This company was previously Helen O'Grady York and has now been rebranded as Drama Kids York
Call Us Today: 01904 492998 or 07309 880805 ¦ Email Us: york@dramakids.co.uk
The main part of each session is CREATIVE DRAMA - the students work on either a different improvisation or mini script each week!
Our classes enable children to have something to say, the confidence to say it and the creativity to make it interesting.
Our speech section develops clarity of speech and a voice to which people will want to listen. Ideal for both public speaking and one-on-one communication.
Our dynamic movement section develops physical coordination and expression.
Our classes develop characterisation, creativity, communication, confidence and focus – all helping students feel good in themselves and around others.
Our highly enthusiastic teachers undertake ongoing, intensive training so they can deliver our exclusive curriculum to the high standards we expect. This adds to the degree-level qualifications that all staff possess so that every child is fully involved and motivated throughout every lesson. All teachers and Studio Assistants over 16 are, of course, DBS cleared.
At Drama Kids York, we are passionate about nurturing and developing these important life skills in children of all ages and abilities through our lively and engaging sessions designed to stimulate the imagination and creative expression. Our drama classes for children cover the areas of York (Earswick, Acomb, Heslington and Wigginton), Rossett Acre, Selby, Pannal, Garforth, Harrogate and Driffield.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
The Drama Kids York Drama Academy’s Safeguarding of Children and
Adults at Risk Policy Summary
Good Practice at the Drama Kids York Drama Academy
• The Drama Kids York Drama Academy aims to create an enjoyable environment for all people who wish to take part in classes and other social activities.
• The Academy emphasises that young people and adults at risk have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat.
• The Academy acknowledges that young people and adults at risk have the right to be treated with respect and for their concerns to be listened to and acted upon.
• The Academy has procedures in place to help any young person or adult at risk who requests help and support on a confidential basis, in issues relating to Safeguarding.
• The Academy will ensure that the Principal and other staff have signed the Academy self-declaration form in relation to Safeguarding.
• The Academy will ensure that any teachers and volunteers working with young people are aware of and apply the Code of Conduct for Those Working with Children and Adults At Risk.
The Academy has an adult, the Principal, who is specifically responsible for Safeguarding.
This person is: Caryn Walton-Binns – enquiries@dramakidsyork.co.uk
The Head Office Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
Rebecca Goodfield – becky@dramakidsyork.co.uk
Rachel Powell – safeguarding@dramakidsyork.co.uk
Steve Lowe - 24 hour adviser - Phoenix Forensic Consultants Ltd - email steve@phoenixforensic.co.uk
‘As one who has always suffered low self-esteem and confidence I was determined to do everything in my power to prevent my kids going down the same route. Their weekly drama classes have been a huge help to them both and I will always be grateful for the skills you have given them.’
"I must tell you that Roma is really enjoying her drama lessons with lovely Jenny on a Tuesday evening. She looks forward to going and was very excited to take part in the summer play!"
"Oliver is loving it, can’t believe how confident he is when he’s performing. You do a wonderful job."
"Much credit goes to you for all your hard work effort and non stop energy. I shall always recommend your classes to all."
"I really need him to be confident to be himself as he grows older. Thank you for helping him to grow and be himself."
"Which she insisted on bringing in to school. Yes please we’ll enrol her for the term."
"(Billy has been to a few). Thank you!"
"You are a fantastic teacher, thanks so much!"
"I do believe what you as an academy offer the young children is fantastic and worth every penny!"
‘"I swear she is a different child since starting your wonderful group (a few weeks ago). Her confidence has soared she absolutely loves it"
"Highly recommend this drama group with a bubbly and gregarious teacher who keeps it interesting week in, week out. It is the only thing my son has ever stuck with and has now been going for 6 years!"
"The Helen O'Grady Drama School is professional, personal and creates a warm and welcoming environment for children. 100% recommend."
"Caryn takes time to know each individual child, recognising strengths and also challenges,
treating them all as individuals but encouraging team work and the values of supporting each other also within a drama class that feels emotionally supportive and fun :)"
"Amazing, fantastic, professional Caring and diligent!! After 7 years, both my children still love drama with Caryn at Helen O’Grady Earswick York. I have seen my children’s inner confidence improve over the years which of course impacts on all areas of their lives, enabling them to find ‘themselves’ through self expression and a lot of fun!!! We are forever grateful that we have been lucky enough to have the funny, clever and kind amazing Caryn Walton-Binns Who does a wonderful job xxx Thank you!!!!!"
Caryn has been Principal of the York and North Yorkshire branch for seven years after teaching there for seven years prior to taking over. Caryn started attending drama classes herself at the age of 10 and has been enjoying acting ever since!
She gained a BA (Hons) in English at the University of Durham, taking specific courses in Modern Drama and Ancient Greek Classical Drama. She also has LAMDA qualifications up to Grade VI. Her career began in London, in children’s book publishing. She later moved back to the north of England to start a family. Caryn has always worked with children whenever possible.
Caryn first encountered Drama Kids York when daughter, Imi, was six years old and brought home a familiar Academy yellow letter from school. Imi, now 23, has just graduated with a first class honours degree in Law, but helps out with classes and productions whenever she can. Husband, Jon, previously a primary schoolteacher with over 20 years’ service, also teaches with the Academy.
Laura has a MA Community Theatre Degree and a B.A. (Hons) Theatre degree both from York St. John University. Laura has been involved in drama from a very young age, playing Maid Marion in Robin Hood the Musical at school and most recently performing as football star Lily Parr in professional production of Not A Game For Girls as well as playing Medea and Maria Callas in Opera Medea Maria, Laura has over 9 years’ experience teaching drama to children from the ages of 3 up to 19. She has an absolute passion for drama and is always amazed at the positive effect drama has had on her and the students she has taught. She has been teaching with the Academy for 3 years and is a presenter with York Mix Radio.
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