1. D4LC Drama for Learning & Creativity

2. Rationale for D4LC Importance of imagined experience in learning and creativity Teaching and learning medium Cross curricular Bringing together standards agenda and the creative curriculum Motivational and fun!

3. Rationale for Dorset’s D4LC Higher profile of speaking, listening and drama Greater cross-curricular links Curriculum re-design/creativity agenda Increase teacher expertise & confidence Positive impact on children’s learning & creativity Increased pupil motivation and engagement Raise profile of Dorset as leading authority for creativity and drama

4. Dorset D4LC pilot project Cross-phase project 6 schools (Primary phase) 2 D4LC teachers nominated Linked to school improvement plan Small amount of funding

5. Pilot Project Timeline – 1 st year Sept 08Invitation letter to all primary phase schools Oct 086 Schools selected Launch event for Head and 2 D4LC teachers Nov 081 day training for D4LC teachers Nov 08 to Mar 09 Inspector, consultant and CLT support for pilot schools May 09Feedback meeting and preparation of case studies/materials Jun/Jul 09Feedback at Heads/SL Forums

6. Pilot Project Timeline – 2 nd year Roll out to tranche 1 pilot schools’ Middles/Secondary Second tranche of primary schools selected

7. What next? Invitation – September 08 Talk to Angela Herrera (Primary Consultant) or Lyn Gaudreau (English Inspector)

9. Discuss what you can see. Use mathematical vocabulary. Write 5 sentences to describe this piece of art mathematically.

19. Complement your creative curriculum with Dorset Creative Maths 2008-2009

20. Consultant Requests

21. CPD Programme

22. Digital technology

23. Contact us: Primary Team Office 01305 254022