Drama for Oracy

ABOUT THE COURSE

There is a growing and necessary emphasis on the teaching of oracy in schools. Whole class drama has much to offer the teaching of oracy. Drama stimulates and engages children linguistically, physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally and can provide stimulating contexts for practising different types of purposeful talk. Drama helps children become more confident and effective speakers, listeners and responders. Drama has a rich toolbox of highly effective strategies, which can be used selectively by class teachers, to specifically support the teaching and development of oracy skills. ‘Drama’ Strategies are active and interactive and can be effectively used as ‘Talk Frames’ within any subject lesson, (not just drama lessons). The strategies use various configurations, and each has its associated ‘talk protocols’.

Teachers who attend this training session, will learn why drama can be so effective for the teaching of oracy. They will learn how to set up and ‘frame’ some key drama strategies, to stimulate and require different types of purposeful talk. They will also learn some ways of sequencing drama strategies, to ensure an oracy focus is maintained. Teachers will be guided ‘step by step’ through one, two or three lessons, (depending on the session length) and the impact of the shifting role of the teacher throughout the lesson will be considered.

HANDOUTS

• A Drama Contract
• A Drama Strategies booklet
• A copy of the Powerpoint (as a PDF)
• 2 KS1 lesson plans
• 2 KS2 lesson plans
• 2 published articles on ‘Drama for Oracy’

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

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

“The content was amazing. I loved the entire lesson plan and the nuances of oracy. She is brilliant!”
“The rationale for activities was thoroughly explained.”