These sessions run from 2pm-4pm at Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Birmingham Arts School facilitates three essential secondary teacher networks in Dance, Drama and Visual Art. These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. We strongly encourage headteachers and teachers to participate in these sessions to explore innovative teaching techniques, champion high-quality arts education, and have a dedicated forum to address challenges and opportunities specific to their schools.
These sessions will include in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus. Additionally, there will be deep dives into how Ofsted views your subject, ensuring you are well-prepared and informed. Those teachers BTEC performing arts will also benefit from these sessions.
The Secondary Drama Network will be led by Birmingham Repertory Theatre. This session will be on 'Technical theatre and design'.
A comprehensive session designed to support educators in delivering in-depth analysis and evaluation of professional live theatre productions. Gain insights into the crucial roles of directors, designers, and technicians in creating compelling performances, and have the opportunity to meet members of different departments working at The Rep, giving you practical advice to impart onto your students, who may be keen to start a career in a backstage element of the theatre.
