About Us
We believe individuality is the source of original thought, the driver of change.
We believe individuality is the source of original thought, the driver of change.
Our EduDrama® methodology supports not classes, but individuals. We believe in natural progression, beginning with exploration and moving towards expansion. The EduDrama difference is about empowering individuals with crucial skills for life. Our dedicated educators nurture students to become lifelong learners and self-leaders who use their talents to make a positive impact at home, school and in the greater community.
EduDrama enables the discovery and development of our faculties and simulates learning. Skills are mastered over time through practice within a happy and secure environment.
The key tenets of EduDrama pedagogy are:
Click on each segment of the wheel (including the circle in the centre) to read about the nine key tenets.
is our key to engagement, imagination and creativity. All our teachers are EduDrama-trained to be able to use drama-based techniques in appropriate contexts to excite children’s desire to participate, explore and discover. This we do through creating imaginative scenarios and introducing a wide range of stimulating literature in poetry and prose, with educators structuring drama, role-play and imaginative activities to bring in familiar characters and situations so that children can take the lead. In this way our students practice their language, empathy and leadership skills to develop in healthy ways.
as demonstrated by an educator who sees the best in each learner and communicates this through enjoyment and excitement for effort and progress. As healthy development demands clear articulation of a positive message, our educators focus on communicating their pleasure in getting to know each student, understanding their challenges, and responding to and showing an interest in each student’s desire to communicate.
encourages good behaviour through close connections between educators and learners. Educators are clear and expressive about expectations and boundaries to build connections and mutual respect in our community.
Our educators are chosen and trained to be clear, colourful, articulate models for students’ speech. We emphasise our belief in the importance of clear speech – the medium through which we communicate with one another – in our classroom communication. This enables students to become confident, expressive speakers and aware, empathetic listeners.
is an appropriate space physically in terms of up-to-date classrooms, equipment and resources and also a nurturing emotional space for learning. This means an evolving, dynamic physical environment with learning materials that excite students and stimulate their curiosity. Most importantly it provides comfort, safety and security for each learner to be who they are, learn in the best individual way and to feel valued and cared for.
for both learners and educators allow for our expectations to be carried out through careful planning. Our mentorship and supervision structures support teachers in meeting expectations. Teachers plan and document child’s progress, sharing it with mentors and parents. Educators who are supported in this way also know we trust them to vary a lesson plan for a ‘teachable moment’ if they deem it right.
We engage parents in their children’s education to form a partnership with educators and a strong support base for each child. Parents know their child best. Educators have specialist skills. Together they create a balanced, holistic view of a child that becomes a loving, supportive foundation for learning.
keeps educators thriving on a continuous learning path that both challenges them and encourages them to share their learning with colleagues. Our training programme ensures ongoing professional development for all staff across a variety of relevant disciplines.
are aware of themselves and their effect on others, conscious of the individual needs of each learner and able to modify their communication and our programme to ensure success for each student. A mindful educator knows that they create the relationships in which learning takes place and practices mindfulness to ensure this can be optimal, healthy and nurturing.
This programme gives participants opportunities to expand thinking, to speak confidently on a wide-range of topical and social issues, and to persuade an audience with creative, well-structured arguments. Students hone their persuasive speaking capabilities as they engage in class debates after which they receive adjudication feedback.
This programme allows students to learn and apply skills related to broadcast journalism and compering. They will learn interviewing skills as well as be exposed to the correct etiquette involved in speaking in different public situations. Techniques, skills and confidence are built through practical work.
Students learn to prepare and present talks and speeches confidently and with enjoyment. The course builds awareness of the differing needs of listeners, enabling students to adapt language and presentation to suit these needs. Students are taught platform techniques and given a range of current topics which they can use for their presentations. These topics can be customised according to the needs of the school.
Students learn about story structures, characterisation, development of plot and various storytelling strategies. The programme builds students’ ability to present text in Standard English that is both vocally and physically expressive. Creativity and imagination are harnessed as students develop original stories and use effective storytelling strategies to share these stories with their peers and/or parents.
Poetry and prose are explored through drama activities to encourage students to use their imagination, develop their thinking skills and enjoy using language creatively and expressively.
Students work on text, developing characters and staging and, through teamwork, prepare a performance for peers and/or parents at the end of the course.
One of the most important skills secondary school students need is effective communication. Having an awareness of the purpose of communication, the intended audience and the differing contexts in which we are required to communicate is a distinguishing feature of an effective communicator. We engage students through a variety of activities to speak, listen, question and discuss in a purposeful, meaningful and impactful manner.
As part of this programme, students can be prepared for Trinity College London Communication Skills examinations.
Poetry and prose are explored through drama activities to encourage students to use their imagination, develop their thinking skills and enjoy using language creatively and expressively.
This programme culminates in a performance for peers and/or parents at the end of the course.
Students’ reading fluency and vocal expression are improved through group reading exercises and language exploration. The course culminates in a presentation to peers and/or parents, which builds confidence in presentation skills, encourages teamwork and develops performance skills.
Students learn about story structures, characterisation, development of plot and various storytelling strategies. Classes aim to build the students’ ability to present text in Standard English that is both vocally and physically expressive. Creativity and imagination are harnessed as students develop original stories to share with their peers and/or parents.
Speech & Drama allows students to build confidence and self-esteem, and to master the techniques necessary for effective communication of the spoken word. Classes build the students’ command of Standard English, promote enjoyment of language in all its forms, and produce students who are vocally and physically expressive with speech that is clear, colourful and individual.
Students learn to prepare and present talks and speeches confidently and with enjoyment. The course builds awareness of the differing needs of listeners, enabling students to adapt language and presentation to suit these needs.
As part of this programme, students can be prepared for Communication Skills examinations with Trinity College London.
This programme gives participants opportunities to develop critical thinking, to speak confidently on a wide range of topical and social issues, and to persuade an audience with creative, well-structured arguments.
Students hone their persuasive speaking capabilities as they engage in mini debates or persuasive presentations and receive constructive feedback.
This course provides support for students to help them understand, prepare for and cope with the demands of the revised ‘O’ Level English Oral Examination. Students work on the skills they need to think purposefully, building techniques for clear thinking and speaking.
This programme is supported with an original book compilation of pictures and spoken interaction prompts together with model answers which can become a useful practice and reference guide for students.
This programme develops students’ expressive speaking skills as well as enhances their enjoyment of performing and presenting poetry. Through instructions on vocal variety, an understanding and appreciation of character and main ideas in poetry, and through improvisation and drama-based activities, students prepare a choral presentation at the end of programme.