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Building Fun
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- I am so impressed with the workshops. It's a
joy to see our son's confidence grow each week.
Beth Johnson
I am so impressed
with the
workshops
Beth Johnson
- The teachers are so professional and the
way they deal with each child's needs is amazing.
Lisa Gallagher
The teachers
are so
professional
Lisa Gallagher
Confidence Building Fun
Try a FREE drama class
Confidence
Building Fun
Try a FREE class
- I am so impressed with the workshops. It's a
joy to see our son's confidence grow each week.
Beth Johnson
I am so impressed
with the
workshops
Beth Johnson
- The teachers are so professional and the
way they deal with each child's needs is amazing.
Lisa Gallagher
The teachers
are so
professional
Lisa Gallagher
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As Principal of a drama school, I'm asked this question a lot. And I could write a book on the many reasons why drama is so excellent - not just good - for children. But for this blog post, I'll focus on just one benefit; and that's the improvement drama can...
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I recently came across a really interesting post on Ideas.Ted.com. It discusses whether schools should start teaching emotions as well as other core subjects. You can read it here. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.
Teaching emotions is...
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I know I go on about this in my blogs but drama is SO powerful. I'm aware that some people see drama as a dispensable add-on in schools. An extra-curricular activity that's fun but not educational. At a time of budget cuts and standardised tests I can see why...
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I read an article in the Evening Standard recently where writer David Wood, who recently adapted Judith Kerr’s ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea for the stage, talked about the importance of drama for children. He said that children who take part in workshops...
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We are incredibly fortunate to live in a time where there are so many extra-curricular activities for our children to try and enjoy. When I was growing up in South Wales, my choices were limited to dance, sport or music lessons. Yet, nowadays children can try yoga,...
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Careful the things you say. Children will listen.
Forgive me quoting one of my favourite Stephen Sondheim songs from Into the Woods but these are wise lyrics and I do think that we should be extremely careful about what we say. Children really do listen, and they listen to...
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There was a really great piece by journalist Tanith Carey in the Sunday Times in December which I've been meaning to blog about for ages and I urge you to read.
It's all about her daughter Lily's meltdown at the age of 11 owing to being continually ?pushed'...
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Next week, my two-and-a-half year old daughter is going into hospital to have a minor procedure. Because she's so young, I spoke to a friend who works as a Hospital Play Specialist about the best way to prepare her for going into hospital and I thought I'd share her...
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No parent wants to hear that their child is the victim of bullying. However, statistics show that one in every three children is bullied so unfortunately it is something that we need to be aware of.
Bullying is a subject close to my heart because, in my early teenage years...
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One question that my teachers and I are frequently asked by Perform parents is ?Where should my child be at this stage?? And if I'm completely honest, as a mother myself, it's a question that I find myself asking about my own children too.
I guess, as parents,... 
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