Teacher professional development (CPD)

Two teachers moving their hand in the air for a workshop during Drama Teacher Conference 2023

The National Theatre is here to help teachers spark creativity in the classroom.

Enhance your skills, stay up to date with theatre education techniques and take part in our year-round CPD programme.

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Secondary

Drama Teacher Conference

Leading drama experts and practitioners come together to inspire, inform and upskill. The two-day conference includes workshops, networking opportunities and a ticket to one of our productions.

Find out more about the Drama Teacher Conference

If you have any questions, please email dramateachers@nationaltheatre.org.uk.

A group of people sit in a semi-circle during a meeting or workshop. A balding man stands and speaks while holding a piece of paper. Other participants, holding papers, listen attentively. The background features a large curtain and windows, allowing natural light.

Drama Teacher Conference, 2024

What teachers say:

Every session has completely refreshed a multitude of techniques and has given me many new ideas to add to my toolkit. The technical workshops have been highly informative and again, provided me with many transferable ideas.

– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2024

I loved getting away from work and meeting lovely people. Enjoyed being immersed in creative workshops with such talented and inspirational teachers/hosts.

– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2024

The use of the NT Collection was incredible and I can apply that directly into my practice. Also being able to ask technical questions in lighting and sound was equally useful. I also found Katie Mitchell inspiring and can already see ways to adapt her resource for KS3/4 lessons.

– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2023

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The Mohn Westlake Foundation supports nationwide Learning programmes for young people.

Nationwide learning is supported by Buffini Chao Foundation, Clore Duffield Foundation, Crevan O’Grady & Jane McClenahan, MFPA Trust Fund for the Training of Disabled Children in the Arts, The Kartik Foundation, Behrens Foundation, Marlow Trust, Cleopatra Trust, and The Andor Charitable Trust.

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