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New blog post by Vita Nova

In this month’s ND Blog, Tom Williams and Libby Bellhouse, who performed at the National Drama Conference, tell us about their journey as members of Vita Nova, an arts charity for those in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse.

A Level/Level 3 Results Day

“National Drama congratulates all students, centres and teachers who have received their A Level results today, with a massive well done to those who are brave, creative and resilient enough to opt for Drama, despite the last thirteen years of unhelpful Government policies. We salute those visionary state schools, who – like most private schools – …

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ND has been awarded the prestigious CfSA Kitemark for Drama.

Our Chair, Geoff Readman, in consultation with the ND Executive, submitted our application to the Council for Subject Associations (CfSA) in June. When we received confirmation of our success the CfSA commented: This is a wonderful recognition of all the much valued work ND has done over a sustained period of time. This award acknowledges our provision …

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New Blog Post by Steve Ball

In this month’s ND Blog, Steve Ball, co-chair of the Drama and Theatre Education Alliance (DTEA), talks about Seize The Day, a national campaign to engage politicians and school governors with drama and theatre for children and young people in schools, colleges, universities, and theatres. The article is now ready for member’s viewing.

House of Lords 11-16 Enquiry and Report

Early in 2023, National Drama was invited to make a presentation to this Enquiry. We needed to respond with considerable speed to the invitation, and many of the ND executive rallied to meet the urgent requests from our Chair for advice, figures and guidance to inform the presentation that he would make. His presentation, shared …

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New Blog Post by A. E. Abbott

In this month’s ND Blog, A. E. Abbott talks about the importance of Drama as a core subject, addressing the transformative power of Drama-Based Pedagogy in education. Through the reflections of her former students, Abbott connects neuroscience and cognitive sciences to reveal the science behind the impact of drama on learning, empathy, resilience and social …

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Read the latest issue of our Drama magazine

The new issue covers a wealth of feature and articles for drama teachers and theatre educators. ND members should have received your copy in your mailbox now.

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National Drama actively supports the continuing excellence of university PGCE Courses

Context for this Statement The re-accreditation of PGCE courses in England poses a threat to the provision of specialist drama teachers. Here is a statement from SCITED – the Standing Committee of Initial Teacher Educators in Drama – about the current situation. Statement The Ofsted back-lash (Legal case; Inadequate) and industrial action provides context for the …

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National Drama’s Response to Ofqual’s Provisional Figures for Entries at GCSEs and A Levels 2023

Context for this Statement On 1 Jun 2023 Ofqual released their provisional figures regarding the number of entries for GCSE, AS and A-level qualifications in England. The data reveals a decline in enrolments for creative subjects, specifically witnessing a reduction of 7.4% for GCSE Drama and 6.7% for A-Level Drama. The following statement is issued …

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ND presenting at the House of Lords

Geoff Readman, Chair of ND, presenting at the House of Lords National Drama was invited to The House of Lords’ enquiry into Secondary Education on 11 May 2023 (Thursday). A paper presenting the case for Drama was prepared and can be downloaded here View the video recording of the enquiry here

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