At Burlington House Sixth Form, our Performing Arts provision offers a rich and inclusive experience tailored to the needs of all learners, particularly those with SEND. We deliver a two-year vocational programme through the RSL Level 3 Creative and Performing Arts qualification, which is entirely coursework-based and assessed without final exams — making it an ideal route for learners who thrive through practical exploration and continuous assessment.
Course Structure
Year 12 – RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
In Year 12, students begin by building strong foundational skills in acting, performance, and character work. They also explore different genres and theatrical approaches.
Year 13 – RSL Level 3 Extended Certificate
In Year 13, students progress to more advanced work in audition techniques and specific performance styles, preparing for further education, professional training, or careers in the creative sector.
Units Studied Across the Two-Year Programme
- Unit 301: Live Performance
- Unit 310: Approaches to Acting
- Unit 311: Audition Techniques
- Unit 312: Comedy Drama
- Unit 397: Theatre Genres
- Unit 315: Elizabethan or Jacobean Theatre
These units allow students to work practically and creatively, exploring a wide range of styles, techniques, and historical contexts while regularly performing to an audience.
Transferable Skills Developed
Through this course, students gain a wealth of transferable skills that support both academic progress and personal development, especially for learners with SEND:
- 🗣️ Verbal communication and presentation skills
- 🤝 Teamwork and interpersonal collaboration
- 💭 Creative thinking and problem-solving
- ⏳ Time management and organisation
- 💪 Self-confidence and emotional resilience
- 🧠 Critical reflection and self-evaluation
- 🎯 Goal setting and working independently
These skills are highly beneficial across all areas of life and learning, helping SEND students in particular to develop self-esteem, take ownership of their learning, and express themselves in safe, supported environments.
Further Education Opportunities
Completing the RSL Level 3 course opens the door to a wide range of higher education and training options, including:
- Foundation degrees and BAs in Acting, Theatre Studies, or Performing Arts
- Specialist drama schools or conservatoires
- Performing arts apprenticeships
- Creative media and production courses
- Education and youth theatre training pathways
Future Career Possibilities
Students may go on to explore careers in:
- Stage or screen acting
- Drama therapy
- Theatre production
- Creative arts education
- Youth and community arts work
- Arts administration
- Broadcasting and media performance
The skills and experience gained from this course also provide a strong foundation for non-arts careers that value communication, creativity, and teamwork.
Teaching Team
- 🎭 Year 12 Teacher – Claire Saramanti
- 🎭 Year 13 Teacher – Slovene Tiffou
Our dedicated teaching team brings professional experience, creativity, and a deep understanding of individual learning needs, ensuring every student is supported to succeed in their own way.
