{"id":1399,"date":"2024-11-07T13:21:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/172-236-14-252.ip.linodeusercontent.com\/?page_id=1399"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:17:01","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1399\" class=\"elementor elementor-1399\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6cf25c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"f6cf25c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60c52cc\" data-id=\"60c52cc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f75a126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f75a126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Us<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ceb1150 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ceb1150\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a020790\" data-id=\"a020790\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da99e47 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"da99e47\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4c8c8a\" data-id=\"b4c8c8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b91dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59b91dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Since 1941, New Era Academy has offered a syllabus of graded examinations in a variety of communication<br>and performance disciplines.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d1c7a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"2d1c7a1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a56d50d\" data-id=\"a56d50d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d368dc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d368dc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who We Are<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63298e7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"63298e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb38441 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb38441\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NEA is a regulated awarding body that offers graded examinations covering a broad range of Communication and Performance disciplines. \u00a0We are a UK based independent examinations board regulated by Ofqual in the United Kingdom and by CCEA in Northern Ireland.<\/p><p>We provide a robust and innovative range of syllabi tiered over 4 entry levels and eight grades suitable for all learning abilities and creative potential. NEA\u2019s Level 3 exams (grade 6-7 and 8) are eligible for UCAS points towards UK university entrance.<\/p><p>Our Ofqual and CCEA regulation means our qualifications meet the high standards set by our regulatory bodies. To maintain our accreditation we undergo rigorous annual compliance checks and are proud of our record of high standards.<\/p><p>Both Ofqual and CCEA recognise that we design and award qualifications to test the Learner\u2019s knowledge skill and understanding of a subject and award certification to those who demonstrate the required attainment levels.<\/p><p>We do offer some non-regulated exams for certain group formats and Special Educational Needs Learners. NEA is especially passionate about supporting these young people and we will individually tailor our non-regulated Creative Communication exams for the specific capabilities of the individual.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8830b1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"8830b1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f53073\" data-id=\"9f53073\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83c21c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83c21c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Aims<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-153f399 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"153f399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c064bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c064bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NEA aim to make quality examinations accessible to everyone and ensure every student has equal opportunities to improve their learning, skill, and creative potential. Our framework of graded examinations across our diverse syllabus seeks to:<\/p><ul><li>Promote the personal, social, creative and intellectual development of the individual<\/li><li>Encourage self confidence<\/li><li>Encourage all Learners to realise their potential<\/li><li>Develop high standards of speech, communication, presentation and performance<\/li><li>Encourage an appreciation of literature, poetry and drama<\/li><li>Acknowledge and record levels of achievement and progression<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c031694 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"c031694\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c43ce2\" data-id=\"3c43ce2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6586ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6586ec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What We Do<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-028730a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"028730a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b78dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6b78dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NEA is a regulatory board that offers syllabus-based graded examinations covering a broad range of disciplines across the Communication and Performance Exam streams. These are in line with the current UK Assessment Framework.\n<br><br>\nWe are a UK-based, independent examinations board regulated by OFQUAL in the United Kingdom and by CCEA in Northern Ireland. We provide a varied, robust, and innovative range of syllabi tiered over 8 Grades, and 4 pre-grades, suitable for all learning abilities and creative potential. NEA Level 3 exams (Grades 6, 7, and 8) are also accredited with UCAS and are eligible for UCAS points toward UK university entrance.<br><br><b>We Aim To:<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42acb7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42acb7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Offer a syllabus designed to promote personal development, confidence, presentation, communication and performance skills<\/li><li>Offer a syllabus with a wide range of disciplines in drama, voice, communication and performance skills<\/li><li>Offer a range of disciplines that provide progression through a graded system<\/li><li>Offer a syllabus that provides equality of opportunity and caters for everyone<\/li><li>Offer support and training to teachers, students, professionals and practitioners<\/li><li>Provide experienced, well trained examiners to appraise and guide Learners<\/li><li>Offer a Syllabus within the National Curriculum Framework<\/li><li>Offer the opportunity for Learners to work as individuals, pairs, small groups or large groups<\/li><li>Develop communication skills<\/li><li>Encourage Learners to enjoy participating and performing<\/li><li>Encourage an interest in literature and the arts<\/li><li>Encourage an interest in the wider world<\/li><li>Offer assessment and self evaluation opportunities<\/li><li>Prepare Learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences they will require in our contemporary society<\/li><li>Undertake to constantly review our syllabus, systems and policies and update as appropriate in the light of Government legislation, educational thinking and operational feed-back<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18a909e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18a909e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Teachers can prepare their learners to accomplish the specifications for each grade, detailed in our broad and innovative syllabus. Once learners have mastered and honed their new skills, the teacher schedules an examination date and location with our NEA team. One of our highly accomplished Examiners conducts the examination sessions to assess learners\u2019 performance standards and competency for the stated learning objectives.<br>\nThe exam formats take into account the discipline, grade, performer category and exam specifications to test and stretch performers to unlock their creative potential. The learners then receive independent and qualified appraisal by our trained examiners in compliance with the industry regulator.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3201b1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3201b1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-045f79c\" data-id=\"045f79c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02cff63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02cff63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Certificates of Excellence\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c91439f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c91439f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">NEA present the following Certificates of Excellence annually to the Learner who has gained the highest Distinction mark in:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304ccc0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"304ccc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f1a9d6 e-grid e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f1a9d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccaad69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccaad69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Speech and Drama:<br \/><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Grade 3 Foundation Medal<br \/><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Grade 8 Gold Medal<br \/><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>LNEA (Level 6) Diploma<\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><b>Public Speaking:<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Grade 6 (Bronze Medal)<\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><b>Interview Technique:<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Grade 5<\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><b>Reading:<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Grade 8 (Gold Medal)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3607f16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3607f16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><b>Acting:<br \/><\/b><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt;\">Grade 3 (Foundation Medal)<br \/><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt;\">Grade 6 (Bronze Medal)<br \/><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"text-indent: -18pt;\">Grade 8 (Gold Medal)<\/span><\/p><p><b>Musical Theatre:<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-indent: -18pt;\">Grade 8 (Gold Medal)<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><b>Mime:<br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-indent: -18pt;\">Grade 3 (Foundation Medal)<\/span><\/p><p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Devised Drama:<br \/><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-indent: -18pt;\">Grade 5<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d09b83d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"d09b83d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e5c145c elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"e5c145c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5f9c12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a5f9c12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STSD.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1448\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-678fea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"678fea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CDMT.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1453\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4799770 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4799770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/UCAS-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1449\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d43547e\" data-id=\"d43547e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80c8262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80c8262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Era Academy Industry Affiliations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-359b7ec elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"359b7ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19063e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19063e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NEA is a proud corporate member of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stsd.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Society of Teachers of Speech &amp; Drama (STSD)<\/a><\/strong>, the professional membership organisation for qualified, specialist teachers of Speech and Drama, to encourage the highest standards of teaching and to promote the study and knowledge of Speech and Dramatic Art in every form.<\/p><p>NEA is committed to always delivering the highest standards to our Teachers and learners.\u00a0 We work closely with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdmt.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDMT (Council for Quality in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0who offer quality assurance and membership services to institutions delivering training, education, and assessment in the performing arts.\u00a0<\/p><p>We value our good standing with our industry regulators in the\u00a0<strong>UK (Ofqual)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Northern Ireland (CCEA)<\/strong>, as well as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neweraacademy.co.uk\/nea-resources\/#UCAS%20Tariffs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCAS\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>tariff points for our Level 3 exams.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-077349a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"077349a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c16911f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c16911f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Chichester-Festival-Logo-r3uruuith24urp36xapdpvgxx9yax7tw1mtfp3pufe.png\" title=\"Chichester Festival Logo\" alt=\"Chichester Festival Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5367afc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5367afc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af8f9db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af8f9db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NEA is delighted to support live theatre<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed01af e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ed01af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73d9cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"73d9cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Video-2025-10-23-at-16.29.02_97ed4bc5.mp4\" controls=\"\" preload=\"auto\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-137840f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"137840f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e687d5d elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"e687d5d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a69fbca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a69fbca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meet NEA's Board of Directors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d87f89 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0d87f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edf2e08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edf2e08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our Board of Directors represents the best of our industry and is proud to take a holistic approach to steer NEA to be the respected business it is for the past 80 years.<\/p><p>Collectively, the Boards are responsible for upholding the standards NEA is known and respected for, maintaining our regulatory compliance, determining changes and enhancements to the syllabus, and managing the business growth and expansion across the UK and into international jurisdictions that value UK qualifications with UCAS tariff points. Our Board of Director Members are:<\/p><ul><li>Kim Ismay (FNEA)<\/li><li>Derren Nesbitt (FNEA)<\/li><li>Miranda Jacobs (FNEA)<\/li><li>Tina Doyle (FNEA)<\/li><li>Brian Ellis (FNEA)<\/li><li>Christine Faithfull (FNEA)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d1a7ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"6d1a7ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-80e3e74 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"80e3e74\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbe5106 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbe5106\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NEA is Proud to have Our Esteemed Patrons<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb26b5c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bb26b5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa622f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa622f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NEA is proud to have these esteemed industry stalwarts supporting NEA in their work to inspire and encourage the next generation of actors, performers, public speakers and orators.<\/p><p>NEA\u2019s Patrons:<\/p><ul><li><div>Will Brenton<\/div><\/li><li><div>Ray Cooney OBE<\/div><\/li><li><div>Sarah Hewston<\/div><\/li><li><div>Jenny Seagrove<\/div><\/li><li><div>Ray Winstone<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-acdfb57\" data-id=\"acdfb57\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a333f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47a333f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-NEA-LOGO-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2870\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-NEA-LOGO-1.png 748w, https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-NEA-LOGO-1-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" 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Whilst we are very sad they are no longer with us, they will forever be remembered.<\/p><div><b><u>In Memoriam:<\/u><\/b><\/div><div><b><u>Our Former Patrons:<\/u><\/b><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><ul><li><div>Bill Kenwright CBE<\/div><\/li><li><div>Ronnie Marsh DFC<\/div><\/li><li><div>Sir Roger Moore KBE<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Since 1941, New Era Academy has offered a syllabus of graded examinations in a variety of communicationand performance disciplines. Who We Are NEA is a regulated awarding body that offers graded examinations covering a broad range of Communication and Performance disciplines. \u00a0We are a UK based independent examinations board regulated by Ofqual in the United Kingdom and by CCEA in Northern Ireland. We provide a robust and innovative range of syllabi tiered over 4 entry levels and eight grades suitable for all learning abilities and creative potential. NEA\u2019s Level 3 exams (grade 6-7 and 8) are eligible for UCAS points towards UK university entrance. Our Ofqual and CCEA regulation means our qualifications meet the high standards set by our regulatory bodies. To maintain our accreditation we undergo rigorous annual compliance checks and are proud of our record of high standards. Both Ofqual and CCEA recognise that we design and award qualifications to test the Learner\u2019s knowledge skill and understanding of a subject and award certification to those who demonstrate the required attainment levels. We do offer some non-regulated exams for certain group formats and Special Educational Needs Learners. NEA is especially passionate about supporting these young people and we will individually tailor our non-regulated Creative Communication exams for the specific capabilities of the individual. Our Aims NEA aim to make quality examinations accessible to everyone and ensure every student has equal opportunities to improve their learning, skill, and creative potential. Our framework of graded examinations across our diverse syllabus seeks to: Promote the personal, social, creative and intellectual development of the individual Encourage self confidence Encourage all Learners to realise their potential Develop high standards of speech, communication, presentation and performance Encourage an appreciation of literature, poetry and drama Acknowledge and record levels of achievement and progression What We Do NEA is a regulatory board that offers syllabus-based graded examinations covering a broad range of disciplines across the Communication and Performance Exam streams. These are in line with the current UK Assessment Framework. We are a UK-based, independent examinations board regulated by OFQUAL in the United Kingdom and by CCEA in Northern Ireland. We provide a varied, robust, and innovative range of syllabi tiered over 8 Grades, and 4 pre-grades, suitable for all learning abilities and creative potential. NEA Level 3 exams (Grades 6, 7, and 8) are also accredited with UCAS and are eligible for UCAS points toward UK university entrance. We Aim To: Offer a syllabus designed to promote personal development, confidence, presentation, communication and performance skills Offer a syllabus with a wide range of disciplines in drama, voice, communication and performance skills Offer a range of disciplines that provide progression through a graded system Offer a syllabus that provides equality of opportunity and caters for everyone Offer support and training to teachers, students, professionals and practitioners Provide experienced, well trained examiners to appraise and guide Learners Offer a Syllabus within the National Curriculum Framework Offer the opportunity for Learners to work as individuals, pairs, small groups or large groups Develop communication skills Encourage Learners to enjoy participating and performing Encourage an interest in literature and the arts Encourage an interest in the wider world Offer assessment and self evaluation opportunities Prepare Learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences they will require in our contemporary society Undertake to constantly review our syllabus, systems and policies and update as appropriate in the light of Government legislation, educational thinking and operational feed-back Teachers can prepare their learners to accomplish the specifications for each grade, detailed in our broad and innovative syllabus. Once learners have mastered and honed their new skills, the teacher schedules an examination date and location with our NEA team. One of our highly accomplished Examiners conducts the examination sessions to assess learners\u2019 performance standards and competency for the stated learning objectives. The exam formats take into account the discipline, grade, performer category and exam specifications to test and stretch performers to unlock their creative potential. The learners then receive independent and qualified appraisal by our trained examiners in compliance with the industry regulator. Certificates of Excellence NEA present the following Certificates of Excellence annually to the Learner who has gained the highest Distinction mark in: Speech and Drama:\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 3 Foundation Medal\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 8 Gold Medal\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LNEA (Level 6) Diploma Public Speaking:\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 6 (Bronze Medal) Interview Technique:\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 5 Reading:\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 8 (Gold Medal) Acting:\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 3 (Foundation Medal)\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 6 (Bronze Medal)\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grade 8 (Gold Medal) Musical Theatre:\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Grade 8 (Gold Medal) Mime:\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Grade 3 (Foundation Medal) Devised Drama:\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Grade 5 New Era Academy Industry Affiliations NEA is a proud corporate member of\u00a0The Society of Teachers of Speech &amp; Drama (STSD), the professional membership organisation for qualified, specialist teachers of Speech and Drama, to encourage the highest standards of teaching and to promote the study and knowledge of Speech and Dramatic Art in every form. NEA is committed to always delivering the highest standards to our Teachers and learners.\u00a0 We work closely with CDMT (Council for Quality in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)\u00a0who offer quality assurance and membership services to institutions delivering training, education, and assessment in the performing arts.\u00a0 We value our good standing with our industry regulators in the\u00a0UK (Ofqual)\u00a0and\u00a0Northern Ireland (CCEA), as well as the\u00a0UCAS\u00a0tariff points for our Level 3 exams. NEA is delighted to support live theatre https:\/\/neweraacademy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Video-2025-10-23-at-16.29.02_97ed4bc5.mp4 Meet NEA&#8217;s Board of Directors Our Board of Directors represents the best of our industry and is proud to take a holistic approach to steer NEA to be the respected business it is for the past 80 years. Collectively, the Boards are responsible for upholding the standards NEA is known and respected for, maintaining our regulatory compliance, determining changes and enhancements to the syllabus, and managing the business growth and expansion across the UK and into international jurisdictions that value UK qualifications with UCAS tariff points. 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