Membership
Membership Categories
Overseas enquirers will be considered for all types of membership. Full membership will be considered for those working in the field of speech and drama and with qualifications equivalent to those required in the UK.
Full |
A qualified teacher of speech and drama with a Degree/Speech and Drama Diploma from major Examining Boards.
Associate |
Teachers without qualifications specifically in speech and drama may apply.
Friend/Student |
Student applicants studying for one of the Full membership qualifications. Friends are interested in, but not teaching, speech and/or drama.
Corporate |
Available to Schools, Colleges, Institutions and Business Enterprises
Benifits of Becoming a Member of the STSD
Overseas enquirers will be considered for all types of membership. Full membership will be considered for those working in the field of speech and drama and with qualifications equivalent to those required in the UK.
Free copies of Word Maters
Our internationally acclaimed Journal, Word Matters as well as our Newsletter are published two and three times respectively each year
A range of information sheets and resources
Including a Recommended Fees Leaflet available for download from the Community Hub.
Discount online at Samuel French’s Bookshop
https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/samuelfrenchbookshop Membership number is required.
Residential Summer and One Day Conferences
Resedential Summer Conferences are held each year in a different location chosen for its interest and the facilities available. Members obtain a reduction in fees.
One Day Conferences are held in association with the Society’s Annual Meeting.
Medical, dental plans, hospital cash plans, travel plans and income protection
HMCA only offer medical plans to membership groups and can offer up to a 40% discount off the underwriter’s standard rates without a medical examination. For further information and quotations contact HMCA by telephone on 01423 799949 or visit https://www.hmca.co.uk/
Discounts at Nick Hern Books
Email editor@stsd.org.uk for the discount code. nickhernbooks.co.uk; www.twitter.com/NickHernBooks
Reassuring Advice
From experanced members on such matters as training, possibilities for careers in Speech and Drama and advice on minor matters which may arise in the course of their work.
A cost-effective insurance scheme
Specifically designed for teachers of speech and drama plus schools/establishments with cover available through Gallagher.
Cover for Public, Products and Employers Liability is included as standard, with optional covers to include Accident for Principals, Teachers and Employees, Property, Business Interruption and Money.
Cover can be tailored to meet the requirements of teachers or schools and additional covers are available. More details can be found on their website https://www.ajg.com/uk/small-business-insurance/public-liability-insurance/
Be sure you let them know you’re a member of The STSD and you’ll need to give them your membership number.
Corporate Member of NCA Discounts
Discounts as a Corporate Member of NCA (National Campaign for the Arts); members are entitled to use our membership card of the NCA for concessionary rates at various venues and events.