1st October 2020
We were hugely excited to reopen our classes in September but it's fair to say that I did have some apprehension about how we could make it work with ever-changing government guidelines. We were faced…
21st August 2020
We're approaching our sixth week of being back in the class with children in our face-to-face holiday courses and it's been going really well! I'm in awe of how quickly and easily the children…
19th June 2020
When schools closed on 20th March, so did Perform. Apart from major holidays like Christmas and Easter, there's almost always a Perform activity running somewhere and we're generally been active…
20th May 2020
It's week 9 of lockdown and, even though the rules are being eased little by little, it still feels like I'm constantly searching for new things to do and new ways to keep everyone entertained (and…
28th April 2020
As we find ourselves well into the new term at home school, we thought we'd share some tips, exercises and resources to make your new job as "teacher" a little easier. First things first,…
10th March 2020
The way you discuss the coronavirus with your child should depend on your own particular parenting style and their age. While some parents prefer to shield their children from reality, in general, I believe…
29th August 2019
I remember reading the Annabel Karmel recipe books for cooking inspiration when my children were young. One of the pasta sauce recipes she recommended was great because the vegetables were disguised, resulting…
26th June 2019
A few weeks ago, we covered a topic in class all about how to relax and calm down if you're feeling worried or anxious. In all our drama, dance and singing classes, we always have a weekly focus which…
4th April 2019
Some parents think that, when they send their child to Perform, it's about having fun, singing, dancing and acting, and that's certainly true. But's it's also not the whole truth. Right…
7th February 2019
If you read my blogs regularly, you'll know that I'm like a broken record when it comes to how fantastic drama is for child development. It's central to everything we do at Perform. But I am…
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A headteacher's view on why drama is so important in early education
5 ways to keep the children busy over the Easter holiday
Bringing Midnight in the Toyshop to the West End stage
Christmas theatre guide: musicals and pantos for families to enjoy
Fun activities that build life skills and confidence
Raising a confident voice: how to boost your child's public speaking skills