RSC Associate Schools Programme
Applications are open for the RSC Associate Schools Programme
Mayflower are delighted to become a regional theatre and to be working with Havant and Southdowns College as the Lead Associate School in this exciting programme.
Get involved
We are recruiting Primary, Secondary and SEND schools to join us as Associate Schools. Schools must be based in Hampshire and be above the national average of free school meals (above 24.6%).
We are looking for schools with at least two teachers that will lead the programme in their school, have senior management and governor support and will be committed to engage fully for a minimum of two years.
The programme is most suitable for Secondary English and Drama teachers and Primary teachers (who may be the Literacy Lead) from either Key Stage 1 or 2.
By joining the Associate Schools Programme you will be able to:
- Join a vibrant regional and national network;
- Develop the teaching practice of Shakespeare in your school;
- Access unique opportunities for staff development;
- Work with RSC practitioners and practitioners from Mayflower Southampton (where relevant);
- Take part in local and national performance festivals of work by young people;
- Access opportunities for students interested in a career in theatre;
- Take part in student leadership/youth voice programmes;
- Become part of a national research programme about the impact of Shakespeare’s work on young people;
- Receive support towards becoming an Artsmark school;
- Take advantage of priority booking to RSC First Encounters performance at Mayflower Studios
- Priority booking to additional opportunities with Mayflower Southampton