Lucy's blog
17th May 2022
Working with different age groups
What are the differences between classes for 4-7s and 7-12s at Perform? Lucy explains how 7-12s benefit from a more collegiate approach, more challenging material and an emphasis on independence…
10th May 2022
We all know that young children build up their immune systems through catching colds and minor illnesses. But is it possible to help build their 'mental health immune system'? Building resilience…
3rd May 2022
Mental health has always been fundamental to well-being but, only recently, has it been given the attention it deserves. The month of May shines a spotlight on mental health with Mental Health…
7th February 2022
One of the reasons children love Perform is the catchy songs which are all written by co-founder, Will Barnett. We talk to Will about his process for creating Perform's creative resources and Perform’s…
14th December 2021
With Christmas approaching, it's almost inevitable that our homes are about to be hit with an onslaught of ‘stuff’ that our children will obsess over for a week and then deposit into the…
18th August 2021
How to recruit a fabulous teacher
If your child has ever been to a Perform class, you'll know that all our teachers are brilliant - enthusiastic, energetic and extremely professional. Not only are they talented performers…
21st July 2021
5 Top Tips on choosing a holiday course for your child
With the summer holidays fast approaching and the new academic year hot on its tail, there are a multitude of children’s courses to choose from but how do you choose? And how can you be sure…
20th July 2021
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - a story that has been told to generations of children and passed down through families across the world. 156 years after the book was first written by Lewis…
2nd March 2021
World Book Day - 6 ways to get your child to read
On the first Thursday of every March, millions of children celebrate World Book Day - a charity funded by publishers and book -sellers across the UK and Ireland. Their mission is to promote reading…
28th January 2021
Now we’re nearly 4 weeks into lockdown, with uncertainty around how long the doors to the School of Mum and Dad will be open, how’s it going? How are YOU doing? If you'd told me a year…