October 2022 Drama update
20 October 2022
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Dear colleagues,
I hope that the autumn term is going well so far and that half term will provide some time to reflect and refresh.
Here is your mid October 2022 update with all the latest news for GCSE and A level Drama teachers.
In this update you will find:
| November and December 2022 | Centres submit survey for Component 2 |
| 30 January - 31st March 2023 | Component 2 assessment window |
| 31 January 2023 |
Performance texts and live theatre statement (and practitioners - A level only) submission deadline
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| 21 February 2023 | Exam entry deadline (UK centres) |
| 21 March 2023 | Exam entry deadline (international centres) |
| 15 April - 15 May 2023 | Component 1 samples submitted for moderation |
| 15 May, afternoon | GCSE Drama 1DR0 03 Component 3: Theatre Makers In Practice 1hr 45mins |
| 7 June, afternoon | A Level Drama and Theatre 9DR0 03 Component 3: Theatre Makers In Practice 2hrs 30mins |
Admin Support Guides and forms
The Administrative Support Guides for GCSE Drama and A level Drama and Theatre are now available for this academic year, including information on:
- key dates
- administrative guidance for all three Components
- guidance on using Learner Work Transfer (LWT) platform for Components 1 and 2
- support on how to contact us
We have also provided new, clearer (and fewer) forms for Components 1 and 2 for this year to cut back on admin burden.
There is a Drama Teacher Conference happening on Friday 13 January 2023, 10am – 6pm at the Mast Mayflower Studios in Southampton.
It's an actual face to face event! A full day of inspiring workshops, featuring exciting opportunities to meet and talk with theatre education specialists, industry professionals and curriculum experts.
Including renowned physical theatre company Frantic Assembly, top devising specialist Kerry Frampton from Splendid Productions and covering topics such as practical approaches to set design with professional theatre designer and We Teach Drama, Verbatim Theatre with Mark Wheeller, demystifying audition technique with the Federation of Drama Schools, and I will be there too, alongside other exam board advisors.
Pearson Student Diversity Ambassador Programme
The Pearson Student Diversity Ambassador Programme provides a diverse group of young people with the opportunity to have their voices heard and work together with Pearson to help shape the future of education. The programme is designed to help Student Ambassadors develop their skills and actively prepare for their careers and futures beyond the classroom.
To find out more information on how you can become a partner school and enrol some of your students as ambassadors, please fill in the form below on our website.
Subject advisor
Paul Webster
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts
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+44 (0) 344 463 2535
(Teaching Services team | Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm GMT)
