For pupils with special needs Drama can offer a great deal to the curriculum, from aiding the understanding of discrete subjects such as communication, numeracy, problem solving, PSHE and ICT to extending social skills. Drama can be modified to suit many different pupils and classrooms. It can give pupils opportunities to practice skill to help them engage in society but can also help them develop basic communication and tolerance of others through songs and games.

For teachers in mainstream school the challenge of inclusion is ever present in drama sessions although this may be a time when pupils can interact with their peers on a more equal level.

London Drama can offer a great deal to teachers of pupils with special needs in both Special and Mainstream schools.

We have links with theatre companies such as Oily Cart who specialise in drama performances for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

We run courses on working in Drama with pupils with severe and moderate learing difficulties and have members who have worked in this mode of school who can be avaliable to give advice.

For teachers in Mainstream school we regularly run courses on including pupils with English as a second language which in itself can present real challenges to everyday teaching and also courses on working with pupils with challenging behaviour.

If you are a teacher working with pupils with SEN in the capital London Drama will be able to help you with your drama needs. Click here for a list of recommended books.