In The Wrong Room

Lucy Colgan
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If you've ever felt like you're in the wrong room, you are in the right place! This podcast is for teachers stepping beyond their subject specialism. Through drama and practical creative pedagogies, it helps build confidence, embrace the unexpected and discover that some of the best learning happens outside your comfort zone!

  1. Episode 1

    Building strong foundations in Drama education

    What happens when drama education is treated as an essential part of the curriculum rather than an optional extra? In this episode, we discuss the importance of drama education from primary through to Key Stage 3, arguing for drama to have a more secure and consistent place within the curriculum. We explore how developing drama skills and familiarity with drama conventions from an early age can support students’ confidence, creativity and later learning. I wholeheartedly believe that while making drama a mandatory subject at Key Stage 3 is a step in the right direction, it's vital to highlight the importance of a coherent curriculum that builds progressively from Key Stage 1 onwards. The conversation also considers the support teachers need to deliver effective drama education, including professional development, appropriate resources and opportunities to build subject knowledge. Get in touch! You can find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

  2. Episode 2

    Disruption or disassociation?

    In this episode, Lucy explores the complex issue of low-level disruption and disconnection in classrooms, emphasising the importance of understanding disassociation and trauma in both the students and educators. She shares some simple practical strategies for managing behaviour and why fostering a safe, engaging learning environment for everybody is so important. Practical tools for teachers teaching beyond their specialism: 1, 2, 3: Students stand opposite their partner and alternatively count to 3. Why not replace numbers with actions or sounds? Trust Walk: One person closes their eyes while a partner guides them safely around the room using verbal instructions or gentle guidance. Freeze Frames: Students create still images with their bodies to show a moment, character, or situation from a story. Conscience Alley: Students form two lines and offer advice to a character walking between them to help them make a difficult decision. This is a great activity to use when reflecting on behaviour. Lucy brings together creative industry expertise, project management skills, and more than 15 years of experience in education across EYFS, Primary, Secondary, and community settings. She has extensive experience designing and delivering bespoke training that equips teachers to confidently teach beyond their subject specialism. Passionate about fostering meaningful partnerships with individuals and cultural organisations, Lucy champions approaches that teach creatively rather than simply teach creativity. Most recently, she has been invited to contribute to the development of an international curriculum in collaboration with We Teach Drama. Have a question, a story to share, or an idea for a future episode? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch and join the conversation. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram too! For more information about Little Link ID visit: LittleLink ID - Safeguarding that goes wherever you go and listen to Episode 73 of The Wilderness of Creativity podcast with Karean Carr here

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If you've ever felt like you're in the wrong room, you are in the right place! This podcast is for teachers stepping beyond their subject specialism. Through drama and practical creative pedagogies, it helps build confidence, embrace the unexpected and discover that some of the best learning happens outside your comfort zone!

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  • Creator
    Lucy Colgan
  • Episodes
    13
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lucy Colgan
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    In The Wrong Room