Storytelling and Drama in Schools

Jacqueline has worked in over 450 schools as a drama practitioner, storyteller, educational drama specialist, writer, producer, trainer and creative learning consultant. She worked for seven years for Creative Partnerships, both as a Creative Practitioner creating and delivering exciting and innovative storytelling and drama projects across the curriculum with pupils and teachers, and as a Creative Agent, supporting schools in developing creative learning strategies across the curriculum over a three year period. She has also worked extensively with schools in partnership projects with museums and galleries.

She has written over 100 interactive Story dramas to help facilitate learning across the curriculum.

“It was in a cramped classroom with the tables pushed back and chairs in a circle.  There were brass instruments rehearsing in the hall, making concentration difficult...Nevertheless the session was very successful...... When the children went to work, several approached Jackie to show their appreciation of the session.  One girl came up and lifted Jackie off the floor! I enjoyed watching this session, there was a lovely atmosphere and everyone seemed to bring out the best in one another.”

Woodnook Primary School CP review

“Do you know what you did to me? I used to think that fairy stories were baby stories, now I think they’re brilliant!”

Chloe, pupil, Lancaster

“Jacqui is an extremely artful and practiced storyteller – a delight to watch.  She told stories to each of the primary school classes in our local school, as well as a mixed age group and for the teens at the local learning centre.  In each case, she chose audience appropriate stories- flexibly and seamlessly adapting her approach when necessary.  She re-told selkie stories and folk tales to suit the primary school theme and ghost stories to appeal to the teens.  These were of varying length and pace solidly and beautifully told.”

Renita Boyle, Author and Storyteller

“Jacqueline is spellbinding. Her stories and drama workshops inspired our pupils in new and exciting ways”

Marion Plowright, Head of Creative Arts, Ripley St. Thomas CofE High School, Lancaster

“Cool!”

Johnny, pupil, Longridge

For information on Jacqueline’s CPD offerings please go to www.storywheel.co.uk/cpd-for-schools