Student Profile

Harry

Harry is a current Performing Arts student who completed Level 3 and is now going on to study at Level 4.

“The best thing about Performing Arts at Nescot is the teachers. They’re amazing at what they do, but I also like how they treat us as individuals. They know what our strengths are, what we need to work on and what our career goals are, and they even try to plan our group performances in a way that shows our abilities but also pushes us out of our comfort zone and challenges us to keep getting better.

I’m Deaf, and I use speech and British Sign Language to communicate. Nescot and the Performing Arts department are really inclusive and welcoming, and everyone has been so supportive. We’ve spoken as a class about Deaf communication and culture, and being Deaf aware by making small changes like making eye contact, or being mindful of background noise. The best thing is that I’m seen as a person and an actor – I’m seen for my ability. The teaching staff are helping me to develop as a performer with strengths and things to work on, just like anyone else. That’s really powerful.”

Harry performing in ‘Evidence’

I try to have the mindset of ‘Why not me?’, because you’ll never find out if you don’t try.