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School Partnership Programme

We work in partnership with up to 10 primary and secondary schools per academic year; building long-term relationships, offering in-depth learning, and a programme of creative curriculum activities, including projects, workshops, tours and assemblies.

Primary Schools

 

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Why sign up as a School Partner?

Partner Schools benefit from a sustained, personalised, creative programme of engaging curriculum-focused activities throughout the academic year, which challenge students to think creatively, raise aspirations and build self-confidence.

As a School Partner you will receive:

  • x1 whole school assembly to introduce the partnership
  • x3 theatre tours of our venues
  • x4 2hr curriculum linked workshops of your choice from our menu Workshops and Tours
  • x2 2hr introductory confidence building drama workshops
  • x1 6-week project (2hrs a week) with a target group, such as Transition or EAL
  • 6hrs planning time with our Learning team
  • Membership of Teachers’ Forum and 2 x tickets for our annual Teachers’ CPD event
  • Priority access to production events when available
  • £300 theatre vouchers to use towards tickets for productions at our theatres

£2000

(some funded subsidies available)

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“The project was excellent. It has boosted pupils’ confidence, and speaking and listening skills, which is particularly important for our children.”

Year 6 teacher, Beechwood Primary School

Impact

School partners had the following to say about the impact of our partnership programme:

  • Developed literacy skills with increased vocabulary and confidence to speak in front of others
  • Gained confidence in reading aloud
  • Improved focus, interest and engagement with learning
  • Pupils learnt to work together more effectively
  • Improved resilience as pupils saw the benefits of seeing a project through
  • Applied learning outside of the classroom
  • Raised aspirations through meeting a variety of industry professionals
  • Pupils had experiences that they wouldn’t normally have had
  • Teachers felt invigorated and more confident to continue teaching drama within school

Secondary Schools

 

Group of school children in foyer of Leeds Grand Theatre, smiling some with arms in the air

Why sign up as a School Partner?

Partner Schools benefit from a sustained, personalised, creative programme of engaging curriculum-focused activities throughout the academic year, which challenge students to think creatively, raise aspirations and build self-confidence.

As a School Partner you will receive:

  • A tailored project focusing on creative careers, giving your students the opportunity to learn what it’s like to work in the creative sector
  • x1 full day of careers workshops, mock interviews and CV surgeries
  • Theatre tour with the chance to meet industry professionals
  • Students are set a creative brief based on roles within the industry
  • Bespoke workshop for students to present their creative responses and receive industry feedback
  • Teacher consultation
  • Priority access to production events when available

£500

School Partners also have the opportunity to further tailor engagement by adding on additional workshops from our menu Workshops and Tours.

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“The experience pupils gain from working at the theatre has a really positive effect on learning, behaviour and self-esteem.”

Manager, KS3 Oasis Centre

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Impact

School partners had the following to say about the impact of our partnership programme:

  • Students felt an increased awareness and understanding about careers in the arts
  • Students are more prepared for BTEC courses with the chance to respond to a creative brief
  • Applied learning outside the classroom
  • Increased aspirations meeting a range of professionals
  • Students are signposted to other creative activity they can get involved in

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Workshops & Tours

We offer a range of workshops, tours and projects for schools, colleges, universities and home educators; using our exciting theatre and cinema environments to enthuse and inspire learning in real world settings.

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Career Pathways

Develop skills and find out if a creative career is for you. Opportunities include volunteering, work experience, placements and training.

 

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Youth Theatre

Leeds Grand Youth Theatre is a thriving, vibrant company open to all young people aged between 8 and 17 years based at Leeds Grand Theatre Studio.

 

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