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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
National Drama’s Response to the Arts in Schools Review
Context for this Statement A New Direction is a review of The Arts in Schools report marking the 40th anniversary of the Gulbenkian Foundation’s first publication. …
Inviting Members’ Response to ND’s Mission Statement
The Executive Committee would like to hear our members’ feedback on this draft mission statement.
Seize The Day – Join us in Raising Awareness about the Value of Drama and Theatre Education
National Drama in partnership with the DTEA are asking our members, friends and partners to join in this campaign to raise awareness of the importance of Drama and Theatre Education. Run an event during 20 to 27 March 2023 and spread the word through your social media.
“We really need to make theatre accessible to the next generation or it’ll become just an elitist thing.” – Jane Thornton
In this video created for the #SeizeTheDay Campaign, National Drama’s patron Jane Thornton talks about how Drama supports young people’s development, why it is important …
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 …
National Drama speaks at House of Lords
On Wednesday 25th January, National Drama spoke at the House of Lords at the Children’s Media and Arts APPG, to fiercely represent Drama along with other Drama representatives, young people, and Baroness Floella Benjamin.