This course will provide drama teachers with practical ideas and resources to help enthuse reluctant, disaffected and behaviourally difficult pupils. After the course delegates will feel more confident in their abilities to inspire and involve pupils with Special Education Needs to connect with the Language of Shakespeare - and begin teaching to the ability not the disability. Attendees will leave the course with practical techniques to ensure pupils understand the text, have fun learning about the play and in the process develop real drama skills and boost their self esteem. As well as looking at innovative ways to entice pupils to want to know more about the play, this course will provide teachers with practical guidance on how best to prepare their pupils for examinations including: KS3 SATS, The Tempest and Richard III; KS4 Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice.