Home support

What we offer

Make home-school amazing

Home Support is a new initiative that allows you to book a Perform teacher to come to your home to provide childcare for your child during lockdown.

Whether ad hoc visits or several days a week, as an Ofsted registered childcare provider, we have over 200 enthusiastic DBS-checked specialists ready to help with childcare during home-schooling while you work, study or seek employment.

Who are Perform teachers?

Our teachers are experts at bringing learning to life and keeping young minds entertained. They'll be friendly and welcoming with a real interest in your child and their progress through the school curriculum and their natural warmth and enthusiasm will create a great atmosphere of support and encouragement for your child to have fun and learn - with plenty of personal attention.

Unlike franchised organsiations, we recruit and contract all our own staff. That means that each one has undergone a rigorous selection and training programme to ensure they embody the Perform philosophy of bringing the best out in every child. All our staff are DBS checked, first aid trained, reference validated and regularly evaluated.

So, you can relax knowing that your child is in the best of hands.

Catherine is great. She is very welcoming and at the end of the sessions gives detailed feedback what was happening during the session. Annabelle looks forward going every week and loves practising the songs at home. As a parent I especially like the different themes each week and the fact that she is happy and enjoying herself.

– Mrs Nikola Johur

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

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

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

Hollie is fantastic, Mollie absolutely adores her and the classes!

– Mrs Kate Mathur

Francesco is always so happy to go to the class and comes out full of beans. He has learnt his lines and is always singing the songs.

– Mrs Lorean Lynch

I am blown away by the communication and how organized and professional everything is. Perform really is stand-out.

– Mrs Kathryn Vanek

The girls love the classes, I think Sam puts a fantastic class together, the energy is infectious!

– Mrs Amy Wilmott

I have been so impressed with Katie since our first lesson - she instills such confidence in parents while instantly building rapport with the kids. Jude certainly enjoys the classes and is keen to go each week. It's a safe, welcoming environment.

– Mrs Ellie Richardson

Emily and Rachel are very personable and professional. Timely communications. Really made an effort to get to know what Toby likes and have rapidly brought out the best in him.

– Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer

How it works

Home Support is a flexible product based around your needs. Our teachers can attend for as little as one hour or as long as all day and visits can be one-offs, daily or weekly and there is NO additional cost for siblings*.

Teachers will do the same job as a nanny - caring for your child, helping them with classwork, homework and assignments while ensuring they are set up and ready to go for live lessons. They can also play games, encourage activities away from screens and take them outside for a break.

Support can be offered face-to-face at your home or virtually via Zoom. Under current guidelines, staff can enter your home for work purposes and, following months of Covid-secure workshops, our team are well-versed at keeping children and themselves safe.

Simply, contact us and we can put together a plan to suit your needs. Then, we'll find the perfect Perform teacher for you and they will call you in advance to discuss your child and your aims and objectives from the sessions.

* Please note that Home Support is suitable for chidlren aged 4-12 and we cannot be responsible for children under 3 years and 10 months.

How can the Perform teacher work safely in my home?

The current government guidance is that childcare in the home can continue.

The Perform teacher will socially distance (stay 2m apart) from members of the household but they are usually not expected to socially distance from the children although physical contact should be avoided. However, this is at the discretion of the parent or carer and should be agreed with the teacher in advance.

They will also:

Regularly wash hands, especially on arrival.
Regularly clean touched objects and surfaces, for example door handles, kitchen items and toys using your normal household cleaning products.
Keep internal doors open where possible to minimise contact.
Maintain good ventilation, for example keep windows and doors open, or be outside where possible.
Not attend under any circumstances if they or any member of their household exhibits symptoms of Coronavirus.

It is optional to wear a face covering while working in the home, but is it not required by law. Again, this is down to the choice of the parent or carer so please agree this with your Perform teacher in advance.