IDEA Newsletter October 2021
This e-bulletin contains important news and updates about our work at the International Drama/Theatre Education Association, as well as our activities and invitations to IDEA events.
News
ND SEND Conference 2021 – videos
National Drama held a full day SEND conference on 26th June 2021, for attendees and also those that missed it, here are some videos taken on the day:
National Drama’s letter to RT. Hon. Nick Gibb MP, Minister for Schools
National Drama has this week written to the Rt Hon. Nick Gibb, MP to express our disappointment that the Arts Premium will not be allocated to schools in September 2021 as promised.
Kneehigh Theatre Company- Thank you and goodbye
Like many of our members and followers, National Drama were devastated last week to hear that Kneehigh Theatre Company are winding down after 40 years
Help shape the future of digital education
Calling all teachers – National Drama and C&T need your ideas about the future of technology in the classroom.
ND Response to State Secretary Gavin Williamson’s Proposal to Slash Higher Education Funding to Performing Arts and C1.2 Subjects
National Drama is appalled by and extremely critical of the government’s latest proposal to halve funding to drama, music and creative academic subjects at higher education level.
Patron Jessica Hynes visits Drama students via Zoom – A visiting industry specialist and what it does to morale
Last month, Drama students at The Stonehenge School were lucky enough to have a Zoom visit with ND Patron, actor Jessica Hynes.
National Drama are presenting at the ASPIRE: The Power of the Arts to Transform Learners’ Lives Conference
National Drama are thrilled to be presenting a session at the ASPIRE conference – An international, online festival of education to promote the power of the Arts to inspire, unite, cheer, challenge and heal.
Mitchell’s Wings
The author of Mitchell’s Wings, Johnny Carrington, whose book was reviewed in the recent issue of Drama magazine, has offered a 10% discount for members on sales of the book.
NEW CPD event – Free Q&A with Matthew Nichols
Booking is now open for National Drama’s next secondary Drama CPD event, which is free for members and non-members- A Q&A with Drama education specialist and author, Matthew Nichols, Saturday 13th February, 10-11am.