Flying Start Luton Timetable (September/October 2021)
Booking is required for all groups. All sessions are FREE unless otherwise stated. You will be sent online joining instructions after booking. Please note you can click on the Baby weighing title to self-book directly
Timetable Colour Key:
BLUE: Online group for parents PINK: In person group for parents only YELLOW: In person group for parent and baby
MONDAY
Fussy Eating Parent
Group Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Dates: 4 October
TUESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family)
for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Foxdell– LU1 1TZ
Every week from 14th
WEDNESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family)
for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week from 15th
THURSDAY
HENRY Healthy
Lifestyles 9 Wk Course
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Pastures– LU4 0PE
Dates: 30 Sept to 2 Dec
FRIDAY
Parent Baby Self Weighing (15 min slots)
for under 2 years
Time: 9.15am to 12pm
@ Pastures– LU4 0PE
Every week from 17th
Luton Bumps on Zoom
(rolling social group)
for pregnant women
Time: 1pm to 2pm
4 & 18 Oct
Sleep & Bedtime Routines Parent Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 28 September
ESOL for Pregnancy
6 Week Course
for pregnant women with English not first language
Time: 9.30 to 12.30pm
@ Arndale House- LU12LJ
Start date 8 September
Parenting Puzzle
5 Week Zoom Course
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Dates: 11 Nov to 9 Dec
Toilet Training Parent
Zoom Session
for parents of over 1s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 8 November
Starting Solids Next
Steps Session on Zoom
for parents of 6- 12 months who have started
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 12 October
Parent Baby Self Weighing (15 min slots)
for under 2 years
Time: 9.15am to 12pm
@ Luton Library: Well &
Wise Space- LU1 2NG
Every week from 16th
I Am Two Parent Zoom Session
for parents of 2 year olds
Time:10am to 11.30am
Date: 19 October
Keeping Baby Safe
Workshop on Zoom
for expecting & new
parents
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Date: 14 October
Starting Solids Workshop on Zoom
for parents of 3 to 6 months yet to start
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 7 October
MONDAY
Fussy Eating Parent
Group Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Dates: 4 October
Luton Bumps on Zoom
(rolling social group)
for pregnant women
Time: 1pm to 2pm
6, 20 Sept & 4, 18 Oct
Keeping Baby Safe
Workshop on Zoom
for expecting & new parents
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Date: 20 September
TUESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family)
for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Foxdell– LU1 1TZ
Every week from 14th
Toilet Training Parent
Zoom Session
for parents of over 1s
Time:10am to 11.30am
Date: 21 September
Sleep & Bedtime Routines Parent Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 28 September
Starting Solids Next
Steps Session on Zoom
for parents of 6- 12 months who have started
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 12 October
WEDNESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family)
for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week from 15th
ESOL for Pregnancy
6 Week Course
for pregnant women with English not first language
Time: 9.30 to 12.30pm
@ Arndale House- LU12LJ
Start date 8 September
Click here to download the Flying Start Timetable- September to October 2021v.6
Booking#E20A8A
As well as emailing flyingstart@luton.gov.uk or calling 01582 548356 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
ESOL for Pregnancy: 6 week course for those with English as an additional language to learn how to express themselves in English to speak to midwifes/ health professionals, gaining the confidence to express their own wishes, talk about feelings, ask questions and offer suggestions
Luton Bumps on Zoom: A fortnightly informal get-together for Luton Mums. Questions and Answers with our Flying Start Midwife and Staff
Keeping Baby Safe Zoom Workshop: What every pregnant or new parent needs to know in order to keep baby safe – offered as a 2 hour online zoom group session with Safe at Home
Baby Groups/Services (In Person)
Baby Sensory Group: (for parents of non-walkers 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
Parent Baby Self- Weighing: (for parents of under 2 years) 15 minute bookable appointments to self-weigh your baby on our scales with staff available to support
Click here to book a Thursday slot or a Friday slot
Toddler/Preschool Groups/Services
Zoom sessions for parents on Starting Solids, Sleep, Toileting, Fussy Eating, Being Two: These workshops will be in café style- giving a great opportunity for parents to talk with others, share experiences, and support each other whilst getting some advice on the topic
HENRY Healthy Lifestyles on Zoom AND In Person: 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
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
The Early Years Alliance are also running nationally:
For more information and to book please visit their website here
Post October dates already scheduled:
Luton Bumps on Zoom:
- 1st, 15th and 29th November 2021 1pm to 2pm
- 13th December 2021 1pm to 2pm
Parent Group Zoom sessions:
- 8th November 2021 1pm to 2.30pm- Toilet Training Session
- 15th November 2021 10am to 11.30am- Sleep and Bedtime Routines Session
Parenting Courses:
- Parenting Puzzle 5 week course starting Thursday 11th November 10am to 11.30am
- Wellbeing for Mother and Baby 5 week course starting Monday 8th November 10am to 11am
