Description: Description: This programme is studio-based, with a variety of educational professionals on hand to discuss the overall subject of 'theme' within schools and how this is being developed across London. First to be interviewed is Michael Marland (Director of Studies, Crownwood School) who explores how different themes can be developed across subjects. For instance, the theme of Industrial Revolution impacts not simply on the History department, but that of Science, English and Maths. Marland outlines how these different disciplines can collaborate and improve learning for students, not simply by conventional methods of reading and writing but also off-site visits, and the production of plays. With regard to the latter, Marland shows how set design can not only develop a student's practical knowledge but also improve their ability to reasearch a topic, for instance if the play is historical. In the last part of Marland's interview, he gets to grip with how teachers can organise their time to accomodate theme-based projects and support cross-departmental collaboration. Second to be interviewed is Dick West (Head of Sciene at Woolworth's School) who discusses the impact of language policies, introduced by LAT across London-based schools. In particular, focusing on how the development of a common language is essential for communication between teacher and student. Beyond these interviews, the overall discussion of 'theme' is opened to a panel of London teachers who discuss their experiences with this idea. Reference is made by most to a dissatisfaction in the current curriculum and a need to refresh teaching in London schools by supporting new learning techniques for students. Colour/B&#38W: Black and White