We were delighted to join ITV Academy at ITV’s White City space to hear from a panel working across the world of TV production, from editorial to production management, working in both scripted and unscripted, as well as two seasoned Creative Access ITV alumni sharing their insights.   Our panel:  Here’s what we learnt…  “No […]

Creative Access’ process for disabled individuals during recruitment At Creative Access, as part of our mission to provide career-long access, opportunities, support and training to individuals from under-represented groups, we do our best to maintain best practice in our recruitment process for paid internships, roles, mentoring and other programmes are all accessible and we will […]

By Elonka Soros, Diversity & inclusion consultant and Creative Access trainer  Whether it’s sparked by the personal impact of the cost-of-living crisis, reflections on high profile cases of bullying at work, or discussion about global conflicts, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) conversations will continue to top workplace agendas into 2024. Supporting managers and colleagues to […]

Join other like-minded individuals for an open workshop, led by our senior training team of clinical psychologists and diversity experts.   Some key details about the workshops:   Attendance  We cap attendance at around 15 attendees to allow all participants enough time to ask questions and interact.   Workshop safety  All workshops will provide a safe space in which […]

Melina Spanoudi reports on Hachette reopening its 2024 traineeship programme in partnership with Creative Access which will provide entry-level positions as well as, for the first time, placements for experienced candidates looking to take a new step in their career. Read the article.

Sometimes a health issue can make completing work difficult. You wouldn’t work with a broken arm, but more invisible conditions can be a little harder to navigate… Informing your employer of any ongoing difficulties you are facing is called disclosure – and it can be very hard to do, but will ultimately help you turn up to work as your best, most authentic self.   We here at […]

At Creative Access, we have over 10 years’ experience in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) space, pioneering bespoke programmes so that people from under-represented backgrounds in the creative sectors can thrive. We also help employers ensure that not only does their company reflect society, but that they are able to provide the best support […]

The Mo Siewcharran Fund has awarded its latest round of grants to five outstanding, creative organisations across theatre, music, dance and the arts:  BoyBlue, MAYK, Platform, Good Chance Theatre, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.  The Fund was set up six years ago in memory of Nielsen Books’ former director of marketing and communications, Mo Siewcharran, by her husband, John Seaton and is administered […]

Senior figures from the sector have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list, including the co-founder of Creative Access, Josie Dobrin. Read the article.

Josie Dobrin, Jilly Cooper, Charlie Mackesy and Alexander McCall Smith are among figures in the publishing industry awarded New Year Honours, reports The Bookseller. If you have a subscription to this title, you can read the article here.

Creative Access joins those across the globe in speaking out in solidarity and to condemn the brutal murder of George Floyd and the many others who have died tragically because of State aggression. We’ve collated a list of resources for those for those wanting to improve their understanding of racial justice. It includes a collection […]