From the booklet:

This booklet represents an exciting collaboration between the DCSF and its key partners in the National Strategies and QCA as well as teachers and arts educators in the world of theatre and the media.

It contains a ‘framework of opportunities’ which offers significant experiences in Shakespeare from key stage to key stage as well as suggested learning objectives linked closely to the National Strategies’ Frameworks, but tailored specifically to Shakespeare. These are supported by practical, tried and tested ideas and approaches for use in the classroom. There is advice from the RSC on preparing pupils for live theatre experiences and from Globe Education, Shakespeare’s Globe on working with arts educators in schools.

It offers teachers from across the phases ideas for working with Shakespeare’s stagecraft and language as well as ways in to the historical and theatrical contexts in which he worked. It aims to enhance the educational experience of Shakespeare for young people by providing a map of opportunities for lifelong learning and pleasure in his work.

Our message is that Shakespeare matters. As his friend and rival, the playwright Ben Jonson, said, “He was not of an age but for all time!” We couldn’t agree more and hope that you find this booklet useful.

S4K's view:

S4K are thrilled to endorse this booklet and it's contents. Our Education Workshops and Theatre tours are the perfect tools to help education professionals across the UK with their Shakespeare education, and best of all - we have been 100% in line with these proposals for over 12 years!

It's worth repeating - we have twelve years of success delivering quality Shakespeare education, inspiring children all over the world, and all in line with these guidelines.