October 2026
October has seen a lot of action at Lets Do Drama and we are here for it. There have been so many new sign ups, both individual and whole-school memberships, so we would like to say a huge welcome to all of you who have joined the LDD Drama Club! Some schools have also signed up from outside of the UK so we would like to welcome them too.
The UK Education Secretary announced that Oracy would definitely have an important presence in England’s new curriculum so this is music to our ears! As you know we think that Oracy and Drama are the best of friends!
Good to know!
The History section is now complete so please take a scroll through the activities we have written. This has been a mammoth task as there as so many history topics to cover. Phew! Next up … Art and Design.
In this month’s blog, we explore how to support both children and adults who feel uneasy about stepping into a drama activity, sharing practical ways to help them overcome ‘The Fear’ and embrace the joy of drama.
October ‘26 Vodcast
In this vodcast we explore the relationship between science and oracy, highlighting how scientific contexts can foster meaningful discussion and engagement. We model real-world drama examples, such as debating historical scientific ideas, to help students practice explaining concepts and using scientific vocabulary in a safe space.
Key Themes
- Real-World Relevance: Using science to provide tangible examples that make topics meaningful and relatable to children’s lives.
- Scientific Thinking: Encouraging discussion and debate, such as role-playing historical scientific disagreements, to practice applying concepts.
- Skill Development: Promoting full engagement and the development of transferable life skills through safe, structured talk.
What’s coming soon?
There are still places available on our online training sessions scheduled for the summer so check out what is available on our training page. With the announcement about oracy being a big part of the new curriculum in the England, this will be a great way to gain confidence and expertise. We will help you get ahead of the game.
https://letsdodrama.com/training/
So much to come!
From our stage to yours,
Dave and Jules
