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diddi dance Finalists in Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023

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📣Exciting news 📣

diddi dance are finalists in the #DisruptiveFranchiseAwards 2023 🎉
We need your help to win please vote for us here
The Disruptive Franchise Awards recognise UK based franchise businesses who successfully transform existing markets or create new ones through their disruptive strategies, products, services or approaches in their industries. The Disruptive Franchise Awards take pride in rewarding disruptive franchise brands that push boundaries, develop new initiatives, are progressive and hungry to be the best they can be to future proof their networks and have a bigger impact on a wider audience.

diddi dance Thanks You for your Donations During Children’s Activities Week

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Last week we took part in the Children’s Activities Week with the theme #WatchMeFly.

We want to thank you for all your kind donations that will make such an impact to support the incredible cause of Caudwell Children. Your contributions provide vital support and opportunities for autistic and disabled children. Every donation, no matter the size, can make a difference in their lives and every penny raised goes directly to support the children and their families.

There’s still time to make a donation via our fundraising page if you would like to.

Thank you for your continued support.

Here are some pictures of our wonderful flying diddi dancers and teachers taking part throughout the week.

 

 

diddi dance Nominated in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023 – Voting Now Open

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📣Voting is now open 📣

 

We are so proud to have six nominations in the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023.

The What’s On 4 Kids National Children’s Activities Awards awards are now in their 17th year . and are the most prestigious and longest running awards for the sector.

diddi dance are nominated for the Judged category ‘ Diversity & Inclusion Champion’ and we have five nominations that need YOUR VOTES:

💙Dani Meighen of diddi dance Sunderland – Most loved Activity Leader or business manager – North England

💚Kirsty Barker of diddi dance Central & North Liverpool & South Knowsley – Most Loved Music, Dance or performing arts Activity- Franchise or License territory.

💗Jane Mitchell of diddi dance Bexley & Dartford diddi dance Bexley & Dartford – Most Loved Music, Dance or performing arts Activity- Franchise or License territory.

💙Kristina Jones of diddi dance Wrexham– Most Loved Music, Dance or performing arts Activity- Franchise or License territory.

💚Cara Mitchell from diddi dance Bexley & Dartford – Most loved Activity Leader or business manager – South East England

 

Voting will close on 24th July at 12 noon.

Thank you for your continued support 🤩

You can vote here now! 

 

 

 

diddi dance at the International Franchise Show at London Excel Centre

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Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, attended the International Franchise Show last Friday at the London Excel Centre along with Jane Mitchell of diddi dance Bexley & Dartford. They met with lots of friends and colleagues across the franchising industry.

The show hosts the UK’s biggest selection of the most exciting franchise opportunities, where there are over 250 exhibitors, 60 seminars, and 1-2-1 business advices, interactive features and expert advice for those looking to become their own boss.

Have you thought about a diddi dance franchise? Check out our franchise page for more information and feel free to get in touch for further information. We’d love to hear from you.

 

 

 

Children’s Activities Week for Caudwell Children 15-21 May 2023

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Children’s Activities Week 2023 is just 6 weeks away. 

Join us 15-21st May and help this year’s fundraising for Caudwell Children. 

Our theme for this year is #Watch Me Fly. 

During this week, children’s clubs and classes across the UK will be celebrating Children’s Activities Week. Thousands of children, in their normal activity classes, will get dressed up in their #WatchMeFly costumes and take part in a sponsored activity, raising vital donations for Caudwell Children. Since it started, Children’s Activities Week has raised over £200,000 and helped provide life changing support for autistic and disabled children all over the UK, through the Caudwell charity.

We hope you will join us. Contact your local diddi dance for more information on how to get involved 💙 💗 💚

 

diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford Receives CAA Gold Accreditation

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The team at diddi dance, the brand behind the much loved preschool dance classes, are extremely proud to announce their franchise diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Teford has achieved Gold accreditation from the Children’s Activities Association (CAA). The CAA is the only not-for-profit, industry-led association to set and raise standards in all organised children’s activities across the UK and this achievement clearly showcases the team at diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford’s passion for excellence.

Set-up by leading industry experts in 2015, including diddi dance Founder Anne-Marie Martin, the establishment of the CAA (a Community Interest Company) has revolutionised the children’s activities sector. After Anne-Marie completed the accreditation process for diddi dance in 2016, she decided to offer the same accreditation to each diddi dance Franchise. This past month Anne-Marie & diddi dance were thrilled to personally accredit franchisee Charlotte Burgess and her franchise diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford.

Over 200,000 children a week now attend a CAA member activity and it is a truly fantastic endorsement for diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford to be part of this ground-breaking national initiative. Charlotte’s commitment to achieving Gold for her franchise shows her dedication to demonstrate to her industry peers and her fellow diddi dance franchisees that she excels at what she does as well as giving her parents the reassurance they deserve when selecting the best classes for their little ones.

Charlotte took over diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford in October 2019 and now runs numerous classes in the area, and is working really hard to make it into one of the most recognisable diddi dance brands in the nation. Becoming a Gold accredited member of the CAA is the latest achievement in the brand’s success story supporting dancing toddlers weekly.

It is staggering to learn that before the CAA, there was no national, independent association in the UK for the children’s activity sector as a whole. Through the development of the CAA Code of Practice and via their thorough accreditation, for the first time, parents can now easily make simple, informed decisions when choosing from the wealth of children’s activities out there. Just by asking whether the provider is a CAA member, a parent or carer can get reassurance on important issues such as insurance, health and safety, criminal record checks, training, qualifications, class content and much more.

As one parent said regarding the CAA –

With so many clubs and classes to choose from it’s so hard to know which are the best and what I should be asking when I leave my children in the care of a class leader. In the past I just wrongly assumed kids’ activities must have to be regulated. Knowing that the CAA has asked those important questions to help keep my child safe is fantastic – so now I just look for their logo!”

Having achieved Gold CAA accreditation means that diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford has been independently verified as having met or exceeded all the necessary elements of the CAA Code of Practice. This accomplishment offers parents peace of mind when selecting an activity from the myriad of providers out there.

Anne-Marie, commented on the accreditation process and Charlotte’s success:

In an unregulated industry, we pride ourselves on delivering sessions of the highest standard and accreditation from the CAA gives parents peace of mind. Charlotte is an outstanding member of the diddi dance crew and that’s why she’s gold accredited

Adding to this Charlotte of diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford said:

I am so proud to have been independently accredited to give parent’s peace of mind that we have professional policies and procedures in place to keep children safe and happy at diddi dance (as well as having lots of fun in class!). For me this is a really important achievement ensuring that I am providing the best service I can for families

Congratulations again to Charlotte and her franchise. If you would like more information about diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford visit the Facebook page here or read all about them by clicking here

diddi dance Celebrates 6th Year in the Elite Franchise Top 100 at Celebratory Evening in London

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Last week we were delighted to celebrate our 6th consecutive year in the Elite Franchise Top 100 at the Tower Hotel, soaking up the fabulous views of London including Tower Bridge. The EF100 recognises and celebrates the industry’s leading franchises. We are so proud to have made it for another year.

Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, who also runs diddi dance Royal Borough of Greenwich & Lewisham,  and Jane Mitchell of diddi dance Bexley & Dartford caught up with so many wonderful friends and colleagues in the Franchising world, and diddi dance were nominated in the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ category. It was a fantastic evening.

 

Nominate Your diddi dance Teacher for the What’s On 4 Kids Awards

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Have you nominated your diddi dance teacher yet?

The What’s On 4 Kids Awards are the most prestigious and longest running awards in the children’s activities sector, now in their 17th year.

Would you like to nominate your diddi dance teacher or Franchisee? Time is running out as the deadline is midday on Friday 24th March so click here if you would like to and to find out more information.

We are proud to have received nominations already so thank you for all your support.

diddi dance Celebrates Mother’s Day with Mother_Cuppatea

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Mummies….its time to put YOU in the frame!

Do you always feel like you are the one behind the camera?

This Mother’s Day we want to see mummies in front of the camera, capturing special moments with your diddi dancer to celebrate you this CelebrationSunday. We’d love to see your photos from class and dancing at home this week and pop them in the comments on our Facebook or Instagram post, and to celebrate you all with 25% off  Mother_Cuppatea Teas, a range of herbal wellness blends that will empower you to live your best life ☕️

 

 

 

 

 

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