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.

Bella loves it! She really enjoys her time at class! I like the fact that you update me after the classes to tell me the format and what they have learned that week! I am always please with what you are teaching my child.

– Mrs Karen Turner

She loves it! She's full of enthusiasm after each session and she really looks forward to the next one. Hannah is so professional and accommodating, and she has a great way with the kids. We've signed up for a half term course too!

– Ms Jen Moore

Jessica is a warm enthusiastic person and Alexander loves attending Perform.

– Mrs Dorota Chwiedosik

Gemma is brilliant, she has been amazing with Neve and her brother Luke who has been attending for 2 years. Can't praise her enough!

– Tanya McDermott

The classes are amazing and so beneficial to children's development. Aled is absolutely fabulous and great with kids. He makes me want to join the classes!

– Miss Jana Marsova

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

– Mrs Michelle Williams

Sian has been absolutely brilliant with Bebe Star. She was initially very nervous but Sian showed patience and kindness that went beyond her working hours. For that I am grateful.

– Mrs Dounia Benjelloul

"I think that Perform is a positive group. The teachers are exceedingly encouraging about our dancing, singing and acting. I would recommend this group to anyone who's interested." (Ruby 9)

– Mr Tom Liptrot

Victoria has been great with Annie. Annie has really enjoyed the sessions and looks forward to them every week.

– Miss Carter-Ann Mahdavi

Helena is just wonderful. Her enthusiasm is boundless and my children count down the days till Thursday.

– Mrs Claudia Moore