Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts
January 2023 BTEC Performing Arts update
January 2023 BTEC Performing Arts update

Here is the latest news for BTEC Tech Awards, Firsts, Nationals, Internationals and Higher Nationals in Performing Arts qualifications. This update includes information on new support materials for the 2017 and 2022 Tech Awards in Performing Arts, spring and summer timetables and much more
January 2023 GCSE and A level Drama update
Arrangements for 2023 assessments confirmed
Appointment booking service with your Subject Advisor
January 2023 BTEC Performing Arts update
January 2023 GCSE and A level Drama update
January 2023 GCSE and A level Drama update

Here is the latest news for GCSE Drama and A level Drama and Theatre. This update includes the latest news on examiners for Component 2, live theatre evaluation guidance for Component 3, and much more
Arrangements for 2023 assessments confirmed
Appointment booking service with your Subject Advisor
January 2023 BTEC Performing Arts update
January 2023 GCSE and A level Drama update
Arrangements for 2023 assessments confirmed
Arrangements for 2023 assessments confirmed

The subject content and assessment arrangements in the academic year 2022 to 2023 have been confirmed but the situation will remain under review.
Appointment booking service with your Subject Advisor
January 2023 BTEC Performing Arts update
January 2023 GCSE and A level Drama update
Arrangements for 2023 assessments confirmed
Appointment booking service with your Subject Advisor
Appointment booking service with your Subject Advisor

To help support you in the delivery of GCSE Drama, A level Drama and Theatre, BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts, BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts and Performing Arts Practice, I have set up an appointment booking service. You can book a 10 minute video call with me to ask questions and provide feedback.
Subject advisor
Paul Webster
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts

FAQs

Here are the answers to some common questions that teachers have asked recently
We provide a range of forms that you can use or adapt as you require.
We have quick list guides of all BTEC qualifications that are included in the performance tables in England for 2020 to 2023.
Yes! The Creative Practice BTEC qualifications are 100% internally assessed, approved for 16-18 funding, and carry UCAS points. Available in 540 and 1080 GLH sizes, the Performing Arts Practice and Production Arts Practice qualifications have been developed in association with teachers and employers from the creative industry.
If you are interested in offering these qualifications, please let us know and we will be in touch to discuss your options.
The Department for Education and Ofqual have confirmed that students completing GCSE and A level Drama in summer 2023 will adhere to the usual arrangements for Components 1 and 2.
This means that students should refer to the guidance provided in the specifications for the performance requirements, group sizes and timings for Components 1 and 2.
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