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Primary Take the Lead Application Form 2025-26

Primary Take the Lead is a free project working with London primary schools and engaging Year Six students.

Using theatre techniques and drama practices, the project explores themes of transition and change to help young people build their confidence and take ownership of their next steps, including the move from primary to secondary school.

The programme will consist of:
— A launch workshop for teachers with start-up activities for students
— A one-day workshop for Year Six students
— Follow up CPD workshop for teachers
— Supporting resources to extend the learning in the classroom
SCHOOL INFO
1.Teacher Name(Required.)
2.Teacher Email(Required.)
3.School Name(Required.)
4.School Address(Required.)
5.School Postcode(Required.)
6.London Borough(Required.)
7.School Email Address(Required.)
8.School Phone Number(Required.)
9.Head Teacher Name(Required.)
10.Head Teacher Email(Required.)
PROJECT QUESTIONS
11.How did you hear about the project?
12.Has your school been a member of an Old Vic Education & Community project before?
13.Please tell us why your school would like to be involved in Primary Take the Lead
(Max 300 words)(Required.)
14.Please tell us how your students would benefit from taking part in the project
(Max 300 words)(Required.)
15.Please tell us how you as a teacher would benefit from the programme
(Max 300 words)(Required.)
16.Please tell us about any other programmes you are involved with at other theatres or arts organisations. (Please note that participation in other programmes will not discount you from joining Primary Take the Lead).(Required.)
PROJECT LOGISTICS
17.Please select from the following dates when you would like your workshop to take place?
All workshops will run from 10.30am - 2.30pm in The Clore Studio at The Old Vic (SE1 8NB)
(Tick as many as appropriate)(Required.)
18.Number of students taking part (max 30 per class).(Required.)
19.We will be holding an in-person launch workshop for teachers at The Old Vic on Tue 02 Jun 2026, 4.30–6.30pm.
This is a mandatory part of the project. Please confirm you will be able to attend this event if your school is selected(Required.)
20.We will be holding an in-person CPD workshop for teachers at The Old Vic on Wed 08 Jul 2026, 5.30–7pm.
This is a mandatory part of the project. Please confirm you will be able to attend this event if your school is selected(Required.)
21.Would you like an extra colleague from your school to join the launch workshop/CPD event? (Max. one extra guest per school)(Required.)
22.I understand that if my school is offered a place on Primary Take the Lead a minimum of one class teacher must be in the workshop room at all times.(Required.)
23.I understand that if my school is selected I will partake in evaluation and feedback to support the future of the programme(Required.)
24.I understand all workshops are held in person at The Clore Studio of The Old Vic (SE1 8NB)(Required.)
25.I would like our school to be added to The Old Vic School mailing list to to learn about new opportunities in the Education & Community department(Required.)