October Half Term can be challenging to prepare for. For many families, the transition back to school in September is a big adjustment, and October Half Term comes barely six weeks later. From our experience, October Half Term is often the toughest holiday for parents to take annual leave for as well, due to it […]
The back-to-school period is often talked about with joy and excitement. And in many ways, it is an exciting time. Children are starting a new year, and have the opportunity to learn new things. Parents will see their children achieve new milestones. And yet, the anxiety, fatigue, and frustration that many families feel isn’t often […]
Young people are facing a confidence crisis. A study from last year showed that 1 in 3 young people feels they have little to no confidence in themselves. This statistic, while worrying in its own right, also signals that these young people might struggle down the line with making friends, interviewing for jobs, and building […]
This is a question we receive often from parents of children and teenagers in South East London. With the rise of social media, and the increased isolation of young people post-Covid, we have seen how gangs and bad actors can coerce and groom vulnerable young people into gangs, inappropriate relationships, and other dangerous situations. The […]
For the past 27 years, Montage Theatre Arts has worked to create inclusive, supportive performing arts opportunities for young people in Lewisham. With free and reduced-rate places, end-of-term shows, and chances to perform at professional venues, Montage Theatre Arts has offered opportunities for children and young people to discover their creativity, grow their self-belief, and […]
There is a loneliness epidemic affecting young people. A study from the University of Michigan in the United States has found that one in five parents claim their children have no or not enough friends. Generation Alpha (children born between 2010 and 2024) are growing up in a unique set of circumstances that make it […]
The performing arts (acting, dancing, and singing) help transform young lives each and every day. We take a look at how they can support young people in improving their mental health and wellbeing, and how you can introduce performing arts activities into your child’s life. Building confidence Through spending time on stage, the performing arts […]
Lewisham saw the highest number of county lines offences of any London borough between 2020 and 2022. The term ‘county lines’ refers to criminals grooming children into carrying drugs or weapons across the country for them. ‘Lines’ can also refer to the ‘burner phones’ these criminals use to keep these vulnerable children from being tracked […]