Flying Start Luton Timetable
Booking is required for all groups to guarantee a place (otherwise you could be turned away). All sessions are FREE unless otherwise stated. You will be sent online joining instructions after booking. Sessions are subject to change depending on staffing.
*Please note you can click on the pink titles to book directly on our online booking system (Baby Weighing and Dad’s group)
Timetable Colour Key:
BLUE: Online group for parents YELLOW: At PARK TOWN PURPLE: At FOXCUBS GREEN: At PASTURES PINK: At LUTON LIBRARY
Click here to download the Flying Start Timetable- April to May 2022 (Current)
Flying Start Timetable- June to July 2022 (Starts after Half Term!)
MONDAY
Baby Rhyme and Sign
for parents of 6 to 18 months
Time: 10am to 10.45am
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
TUESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family) for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
WEDNESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family) for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
THURSDAY
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
FRIDAY
Parent Baby Self Weighing (15 min slots) for under 2 years
Time: 10am to 12pm
@ Pastures– LU4 0PE
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
SATURDAY
for under 8s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Dates: 28 May, 25 June and 23 July
Parenting Puzzle 4 week course
for parents of 1 to 5 years
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Date: 14 June to 12 July
Keeping Baby Safe Workshop on Zoom for expecting & new parents (< 3 months)
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Date: 8 June
ESOL for Pregnancy for pregnant women with limited English
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Dates: 9 June to 14 July
Stay and Play (£1 per family) for over 1s
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
Pregnancy Club (3 week course on zoom)
for pregnant women and their partners
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Date: 16 to 30 July
Luton Bumps on Zoom (Midwife Q+A) for pregnant women
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Dates: 31 May, 14 and 28 June (fortnightly)
Fussy Eating Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of over 1s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 25 May
Keeping Baby Safe Workshop on Zoom for expecting & new parents (< 3 months)
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Date: 16 Sept
Music and Rhyme time with Jolly Beans (£1 per family) for under 5s
Time: 2pm to 2.45pm
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week (except Half Term and Holidays)
Starting Solids Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of over 3 to 6 months
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 8 June and 13 July
Oral Health Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of over 2s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 15 June
Sleep and Bedtime Routines Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 22 June
HENRY 8 week Healthy Lifestyles Course on Zoom
for parents of 6 months to 5 years
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Date: 29 June to 17 August
Childhood Illnesses Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 6 July
Toilet Training Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of over 18 months
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 20 July
Keeping Baby Safe Workshop on Zoom for expecting & new parents (< 3 months)
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Date: 20 July
Pregnancy Club (6 week course on zoom)
for pregnant women and their partners
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Date: 18 May to 22 June
MONDAY
Baby Rhyme and Sign (6 to 18 months)
Time: 10am to 10.45am
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week
TUESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family) for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Foxcubs– LU1 1TZ
Every week
Parent Puzzle 5 Week Group
for parents of 1 to 5 years
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Dates: 14 June to 12 July
Luton Bumps on Zoom (Midwife Q+A) for pregnant women
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Dates: 31 May, 14 and 28 June, 12 July
Music and Rhyme time with Jolly Beans
for parents of under 5s
Time: 2pm to 2.45pm
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every Week
WEDNESDAY
Baby Sensory Group (£1 per family) for non-walkers
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every week
Keeping Baby Safe Workshop on Zoom for expecting & new parents
Date: 8 June Time: 12pm to 2pm
Date: 20 July Time: 4pm to 6pm
Starting Solids Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of 3 to 6 months
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 8 June and 13 July
HENRY 8 Week Healthy Lifestyles Group on Zoom
for parents of 6 months to 5 years
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Dates: 29 June to 17 August
Fussy Eating Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Date: 25 May
Oral Health Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of over 2s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Dates: 15 June
Sleep and Bedtime Routines Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Dates: 22 June
Starting Solids (Next Steps) Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of 6 to 12 months
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Dates: 29 June
Childhood Illnesses Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of under 5s
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Dates: 6 July
Toilet Training Parent Group Zoom Session
for parents of over 18 months
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Dates: 20 July
Pregnancy Club (6 week course on zoom)
for pregnant women and their partners
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Date: 18 May to 22 June
ESOL for Pregnancy (6 week course on zoom)
for pregnant women and their partners who have limited English
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Date: 9 June to 14 July
THURSDAY
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
FRIDAY
Parent Baby Self Weighing (15 min slots) for under 2 years
Time: 10am to 12pm
@ Pastures Way
Every Week
Stay and Play (£1 per family) for over 1s
Time: 10am to 11am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Every Week
SATURDAY
Pregnancy Club 3 Week Zoom Course
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Dates: 16th to 30th July
for under 8s
Time: 10am to 11.30am
@ Park Town– LU1 3DU
Dates: 28 May and 25 June
Venue addresses:
- Flying Start Centre in Foxcubs Nursery on Runley Road (LU1 1TZ)
- Flying Start Centre in Park Town Centre on Bailey Street (LU1 3DU)
- Flying Start Centre in Pastures Way Nursery on Pastures Way (LU4 0PE)
- Luton Library Well and Wise Space, St Georges Square (LU1 2NG)
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
English language classes for pregnancy (ESOL): 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
Pregnancy Club 6 week course on zoom: 6 week antenatal programme to help support pregnant women and their partners with all aspects of having a baby
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. 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 our duty Health Visitor on 0300 555 0606 or text parentline 07505331866 and they will be able to help.
Click here to book a Thursday slot or a Friday slot
Baby Rhyme and Sign: (for parents of 6 to 18 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.
Toddler/Preschool Groups/Services
Music and Rhyme time with Jolly Beans (for parents of under 5s)
Stay and Play for over 1s: Our 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!
Zoom sessions for parents on Starting Solids, Sleep, Toileting, Fussy Eating, 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.
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
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
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):
