It is a well planned structured session that gives Jack the opportunity to socialise with his peer group and learn new things. The information about child development is a useful reminder (having studied it at teacher training college).
Nicky and Jack, 18 months
As a health visitor, I would thoroughly recommend Baby College to any mum who wants a special time each week to gain an insight into their child’s development. Classes also help mum to encourage their baby to reach their full developmental potential in a fun and supportive environment.
As a mum, I found Baby College to be an excellent way to develop an early bond with my baby, Charlotte. Knowing what to do as a new mother to best support my baby’s future development was difficult, despite my professional background. After moving to a new area I was recommended Baby College by my own health visitor.
Baby College provides a sound, structured format which focuses on each of the main areas of a child’s development. The classes provide, with the support of a knowledgeable teacher, a variety of fun activities that can easily be practised at home.
I strongly believe that without Baby College my baby would not be as confident and able as she is now, even at this relatively early stage. The opportunity to meet other mothers with similar aged babies proved invaluable and a great support.
Carole Trespaderne, Lecturer in Nursing, RGN, RHV, BSc (Hons), PG (Dip), PGCert(Nursing Education)
Carole Trespaderne, Lecturer in Nursing, RGN, RHV and Charlotte, 12 months
We have quality time together and it gives me a greater understanding for the reasons and importance of everyday activities to help development.
Dawn and Jamie, 7 months
To learn ways to play with my baby and help him to develop. Also to spend time, one-to-one, with my baby and not get distracted by the housework!
Vanessa and Luke, 7 months
To aid my child's development and because she really enjoys it!
Vicki and Hannah, 27 months
We both spend some structured one-to-one time together. I also like to think that I'm giving my daughter the best start in life.
Sally and Gemma, 18 months
To increase the potential for my child's development and for social interaction with other parents and babies.
Claire and Joshua, 7 months
It gives me confidence and ideas to support my son's development. We both enjoy it!
Karen and Matthew, 15 months
For the interaction with others and to help prepare my daughter for school.
Lorraine and Nadine, 2 years
Sam enjoys it and finds the class stimulating and engaging.
Kirsty and Sam, 18 months
My baby really enjoys it and I learn the development games and understand my baby's abilities.
Yvonne and Lucy, 8 months
It gives me ideas for what to do with my child to aid development and we both enjoy it!
Helen and Lewis, 7 months
It gives me an understanding of how a baby develops and what I can do to help that. My child also meets others in a structured environment where they are learning through play.
Catherine and Imogen, 15 months
There are excellent explanations of why we do what we do as mothers and also about developmental skills for babies.
Nicky and William, 8 months
It reminds me of the development stages that I'd forgotten from my first child. Harvey enjoys the songs and pictures and finds it all stimulating.
Sue and Harvey, 14 months
It's a learning process for us both and Baby College makes it fun and enjoyable.
Julie and Joshua, 16 weeks
Baby College classes have created an exciting and stimulating environment for Oscar. The class format incorporates mental activity and play which makes learning fun for both mother and child - the results are consistent. We all have high expectations for our children and to watch them grow whilst grasping basic fundamental development skills, both socially and educationally, makes it all worthwhile. All in all, life is about experiences and learning! We both look forward to Janet's classes and enjoy them immensely!
Marcia and Oscar, 12 months
The variety of Baby College activities stimulates all of my baby's senses, giving him a challenging and fun workout in Janet's classes. Baby College empowers parents to direct their babies' development and allows you to feel you are helping to make their eventual transition into school life as easy as possible. It is also very rewarding to see your child learning new skills.
Joanna and Matthew, 16 months
Baby College is fun for babies, toddlers and adults. It introduces many skills that are vital at pre-school and school level. The children engage in a variety of activities that help to develop many areas of the brain. All these encourage a child’s natural curiosity which helps them to learn at school. The children develop an amazing capacity to listen and to follow instructions, which gives them a head start when starting school. The sessions are fun and educational and help prepare your child for school days.
Emma Clarke, Deputy Headteacher and Primary Curriculum Development Adviser (Literacy and Numeracy), and James, 18 months)