Our aim is to promote
skills across the Curriculum
to enhance
communication & creative thinking
which are essential to effective learning
Pink quotes refer to the National Curriculum

Skills in speaking & listening include the ability to speak effectively for different audiences which are developed through Drama. It is a group activity: pupils are working with others. In role & in the safe environment of the Drama, they can be encouraged to develop skills & strategies to help solve the problems they face in learning & in real life. Drama develops thinking skills: when in role, pupils have the opportunity to use their thinking skills to the full, processing the information given to them to create the Drama, using reasoning & enquiry to help move the Drama along, whilst using creative skills to build an imaginary scenario for themselves & their classmates.
Inclusion ~

The National Curriculum stresses the need for Teachers to take specific action to provide access to learning for pupils with special educational needs
. Drama is accessible to all and gives all pupils the opportunity actively to explore a theme or the environment by taking part. Drama is a group activity, developing the skills all pupils need to work well with a partner or group, overcoming potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils.

Use of Language across the Curriculum for Early Years, KS1 & 2
 
Speaking ~ Listening ~ Group Discussion ~ Drama

Speaking and Listening leading to Reading and Writing. We use innovative strategies & drama techniques, including teacher-in-role,
to ensure the participation of all pupils.

“We would recommend the Teach-It-Through-Drama team to any teacher to help them bring to life any
aspect of the curriculum. They were professional,
good fun, good value & great to work with.”

Sue Winter, Learning Mentor,
Ronald Ross Primary School, Wandsworth.