November 2024 BTEC Performing Arts update
Welcome to this November update for our BTEC Performing Arts and Production Arts qualifications.
I hope that the term is going well so far and that your students are enjoying learning about and experiencing performance and theatre.
If you ever need to get in touch, please use my details below.
In this update you will find:
BTEC Level 3 Production Arts Practice available in 2025
Good news! We have won the appeal against the withdrawal of funding for the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Production Arts Practice in 2025; this means that you can offer students the opportunity to start the Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma in autumn 2025, and both qualifications will continue to be available for funding until at least 31 July 2026. The DfE will update their funding information in the coming weeks to reflect this announcement.
If you have any questions about our level 3 qualifications in performing and production arts in 2025 and 2026, please have a look at our website. You can also get in touch with me using my contact details below.
| Mark | Practitioner | Production |
|---|---|---|
| High | Matthew Bourne | Cinderella |
| Medium | Sally Cookson | Jane Eyre |
| Low | Julie Taymar | The Lion King |
| Mark | Practitioner | Repertoire |
|---|---|---|
| High | Alvin Ailey | Revelations |
| Medium | John Waters | Hairspray |
| Low | Willy Russell | Blood Brothers |
BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts: Ask the Lead Examiner
Do you have a question for the Lead Examiner of one of our externally assessed units on the BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts/Performance qualifications?
We will be releasing guidance on approaches to teaching the external units and supporting students to access the full range of marks available.
Please send through any questions you might have about teaching, resources and assessment.
Closing date for this survey: Monday 18th November 2024
Zoonation Twilight CPD Event
Join Bradley Charles, ZooNation Associate Artist and Resident Director of The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Educational Consultant Rachel Howes, for an exciting professional development (CPD) session designed specifically for dance and performing arts educators.
This event will introduce you to ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company's unique production creative approaches, purpose, specific roles & responsibilities and themes that these may specifically link to support the delivery of delivery of Component 1 & 2 of the BTEC Tech Awards in Performing Arts and BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to inspire your students with fresh ideas and techniques, refresh your skills and explore creative approaches to dance education in this engaging online session.
Subject advisor
Paul Webster
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts
