20
May
2013
Only 8 days left to vote!
Voting for the Whats On 4 Little Ones is coming to an end. There are only 8 days left to register your vote and MAD Academy needs your support! We have been nominated in many categories and you have singled out our Class Leaders, Trish Nawacki (MAD Academy Reading), Debbie Mason (MAD Academy Croydon), Sophie [...]
30
Apr
2013
Music helps premature babies
Another remarkable report has been published this month showing the amazing effects music can have on young children. The study was conducted by the Beth Israel hospital in New York and took place in 11 hospitals across America. It focused on examining the effects of music on the development of premature babies. Over the last [...]
15
Apr
2013
New research into music and brain development
The BBC has recently reported on a number of interesting research studies taking place across the world into music and cognitive abilities in children. Scientists in San Diego are currently studying the impact learning to play musical instruments can have on children’s attention spans. The research, which is being funded by the National Science Foundation, [...]
12
Apr
2013
Franchising open day this April
MAD Academy is holding an Open Day this April to allow people to find out more about our franchising opportunities. So, if you are considering a change of career or have always wanted to run your own business, come along and find out about what MAD Academy could offer you. Founder, Helen Harrington, and her [...]
26
Mar
2013
Easter Songs for Free Download
As Easter approaches why not teach your little ones some seasonal songs? It’s time to get wiggling along to Chick Chick Chick Chick Chicken or waggling those floppy ears with Little Peter Rabbit as he flaps that annoying fly away. We are giving away both songs for you to download for FREE this Easter. Just [...]
18
Mar
2013
Please Vote
You have nominated MAD Academy in multiple categories in this year’s What’s on for Little One Awards. You have nominated Trish Nawacki (MAD Academy Reading), Debbie Mason (MAD Academy Croydon), Sophie Hill (MAD Academy Oxford), Maggie Duerdon (MAD Academy Dorking) and Kelly Doran (MAD Academy Wokingham) all for the Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s (South). [...]
7
Mar
2013
Franchise Focus – Karen Morgan
‘More popular than Robbie Williams!” That is how Karen Morgan, who runs MAD Academy Epsom, was described recently. She was paid the compliment by Meadow Sure Start Centre where Karen was running music and movement classes for babies and toddlers. Her sessions were so popular they were fully booked within a few hours of being [...]
1
Mar
2013
Award Nominations
Debbie Mason has been nominated in the current What’s on 4 Little Ones awards! These awards, which recognise the best baby, toddler and preschool activities in the UK, are voted for by parents, and so are extra special! “I am delighted someone took the time to recognise me in this away,” says Debbie, who runs [...]
18
Feb
2013
Nominate your local class leader
We know how much you love your MAD Academy classes. Now’s your chance to show your class leader how much you enjoy your weekly MADness by nominating them in this year’s Whats On 4 Little Ones Awards. There are many categories you can might feel appropriate: Best National Baby & Toddler Development Activity (newborn to [...]
6
Feb
2013
Franchise Focus – MAD Academy Oxford
Business success can be hard to find in this current climate, particular among new start-ups. But one MAD Academy franchisee has found her business grow and grow since she launched back in April 2011. Sophie Hill was a Sales Manager for BT for 12 years before she left the career ladder to become her own [...]
