About us
Our story
Liz and Clare became friends and colleagues over thirty years ago when they studied the four year B.Ed in Literature and Drama at the University of Reading. Inspired by the work of Dorothy Heathcote and their tutor, Brian Woolland, they have spent the past thirty years promoting drama as both a subject in its own right and as a cross-curricular learning and teaching tool to inspire child-led learning and to provide real purposes and audiences for children’s language and literacy.
They are delighted to have launched Learnerama – modelling best practice and supporting schools and organisations through bespoke and inspiring CPD.
Liz Taylor
QTS (B Ed Hons), MA Education, FHEA, PGCE LTHE
After working as a teacher, English and Drama Leader and Curriculum Co-ordinator, Liz has worked for the past 16 years at a North West University as a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer. Liz has supported a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students within both initial teacher training and Education Studies programmes through her workshops, lectures, resources and Programme Leadership. Liz’s research has explored drama and the barriers to and benefits of drama through engaging schools with varied CPD and considering the impact.
Clare Putwain
QTS (B Ed Hons), NPQH, Education Consultant
After working as a Primary School Teacher, Drama Subject Leader and English Subject Leader, Clare has worked for the past 17 years with a large number of teachers, headteachers and schools as an Education Consultant, providing training and CPD in all areas of the curriculum but with a strong focus on English and Drama. She has helped schools to develop staff subject knowledge, plan their curriculum and lessons, achieve good or above grades for Ofsted,
and impact on pupil progress.
