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Funding options for Digital Theatre+

Wondering how you can fund a subscription to Digital Theatre+? Access untapped budgets to help set your students up for success.

Check out a selection of helpful funding options that have enabled teachers like you to get the benefits of a Digital Theatre+ subscription without needing to be solely funded from your department budget.

Funding options for Digital Theatre+

Government funding

Pupil Premium

Over the past 12 months, more and more of our customers have been using PPG to pay for Digital Theatre+ due to the strong alignment it has with their program. When considering the government directives on PPG spending, you can understand why this may be the case:

  • In a recent survey, 72% of English and Drama teachers said that seeing live or filmed performances as opposed to simply reading text helps students to memorise context, meaning and quotes, which is essential for exams.
  • All staff and students get unlimited access to Digital Theatre+. NFER recommends that the use of PPG should "promote an ethos of attainment for all pupils" and raise cultural capital in the community.
  • Digital Theatre+ is accessible 24/7 from any device, on and off-site, meaning it can be shared with family, guardians or carers. The Education Policy Institute revealed that schools should "make every effort to engage parents and carers..."

Using other budgets within your school

Library

Digital Theatre+ is the perfect solution for your school libraries, and therefore can be taken from the library budget. Many libraries are looking to invest in future-proof digital education, to which we tick all the boxes. Many of our customers have seen in this instance that they get Headteacher support with either a subsidy or in some cases the full investment.

Other departments

As Digital Theatre+ is a cross-curricular resource, you can use multiple department budgets to secure a subscription for your school. In addition, departments may also bid for funding from a central pot where there is no outline of expenditure, but teachers are able to submit a proposal to request support, pending admin or senior leadership approval.

Accessing other school money pots

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Professional Development

Budget is allocated to maintain teachers' continued professional development. We have a number of workshops and materials to help with this!

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PTA

The PTA usually gets behind Digital Theatre+ because it is a community resource. As it is available 24/7 on any device, in any home, Digital Theatre+ can become a resource for families as well as teachers and students.

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Special Educational Need

Digital Theatre+ is designed to support all types of learners, especially those with Special Educational Needs, with diverse content including visual, audio and written resources.

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Careers in the Curriculum

With Digital Theatre+, you can access relatable and diverse resources to help facilitate conversations and creative discussions. Careers in the Curriculum educates students to become global citizens and encourages their pathway to future success. Students can hear directly from leading practitioners within the industry to be inspired to further education and career progression.

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English as a Second Language

There are many ways that we can support students with English as a Second Language, meaning that some of the budget used to support these students can be assigned to our resources. Some of the resources we offer include graphic novels of key texts to enhance understanding of the plot, and Close Captioned productions that enable students to read and listen when watching a production.

Accessing the wider community

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Many of our customers have successfully secured investment from local businesses in exchange for internships, advertising, or fundraising efforts. This can be a great way of also forming lasting partnerships with your wider community. 

Fundraising

Fundraising

Fundraising can be a great way to raise money for invaluable resources like Digital Theatre+. The possibilities are endless, but why not try a non-uniform or themed day in exchange for small contributions, or a full-school virtual theatre trip for students, faculty and families?

Trips and activities

Trips & Activities

We are firm believers that students should have access to live theatre, but we also know that it's just not always possible. Digital Theatre+ is an inclusive way to give all students a taste of theatre, and the savings made on coach hire, staff, and risk assessments can be used to help subsidise the cost.

If you'd like to discuss any of these options with one of our dedicated team members or discover how we can support you in pitching to the relevant stakeholders to access your chosen funding, please get in touch today!

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