Reading Skills and Training for Children

Skills and abilities

Perform can boost reading and writing skills

Research shows that children who participate in drama, dance and singing have better reading and writing skills.

This may be because they have learnt to create images in their minds while reading or developed their imagination thereby improving their creative writing. Whatever the reason, drama is now seen as essential in teaching literacy skills and giving children a lasting love of books and language.

And it's not just literacy. A study by the National Theatre showed children with experience of drama workshops scored higher in Maths SATS as well. So regular Perform classes could make a big difference to your child's performance at school.

See how Perform's drama, dance and singing classes help your child with his or her reading skills.

Your work is absolutely amazing. Congratulations and thank you!

– Ms Merceres Perez

Both my boys absolutely love their Perform teachers and were particularly excited to have a male teacher! We couldn't be happier.

– Clare Dando

Rose loves the class. It is the highlight of her week. Very professional & well run. Thank you!

– Mrs Emma Janssen

We have been very impressed with the standard of teaching and Drou's energy and enthusiasm for the class and her students. Emilia loves her lessons with Drou and James and we're seeing her confidence build with the classes.

– Ms Angela Quintavalle

Our boy can't wait to go to his class every week, he loves it! Sarah, the producer, is very good at communicating what's going on and making everyone feel welcome and included.

– Mrs Lida Charsouli

Sam is a brilliant teacher she’s really engages the children and they have fun

– Mrs Charlotte Coleman

Jess is an absolute gem, Kareena has been constantly talking about the class since the first day. A real unique way of teaching and has really helped my daughter out of her little cocoon. Best thing I’ve ever invested in.

– Jemeena Notani

My children both love it and look forward to going every week! Tom is a great teacher, very engaging. I can’t say a bad word about it!

– Mrs Alison Roberts

Charlotte was fantastic with all of the children. The level of engagement was a joy to see in all of the children.

– Uphill Primary School

Sam is absolutely brilliant; very patient and engaging with the children.

Lily loves Perform!

– Mrs Leanne Drew