The LOSING IT Educational Theatre programme delivered in school to one class of Year 6 pupils, consisting of play and follow-up materials. This programme enables pupils to safely address a number of difficult PSHCE issues, including community cohesion, domestic violence and abuse, bullying, alcohol misuse.
They then perform their play (supported by Leeds TiE's actors) to their parents and the rest of their class. This may involve one combined performance or two separate ones. The play will include or be followed by active audience participation.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT – At least one member of staff (teacher, teaching assistant, learning mentor) will be able to take an active part in the sessions, learn and practise transferable techniques to use drama to explore PSHCE issues.
We will provide a follow-up support session and work pack to enable the staff member/s to continue the After School Drama Group and/or use drama to deliver issue-based PSHCE work in school.
The project includes a pre-visit to school to agree structure, aims, and to ensure that the project is tailored to meet the specific needs of the school.
PROJECT BENEFITS
• engaging parents and pupils who don’t usually participate;
• enabling pupils and parents to safely explore important issues relevant to their lives;
• giving parents and pupils a shared positive experience of education and the arts;
• providing pupils with an opportunity for creativity and achievement;
• enabling a positive dialogue between pupils and parents;
• giving parents direct experience of their children’s achievements;
• validating knowledge and experience and raising confidence and self esteem.
The project will also provide staff with transferable skills to enable them to use drama to safely explore issues, and provide the basis of an after school drama group.
Please contact us for further information.
