Flying Start Luton Timetable
Click below to download the:
- Flying Start Timetable- April to May 2024
- FS Maintained Nursery Stay and Play Timetable (after Easter)
- Baby Self Weigh Timetable (webpage)
- Parent Chat Locations and Dates April to July 2024
- Please note:
- *Booking is required for some groups to guarantee a place. ‘DROP IN’ means you do not need to book but there is risk of being turned away
- All sessions in a centre are £1 (Except Bush Babies which is £3 due to venue hire/ snack, £2 for Olive Tree hire and Baby Massage (£2) due to resources used)
- Sessions are subject to change depending on staffing- please call/email to confirm
- You can click on the pink titles for more info and/or to book directly on our online booking system (Dad’s group, Antenatal Groups and Events)
Timetable Colour Key:
PINK: Foxcubs YELLOW: Park Town GREEN: Pastures Way PURPLE: Hockwell Ring ORANGE: CYCD BLUE: Online on ZOOM WHITE: Other venues!
MONDAY
Baby Weighing, Sensory Play and Parent Chat
Time: 9.15am to 10.30am
@ Stopsley Community Primary School -LU2 7UG
On the last Monday of the month (29 April, 24 June, 20 May,15 July)
TUESDAY
Baby Weighing (Drop In)
for under 2 years
Time: 9am to 10.30am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every week
WEDNESDAY
Parent Chat at Leagrave Library Rhyme Time (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 9.30am to 10am and 10.30am to 11am
@ Leagrave Library– LU3 2NL
On the FIRST Wednesday of the month (1 May, 5 June, 3 July)
THURSDAY
Baby Weighing (Drop in)
for under 2 years
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
FRIDAY
Breastfeeding Café (Drop in)
for pregnant and breastfeeding parents
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ Pastures– LU4 0PE
Every week
SATURDAY
Dad’s Saturday Group (Drop in)*
for under 8s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Dates: 27 April, 18 May
Baby Rhyme and Sign*
for parents of non walkers 3 months+
Time: 10am to 10.45am (open from 9.30am)
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week from 22 April (except Half Term and Holidays and 6/5)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Breastfeeding Café (Drop in)
for pregnant and breastfeeding parents
Time: 9.15am to 10.45am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every week
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
@ CYCD– LU4 8HZ
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Early Days (Drop in)
for parents of under 4 months
Time: 9.30am to 10.10am
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
Baby Weighing (Drop in)
for under 2s
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ Pastures– LU4 0PE
Every week
Birth and Baby Stuff 1 Day Course*
for pregnant women from 28 weeks and partners
Date: 27 April, 18 May
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm
@ Chaul End Community Centre (LU4 8QN)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week from 22 April (except Half Term and Holidays and 6/5)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Early Days (Drop in)
for parents of under 4 months
Time: 9.15am to 10.45am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every week
Little Explorers*
for new walkers under 2
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Breastfeeding Café (Drop in)
for pregnant and breastfeeding parents
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
Early Days (Drop in) for parents of under 4 months
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ Pastures– LU4 0PE
Every week
Little Explorers*
for new walkers under 2
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every week from 22 April (except Half Term and Holidays and 6/5)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Stay and Play*
for under 5s
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
@ Bramingham Primary School– LU3 4BL
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Sensory Play*
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 11am (open from 9.30am)
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Sensory Play (Drop in)
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am (open from 9am)
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays and 24/5)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Stay and Play (Drop in) £2 a family
for under 3s
Time: 1.15pm to 2.30pm
@ Olive Tree Church– LU3 1HB
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays and 6/5)
Sensory play (Drop In)
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 11am (open from 9.30am)
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
@ Pastures– LU4 0PE
Parent Chat at LCF Tot Stop (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Luton Christian Fellowship- LU1 3AL
On the THIRD Wednesday of the month (17 April, 15 May, 19 June, 17 July)
Bush Babies (Drop In)
for under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Bushmead Hub– LU2 7SF
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays and 2/5)
£3 for this group– first come first served
Baby Rhyme and Sign*
for parents of non walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 10.45am (open from 9.30am)
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Baby Massage 5 Wk Course* (£10 per family)
for parents of 6 weeks to 6 months
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm (open from 1pm)
@ Foxcubs – LU1 1TZ
Dates:15 April to 20 May (fully booked)
BOOKING REQUIRED
**NEW UPCOMING DATES**
10 June to 8 July
Sensory play*
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 11am (open from 9.30am)
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Parenting Workshops on Zoom*
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
17/4- Starting Solids NEXT STEPS (6-12 months)
1/5- Behaviour (over 1s)
15/5- Starting Solids (3-6 months)
22/5- Toilet Training (over 1s)
3/7 – Fussy Eating
BOOKING REQUIRED
Parent Chat at Marsh Farm Library Rhyme Time (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 10.30am
@ Marsh Farm Library– LU3 3TL
On the LAST Thursday of the month (25 April, 23 May, 27 June, 18 July)
Sensory play for under 1s*
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays, 6/5 and 13/5)
@ Chantry– LU4 0RH
BOOKING REQUIRED
Parent Chat at Central Library Rhyme Time (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 10.30am
@ Central Library– LU1 2NG
On the FIRST Tuesday of the month (7 May, 4 June, 2 July)
Baby Weighing and Breastfeeding Cafe (Drop in)
for under 2 years
Time: 1pm to 3pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
Mini Movers (Drop in)
for confident walkers over 1s
Time: 10.45am to 11.30am
@ St Francis- LU2 9JZ
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays and 2/5)
Keeping Baby Safe Workshop on Zoom*
for pregnant and new parents of under 3 months
Time: 5pm to 7.30pm
Date: 29 April
Little Explorers*
for new walkers under 2
Time: 11am to 11.45am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Early Days (Drop in)
for parents of under 4 months
Time: 1pm to 3pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
*Antenatal Reunion on 17 April*
Immunisation Catch-up Clinic (Drop in)
for children from 15 months to 5 years
Date: 9 May
Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Parenting Workshops on Zoom*
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Sleep and Bedtime Routines 20/5
BOOKING REQUIRED
Pregnancy Club* (HYBRID)
for pregnant women
Date: 30 April and 28 May
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE (AND ON ZOOM)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Play and Learn (Drop in)
for under 5s
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
@ Whipperley– LU1 5QY
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
Little Explorers*
for new walkers under 2
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Rhyme and Play Time (Drop in)
for under 5s
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Red Cross- LU4 8JL
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
Parent Chat at Stopsley Rhyme Time (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 2pm to 2.30pm
@ Stopsley Library– LU2 7UG
On the FIRST Thursday of the month (2 May, 6 June, 4 July)
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
NEW Baby Massage 5 Wk Course* (£10 per family)
for parents of 6 weeks to 6 months
Time: 1.45pm to 2.45pm
@ Park Town- LU1 3DU
Starting 13 June to 11 July
BOOKING REQUIRED
Baby Massage 5 Wk Course* (£10 per family)
for parents of 6 weeks to 6 months
Time: 1.45pm to 2.45pm
@ Chantry– LU4 0RH
Dates: 16 April to 14 May
BOOKING REQUIRED
**NEW UPCOMING DATES**
11 June to 9 July
Parent Chat at Lewsey Library Rhyme Time (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 2.15pm to 2.45pm
@ Lewsey Library- LU4 0SW
On the LAST Tuesday of the month (30 April, 25 June, 16 July)
Managing Healthy Relationships Workshop*
for pregnant women and partners in any stage of pregnancy
Date: 23 April
Time: 5pm to 7pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
BOOKING REQUIRED
Birth and Baby Stuff 3 Week Course*
for pregnant women from 28 weeks and partners
Date: 7 to 21 May
Time: 5pm to 7pm (3pm to 5pm on week 3)
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
BOOKING REQUIRED
Birth and Baby Stuff 3 Week Course*
for pregnant women from 28 weeks and partners
Date: 2 to 16 April
Time: 5pm to 7pm (3pm to 5pm on week 3)
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
BOOKING REQUIRED
MONDAY
Baby Weighing and Parent Chat (Drop in)
for under 2s (weighing) or parents of under 5s (parent chat)
Time: 9.15am to 10.30am
@ Stopsley Community Primary– LU2 7UG
On the LAST MONDAY of the month (29/4, 20/5 24/6, 15/7)
Sensory Play (Drop in)
for non walkers over 3 months
Time: 9.15am to 10.30am
@ Stopsley Community Primary– LU2 7UG
On the LAST MONDAY of the month (29/4, 24/6, 15/7)
Sensory Play for under 1s (Drop in)
for non walkers over 3 months
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am (open from 9am)
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
Baby Weighing (Drop in)
for under 2s
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
Breastfeeding Café (Drop in)
for pregnant and breastfeeding parents
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
Early Days (Drop in)
for parents of 0 to 4 months
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except 2/5)
Mini Movers (Drop in)
for confident walkers over 1
Time: 10.45am to 11.30am
@ St Francis– LU2 9JZ
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays and 2/5)
Immunisation Catch-Up Clinic (Drop in)
for children aged 15 months to 5 years
Date: 9 May
Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Play and Learn *
for over 1s
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
Parent Chat at Leagrave Library Rhyme Time (DROP IN) for parents of under 5s
Time: 9.30am to 10am and 10.30am to 11am
@ Leagrave Library– LU3 2NL
On the FIRST Wednesday of the month (1/5, 5/6, 3/7)
Parent Chat at LCF Tot Stop (DROP IN) for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Luton Christian Fellowship– LU1 3AL
On the THIRD Wednesday of the month (17/4, 15/5, 19/6, 17/7)
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
@ CYCD– LU4 8HZ
Every week (except Half Term/ Holiday breaks)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Baby Weighing and Breastfeeding Café (Drop in)
for under 2s
Time: 1pm to 3pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every Week
Early Days (Drop in)
for parents of 0 to 4 months
Time: 1pm to 3pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every Week
*Antenatal reunion on 17 April*
Parent Chat at Marsh Farm Library Rhyme Time (DROP IN) for parents of under 5s
Time: 9.30am to 10.45am
@ Marsh Farm Library– LU3 3TL
On the LAST Thursday of the month (25/4, 23/5, 27/6, 18/7)
Parent Chat at Stopsley Library Rhyme Time (DROP IN) for parents of under 5s
Time: 2pm to 2.30pm
@ Stopsley Library– LU2 7UG
On the FIRST Thursday of the month (2/5, 6/6, 4/7)
NEW Baby Massage 5 Week Course- £10 per Family *
for parents of 6 weeks to under 6 months
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Park Town LU1 3DU
Starting from 13 June to 11 July
BOOKING REQUIRED
Baby Rhyme and Sign*
for non walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 10.45am (open from 9.30am)
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week from 22 April (Except Half Term/ Holiday Breaks and 6/5)
Baby Rhyme and Sign*
for non walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 10.45am (open from 9.30am)
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every Week (except Half Term/ Holiday breaks)
TUESDAY
Baby Weighing (Drop in)
for under 2s
Time: 9am to 10.30am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every Week
Early Days (Drop in)
for parents of 0 to 4 months
Time: 9.15am to 10.45am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every Week
Stay and Play*
for under 5s
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
@ Bramingham Primary School- LU3 4BL
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Sensory Play*
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 11am (open from 9.30am)
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week (except Half Term/ Holiday breaks)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every Week from 22 April (Except Half Term/ Holiday Breaks and 6/5)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Stay and Play (Drop in) £2 a family
for under 3s
Time: 1.15pm to 2.30pm
@ Olive Tree Church– LU3 1HB
Every week (Except Half Term/ Holiday Breaks and 6/5)
Little Explorers*
for new walkers under 2
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
Every Week from 22 April (Except Half Term/ Holiday Breaks and 6/5)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Baby Massage 5 Week Course- £10 per family*
for parents of 6 weeks to under 6 months
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Foxcubs- LU1 1TZ
Dates: 15 April to 20 May (FULLY BOOKED)
BOOKING REQUIRED
**NEW AVAILABLE DATES**
10 June to 8 July
Baby Massage 5 Week Course- £10 per family*
for parents of 6 weeks to under 6 months
Time: 1.45pm to 2.45pm
@Chantry Community Hub– LU4 0RH
Dates: 16 April to 14 May
BOOKING REQUIRED
**NEW AVAILABLE DATES**
11 June to 9 July
Sensory Play*
for non walkers over 3 months
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@Chantry Community Hub– LU4 0RH
Every week (Except Half Term/ Holiday Breaks and 6/5)
BOOKING REQUIRED
WEDNESDAY
Sensory Play*
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 11am (open from 9.30am)
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term/ Holiday breaks)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week from (except Half Term/ Holiday breaks)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Rhyme and Play Time (Drop in)
for under 5s
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Red Cross– LU4 8JL
Every week (except Half Term/Holiday breaks)
Breastfeeding Café (Drop in)
for pregnant parents-to-be and breastfeeding parents
Time: 9.15am to 10.45am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every week
Little Explorers*
for new walkers under 2
Time: 11am to 11.45am
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE
Every Week
BOOKING REQUIRED
Little Explorers*
for new walkers under 2
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every Week
BOOKING REQUIRED
Little Explorers*
for 1 to 2 years (mobile)
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every Week
BOOKING REQUIRED
Keeping Baby Safe Workshop Zoom*
for pregnant and new parents (under 3 months)
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Date: 29 April
BOOKING REQUIRED
Parenting Workshops on Zoom*
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Sleep and Bedtime Routines 20/5
BOOKING REQUIRED
Parent Workshops on Zoom*
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
- 17/4- Starting Solids NEXT STEPS (6-12 months)
- 1/5- Behaviour (over 1s)
- 15/5- Starting Solids (3-6 months)
- 22/5- Toilet Training (over 1s)
BOOKING REQUIRED
Birth and Baby Stuff 3-Week Course*
for pregnant women over 28 weeks and partners
Time: 5pm to 7pm (3pm to 5pm on week 3)
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
7th to 21st May
BOOKING REQUIRED
Birth and Baby Stuff 3-Week Course*
for pregnant women over 28 weeks and partners
Time: 5pm to 7pm (3pm to 5pm on week 3)
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
2nd to 16th April
BOOKING REQUIRED
Managing Healthy Relationships Workshop*
for pregnant women and partners at any stage
Date: 23 April
Time: 5pm to 7pm
@ Hockwell– LU4 9LB
BOOKING REQUIRED
Pregnancy Club (HYBRID)
for pregnant women
Date: 30 April and 28 May
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
@ Farley Community Centre– LU1 5RE (AND ON ZOOM)
BOOKING REQUIRED
for pregnant women over 28 weeks and partners
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm (doesn’t include lunch- please bring a packed lunch!)
@ Chaul End Community Centre– LU4 8QN
27 April and 18 May
BOOKING REQUIRED
Bush Babies (Drop in) *£3 charge*
for under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays and 2/5)
Play and Learn (Drop in)
for under 5s
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
@ Whipperley– LU1 5QY
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Sensory Play (Drop in)
for non-walkers over 3 months
Time: 10am to 11am (open from 9.30am)
@ Pastures Way– LU4 0PE
Every Week (except Half Term/ Holiday breaks)
Parent Chat @ Rhyme Time (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 10.30am
@ Central Library– LU1 2NG
On the FIRST TUESDAY of the month (7/5, 4/6, 2/7)
Parent Chat @ Rhyme Time (Drop in)
for parents of under 5s
Time: 2.15pm to 2.45pm
@ Lewsey Library– LU4 0SW
On the LAST TUESDAY of the month (30/4, 25/6, 16/7)
Breastfeeding Café and Baby Weighing (Drop in)
for pregnant parents-to-be, breastfeeding parents and parents with under 2s (weighing)
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ Pastures Way– LU4 0PE
Every Week
Early Days (Drop in)
for parents of 0 to 4 months
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
@ Pastures Way – LU4 0PE
Every Week
Play and Learn*
for over 1s
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every Week (except Half Term/ Holiday breaks)
BOOKING REQUIRED
SATURDAY
Dad’s Saturday Group (Drop in)
for under 8s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Dates: 27 April and 18 May
* = Booking Required
Venue addresses:
- Park Town Family Hub, Bailey Street (LU1 3DU)
- Flying Start Family Hub in Foxcubs Nursery, Runley Road (LU1 1TZ)
- Flying Start Family Hub in Pastures Way Nursery, Pastures Way (LU4 0PE)
- Hockwell Ring Community Centre and Family Hub, Mayne Ave (LU4 9LB)
- Farley Community Centre on Delphine Close (LU1 5RE)
- CYCD, 94-106 Leagrave Road (LU4 8HZ)
- St Francis Church, Carteret Road (LU2 9JZ)
- Chaul End Community Centre, 515 Dunstable Road (LU4 8QN)
- Bushmead Hub, Hancock Drive (LU2 7SF)
- Chantry Primary School Community Hub Building, Wedgewood Road (LU4 0RH)
- The Olive Tree Church, 42 – 46 Blenheim Crescent (LU3 1HB)
- Whipperley Infant Academy, Whipperley Ring (LU1 5QY)
- Stopsley Community Primary School, Hitchin Road, Stopsley (LU2 7UG)
- Red Cross, 232 Dunstable Road (LU4 8JL)
- Bramingham Primary School, Freeman Avenue (LU3 4BL)
Booking:
As well as emailing flyingstart@eyalliance.org.uk or calling 01582 368245 to book, you can also submit a parent group enquiry here
Professionals can also refer families they are working with via our online referral form here
An outline of all the services can be found below:
EXTRA: Solihull Online (e-courses for parents of children 0 to 18, including those with SEND) Visit: www.inourplace.co.uk using Access Code: HATTERS
Pregnancy Groups/ Services
Pregnancy Club *Women only* (Hybrid- any stage) Women at any stage of pregnancy are able to join others for this monthly hour-long group which has a Midwife and Guest Speaker available for questions/answers. It aims to support a healthy pregnancy with advice on nutrition, physical activity and emotional wellbeing. You can join from home on zoom or come in person. It runs on the Last Tuesday of the Month from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Zoom and at Farley Community Centre- booking required.
Bump, Birth and Baby stuff (over 28 weeks- partners welcome): This later pregnancy programme is for first time parents to be in the third trimester of pregnancy. The programme is delivered in person and will support you with key information around labour and birth and caring for your new-born baby, as well as providing a great opportunity to meet other parents to be. Delivered in partnership by midwives, health visitors and family workers the programme will cover labour and birth information, responsive feeding, baby’s brain development, looking after yourself and your baby. The programme runs as a 3 week course or a one day course.
- Feedback: “All 3 sessions I felt like I had learnt something. I also had the chance to exchange numbers with some other parents, which was important to me. Staff were very friendly and I felt I could ask questions.”
Keeping Baby Safe Zoom Workshop (any stage- partners welcome): What every pregnant or new parent needs to know in order to keep baby safe – offered as a 2 and a half hour online zoom group session with Safe at Home
- Feedback: “The session was very informative and helpful for me, especially for choosing baby products. I have realised the things I thought would be safe are not safe and even bring danger to my baby. Also learned about co sleeping and bed sharing tips. Thanks for a wonderful session”
NEW! Managing Healthy Relationships Workshop (any stage- partners welcome): This workshop aims to help parents to identify how disagreements start, identify how disagreements impact themselves and their children, identify helpful and harmful behaviours during arguments andlog in to One Plus One online training
Baby Groups/Services (In Person)
Baby Massage 5- Week Course (£10) for under 6 months: Massaging your baby provides a wonderful opportunity for expressing your love, whilst meeting the need for touch and affection that is so essential for the healthy development of your baby. The benefits for your baby are: helping baby to feel securely attached, reduced crying and emotional distress, increased levels of relaxation, development of body awareness, relief from wind, colic and constipation. The benefits for you: Feeling closer to your baby, an increased understanding of your baby, feeling the relaxed benefits of giving your baby nurturing touch. The benefits of attending a class: Enjoy focused time with your baby, the opportunity to socialise in a welcoming and supportive environment and have fun whilst learning a life-long skill. Our relaxed classes include time for informal parent discussion. Massage strokes are reviewed each week and handouts are given as a reminder.
Early Days Group: for parents in the fourth trimester (from birth to 4 months) to join an informal and relaxed group for new parents with Flying Start staff on hand if you want any information or advice.
- Feedback: “It’s an opportunity to get my baby out and around others. There is also an opportunity to have great discussions and learn new things about parenting. For example, weaning ect. As a first time parent, it a constant learning journey and it’s great to see we’re all in the same boat.”
Sensory Play: (for parents of non-walkers over 3 months as mat-based activity) This weekly hour-long face to face group encourages quality time for parents and baby- exploring various objects and using various senses
- Feedback: “All the staff are lovely and very supportive. They also engage well with all babies and ensure that they enjoy the session.”
Parent Baby Self- Weighing: (for parents of under 2 years) Opportunity to self-weigh your baby on our scales. Please note this is not a health visitor clinic, a member of staff will be on hand to show you how to use the scales and how you can record your baby’s weight, however if you have any health concerns about your baby please contact the duty Health Visitor on 0300 555 0606 or text parentline 07505331866 and they will be able to help.
Baby Rhyme and Sign: (for parents of non-walkers over 3 months) Nursery rhymes and action songs are great fun and also help stimulate language development. Flying Start’s Sing and sign group combines the benefits of both music and signing.
Breastfeeding Café: Support for mothers breastfeeding. In addition to the 3 Breastfeeding Cafes in Luton shown on our timetable, Bedford/Central Bedfordshire have Baby Brasseries you are welcome to, find out more here
Toddler/Preschool Groups/Services
Little Explorers: 1 to 2 years (mobile)- ideal for toddlers on the move who would find larger Play and Learn groups too busy
Play and Learn for over 1s: Our play and learn (stay and play) sessions are opportunities for parents/carers to come along and meet other people with young children. A variety of age appropriate activities are available, such as messy play, soft play, stories and rhymes and lots more!
- Feedback: “The staff are always friendly, asking about our children, sometimes play with kids showing their interest, even giving advice”
Learning Together: Giving families the opportunity to gain information about the home learning environment and learn new skills through play
Mini Movers: A physical fun group with music and instruments for confident walkers over 1
Parent Chat Drop in: For parents of children under 5 years old. Our friendly Community Link Worker will be available to tell you about Flying Start sessions as well as to answer any questions you have about parenting topics such as developmental milestones, age-appropriate behaviour and family relationships. They can also signpost you to other Luton services as appropriate. No need to book as a drop in with 10 minute one to one slots available.
Zoom sessions for parents on Starting Solids, Sleep, Toileting, Fussy Eating, Oral Health, Childhood Illnesses and Understanding Behaviour: These workshops will be in a relaxed style- giving a great opportunity for parents to talk with others, share experiences, and support each other whilst getting some parenting support and advice. *NEW- VIDEO VERSIONS TO WATCH IN YOUR OWN TIME-!*
- Feedback: “Thank you again for all your help! I’m always learning something new and really encourages me to stay on track to be a healthy mama and good role model”
HENRY Healthy Lifestyles on Zoom: This 8/9 week programme supports parents in ensuring a healthy start for their child. Henry helps to overcome those mealtime challenges so parents can have a happy and healthy family life
- Feedback: “I was able to share my experiences without judgement and also listen from other parents experiences. Being able to have group discussions was quite enjoyable We have increased level of physical activity by going out more often to the park etc. Also I have been making healthier lifestyle choices for myself and my family.”
Parenting Puzzle on Zoom: This 4/5 week programme supports parents of babies and young children with a focus on the importance of attachment, empathy, positive discipline, play and communication
- Feedback: “Helped me by being about to speak in a group and take in everyone view point and learning new techniques”
Dad’s Saturday Group: Monthly group for fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles or brothers who would like to share some quality time with their child or relative under 8. Click here to book
The Early Years Alliance are also running sessions nationally (click on the name for more information/to book):
