Our aim is to provide an uplifting and transformative drama programme for children. As a Drama Kids Franchisee, your Academy will create an inclusive and supportive environment where students feel encouraged, without the need for auditions. With energetic and engaging interactions, using the comprehensive Drama Kids curriculum, your drama teachers will capture students’ attention, boost their confidence and inspire their creativity.
With 45 years of industry experience and 150 franchisees worldwide we teach 100k children each week!
EMPOWER THROUGH DRAMA
The hour-long lessons are designed to be exciting and fun-packed, providing a platform for students to develop:
* Essential social interaction,
* Communication skills,
* And creative expression.
* Whether it’s through physical movements or vocal delivery, we empower students to express themselves confidently. Our programme is designed to ignite imagination, encourage teamwork, and foster lasting friendships.
CONFIDENCE
Our drama classes provide a haven where children can embrace challenges, make mistakes, and grow from them. This journey nurtures their self-confidence and self-esteem, paving the way for enhanced self-assurance in all aspects of life.
COMMUNICATION
In Drama Kids, we empower children to express themselves with clarity and precision. They master the art of active listening, effective responses, and the nuances of body language and tone. Collaboration is key, teaching them teamwork, compromise, and unwavering support for one another.
CREATIVITY
Drama classes are a playground for imagination, encouraging kids to think beyond boundaries. They discover the thrill of crafting characters, weaving captivating narratives, and using props and costumes to breathe life into their ideas.
What does it take to be a Drama Kids franchisee?
At Drama Kids, we welcome franchisees from a range of backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to have a drama, education, or business background to succeed with us. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you
“We get fantastic business support alongside a unique curriculum which is so much fun to teach. We are lucky to have a network full of ideas to always continue growing our business. It also allows me to have a good work/life balance, being able to raise a family and do a job I love. Working with the students is the highlight of each day, seeing them grow in confidence over the years is so rewarding.”
Katie Anderson – Principal, Gloucestershire.
As a Drama Kids franchisee, you’ll be embraced by a community that is committed to your growth and prosperity. Prepare to be supported by our expert team through guidance from Head Office. We are here to empower you with the necessary tools and resources to thrive. At Drama Kids, your success is our priority.
DEDICATED SUPPORT FOR STAFF MANAGEMENT
Our experienced team will guide you, ensuring you have the processes to hire, manage and train the right team in place to deliver exceptional lessons.
INDUSTRY-LEADING SAFEGUARDING EXPERTISE
You’ll have 24/7 access to an industry-leading safeguarding expert. Along with training, our expert provides ongoing support and guidance.
REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING
Connect with other franchisees regularly through seminars and our Principal Connect meetings. You’ll benefit from our collaborative and supportive environment.
BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLANNING
We provide personalised 1-2-1 support with business and marketing planning. Our team will guide you to create a plan that meets your unique needs and goals.
MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
During your first year of operation, we offer mentor support to guide you. You will benefit from the wisdom of our network of experienced franchisees.
SPECIALIST TRAINING SESSIONS
You’ll stay up to date on the latest in safeguarding and SEND education with our specialised training sessions, ensuring top-quality lessons in your Academy.
“Being a franchisee for Drama Kids means I can support my family by doing what I love! Nurturing children, helping them grow and develop in confidence and creativity. Building long-term bonds with them and their families. Our inspiring curriculum still excites me after 16 years of teaching. Support from the Head Office team is outstanding: ongoing training in running a business, alongside building and teaching successful classes. Most importantly they listen to and value my thoughts and opinions.”
Caryn Walton-Binns – Principal, York
Over the course of a day, a Drama Kids franchisee will engage in a wide variety of activities.
Administration: Alongside usual administration activities, such as paying and issuing invoices, daily updating of student data and payments into the SMS system ensures good organisation and smooth overall operation of the business.
Customer service: Customer enquiries come through various forms, including emails, phone calls and social media messages. Responding to prospective customers as a quickly is a good way of maintaining a competitive edge, and the provision of training and materials to deliver excellent customer service and a clear call to action by Head Office ensures franchisees can respond to customers efficiently and effectively. Alongside engagement with new customers, franchisees continuously engage with existing customers, ensuring high levels of customer retention.
Community and marketing: Connecting with local schools is an important way of building brand awareness and franchisees frequently receive requests for workshops or after-school clubs. Principals also liaise with community contacts and explore new opportunities for marketing and promotional activities, to raise brand awareness and promote classes in the local area. Maintaining a healthy marketing mix and ensuring daily updates on Social Media accounts is a daily task, and at the beginning of a new term the emphasis on marketing and promotional activities will always be highest.
Colleague support: Being self-employed can sometimes be lonely, so connecting with fellow franchisees on a regular basis about teaching tips or marketing ideas is a great way to boost morale and enhance happiness in the workplace.
Lesson planning and teaching: For many franchisees, the most important (and fun!) part of the day is planning for their evening class. Although all curriculum materials are provided, the planning and delivery of lessons provides a wonderful opportunity for franchisees to step away from the computer and creatively engage their students.
Staff support and management: For franchisees with a larger business, it is necessary to take on teachers. Managing staff and developing leadership skills is a hugely rewarding part of being a franchisee, requiring regular engagement to ensure teachers are trained, motivated and supported to deliver the best quality lessons to students.
Safeguarding responsibilities: The most important part of being a Drama Kids franchisee is the responsibility to safeguard all students, starting with the safe recruitment and training of staff working at the Academy. The provision of safeguarding policies and procedures, extensive training and 24/7 access to a safeguarding expert ensures Drama Kids franchisees are supported to provide excellent safeguarding standards in their business.
Business planning and additional activities: Franchisees continuously explore new and exciting ways to develop and expand their business, which Head Office support through the provision of business planning assets and materials for activities such as holiday clubs.
Personal and CPD: Many franchisees have other interests, jobs and family commitments, which they successfully manage alongside the running of their business. A big benefit of being self employed is you are your own boss and manage your own timetable.
