Eduqas GCSE Drama: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

Course Code: T0295 £289.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Brand-New for 2025, this course will provide Eduqas GCSE Drama teachers with strategies to maximise student success in the 2026 exams. The course focuses on overcoming challenges in the Eduqas specification, refining students’ practical and written skills, and supporting their understanding of set texts and practitioner techniques. Teachers will gain practical advice on lesson structuring, assessment preparation, and boosting confidence in both practical and theoretical components.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Understand the key features and demands of the Eduqas GCSE Drama specification
  • Learn effective strategies to teach set texts and practitioners
  • Gain techniques to improve students’ performance and written exam skills
  • Take away exemplar resources to support your teaching

PROGRAMME

10.00am Understanding the Eduqas GCSE Drama Specification

  • Exploring the key challenges and how to address them
  • Reviewing characteristics of high-performing student work
  • Structuring lessons to balance creativity, performance, and academic rigour

10.55am Break

11.15am Teaching Set Texts and Practitioner Techniques

  • Strategies to engage students with set texts and deepen understanding of context
  • Introducing practitioner techniques to inspire and inform student work
  • Practical exercises to connect theory and practice

12.15pm Improving Written Exam Performance

  • Developing analytical skills for Component 3: Interpreting Theatre
  • Structuring responses to evaluation and live theatre questions
  • Using examiner feedback to enhance teaching and student outcomes

1.00pm Lunch

2.00pm Refining Practical and Devised Work

  • Supporting students in Components 1 and 2: Devising and Performing
  • Helping students create and present meaningful, high-quality work
  • Linking assessment criteria to practical work for better outcomes

2.45pm Planning for Long-Term Success

  • Structuring the course to develop skills consistently over two years
  • Using formative assessments to track progress and guide interventions
  • Supporting all learners, including high-achieving and struggling students

3.15pm Final Q&A and Reflection

  • Addressing any outstanding challenges or questions
  • Sharing key takeaways and next steps for implementation
 

3.30pm Depart

GCSE - Code: T0295

Eduqas GCSE Drama: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

COURSE LEADER

Robert Wells has been teaching since 2011 and has a wealth of experience in both state and independent schools. He has held the role of Head of Department in three different schools, leading teams of staff and driving improvements in student performance across all ability levels.

In addition to his departmental leadership, Robert has served as an examiner and team leader at the GCSE level and as an Assistant Principal for A-Level Drama. His expertise is further strengthened through his work as a moderator and marker for three major exam boards, ensuring high standards in assessment and educational practice.

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