The Child Model Academy - 'Professional Training for children of all abilities'

Welcome to the UK's first Child Model Academy, offering children an amazing opportunity to being trained by actual CLIENTS and EXPERTS from the Industry.

Our academy offers training for children aged 5-17yrs, covering every facet in the industry. Throughout the full days training, areas covered include: Commercial and Fashion Photography, Catwalk, Deportment, Posture & Poise, Hair & Make-Up, Audition Technique, Drama Improvisation, and Dance & Movement.

All children who attend receive an Industry Recognised Child Model Academy Certificate, as evidence of having been trained by Clients in attendance on the day.    
 
Our success is the result of our commitment to helping children build confidence and achieve their dreams, while having amazing fun in the process!
 
Whether a child is serious about a career in the Industry, or would simply like to see if they would find it enjoyable, these Workshops are an incredible opportunity to be 'seen' and 'trained' by the best.

How CMA began


Our first Academy Workshop was held in 2004, London. Primarily, our intention was to give children a 'fun' day, whilst learning the basics of the Industry, however, it has since grown beyond our initial expectations. In 2007, we opened our doors to a leading UK Child Agency, who saw the benefits that training children could bring to their clients.

Our Workshops are held periodically throughout the year and are attended by Agency representatives, Film Directors, Creative Designers, Child Fashion Photographers, Casting Directors and various Clients from within the industry. 

They are fantastic opportunities for children to be trained by the best, whilst being 'seen' by the best in the industry! All children receive an attendance Certificate, whilst those who reach a high enough standard will receive a Graded Diploma. These Diploma's are recognised by clients/casting directors and show that the child has been trained and judged by Industry Professionals.

The Workshop includes

  1. Hair & Make-up
  2. Deportment / Balance /  Co-ordination
  3. Movement Tuition
  4. Audition Technique – with clients/casting directors
  5. Camera Skills – Posture & Poise
  6. Industry familiarisation – with clients/casting directors
  7. Photographic Sitting – By leading fashion photographers
  8. Catwalk training
  9. Model / Photographic Runway
  10. All children are awarded an Industry recognised attendance Certificate, with Graded Diploma's being posted out to those that achieve high enough grades
  11. All photographs from the day (including mini portfolio's) will be available to view and save on a password protected website, with larger shots available to purchase if required. 
  12. All attendees will be provided with a CMA t-shirt, which they can take home
  13. A Graduation Ceremony where all children are presented their Certificates.
  14. 10 different trophies will be awarded by staff and clients for each category (1st/2nd/3rd for Dance/Movement, Model/Posture & Poise, Audition Technique - with one larger trophy for over-all winner on the day)

Child Casting Directors and Clients will be in attendance on the day, which is a fantastic opportunity and all children will be awarded an attendance Diploma, confirming their training for this highly acclaimed Workshop. 

Child Model Academy Certificates have proven to be invaluable for those new to the industry and a great addition to the portfolio’s of those children already experienced.

All attendees will, in addition to their Certificates, be able to view all photographs from the day (to include mini portfolio & Model Runway shoot).

Girls & Boys, aged 5 – 16yrs are all welcome. Please be advised that all candidates must be confident with strangers and other children, whilst also displaying a clear interest in wanting to attend. 

Fun and enjoyment is the primary aim of these Workshops, whilst preparing children for meeting clients and attending assignments.

How do I apply for a place on the next Workshop?

To reserve a place on the next Workshop you will need to complete a Reservation Form and submit it to the Academy, by post or direct email.

For details of our next Workshop and a Reservation Form CLICK HERE

Once we receive your reservation request, if we have places available, we will email you confirmation of your reservation and booking instructions. When making your booking you will be given a Booking Reservation Number (BRN) as proof of payment, with a receipt and full details of the day to be emailed to you immediately after. The cost of our Workshop is currently £149, which includes all training, Certificates, CMA T-Shirts, Trophy's & Photography. Photographs (a minimum of 800 from the day) will be available online, using a secure password, for children to view within 7 days from the Workshop date. Please note that they will be held online for a period of 28 days, after which they will be deleted.


Child Model Academy Administration
2nd Floor, Leigh House, 7 Station Approach, Bexleyheath, Kent. DA7 4QP
Tel: 08454 600 622 (local call rate)