How to keep your child entertained this summer

 

We are delighted to be making plans to get kids active and build back lost confidence and social skills with fun summer schools throughout the UK. It’s been a long and difficult year for children and their parents with normal routines disturbed, so it’s exciting to be able to look to the future once again.

 

Razzamataz Theatre Schools is a national performing arts school network offering exceptional quality training in dance, singing and drama. Children from the ages of 2-18 benefit from the part-time classes, especially in terms of health and wellbeing.

 

In keeping with current safety guidelines, there will be limited class sizes but with a very strong emphasis on getting kids active, after a long time with limited PE and sports classes.

 

How to bring back confidence to kids

“Children have lost out on vital social interactions and the chance to have fun with their peers,” says Denise Hutton-Gosney, MD and Founder of Razzamataz Theatre Schools. “We are a network of small, local businesses and our Principals are very integrated in their local communities and understand what the particular needs are. We have spoken to thousands of parents who are desperate for their children to get back to doing all the things that they love, but in a safe and sensible way.”

 

After the various lockdowns, Razzamataz have looked at the best ways in which they can serve their communities. Summer schools have always been popular but this year, interest is even higher after so many missed opportunities.

 

Keeping kids off screens

“Many parents feel like their children have only just got back into a routine and want to keep this up over the summer, especially with the uncertainty surrounding holiday plans,” adds Denise. “We also recognise that it has been extremely difficult for working parents trying to juggle everything and the guilt that often comes with it. Children who come to our summer schools will be keeping fit and active, have the opportunity to learn new skills, will be learning to build on their confidence and most importantly, will be having fun.”

 

During the summer schools, children and their teachers will work on various songs, dances and drama pieces, together with learning about theatre skills in general. Being given the chance to perform is paramount to building a child’s confidence which is why each and every child will get their chance to shine.

 

“We are very aware that all children have missed out on speaking and communication skills that would normally happen during school in classes where they would be asked to read aloud or discuss their ideas,” adds Denise. “This has led to a drop in confidence for many so much of the work will be looking at how we can help children feel less self-conscious and simple ways in which they can engage with others.”

 

How to run a theatre school

Razzamataz is a franchise network of more than 50 schools. Franchisees come from a range of backgrounds including former performers, teachers, mums returning to work and young graduates. As a brand, Razzamataz works with many leading players in the performing arts industry and can offer franchisees great contacts to help them grow their own schools.

Previous experience running a theatre school or working in the performing arts is not necessary because the franchise model gives full training and support to every franchisee. With more than 20 years’ experience in the sector, Razzamataz has successful operating systems, excellent contacts and a well-respected brand.

Multi-award winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been busy recruiting new franchisees throughout the pandemic. In 2021, they were also delighted to be named as Best Franchise in the WorkBuzz Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank.

 

Join our network

We are currently looking to launch more theatre schools across the UK and overseas. If you would like to find out more about our ambitious growth plans and be part of multi-award-winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools network, drop Charlotte a line from our friendly Head Office team to book on to one of our virtual Discovery Dens.

Current resale opportunity: High Wycombe, Berkshire

Click here to book a Discovery Den session to find out more about being a Razzamataz Principal

 

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Transforming toddler lives after lockdown

 

Twelve months in the life of a toddler is a very long time. They may have learnt to walk, say new words, found new ways to play or even become an older sibling. These huge milestones have mostly been happening behind closed doors and now experts are looking at what effects this could have had on development.

 

Lockdown little ones

The Babies in Lockdown report captured the experiences and issues faced by a range of parents. It seems to support the experts who have witnessed toddlers’ delays in speech and language as well as trouble sharing and being in groups. Some of the concerning feedback from parents included: “I worry about her development, the changes in her routine and the loss of family contact,” and “We imagined life as parents much differently than this. Our child has no relationships with other family members and no exposure to the outside world.”

 

The report highlighted that a big part of this was that many parents worried about the lack of interaction their children were getting with others the same age. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been reaching out to families all through the lockdowns, running virtual classes and lots of fun events including bedtime stories and kitchen discos. Now the schools are delighted to be welcoming back students, including the very youngest Tots to enjoy building back the missed opportunities in relation to cognitive and social stimulation.

 

Toddler development

“Children develop quickly in the early years and their experiences can have a major impact on their future life chances,” explains Denise Hutton-Gosney, MD and Founder of Razzamataz. “We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and we will be supporting families to help them cope with any challenges as a result of this lost year.”

 

For new parents, missing out on vital interaction with other parents going through the same milestones has also been very isolating as Denise adds: “Parenting a young child can be very lonely and what is a lifesaver for many is the chance to meet other parents with similar age children to discuss any concerns or just to laugh about the funny little things toddlers say sometimes. Our Tots classes are just as important for parents and carers to give them routine and structure and a chance to connect with others.”

Razz Tots has been designed for ages two to three years old. The littles ones discover melody and movement through exciting journeys to the jungle, space, under the sea and much more. The classes have been designed to meet the Government’s National Early Years Guidance and includes imaginative play and crafts. There’s a social time at the end of each session for both the Tot and grown up and will give new parents the ideal opportunity to make new friends. Razzamataz is following all Government advice and measures to reopen safely.

 

What parents and carers say

Grandparent Sam has been taking her granddaughter Sophia to Razzamataz Dumfries and has been amazed with her progress. “It’s lovely to see how much Sophia has grown and developed in such a short space of time and to see  how she interacts with the other children. There is a new theme in each block and it doesn’t take long for Sophia to remember the songs and actions that go with them, which she then likes to replicate at home.”  

 

 

Flexible careers with children

Multi-award winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been busy recruiting new franchisees throughout the pandemic. They were also delighted to be named as Best Franchise in the WorkBuzz Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank.

Franchisees come from a wide range of backgrounds. Many are parents who enjoy the flexible and rewarding career path that Razzamataz offers. Previous experience running a theatre school or working in the performing arts is not necessary because the franchise model gives full training and support to every franchisee. With more than 20 years’ experience in the sector, Razzamataz has successful operating systems, excellent contacts and a well-respected brand.

 

Join our network

We are currently looking to launch more theatre schools across the UK and overseas. If you would like to find out more about our ambitious growth plans and be part of multi-award-winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools network, drop Charlotte a line from our friendly Head Office team to book on to one of our virtual Discovery Dens.

Current resale opportunity: High Wycombe, Berkshire

Email: franchise@razzamataz.co.uk

Telephone: 07821122242

As the new series of BBC’s Dragons’ Den gets underway, money.co.uk reveals who are the top seven most successful businesses to come out of the popular TV show.

 

The researchers compiled a list of the seven most successful ideas to celebrate the 18^th series of Dragons’ Den and at number five is franchise model Razzamataz Theatre Schools. 

 

Dragons’ Den businesses: where are they now 

Founder and MD Denise Hutton-Gosney pitched her performing arts schools to the Dragons back in 2007 and secured an investment of £50,000 from Duncan Bannatyne. With the Dragon’s support, the company was able to launch all over the UK and abroad. In 2014, Denise was able to buy back Bannatyne’s stake in the company for £70,000 and now owns 90% of the company.

“Dragons’ Den was a huge springboard for Razzamataz and almost overnight gave us more brand exposure than we had ever had,” says Denise. “Even now, all these years on, new franchisees often tell me they remember watching the show, even though some of them were only children at the time.” 

 

 

Denise had one of the most memorable pitches ever to appear on the Den. She took four of the students from the schools to show the Dragons just what it means for children to be part of the theatre schools.  

“Razzamataz is all about teaching performing arts to create confident young people and I realised that it was better to show the Dragons what this actually looked like rather than explaining it,” says Denise. “The children were so enthusiastic and full of joy about performing arts that it was hard not to get swept up in their energy.” 

After the children left the Den, Denise was then grilled by the Dragons into why the school was a good business proposition. After an intense series of questions, Duncan Bannatyne offered the full investment and Razzamataz gained national publicity putting them on a path to success and a huge array of exciting opportunities. 

 

 

What to expect from the Den

“The memories of that day stay with me forever because it was a truly unique experience,” adds Denise. “It was absolutely terrifying, especially being grilled on the numbers, but the one thing that I knew for certain was that
Razzamataz was so well loved by our customers and the few people that had

taken out a franchise with me. That gave me all the confidence that I needed to show the Dragons what a good investment opportunity we could offer them.”

The four children who appeared on Dragons’ Den with Denise have all gone on to be successful in their own right. Danielle Fiamanya is an award-winning actress who stars in musicals such as &Juliet in the West End, Myrren Porter went on to become a journalist, Michael McMullan is a primary school teacher and Ellis Fulton who now lives in Sydney, Australia, works as a health and safety manager on a construction site in Bondi.

 

 

 

 

 

Why appear on Dragons’ Den 

Since the Den, Razzamataz have gone on to be one of the most successful part-time performing arts schools in the UK. There have been lots of high-profile partnerships with brands such as Disney, Warner Bros. Entertainment, First Choice, Universal Pictures, Eurocamp and 20^th Century Fox. 

Denise and her team of franchisees have also gone on to win multiple industry awards including ones from the prestigious British Franchise Association. Former students are appearing in some of the best musicals in the West End as well as in TV shows and starring in blockbuster movies. 

“We’ve certainly come a long way since Dragons’ Den and we continue to grow year on year with new franchisees who bring a new and exciting energy,” adds Denise. “One of the things that I’m most proud of is that Razzamataz has created emotionally and financially rewarding businesses for so many people who can work flexibly around other commitments such as their families or other work.” 

 

 

Want to be part of the Dragons’ Den success story

There are currently more than 50 schools across the UK and franchisees come from a wide range of backgrounds.
Many are parents who enjoy the flexible and rewarding career path that Razzamataz offers. Previous experience running a theatre school or working in the performing arts is not necessary because the franchise model gives full training and support to every franchisee. With more than 20 years’ experience in the sector, Razzamataz has successful operating systems, excellent contacts and a well-respected brand. 

Multi-award winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been busy recruiting new franchisees throughout the pandemic. In 2021, they were also delighted to be named as Best Franchise in the WorkBuzz Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank.

 

 

 

Join our network 

We are currently looking to launch more theatre schools across the UK and overseas. If you would like to find out more about our ambitious growth plans and be part of multi-award-winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools network, drop Charlotte a line from our friendly Head Office team to book on to one of our virtual Discovery Dens.

Current resale opportunity: High Wycombe, Berkshire & Paisley , Scotland

 

BOOK A DISCOVERY DEN HERE: https://www.razzamataz.co.uk/franchise-opps/book-discovery-den/

 

What are the most successful businesses to come out of Dragons’ Den? 

The five business leaders of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den haven’t always got it right over the past years. But as the show celebrates its 18^th series, researchers reveal the seven most successful ideas to come out of the Den. Read on to find out who is at number 5!

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/smallbusiness/article-9406899/Seven-Dragons-Den-success-stories.html