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All class materials are written by Perform, with apps, music Improving your downloads and videos for the children to play at home, Child’s Concentration keeping the magic of the classes alive. Perform and parenting expert and child psychologist, Dr Claire Halsey offer their tips. Perform offer no-obligation FREE trial sessions. Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class today. Concentration is a vital life skill which develops from birth. Linked closely to brain development, it improves alongside a Confidence building fun for 4-12s. A unique mix of drama, child’s memory and ability to organise their thoughts. dance and singing specially formulated to bring out every child's true potential. Classes are kept small to ensure lots Set Up for Success of individual attention. Reduce big distractions: television, music and screen time Venues: make it difficult to listen and concentrate, so limit these to set times. Chichester: St Michael's Church Hall, Summersdale Road, PO19 6PN. 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