How performing arts benefits young people’s mental health
By Vanessa Panter at PQA – Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts The health of our children and young people has never been more important. Analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) finds that the number of children and young people accessing treatment for mental health conditions in England has risen by 27% (from 628,454 to 798,479) […]
Lights, Camera, Action! PQA Launches New Academy at Wallyford Learning Campus
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) has launched a brand-new academy at Wallyford Learning Campus, opening its doors on Saturday, 30 August. The academy welcomes young people aged six to 18 for three-hour sessions from 9:45 am, offering a unique mix of Musical Theatre, Comedy & Drama, and Film & TV. “There’s nothing quite like […]