Why Drama? The Impact of Drama within the Primary Curriculum

Why Drama? The Impact of Drama within the Primary Curriculum

This conference will illustrate the potential of Drama on learning and teaching across the primary curriculum.

By National Drama

Date and time

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

Alma Lodge Hotel & Restaurant Stockport Manchester

149 Buxton Road Heaviley SK2 6EL United Kingdom

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About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

    Drama can be highly motivating to pupils, as it draws on their personal experiences and excites their imaginations. It engages pupils physically, emotionally, actively and creatively. Working in role, they can be empowered as problem solvers and decision makers. This can be stimulating and rewarding, resulting in memorable, deep learning outcomes (Baldwin 2011).

    ✅ Hear the latest thinking of experienced Drama in Education practitioners.

    ✅ Participate in practical workshops which model the use of drama pedagogy to engage and inspire all learners.

    ✅ Personalise your training by selecting three workshops including EYFS/KS1, KS2, SEND and Leadership for Drama options*.

    Develop your knowledge, understanding and Drama advocacy with a panel of leading Drama experts.

    ✅ Take away ready-to-use ideas for your own classroom and strategies to help develop your school through the power of drama.

    *After booking you will be sent further details of these options.

    CONTRIBUTORS

    Patrice Baldwin Drama for Learning Specialist – Keynote Speaker, Panellist.

    Rebecca Bell Director of Integrate Education – Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Panellist.

    Dr. Gill Brigg Drama Teacher and Theatre Maker - Workshop Leader.

    Larraine Harrison Drama in Education Consultant and Author Workshop Leader.

    Dan Jones Creative Arts Lead at Allens Croft Primary, Birmingham - Panellist.

    Peter Kennedy Drama in Education Specialist – Workshop Leader.

    Deborah Pakkar-Hull Drama Teacher and Advisor - Workshop Leader, Panellist.

    Dr. Geoff Readman Chair, National Drama - Host.

    Aisling Swift National Drama Primary Officer – Panel Chair.

    VENUE

    Alma Lodge Hotel, 149 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6EL

    FEES

    Early Bird until 30th June 2024: £65.00

    Regular: £75.00

    Additional Teacher at the same school (Early Bird): £50.00

    Additional Teacher at the same school (Regular): £60.00

    Students: £20.00

    Concessions: £45.00

    National Drama Members Early Bird until 30th June 2024: £50.00 (via promo code)

    National Drama Members Regular: £60.00 (via promo code)

    National Drama Executive: £30.00 (via promo code)

    Note 1: National Drama is absorbing the Eventbrite fees to make this event as affordable as possible: what you see is what you pay!

    Note 2: National Drama Members can claim a discount on this event. Please apply to finance@nationaldrama.org.uk for the promo code.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this conference for me?

    The conference is open to all with an interest in Drama in primary schools irrespective of experience and expertise.

    How do I get to the venue?

    The Alma Lodge Hotel is situated at 149 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6EL and is just a few minutes from Junction 1 of the M60 motorway (Manchester orbital). Regular trains stop at Stockport Rail Station (including from Manchester and London) – Alma Lodge Hotel is a short taxi ride from the station.

    Can I park at the venue?

    The hotel has a large, free car park for hotel residents and visitors.

    Can I stay overnight?

    The hotel is offering delegates a special rate of £83 (double room for single occupancy) on both Thursday 26th and Friday 27th September. Book directly with hotel reception.

    Organised by

    National Drama is the UK’s leading subject association. It welcomes all drama teachers, trainees and theatre practitioners who are actively engaged in the process of learning through, and about, drama and theatre education. At the centre of National Drama’s work is the determination to provide members with a coherent and evolvable framework of professional development opportunities; primary, secondary, theatre and HE.

    Early bird discount
    £20 – £75