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Central School consults staff on voluntary redundancy scheme

The scheme is currently under consultation with staff and unions

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has begun consultations with staff on a proposed voluntary redundancy scheme. The drama school, which is a constituent of the University of London, told The Stage it ‘must work to reduce its cost base’ to ensure ‘financial sustainability’.

RCSSD, which employs 240 staff members, has confirmed it has no ‘set target’ for the number of staff on the severance programme. The scheme is currently under consultation with staff and unions and, if confirmed, would be made available to all eligible staff from across the school.

A spokesperson for RCSSD told The Stage the consultation was a result of a difficult financial context for higher education. They said: ‘The educational landscape is constantly evolving and, like many institutions, Central is navigating a challenging sector environment. With staffing and operational costs projected to rise further, the next few years are going to be increasingly challenging for the sector.’

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