WHAT WE ARE DOING ABOUT COVID-19

We have all faced challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, but we are not going to let it stop you from succeeding in your studies.

Over the last years we have responded rapidly and built a robust and flexible approach to changing rules and guidelines - our industry needs you now, more than ever; your ideas and talents, creativity and courage. We are continuing to run studio-based teaching and rehearsals whilst taking precautions to keep all participants safe, taking account of government guidance including social distancing and mask wearing as and when appropriate. Whilst we continue to adapt to the situations we find ourselves in, our focus as a School is to ensure that we can deliver conservatoire training in a safe environment and to allow you to thrive in your studies through all changes to rules and guidelines, and therefore voluntary lateral flow testing continues to be offered on-site across both campuses. We will continue to monitor the progress and effects of COVID-19 and react accordingly to any developments that may require changes of plans or delivery of teaching. If we need to adjust our plans in light of changing circumstances, we will contact our students with updated information about this.

The FDS is committed to being adaptive, innovative and agile as we face the uncertainties of the time ahead and positive in pursuit of successfully navigating this pandemic as a sector united in the common pursuit of creativity, community and excellence.

Federation of Drama Schools. COVID-19 STATEMENT - 8TH APRIL 2020