Lucy's blog

We all know that young children build up their immune systems through catching colds and minor illnesses. But is it possible to help build their 'mental health immune system'? Building resilience through dealing with problems at an early age can help children to...

Mental health has always been fundamental to well-being but, only recently, has it been given the attention it deserves. The month of May shines a spotlight on mental health with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK from 9 to 15 May. This year, the focus...

One of the reasons children love Perform is the catchy songs which are all written by co-founder, Will Barnett. We talk to Will about his process for creating Perform's creative resources and Perform’s upcoming West End show, Jungle Rumble, at The Fortune...

With Christmas approaching, it's almost inevitable that our homes are about to be hit with an onslaught of ‘stuff’ that our children will obsess over for a week and then deposit into the toy graveyard. After hearing that Perform’s Jungle Rumble West End...

If your child has ever been to a Perform class, you'll know that all our teachers are brilliant - enthusiastic, energetic and extremely professional. Not only are they talented performers in their own right, they are also totally passionate about helping childen...

With the summer holidays fast approaching and the new academic year hot on its tail, there are a multitude of children’s courses to choose from but how do you choose? And how can you be sure that you’re leaving your child in a safe and secure...

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - a story that has been told to generations of children and passed down through families across the world. 156 years after the book was first written by Lewis Carroll and read by the likes of Queen Victoria and a young Oscar...

On the first Thursday of every March, millions of children celebrate World Book Day -  a charity funded by publishers and book -sellers across the UK and Ireland. Their mission is to promote reading for pleasure and to offer every child and young person the...

Now we’re nearly 4 weeks into lockdown, with uncertainty around how long the doors to the School of Mum and Dad will be open, how’s it going? How are YOU doing? If you'd told me a year ago, we'd still be here, I'd never have believed you. I...

Back in March, lockdown arrived without warning and we spent our Easter holiday working on developing Perform At Home. We quickly got 11 of our most experienced Producers up and running and launched our virtual classes mid-April. You can find out more about how we set up these...