Creative Education Framework
MAGIC-T Model for Creative Education
What MAGIC-T stands for
It is a school-based creative education model inspired by, and directly reflective of, best practice from these cultural organisations.
Key Benefits of the MAGIC-T Model
🌍 Real-World Integration
Seamlessly integrates real-world artistic, innovative and creative voices across the curriculum and into your school and wider community — providing broad opportunities for service learning.
🔭 Enhanced Perspective
Brings diverse, professional viewpoints and lenses for thinking into the classroom, enriching student learning and exposure to different perspectives.
🎨 Diverse Learning Outcomes
Cultivates a rich educational environment where creativity and innovation help nurture core human competencies such as communication, teamwork, self-management and adaptability.
Testimonials
“Alex’s strategic advisory and good thinking have not only earned our school international acclaim but have also deeply resonated with me personally. His contributions have significantly shaped the learning across our school, showcasing his bold, valued insight and exceptional ability to foster meaningful education for our students through the arts and creative thinking”
Mom Luang Tridhos Devakul (Mom Tri)
“Alex’s engagements at Bath Spa University have been truly inspiring. As a guest lecturer for the Arts Specialism I lead, and as a participant in our ‘Cultivating the Conditions for Creativity’ podcast, he has brought valuable insights into the significance of creative and cultural education that have echoed far beyond our Creative Conversation events, enriching wider dialogues. Alex’s willingness to bridge connections across our networks has sparked numerous innovative collaborations and international connections, echoing our shared commitment to the legacy of our mutual friend and inspiration, Sir Ken Robinson.”
Dr. Penny Hay
“As a colleague and project collaborator, Alex’s extensive network and ability to bring together diverse groups has been consistently invaluable. I’ve seen firsthand his dedication to enriching educational experiences through creativity and culture and his significant contributions to national and international projects continue to be indispensable.“
Ben Svasti Thompson MBE
“Throughout our years of collaboration, Alex has brought significant value to his various roles in strategic steering groups, projects and think tanks. His approach regularly transforms innovative ideas into actionable policy and always with a profound commitment to using the arts to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.”
Jane Bryant
“Over two decades, I’ve watched Alex transform from a dedicated curriculum director to a thought-leader in ‘education for creativity’, consistently impressing with innovative projects and approaches to learning.”
