Transform learning in classrooms
Shakespeare's language, words and sentences challenge young minds. Research shows that those who are exposed to Shakespeare's language change the way they construct sentences and the language they choose to use. Even children as young as three and four developed far more in terms of their oral language than would be expected of children of that age.
We are passionate about the impact Shakespeare can have on every young person's life. Every year we work with over half a million young people, teachers and partner theatres who experience the extraordinary power of Shakespeare's language in their school and the local community.
Shakespeare taught and performed well transforms lives; it helps young people to understand their place in the world and develops a lifelong love of language and literature. Our approach changes lives, transforming young people's experience of Shakespeare, raising their aspirations, self-confidence and attainment.
Your support will:
- Provide learning resources for children including developments in the Shakespeare Learning Zone
- Help screen productions to UK schools free of charge
- Give teachers access to training, resources and guidance on raising achievement and aspirations through Shakespeare
- Help reach young people through our educational experiences and provide teachers with the training and resources they need to transform their classrooms into inspirational, life-changing learning environments.
The work of the RSC Learning and National Partnerships department is generously supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Adobe, The Clore Duffield Foundation, The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, GRoW @ Annenberg, Samsung, The Polonsky Foundation, The Schroder Foundation, The Wyfold Charitable Trust, Stratford Town Trust, The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity, The John S Cohen Foundation, Teale Charitable Trust, The Grimmitt Trust, George Fentham Birmingham Charity, and The Misses Barrie Charitable Trust.
