Council for Dance Education and Training
| Formation | 1979 |
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| Legal status | Not for profit |
| Purpose | Confirming quality in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre training, education and assessment |
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| Website | www.cdet.org.uk |
CDET is the quality assurance and membership body for the professional dance and musical theatre industries with an increasing engagement across the performing arts including drama. The organisation is the first point of contact for those seeking information about training, education and assessment at all levels of study in the sector. The organisation's members make an enormous contribution to the sustainability and international profile of the UK creative industries. CDET has served the sector since 1979, working hand in hand with Accredited schools and Validated awarding organisations to ensure that provision remains at the forefront of current industry trends, and addresses the real world needs of employers, with the purpose of securing the supply of high quality practitioners for the future.
In overview, CDET:
CDET's mission is to promote excellence in dance, drama and musical theatre training, education and assessment. The organisation achieves this through acting as the quality assurance body of the profession, providing guidance on courses, funding and qualifications to authorities, parents and students/ teachers. CDET sets out to ensure that high quality professional training is supported by:
CDET membership includes Accredited schools, Validated awarding organisations and Affiliates. CDET's Recognised Awards scheme comprises Recognised schools and Recognised teachers.
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