Drama has an important role to play in the personal development of our students. The skills and qualities developed by students in drama, such as teamwork, empathy, creativity, and leadership are assets in all subjects and all areas of life.
Drama stimulates the imagination and allows students to explore issues and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. It also promotes self-esteem and provides all students with a sense of achievement regardless of academic ability. It’s about social skills, communication skills, and having fun – we learn by doing!
Click here for 5 year curriculum map
Year 7
Knowledge Organisers
Term 1 – Foundations of Drama
Term 2 – Simple scenes
Term 3 – Skellig
Year 8
Knowledge Organisers
Term 1 – Naturalism vs Non-naturalism
Term 2 – Exploring genre
Term 3 – Theatre design
Year 9
Knowledge Organisers
Term 1 – Race & Discrimination
Term 2 – Monologue & Duologues
Term 3 – Naturalism
Year 10
Knowledge Organisers
Term 1 – Introduction to GCSE Drama
Term 1 – Teechers by John Godber
Term 2 – An Inspector Calls
Term 3 – Devising (Performing)
Year 11
Knowledge Organisers
Term 1 – Devising portfolio
Term 2 – Performance from text
Term 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice
Student resources:
KS3 –
KS4 –
- https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/drama-2016.resources.html?filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Publisher%2FPearson
- https://www.bbc.com/education/subjects/zbckjxs
- https://www.bbc.com/education/clips/zyc8xsg
- https://www.burnleyyouththeatre.org/
- http://www.nyt.org.uk/
Contact:
Mr. C. Wilson
cwilson@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk