
Speaking
Team work
Through our Explore Arts club we teach a broad range of creative arts interests, skills and projects where participants can gain qualifications, or simply join for fun, learning to express themselves through their passions for the arts. Our enrichment activities are designed by specialist qualified SEN teachers and wellbeing coaches, to activate a new love for learning, vocational direction and positive attitudes for life.
For young people who attend consistently, the club will lead on to achieving Arts Award Bronze at the end of the academic year. Bronze is equivalent to a GCSE at grades 1-3 and once completed, participants can go on to complete Silver (GCSE Grades 4-9) and Gold (A-Level equivalent).
Block book each half term to gain a qualification equivalent to GCSE in a fun, welcoming, creative and safe space!
Open Day - Professionals
Welcome to our brand new 14-19 Independent Special School!
Our school’s first open event will take place on Friday 20th March and we’re inviting Local Authority Officers, School Leaders and Professionals to take a look around our Ashburton studios to find out what makes learning at BCE so special.
Between 2pm and 5pm all professionals are invited to see our learning place, learn about the way we empower learning, belonging, creativity and aspirations and ask questions about placing their young people with Beyond Creative Education.
During your visit, we will be able to share information about our curriculum offer, wellbeing pathways and coaching programmes, as well as provide information about referrals and admissions at BCE. You can read our Ofsted pre-registration report here which gives a flavour of our unique offer.
We have 16 full-time places available for September 2026 and are able to accept referrals from LA Commissioners and schools. It’s worth noting that our learners do not always have an EHCP and that we can offer full or part time packages delivered on-site, online, or even a blend of both.
Refreshments will be available and we have parking spaces right outside our studios.
This event is open to professionals working with young people who have SEND, EBSNA, health issues and communication barriers, with an attendance record of 60% or below.
Simply let us know you’re coming by clicking the button below - The short form will ask for your name, role and any accessibility requirements for our information - we’ll look forward to saying hello!
Open Day - Parents and Carers
Welcome to our brand new 14-19 Independent Special School!
Our school’s first open event will take place on Friday 20th March and we’re inviting parents, carers and prospective students to take a look around our Ashburton studios to find out what makes learning at BCE so special.
Between 10am and 12pm families are invited to see our learning place, learn about the way we empower learning, belonging, creativity and aspirations and ask any questions about seeking a placement with Beyond Creative Education for their child.
During your visit, we will be able to share information about our curriculum offer, wellbeing pathways and coaching programmes, as well as provide information about referrals and admissions at BCE. You can read our Ofsted pre-registration report here which gives a flavour of our unique offer.
We have 16 full-time places available for September 2026 and are able to accept referrals from private families, Local Authorities and schools. It’s worth noting that our learners do not always have an EHCP and that we can offer full or part time packages delivered on-site, online, or even a blend of both.
Refreshments will be available and we have parking spaces right outside our studios.
This event is open to parents, carers and prospective students - we’d love to see you there.
Simply let us know you’re coming by clicking the button below - The short form will ask for your name, child’s age and any accessibility requirements for our information - we’ll look forward to saying hello!
Dungeons and Dragons
For all young people aged 11-16 who enjoy creative thinking, adventure and imagination. Build confidence, develop literacy skills and achieve awards.
A very small group of like-minded game fans will meet each week on a Thursday 4-6pm, to explore, learn new skills and communicate together through the art of Dungeons and Dragons - An excellent way to grow literacy skills and self-confidence in a safe and welcoming space. Workshops cost £20 per session and are booked in six-week blocks to ensure consistency and allow participants to gain awards and certificates over time.
Join our weekly Dungeons and Dragons workshop to have fun, express ideas, develop communication, literacy and team work skills. Participants can gain AQA Unit Award certificates, or simply come along for the adventure! Our enrichment activities are designed by specialist qualified SEN teachers and coaches who love to help young people discover creativity.
By participating in Dungeons and Dragons Workshops at BCE, young people will have a brilliant time together and be able to build a portfolio of awards and certificates through the AQA Unit Awards Scheme, recognising their effort, commitment and team work abilities. By attending consistently young people will gain AQA Unit Awards as well as develop their skills and confidence in:
Communication
Creativity
Problem solving
Literacy
Team work
Listening
Speaking
Expression
Block book each half term to gain AQA Unit Awards in a fun, welcoming, creative and safe space!
Open Day
Wondering what it’s like at BCE Ashburton and how we might be able to help? Our first open events will be taking place on Wednesday 21st and Friday 23rd May. We’ll provide a tour, tell you about our offers and be happy to chat through your aspirations and needs.
Open Day
Wondering what it’s like at BCE Ashburton and how we might be able to help? Our first open events will be taking place on Wednesday 21st and Friday 23rd May. We’ll provide a tour, tell you about our offers and be happy to chat through your aspirations and needs.
February Half Term Creative Crafting and Communication Workshops for 7 - 11 year olds
Creative Crafting and Communication Workshops!
For all children aged 7-11 who would like to strengthen their wellbeing and positive mindset through creative and fun activities.
Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th February.
BCE Saturday Session for 11-16 year olds
Enrichment activities for all young people who would like to strengthen their mental health and build a solution focused mindset.
Our enrichment activities are designed by specialist qualified SEN teachers and transpersonal arts counsellors, to activate life skills and solution focused attitudes. We teach strategies for improved self-image and positive communication through creative expressive experiences, with the option to work towards recognised qualifications.
BCE provides young people with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding that will help them to achieve balance, independence, calm and confidence. We help our learners to prepare for life's transitions. Our support extends to parents, carers, teachers and agencies.
FREE Saturday Taster Session for 11-16 year olds
Enrichment activities for all young people who would like to strengthen their mental health and build a solution focused mindset.
Our enrichment activities are designed by specialist qualified SEN teachers and transpersonal arts counsellors, to activate life skills and solution focused attitudes. We teach strategies for improved self-image and positive communication through creative expressive experiences, with the option to work towards recognised qualifications.
BCE provides young people with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding that will help them to achieve balance, independence, calm and confidence. We help our learners to prepare for life's transitions. Our support extends to parents, carers, teachers and agencies.
October Half Term Holiday Creative Wellbeing Workshops
Through this October Half Term week, BCE will be leading a series of creative wellbeing workshops, designed especially for young people aged 11-16 with SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities), and / or EBSNA (Emotionally Based School Non Attendance).
With a different themed activity each day, students can choose to join us for a single session or fill their week by joining us for a session every day.