There are so many groups on offer at our centre, but who are they aimed at and what do they involve? Please note, all of our weekly groups run term time. We do offer school holiday stay and plays, please keep a look out for these.
- You and Your Baby - This warm and welcoming group is run by our experienced team and is open to any parents with babies from birth to walking and parents-to-be. The group encourages parents to engage in free flow activities, messy play, story time and song time. It provides a great opportunity to chat and meet with other new parents and babies, and can help to reduce isolation amongst first time families. These sessions are held in Badgers building on Mondays from 10 - 11.30am and Thursdays from 12.30 - 2pm. Running term time only, no need to book your space.
- You and Your Toddler - This is a fun session for families with babies and children under 4. Our experienced team will be on hand to support you with any concerns, and let your child/ren have a wonderful time playing. We provide opportunities for messy play, role play and outdoor play. Come along and have some fun, sing songs and meet with other families. These sessions run on Mondays from 1 – 2.30pm in Grasshoppers (with an exciting outdoor space) and Wednesdays from 9.30 – 11am in Badgers building. Running term time only, no need to book your space.
- Baby Massage - This nurturing group is run by our qualified Family Support Worker and encourages bonding with your baby and increases parents' confidence in handling their baby. This group helps to reduce isolation for new mums and provides a welcoming and safe space to meet new people. This group is held in our Badgers building on Fridays from 1.15 - 2.45pm. The five week course must be booked in advance by contacting us at bookings@bushyleaze.hants.sch.uk. Running term time only.
- Bushy Tales Speech and Language Support Group – This is our speech and language and SEND support group for children under 3 and their families needing some additional support from one of our experienced practitioners. Sessions run at in Grasshoppers on Tuesdays from 1.15 - 2.45pm. This group is run on a referral basis. Running term time only. If you would like further information, please email bookings@bushyleaze.hants.sch.uk.
- SEND Stay and Play Drop-in Support Group - This is a new, inclusive group for families with children under 4 years who have additional needs. The group is run by experienced practitioners. There is no need to book for this group, please just come along when you can on Thursdays from 1.15 - 2.30pm. Running term time only. If you would like further information, please email bookings@bushyleaze.hants.sch.uk.
- Saturday Dads - This group is for dads or male carers to come along and enjoy a session with their child/ren under the age of 5, full of fun activities and a chance to speak to other dads. Our experienced team will be on hand for support and advice. We offer a light breakfast during the session. Saturday Dads runs on the first Saturday of each month from 10 - 11.30am. Running term time only. If you would like further information, please email bookings@bushyleaze.hants.sch.uk.
- Little Squirrels – Our specialised SEND family stay & play group is aimed at families with children under the age of 5 who require additional support, with our experienced team on hand for support and advice. This is run on the third Saturday of each month from 10 - 11.30am at Bushy Leaze. Running term time only. If you would like further information, please email bookings@bushyleaze.hants.sch.uk.
We do not charge to attend our groups, however if you wish to make a small monetary donation whilst attending any of the above sessions please feel free to do so. Thank you.