Established in 2006, any state school in the UK can apply to enter into a three-year partnership with us.
The opportunities available through our Learning and Performance Network include accredited courses for teachers, offered in conjunction with the University of Warwick, as well as performance projects and festivals for students.
Through involvement in the network, teachers and young people explore Shakespeare practically in their classrooms, see Shakespeare's plays performed live by their peers as well as by professional theatre companies and start to experience Shakespeare's work earlier. The youngest of our network students are 8 years old.
We are currently working with:
- 153 primary schools
- 87 secondary schools
- 6 special schools
- 1 pupil reintegration unit
These school are spread across 17 different regions of the country.
Aims of the Learning and Performance Network
- to provide a national framework for the sustained and developmental learning of educators interested in the areas of Shakespeare, literacy and drama and theatre;
- to significantly increase the numbers of students who understand, enjoy and explore Shakespeares plays and language through performance;
- to support and nurture English and Drama teachers and enhance their enthusiasm for their work through the provision of a range of innovative and sustained CPD opportunities;
- to offer schools in England a meaningful and ongoing relationship with the RSC.
The Learning and Performance Network is funded through the support of Creative Partnerships and HEFCE.
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List of Learning and Performance Network schools »
Classroom research - Case studies by LPN teachers »
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