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We are inclusive and work with young people from all backgrounds in rural and urban areas, in areas of multiple-deprivation and across diverse communities.
How SSF supported this student's development
96%
of teachers told us they developed strong leadership skills
We train and support teachers from primary, secondary and special schools to work actively and ambitiously with Shakespeare.
About our impact80%
of special school teachers saw an increase in their students' resilience
We believe Shakespeare is for everyone. Every year children from very different backgrounds come together to perform on the same stage.
About our impact79%
of special school teachers saw an increase in their students' confidence
We believe Shakespeare is for everyone. Every year children from very different backgrounds come together to perform on the same stage.
About our impact85%
of teachers would strongly recommend the Festival to a colleague
We train and support teachers from primary, secondary and special schools to work actively and ambitiously with Shakespeare.
About our impactAs a result of the Festival process,
97%
of teachers are confident working with Shakespeare
We train and support teachers from primary, secondary and special schools to work actively and ambitiously with Shakespeare.
About our impactAs a result of taking part in the Festival,
97%
of teachers think they will stay in teaching for longer than 5 years
Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.
About our impact98%
of teachers developed a strong relationship with their students through the Festival process
Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.
About our impact97%
of teachers told us their students were better able to express themselves
With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instil curiosity, empathy and pride.
81%
of teachers reported that their students' academic attainment improved
We work to promote educational attainment - especially in literacy, literature and the performing arts.
About our impact90%
of teachers told us the Festival improved their teaching
We work to promote educational attainment - especially in literacy, literature and the performing arts.
86%
of teachers said that their students' behaviour improved as a result of the Festival
We work to promote educational attainment - especially in literacy, literature and the performing arts.
About our impact95%
of teachers stated that students were more enthusiastic about learning
We work to promote educational attainment - especially in literacy, literature and the performing arts.
About our impact84%
of teachers reported that attainment in English improved
We work to promote educational attainment - especially in literacy, literature and the performing arts.
About our impact10%
of participants have English as an additional language
We have used the power of Shakespeare to improve the life chances of thousands of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK and with children with special educational needs.
About our impact9%
of participants have a statement of educational needs
We have used the power of Shakespeare to improve the life chances of thousands of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK and with children with special educational needs.
About our impact14%
of participants are eligible for free school meals
We have used the power of Shakespeare to improve the life chances of thousands of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK and with children with special educational needs.
About our impact27%
of participants are minority ethnic
We have used the power of Shakespeare to improve the life chances of thousands of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK and with children with special educational needs.
About our impactMore than
1,000
schools participate in the Festival
We work nationwide - from Aberdeen to Aberdare, Carlisle to Clacton.
About our impactOur young people will perform in front of
70,000
people nationwide
At our core is our Festival - the world’s largest youth drama festival.
About our impactIn 2017 we will work with
30,000
young people
At our core is our Festival - the world’s largest youth drama festival.
About our impact96%
of teachers said that their students were resilient as a result of the Festival
With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.
About our impact95%
of teachers reported that their students were better able to empathise with each other
With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.
About our impact97%
of teachers said that their students increased in confidence
Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.
About our impact97%
of teachers agreed that their students were better at working together as a team
Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.
About our impact94%
of students are more likely to seek out new opportunities
With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.
About our impactMore than
250,000
young people have taken part in the Festival
At our core is our Festival - the world’s largest youth drama festival.
About our impactSSF is a cultural education charity that exists to instil curiosity and empathy, aspiration and self-esteem, literacy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence to see that all the world is their stage.
Learn more about us
Shakespeare Schools Foundation
Telephone: 020 7601 1800
Email: [email protected]
