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Safe Learning Environments
Staff Training Course

Creating a culture of care in Higher Education and Drama Schools.

Safe Learning Environments Training Course

Course Overview

A practical, interactive training session for teaching staff on creating safe, inclusive, respectful and legally compliant learning environments in drama school and university settings.

Covering key Areas

  • OfS Condition E6: Harassment & Sexual Misconduct
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Anti-Harassment / Anti-Bullying
  • Freedom of Speech & Academic Freedom

In this course, we will:

  • Build a shared understanding of legal, regulatory and professional responsibilities.
  • Explore how equality, inclusion and respect underpin excellent teaching and learning in performing arts.
  • Recognise, prevent and respond to harassment, bullying and sexual misconduct.
  • Navigate freedom of speech and academic freedom in a balanced way.
  • Apply learning to realistic scenarios relevant to actor training and drama school practice.
WHO IS THIS FOR?

Teaching and academic staff across BA (Hons) Acting and related performing arts programmes.

DELIVERY
  • In-person or online delivery
  • Half-day (3 hours)
  • Interactive, scenario-based and discussion-led
  • Maximum impact in a compact format
EVIDENCE AND CERTIFICATION
  • Attendance register
  • Certificate of completion
  • Learning outcomes provided
  • Content mapped to OfS Condition E6 and current HE good practice
TAILORED TO DRAMA SCHOOLS

Includes examples and scenarios relevant to actor training, rehearsal spaces, productions, teaching relationships and creative practice.

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Course Aims

  • Ensure staff understand OfS Condition E6 and their legal and ethical duties.
  • Promote inclusive, respectful and equitable teaching and communication.
  • Equip staff to prevent and address harassment, bullying and sexual misconduct effectively.
  • Clarify the boundaries and applications of freedom of speech and academic freedom.
  • Strengthen confidence in creating psychologically safe, professional and inclusive learning environments.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Explain OfS Condition E6 and how it applies in HE.
  • Demonstrate understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in a drama school context.
  • Identify inappropriate behaviours and understand how to prevent and respond to harassment, bullying and sexual misconduct.
  • Apply principles of freedom of speech and academic freedom appropriately.
  • Use practical strategies and scenarios to promote a culture Of care, respect and professionalism.

Programme

WELCOME AND CONTEXT SETTING
  • Setting expectations and psychological safety
  • Why culture matters in drama school environments
OfS CONDITION E6: HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
  • Understanding the regulatory framework (OfS Condition E6)
  • Legal duties, staff responsibilities and case law
  • Reporting, responding and supporting
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
  • Understanding protected characteristics and intersectionality
  • Inclusive teaching, language and practice
  • Building equitable and accessible learning spaces
FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM
  • Legal framework and HE expectations
  • Balancing rights, responsibilities and safety
  • Real-life scenarios and discussion
APPLYING LEARNING AND NEXT STEPS
  • Scenario-based group work (performing arts context)
  • Key takeaways and commitments
  • Q&A and close

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Costs and Delegate Numbers

Our pricing is as follows:

  • £595 for a half day session
  • £895 for a full day session
  • Two half day sessions delivered on the same day are charged at the full day rate
  • Please note that the half day rate is not always available for face to face sessions

Delegate numbers:

  • Online sessions: maximum of 15 delegates per session
  • Face to face sessions: recommended maximum of 20 delegates

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