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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 ☕️

 

 

 

 

 

diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding Win Great British Franchise Award 2023

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We are absolutely delighted to announce that Liz & Rachael from diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding have become a winner at the Great British Franchise Awards 2023 from Which Franchise. These awards are in recognition of outstanding franchisees who demonstrate the ability to perform exceptionally well in all areas of their business. 

“Dance school owners Liz Kelly and Rachel Martin have spent most of their seven years in business together laughing – and now they have something else to smile about after landing a major industry award. The women behind diddi dance in Plymouth have won a Great British Franchisee Award, the highest honour in the franchising world. But their path to success found itself blocked by Covid – and the pandemic certainly kept them on their toes”.

 

“We suffered a real setback in the growth of our business during the pandemic,” says Liz, “ but we were able to overcome the first lockdown by taking our classes online. All of our customers were delighted to be able to continue their Diddi dancing ,and it broke up their day and kept the little ones active when no-one was allowed to leave the house. We’re both extremely passionate about what we do, and we’ve spent most of the time laughing. How many people can say that when running a business?”

 

Anne-Marie Martin, founder of the diddi dance network, agrees, “Liz and Rachel have been with Diddi Dance since 2016 and work brilliantly as a partnership,” she says. “They have teachers who run classes for them and have extended their territory as well.” 

 

Congratulations Liz and Rachael on your fabulous award.

 

Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February 2023

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It’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 with Place2Be  💛

This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Connect’.

Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children’s Mental Health Week, and beyond. People thrive in communities and this connection is vital for our wellbeing.

When we have healthy connections – from family, friends and others – this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing. diddi dance believes that keeping physically active and moving to music allows you to express yourself, and the endorphins it releases creates positive emotions and feelings which promote emotional emotional and mental health in all ages. Our classes give families the opportunity to do this together while socialising and making new friends too!

Find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week.

 

diddi dance a Sponsor of the What’s On 4 Kids UK Awards 2023

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We are once again a proud sponsor of the What’s on 4 Kids UK Awards 🏆

They are now in their 17th year and are the most prestigious and longest running awards for the sector. These awards recognise and reward the most loved children’s activities and businesses in the UK since 2006.

Nominations for 2023 are now OPEN!

If you would like to show your local diddi dance how amazing they are, you can find out more information about the awards and nominate them for a What’s On 4 Kids Award here.

We thank you for all your support.

 

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