Drama, theatre studies and performing arts
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If your learners are looking to work in the performing arts sector, they'll find lots of useful information and ideas in our careers pages.
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Find out about our drama, theatre studies and performing arts qualifications for secondary schools and FE colleges, and see what professional development and resources are available to help you teach them.
On the drama, theatre studies and performing arts page on our qualifications website you can:
This autumn term, we’re launching #IfIWere – a social media campaign to turn the table on well-loved plays and performances.
From the classic to the contemporary, we are inviting pupils, teachers and representatives from the education and theatre world to reimagine the story, characters and outcomes of their favourite drama texts, plays or performances from their perspective.
We're working to improve our GCSE (9-1) Drama qualification.
We believe that the GCSE drama curriculum should be representative and inclusive of all learners.
What is the qualification development process like? How can teachers contribute to it? Why should drama be at the core of every curriculum at every stage?
Pearson's Product Developer for English and Drama, Sam Prince, and Drama and Performing Arts Senior Subject Advisor, Paul Webster spoke to Open Drama and shared their views on the future of drama, including our commitment towards making it a more diverse subject following the introduction of four new set texts within the Pearson Edexcel qualification.
Speakers included: Mezze Eade, Romana Flello, Yasmin Shomalzadeh & Jenny Sealey
Looking for ways to help your students belong and thrive in Drama? Our webinar highlighted the support needed to develop a more inclusive practice. During the session, we:
If your learners are looking to work in the performing arts sector, they'll find lots of useful information and ideas in our careers pages.
Help to point them in the right direction!
We have a comprehensive training and events programme to support you every step of the way with delivering our qualifications, understanding the latest developments and using our online services.
Visit the new Professional Development Academy to find and book events
Free face-to-face and online launch events for all the new BTEC National sectors.