Introduction

Drama is a form of communication that combines unique visual elements alongside that of speaking and listening.
It is important that children have access and experience of this method of communication because:
• It enhances and develops children’s self esteem and appreciation of self worth.
• It breaks down social and cultural barriers.
• It allows children to experiment with everyday issues in a safe secure
environment.
• It allows children of all abilities to experience a level of success and
achievement no matter what their role of participation.
• It encourages children to explore different styles of speaking, singing, gesture
and mime.

Aims

At Fairfield School we aim to make sure all children have access to
and experience drama activities through the curriculum.

Opportunities for Drama

At Fairfield School, teachers provide opportunities for drama not only in literacy but throughout their topic work such as history (exploring how people lived in the past) or Geography and P.S.H.E (exploring how different cultures live and customs).

The School’s Drama Events
We believe that drama enriches the lives of people, and so we wish to involve as many children as possible in drama activities. Children have the opportunity to perform and improvise stories, under the guidance of the Speaking and Listening Co-ordinators through drama club. All children have the opportunity to perform in plays relating to their year groups and/or key stage to celebrate Christmas, cultural or religious events or to perform plays relating to their topic work.