Drama for Oracy
ABOUT THE COURSE
Drama can be used to intentionally develop children’s oracy skills. This mainly practical course demonstrates how Drama Strategies can be set up and used as ‘Talk Frames’ in any subject lesson, as well as during ‘whole class drama’ lessons. Drama strategies use different configurations, groupings and protocols. They provide a range of opportunities for children to practise talking in appropriate ways, for different purposes. Teachers will also learn some ways of sequencing drama strategies, to ensure that an oracy focus is maintained.
Teachers will be guided practically and theoretically, through one, two or three lessons, (depending on the session time available). Oracy opportunities will be highlighted and explained throughout, The Oracy Commission Report, ‘We need to talk’ (October 2024) will be referenced in relation to Drama.
HANDOUTS
• A Drama Contract
• A Drama Strategies booklet
• A copy of the Powerpoint (as a PDF)
• 2 KS1 lesson plans
• 2 KS2 lesson plans
• A published article
COST
Twilights (up to 2 hours, on site or online): £225
Half day (up to 3 hours): £350
Full day (up to 6 hours): £650
These costs are based on one school and up to 30 participants.
Plus:
- Above 30 participants, add £10 per additional person
- Travel @45p a mile, (capped at £175)
- Overnight budget hotel accommodation, (if required)
ADDITIONAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE
• demonstration lessons with your classes
• planning and teaching lessons with your teachers
• drama lesson observations and ‘next steps’ feedback
• drama subject leader support
• drama curriculum review and development
To book this course for your school and/or to arrange bespoke advice and support, email patrice@patricebaldwin.com
OR
4th November 2025 or 17th June 2026: Individual teachers can book places for this course (online), through Learning Partnership, click here: https://learningpartnership.uk/courses-events/event-details/?event_id=781
