Teacher professional development (CPD)
The National Theatre is here to help teachers spark creativity in the classroom.
Enhance your skills, stay up to date with theatre education techniques and take part in our year-round CPD programme.
More information on our CPD programme to follow shortly.
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We’ll send you updates once per term, with the latest resources, events and opportunities for your school.
Secondary
Drama Teacher Conference
Leading drama experts and practitioners come together to inspire, inform and upskill. The two-day conference includes workshops, networking opportunities and a ticket to one of our productions.
Find out more about the Drama Teacher Conference
If you have any questions, please email dramateachers@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Drama Teacher Conference, 2023
What teachers say:
Every session has completely refreshed a multitude of techniques and has given me many new ideas to add to my toolkit. The technical workshops have been highly informative and again, provided me with many transferable ideas.
– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2024
I loved getting away from work and meeting lovely people. Enjoyed being immersed in creative workshops with such talented and inspirational teachers/hosts.
– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2024
The use of the NT Collection was incredible and I can apply that directly into my practice. Also being able to ask technical questions in lighting and sound was equally useful. I also found Katie Mitchell inspiring and can already see ways to adapt her resource for KS3/4 lessons.
– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2023
Our funders
The Mohn Westlake Foundation supports nationwide Learning programmes for young people.
Nationwide learning is supported by Buffini Chao Foundation, Clore Duffield Foundation, Tim & Sarah Bunting, MFPA Trust Fund for the Training of Disabled Children in the Arts, Behrens Foundation, Cleopatra Trust, and The Andor Charitable Trust.
Contact us
Jane Ball
Deputy Head of Schools Engagement
Jess Moffat
Project Manager, Schools Engagement
Katy McEntee
Senior Coordinator, Schools Engagement
Jess Martins
Coordinator, Schools Engagement
You can contact the team on learning@nationaltheatre.org.uk
Drama Teacher Conference 2023
photos © Emma Hare
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