14th November 2016
If you do a search for my child is being bullied, you'll be inundated with different websites and practical advice as to what to do if this is happening to your child. I was bullied at school and it…
6th October 2016
. . One of things I am proudest of is our Drama4ALL project. Drama4ALL came about back in 2001 when I was making contact with a local primary school to spread the word about our weekly classes. Visiting…
1st September 2016
When my business partner and I set up Perform sixteen years ago, we wanted to do something completely different to what other children’s drama classes were doing. We had both worked for other…
11th August 2016
If you’re like me, you’re probably in the process of choosing after-school or weekend activities for your child for the autumn term. It's a tricky process with so much choice out there. .…
11th July 2016
. Each term at Perform for 4-7s, we have a different theme around which we base our drama, dance and singing resources. The themes range from imaginary places such as Fairytale Forest…
13th June 2016
At Perform, we've always had ambitious aims. We write our own curriculum, songs, poems and choreography so, over the years, we've been able to set the standard very high for what we want the children…
11th May 2016
Did anyone else cringe when they read about Tamara Ecclestone’s two year old daughter’s latest gift? She recently received a £10,000 playhouse which is also a replica of their £70…
20th April 2016
. Sarah O’Keefe is Head Of Drama at the highly-regarded La Sainte Union school for girls in Hampstead. As this week’s guest blogger, she discusses the recent changes to the curriculum…
21st March 2016
This week, I’m delighted to introduce a guest blogger - Peter Saxby. Peter was an NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Psychology Services before developing a full-time private practice…
24th February 2016
Since starting Perform in 2000, we have developed lots of other activities for children and they have always been at the request of parents and have grown organically. . For instance,…
Why after-school activities matter more than ever in a digital world
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