A Stay and Play session for all the little ones joining Crofton Primary School in September. A chance to meet, learn and play in a fun and engaging setting. The hub will be set in a way that mirrors a Reception classroom getting your little ones ready for their first day at school! 

A Stay and Play session for all the little ones joining Crofton Primary School in September. A chance to meet, learn and play in a fun and engaging setting. ...

Crofton Starters - Stay & Play! 

Baby massage helps your baby to relax; this promotes better sleep and helps to soothe and calm your baby. The repetition of specific strokes and massage techniques fundamentally supports your child’s brain development. Baby massage helps to join vital neuro pathways which form your baby’s nervous system and this assists in the development of an array of things including their digestive system, brain function, blood flow and ridding the body of toxins. We equip parents with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to apply a range of massage techniques and strokes whilst also providing an opportunity to meet other parents and create a supportive network.

Our baby massage classes offer parents a safe space to enhance their bonding and attachment with their baby through a nurturing touch.

Baby Massage Course

Age of baby: (baby needs to be 8 weeks+ at time of starting this course. If your baby was premature, please ensure they’re 8 weeks+ from their due date) 

Do you have any access requirements? Let us know if you need any support to access facilities or if you have any other movement or access limitations. 

Do you have any dietary needs? We have refreshments, cake and a chat at the end of each session.

Do you have any back problems or any other difficulties with sitting on the floor? Sessions are usually floor based with a mat and a cushion provided.

Do your baby have any physical or health issues?

Additional comments: Is there any relevant family medical history or anything else you would like to notify the instructor of before starting your baby massage experience?

I declare by signing my name that the information I have given about myself and my baby is true and correct as far as I am aware. I have responsibility for the health and wellbeing of my child during and after the classes and will carry out any massage within the guidelines shown

Do you consent to photos being taken and used for marketing purposes?

Name of baby

Our sensory classes for babies create an immersive and stimulating setting to enhance baby’s learning whilst also ensuring you and baby have lots of fun! Every activity is purposefully planned with a themed week to stimulate senses and encourage development. Parents, carers and even grandparents are welcome to bring along a child to engage in these interactive sessions which will include fantastic creative play activities, visual development, textures, scents and music to assist in developing early speech and language skills, imaginative play and physical development. We will also ensure we are providing lots of opportunities for photos to share these precious memories!

Our sensory classes support your child’s development through fun-filled, stimulating sessions that both you and your child will enjoy.

Sensory Sessions 0-13 months

Name of baby:

Age of Baby:

Are you happy for photos to be taken and used for marketing purposes?

Our fun filled Music and Movement classes are designed to get your child on the move whilst incorporating story sessions, role play and music making.

Music and Movement

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children the opportunities to develop their literacy skills. Children’s first experiences of early mark making and writing should be fun, interactive and exciting. All sessions will finish with a shared story-You can’t become a writer before you become a reader!

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children the opportunities to develop their literacy skills. Children’s first experiences of e...

Drop in- We Can Write Wednesdays

As babies become older and begin to walk, many parents show an interest in continuing classes but are unsure of how to structure a massage as their child grows and becomes more physically developed. Our Learn, Stretch and Play course expands your baby massage practice using movement, music and rhyme. This course includes learning new massage techniques, enjoying yoga inspired stretches and exploring the benefits of sensory play activities centred on heuristic play.

Classes are informal, relaxed and flexible in structure. They are designed to meet all of baby’s developmental needs through touch, movement and music. They also aim to build your confidence interacting with your child and to provide the opportunity to meet other parents. New techniques learned can help to relieve tired aching muscles, which a child may have if they lead an active lifestyle and enjoy rushing around. It is particularly good for helping ease any discomfort from “growing pains” which can be recognised as aching arms and legs and is experienced by many pre-school children. Massage continues to help a child feel relaxed and can be incorporated into bedtime routines to aid relaxation and better sleep.

For those with babies moving beyond the crawling stage who are looking for a class which will incorporate massage, stretches and sensory play!

Learn, Stretch, Play

These sessions are designed by Holly, our qualified SENCO, to support your child to use their senses to explore a range of engaging activities. We want you to come, relax and enjoy the sessions knowing that we are there to support both you and your child. We have a dedicated sensory area at our hub for all children to use and, alongside this, we will provide a range of different sensory activities each session. These sessions give parents a change to meet and chat over a slice of cake, which we will provide.

These sessions are designed by Holly, our qualified SENCO, to support your child to use their senses to explore a range of engaging activities. We want you t...

Sensory SEND Session

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children opportunities to use a range of manipulatives that aid careful counting. Sessions will be fun and practical, covering number, shape, pattern and much more. Our wide range will be sure to nurture any child’s inner Einstein!

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children opportunities to use a range of manipulatives that aid careful counting. Sessions wil...

Drop in- Think Number Thursdays

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children opportunities to develop their fine motor skills. Our activities assist in the development of precision, accuracy and hand-eye coordination which are fundamental for your child’s development from birth to beyond. Be ready to use your funky fingers as we start each session with a dough disco!

Stay and Play! Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children opportunities to develop their fine motor skills. 

Drop in- Funky Finger Friday

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children to explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, and experiment with colour, design and texture. Don’t wear your best clothing-things could get messy!

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children to explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, and experiment with colour, ...

Drop In- Messy Monday

 Starting school is a huge milestone for both you and your little person and we want to ensure you both feel prepared and confident before taking that step. Our school readiness programme has been personally designed by us as teachers with coverage stretching across the entire year prior to them starting reception. Children will participate in a range of carefully planned and prepared activities which will develop vital skills. Slowly building upon their confidence and knowledge, this course closely mirrors the seven main areas defined within the Early Years Framework, enabling your child to be more confident when exposed to such tasks.

Sessions throughout the course will be fun, relaxed and enjoyable for the child, allowing them to experience the expectations of a classroom setting, with their grown up, to ensure they are ready and excited to start school. In addition, adults will feel equipped with an understanding of what to expect: feeling confident and with a sound understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and knowledge of how to further support their child in their school journey.

It mirrors the Early Years Framework to help prepare your child for school.

School Readiness Course

Name of child:

Age of child:

Any additional information:

Is there any specific information about your child you would like to let us know in advance?

Please tell us 2 interests that your child has. This will support us to tailor some activities.

Please tell us one thing (as a parent) that you are hoping to gain from attending these sessions.

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children to participate in games that support their ability to listen and respond to what they hear. They will have the opportunity to participate in small group activities and express their ideas. These sessions will incorporate turn taking activities as well as practical hands-on tasks and songs. This session encourages speech so things might get noisy!

Come and enjoy a range of activities each week that will allow children to participate in games that support their ability to listen and respond to what they...

Drop in- Talk Tuesday

This HSE accredited 3 hour course is led by Pete Stevenson, a qualified and experienced first aid trainer. This course will provide you with the confidence in delivering first aid for your whole family. Some of the topics covered are:

• Choking 

• Baby, Infant and adult CPR

• Burns, cut and grazes

• Allergies and Anaphylaxis 

This course provides the peace of mind and confidence to deliver vital first aid for your family when needed. 

Homegrown Learning Hub - Family First Aid

This HSE accredited 3 hour course is led by Pete Stevenson, a qualified and experienced first aid trainer. This course will provide you with the confidence i...

Family First Aid

Name of participant:

Any medical needs we need to be aware of?

Any allergies?

Let’s Explore Morning camps run throughout the summer holidays starting on Monday 21st July until Friday 29th August  between 9am and 12pm. Each session is different but all include elements of expressive art and design, science and exploration, topic work and team games. There is something to keep everyone having fun!

Lets Investigate! 

Rebecca  Sullivan 

My daughter attended a morning summer camp. She absolutely loved it and was so happy to bring home a money box she painted and slime she made. Will definitely be back. 
The staff are super friendly too. 

kylie Belgers

My daughter came home buzzing with lots of stories of all the fun she’d had. We will definitely be back. 

Our Let’s Explore camps run every morning from 9am - 12pm. 

Lets Explore (Half Day AM)

Child’s Name:

Child’s age:

Does your child have any medical or SEND needs?

Does your child have any allergies?

Emergency contact 1 (name and number):

Emergency Contact 2 (name and number):

Do you consent for photos to be taken during the session for marketing purposes?

Our full day Summer Camps are running Monday 21st July until Friday 29th August! They start at 9am and finish at 4pm. Each day is fun filled with a range of science and expressive art and design to keep your child engaged and having fun all day long! 

We provide a healthy morning and afternoon snack for all children. Your child will need to bring a packed lunch with them to this session. \*\*Please note we are a nut free setting. \*\*

Our full day camps run every Monday- Friday throughout school holidays!

Let’s Explore (Full Day Camp)

Child’s name:

Emergency Contact 1 (Name and Number):

Emergency Contact 2 (Name and Number):

Can you confirm that your child will have a nut free packed lunch as we are a nut free premises?

Let’s Explore Afternoon camps run throughout the summer holidays starting on Monday 21st July to Friday 29th August between 1pm and 4pm. Each session is different but all include elements of expressive art and design, science and exploration, topic work and team games. There is something to keep everyone having fun!

Lets Get Creative

Clare Black

My daughter has had a wonderful time at the summer camps! She came out of the first one so happy and referred to the teachers as the lovely,  nice ladies. 
My daughter is SEN with a very complex medical condition and the teachers arranged a call with me, prior to my daughter attending, and also allowed her to visit the space, before her start day. Thrilled with our experience so far, thank you so much. 

Let’s Explore afternoon camp runs every day during school holidays between 1pm - 4pm. 

Crofton Starters - Stay & Play!

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