LAMDA class
Public Speaking in Bromley
A small-group programme for clear speech, structured argument and confident address. From ages 7–16, students join Storytellers, Rising Stars or Headliners according to their age.
What It Covers
Public Speaking at Bromley Conservatoire
A small-group programme with a clear teaching purpose, building craft, confidence and performance across the year.
Age groups
Within public speaking, students join the group that matches their age.
Storytellers
Ages 7–9
Rising Stars
Ages 9–11
Headliners
Ages 12–16
Assessed by LAMDA
Public speaking works towards LAMDA examinations sat in person at the conservatoire.
How exams workWhat's included
The reserved class slot is in line with our term dates.
- Reserved 60-minute class slot
- Small class size (max 8)
- Weekly reports after each class
- Preparation for LAMDA examinations (certificate)
- Two opportunities to enter examinations per year
- Preparation for two annual showcases
- Theatre experience
- Progression Passport to log achievements and progress — badges and prizes can be earned
- Eligibility for teacher-awarded effort medals
- Physical and digital examinations administered and taken on site, in a familiar environment
- Priority festival entry
- No charge in August
Billed separately
These are not included in the monthly fee and are charged only where they apply.
- Examination entry fees, where applicable
Through The Year
What the class is working on, by half-term
Public Speaking is taught across the school year. Each half-term has a clear focus, so students and families can see what the class is working towards.
- 01
Autumn 1
September – October
Exam preparation. Students structure their exam material, speak clearly and establish stance, eye contact and audience awareness.
- 02
Autumn 2
October – December
First showcase. The class plans and delivers a group speech, debate or spoken-word piece, with solo work from each student.
- 03
Spring 1
January – February
Exploratory work and examination. Students experiment with form and audience, build general public-speaking skills and begin preparing for the next examination.
- 04
Spring 2
February – April
Exam preparation. Students sustain their delivery under examination conditions, respond in conversation and explain how they prepared the work.
- 05
Summer 1
April – May
Second showcase. The class plans and delivers a group speech, debate or spoken-word piece, with solo work and a more advanced form.
- 06
Summer 2
May – July
Performance and exploratory work. Students perform part-way through the half-term, then experiment and begin writing towards the next approved examination.
The year's teaching is organised by half-term, moving between examination preparation, showcase work and exploratory class time.
Timetable
Class times for Public Speaking
Reserved 60-minute class slot, in line with our term dates. Classes currently offered for this programme.
Rising Stars
Ages 9–11
- Class is full
Saturday
11:00–12:00
Headliners
Ages 12–16
- Class is full
Saturday
12:30–13:30
- Limited places
Saturday
13:30–14:30
- Limited places
Sunday
14:45–15:45
Classes are limited to 8 students. Times are taken from the live conservatoire timetable and may change by term.
Also at the Conservatoire
Other programmes
Theatre Tots
Ages 3–5
An introduction to drama, song and shared performance for ages 3–5, in a small group and with a clear teaching purpose rather than unstructured play.
Young Performers
Ages 5–7
Individual skills in public speaking, acting and musical theatre for ages 5–7, taught in a small group. This is the class before children choose one or more specialisms. Young Performers is part of the performing arts membership.
Acting & Musical Theatre
Ages 7–16
Acting, song and movement taught together in a small group, with attention to text, character and performance. From ages 7–16, students join Storytellers, Rising Stars or Headliners according to their age.
Acting for Screen
Ages 7–16
Screen-focused acting in a small group, with Trinity examination preparation. From ages 7–16, students join Storytellers, Rising Stars or Headliners according to their age.
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