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    Transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare

    96%
    of teachers said that their students were resilient as a result of the Festival

    With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.

    About our impact
    95%
    of teachers reported that their students were better able to empathise with each other

    With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.

    About our impact
    99%
    of teachers said that their students increased in confidence

    Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.

    About our impact
    97%
    of teachers agreed that their students were better at working together as a team

    Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.

    About our impact
    94%
    of students are more likely to seek out new opportunities

    With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.

    About our impact
    More than
    250,000
    young people have taken part in the Festival

    At our core is our Festival - the world’s largest youth drama festival.

    About our impact

    Join the Festival – bring Shakespeare to your pupils

    SSF provides you with everything you need - resources, workshops, expert advice, dedicated support and more - to direct your students in a life-changing performance of Shakespeare on a local professional stage.

    SSF is a cultural education charity that exists to instil curiosity and empathy, aspiration and self-esteem, literacy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence to see that all the world is their stage.

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    Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a registered charity, No. 1164676
    and a limited company (England and Wales), No. 9883201
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