Understanding the Neuroscience behind Challenging Behaviour (Phil Richards)(London Drama in partnership with National Drama)

Understanding the neuroscience behind challenging behaviour and managing this creatively, or ‘why kids say NO and what to do about it!’

On Tuesday 14th March 7-8.30pm you are invited to join us on Zoom with Phil Richards, Drama consultant at The Complete Works Charity & Independent School and former Director of Drama at the Brit School for Performing Art.

About this session

Participants will be taken on a journey through the highs and lows of one drama teacher’s quest to find some creative methods of behaviour management, that actually work!

The talk will last for approximately one hour, with ample time for questions and answers afterwards.

Why this session is good to come to

Why are some young people so difficult to engage?

Can I use my creative skills to alter their behaviour?

What needs to change in myself, in order to do this?

If you’ve ever wondered how to the answer these questions, this talk is for you!

Session fee

This session is £10 but discounted to London Drama and National Drama Members to £5. Please contact londondrama1@gmail.com to acquire the promo code.

About the session leader

After graduating from the Rose Bruford College of Drama, in 1986, Phil Richards worked as Head of Drama in a range of mainstream secondary schools, culminating in becoming the Director of Drama at the Brit School for Performing Arts. In addition, he wrote and directed plays for SNAP Theatre Company, trained actors at The Italia Conti Academy and lectured at Goldsmiths University.

Phil combined skills he learnt from the performing arts and education, to found The Complete Works Charity & Independent School in 1999, which works creatively with young people who have disengaged from school, to reignite their interest in learning. TCW employs around 150 staff and has 200 students on role, (www.tcw.org.uk). Phil was the CEO and Headteacher until 2016, when he then took a more consultative role.