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South-Side Speech & Drama School

 

The Staff
Experienced and qualified staff work at South-Side Speech and Drama School. They are highly qualified in teaching and performing and have years of experience of working with children and preparing them for examinations.

South-Side is dedicated to developing the potential of children in an environment of safety and security. Helen Clews, Principal, was also Chief Officer of Cheshire Special Constabulary and worked as a volunteer Special Constable. Helen is on several personal/child safety panels and her knowledge and experience has developed protocols that ensure the safety of the children is of primary concern.

Principal: Helen Clews B.A, L.L.C.M (Teachers Diploma), A.L.C.M (Performers Diploma), Cert TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). 07973 331290

Speech and Drama Teacher: Sheila Gibson L.L.C.M., (TD) (Hons) A.L.C.M, (Performers Diploma) 0161 973 0767 (Private lessons offered)

Speech and Drama Teacher: Sara Clowes, A.L.C.M (TD) 07876 617056 (Private lessons offered)

Helen Clews		Sheila Gibson

 

Rehearsing for your future role

South-Side Speech & Drama School has been providing high quality performing arts education for over 13 years. South-Side caters for children at all levels – from introductory for beginners to graded examinations to three levels of professional diplomas in performing and teaching.

Graded examinations in speech, drama, and communication :

• fully accredited as an awarding body by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA)
  
  
• approved by the Department for Education & Skills (DfES)
  
  
• Qualifications taken with our school now give points on the UCAS tariff for university entrance. Click here.
  
  
• qualifications supported by the university quality assurance system
  

London College Of Music Examinations

Anyone interested in taking high quality lessons and examinations, at an affordable price, can call Helen Clews on 07973 331290 or 01625 537726 to book a place.

Click here to download an application form.

Lessons take place at Victoria Resource Centre, Victoria Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 on Saturdays from 11.00am – 1.00pm.

We will soon be opening a centre in Wilmslow/Alderley Edge after school from 16.00 – 18.00. The venue is yet to be announced.

For two hours each Saturday your child will learn to express themselves and to build their confidence and self awareness. South-side provides an environment for your child to stretch themselves, make new friends, learn new skills and work towards examinations three times a year.

Although the examinations are serious, students have a great time whilst they learn.

Click here for a map and directions to us.

The aim of the school is to offer children of all backgrounds opportunities to share experiences, develop their confidence and to enjoy and train in speech and drama. The classes concentrate on improvisation and scripted work, poetry and prose, and sight reading.

Other benefits include:

• Increased confidence and self esteem
  
  
• Self-discipline
  
  
• Listening skills
  
  
• Oral communication
  
  
• People skills
  
  
• Negotiation skills
  
  
• Ability to work individually and as a part of a team