Arts & Minds Online Portal : CPD Accredited Art and Design, Mindset, Mindfulness and Movement Hub.
Sinéad McDermott, award-winning artist featured on the BBC, has taught over 19,000 pupils across Norther Ireland, Southern Ireland and England during Children’s Mental Health Week. Through her Arts & Minds portal, she makes teaching Art and Design simple for primary school teachers to share with their classes: just click, teach, inspire.
Designed to upskill teachers and empower pupils with creativity, confidence, and wellbeing, the portal is available in three tailored options to suit your school’s needs:
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Option 1: TransformED-Aligned Art Lessons – Structured, progressive primary 30+ Art and Design lessons built for P1–P7.
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Option 2: Topic-Based Lessons Hub – Includes Option 1 plus 50+ comprehensive, cross-curricular topic-based creative learning.
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Option 3: The Whole Package (Complete Bundle) – Includes Option 1 plus all topic modules, alongside specialist Mindfulness, Mindset, and Movement modules for whole-school wellbeing.
Make teaching effortless. Choose the right level of access for your school.
Awards & Recognition
Winner: The Prestige Awards (2020–2021, 2022–2023, 2023–2024)
Ulster Tatler Arts Personality of the Year: 2022–2023
SMBA Innovation Award: 2022–2023
SME Best All-Ages Art Class Provider: 2024–2025
2026 Award Winner: Top 100 Businesses Official Selection for Best Creative Education Consultancy
Media Recognition: Featured on the BBC / The BBC Wonder Gallery
As seen here on The BBC Wonder Gallery
Services We Provide
Online Art Lessons
(Primary Education)
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Live Stream Art & Wellbeing:
The “Press Play” Classroom Experience
During the school year, I facilitate, online art lessons designed specifically for pupils aged 6–11 years old. These sessions are a lifeline for teachers who may feel they lack the confidence or time to deliver a high-quality Art and Design curriculum that also prioritises pupil wellbeing.
I take the pressure off the teacher by leading the entire session live, allowing you to participate alongside your pupils or focus on classroom management while I handle the specialist delivery.
How the Session Works
My virtual classroom is designed to be seamless, professional, and high-energy:
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09:30 am | The Creative Connection: All classes log on via a secure link. I keep all participants muted initially to ensure clear audio delivery, allowing every pupil to hear the instruction perfectly.
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The Introduction: I introduce the morning’s theme, exploring a Contextual Artist or a specific Art Movement to build the pupils’ art history knowledge.
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The Guided Lesson: I teach live for one hour, demonstrating techniques in real-time.
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10:30 am – 10:50 am | Morning Break: The stream pauses for your scheduled school break.
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The Final Flourish: We resume at 10:50am to add colour, depth, and detail.
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The Gallery Reveal: To finish, pupils have the opportunity to share their masterpieces on screen with the wider “Arts & Minds” community.
The Impact
These lessons go beyond “drawing and painting.” By integrating Growth Mindset and Mindfulness into every brushstroke, I help your pupils develop confidence, focus, and a genuine love for the creative process.
“What Teachers are Saying…”
Each time my class have worked with you they have achieved way beyond their expectations. They are always so proud of their achievements- thank you so much!
To see the class enjoy the lesson was absolutely fantastic. Some children who usually don’t enjoy art lessons were fully engaged and I would love them to experience this again. They explained it as helping them learn how to draw from a different perspective. Every child in the class was delighted with their finished piece. Thank you.
Arts & Minds Portal | TransformED – aligned Art & Design Lessons
CPD Accredited Creative Education & Wellbeing Platform
Primary Education & Home Schooling across Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland and England.
Bridging the Gap Between Creative Education and Pupil Wellbeing
The Arts & Minds Portal is a premium digital platform designed to support primary schools and home educators with engaging, ready-to-teach creative learning and wellbeing resources.
More than an art resource, the portal brings together Art & Design, Mindfulness, Mindset and Movement to support the development of the whole child — nurturing creativity, confidence, focus, self-expression and emotional wellbeing.
Every ready-to-teach lesson combines specialist educational content with practical strategies that teachers can use immediately.
What’s Included?
Art & Design
Developing practical artistic skills, creativity, knowledge of artists and art movements, and an understanding of the elements and principles of Art & Design.
Mindfulness
Simple grounding and mindfulness activities designed to support calm, focus and self-regulation.
Movement
Purposeful movement activities that encourage physical expression, energy release and active learning.
Mindset
Activities and strategies designed to build confidence, resilience, self-belief and a positive approach to learning.
Why Schools Choose the Arts & Minds Portal
Little Prep. Maximum Impact.
Teachers don’t need to spend hours creating resources or planning complex creative activities. Simply press play. Sinéad leads each lesson, allowing teachers to observe, support and engage with their pupils.
Save Valuable Planning Time
Ready-to-teach “Press Play” lessons give teachers high-quality creative learning experiences without the hours of preparation.
Professional Learning Through Creative Practice
The portal is CPD accredited, giving educators opportunities to develop practical strategies, creative skills and confidence alongside their pupils.
Nurturing the Whole Child
Creative education can support more than artistic development. Our approach brings together creativity, focus, self-expression, confidence and wellbeing to support the whole pupil.
Choose the Package That Fits Your School
The Arts & Minds Portal offers flexible options so schools can choose the level of creative and wellbeing provision that best meets their needs.
Option 1
TransformED-Aligned Art & Design Lessons
A structured programme of 30+ progressive primary Art & Design lessons aligned with the proposed TransformED curriculum framework, supporting progression from P1–P7.
Designed to help schools develop a clear, progressive approach to Art & Design with cross curricular links with Numeracy and Literacy, while giving teachers ready-to-teach lessons they can deliver with confidence.
Option 2
Topic-Based Lessons Hub
Includes Option 1, plus 50+ Art and Design topic-based and cross-curricular creative learning modules.
A broader bank of creative resources designed to support learning across the primary curriculum.
Option 3
The Whole Package — Complete Bundle
Includes Option 1, all topic-based creative learning modules, plus specialist Mindfulness, Mindset and Movement modules.
A complete creative education and wellbeing package designed to support whole-school provision.
Funding & Investment
We understand the importance of making professional learning and high-quality educational resources work within school budgets.
The Arts & Minds Portal can be considered as an investment in Teacher Professional Learning (TPL), subject to your school’s relevant funding arrangements and approval requirements.
By investing in the portal, schools can provide pupils with engaging creative learning experiences while giving educators access to practical professional learning through the delivery of Art & Design and wellbeing-focused lessons.
Creative Education. Wellbeing. Professional Learning.
Helping teachers and families unlock creativity through art and wellbeing.
Peace Plus / Aspire
Shared Ed for Primary Education
Sinéad facilitates shared education Art and Well-being lessons that bring pupils from different schools together to learn through creativity and collaboration.
Each session can be tailored to complement current classroom topics and the Curriculum, with reinforced learning through cross-curricular, creative learning. Using a diverse range of artistic techniques and media, pupils explore the formal elements of Art & Design while fostering peace, inclusion, and mutual respect.
Staff Wellbeing
Art and Wellbeing Workshops for Staff
Interactive Art, Growth Mindset and Mindfulness workshops for school staff and leaders, offering a chance to relax, recharge, and develop new skills. These sessions provide a respite from daily pressures, improve staff wellbeing, and equip teams with practical techniques for fostering a creative, supportive school environment.
What it includes:
•Short guided mindfulness practice to ground and reset staff.
•Mindset and wellbeing reflection (shifting “I can’t” thinking).
•Step-by-step, beginner-friendly creative session (no art experience needed).
•Focus on relaxation, confidence-building, and emotional reset.
Outcomes:
•Reduced stress and mental load
•Increased confidence and self-belief
•Improved staff wellbeing and team connection
•A rare opportunity for adults to switch off and feel present
Who it’s for:
•Schools (staff wellbeing / INSET days)
•Corporate teams (wellbeing / away days / staff development)
•Organisations focused on mental health and culture
Format:
Half-day or full-day workshops (on-site delivery)
