“In 2021 PISA will for the first time ever test Creative Thinking alongside mathematics, science, and reading. Understanding the policy and practice issues underpinning this vitally important capability is one of the key issues facing educators across the world today. Creativity Policy, Partnerships and Practice in Education is an imaginative, scholarly, practical, challenging and timely set of thought-pieces which is certain to stimulate productive debate and useful activity. This book is essential reading for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners alike who want to embed creativity and creative thinking in all aspects of education.” (Professor Bill Lucas, University of Winchester, UK)“This outstanding contribution to the field of creativity and creative education, digs deep into key areas that require our understanding and attention. The collection surfaces and celebrates the values of communal practices and nurturing; placing creativity at the heart of social, environmental and educational change.” (Professor Jonothan Neelands, Warwick Business School, UK)

“If you think that Creativity is frequently highly valued, yet deemed something impossible to teach and difficult to learn, then read this book. It is a calm, sensible, wide-ranging, well written and well evidenced collection of essays showing how schools, higher education and education system themselves can develop effective and enjoyable programmes and policies to put creativity at the heart of a modern vision for education.”(Professor Julian Sefton Green, Deakin University, Australia)

“In this book leading international scholars shape major theoretical and organisational achievements in creativity. When Creativity is fused with the three ‘Ps’ – Policy, Partnerships and Practice, a dynamic network of refreshed and urgently needed educational possibilities are wide open.” (Professor Julianne Moss, Deakin University, Australia)

Examines gaps in creativity education across the education lifespan Analyses how creativity can advance in order to respond to pedagogical innovations and economic imperatives Emphasises the individual and risky nature of creativity in educational practice

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