National Plan for Drama and Theatre Education
This document has been facilitated and coordinated by Dr Steve Ball and Dr Geoff Readman on behalf of the Drama and Theatre Education Alliance (DTEA).
News
New blog post by Vamos
This month’s ND Blog is by Honor Hoskins, the Creative Producer with Vamos Theatre, leading the company’s Creative Learning and Engagement Programme.
DfE Curriculum and Assessment Review
The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review represents a unique opportunity for all National Drama members to voice their opinions and views about the current status of Drama in schools.
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 – …
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 …
ND has been awarded the prestigious CfSA Kitemark for Drama. Read More »
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 …
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 …
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.