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.

Can't praise Louise and Leanne enough - my son loves the classes. They are obviously naturals with the children and their enthusiasm is amazing.

– Sarah Hunter

Isabella is absolutely loving Perform classes. Gemma and Craig are brilliant with the children. The sessions allow children of all abilities to do something together. It’s a great confidence booster.

– Mrs Vicky Taylor

Freddie struggles with new settings, however Jessica has proved very welcoming and interactive. Freddie ran straight in and hasn’t looked back since! He absolutely loves Perform and can not wait to attend every week. Thank you for all you do. One very proud and happy parent.

– Miss Lucy Spear

This is the perfect class for my daughter. It is a wonderful nurturing place where she can truly express herself.

– Ms Rebecca Wood

Annabelle is great - she is extremely professional and seems very interested in maximizing Claudio's experience with Perform.

– Mrs Louise Derbes

Abby is very patient and full of energy for developing confidence. Bonnie loves going to Perform.

– Ms Lorraine Hale

Hollie is absolutely fantastic! Her whole personality and the way she is with all the children is great. She has made Lewis so welcome and so included and he just loves every week. It’s brilliant that it’s online in lockdown too. Cannot praise her or Perform enough.

– Mrs Nicola Gillam

Brilliant class! My daughter throughly enjoys attending every week. Charlotte is so warm and welcoming - a credit to your team.

– Mrs Michelle Williams

Florence seems to be really enjoying it and really engaging with the the teaching and content. She is coming home enthusing about what she did in class and practicing her lines. Thanks to Oli and team

– Mr Tim Lennon

Amelia loves going to perform every Saturday and her favorite part is how the teachers are always making everything fun!

– Dr Lina Hernandez Hennessey