Play-lates! Physiotherapist led Children’s activity and movement class
Children learn best through play. Play-lates has all the benefits of physiotherapist led Pilates but through wonderful, fun, themed, play sessions for 2-5yr olds and their carers.
Play-lates Information
Play-lates is a fun, physiotherapist led physical activity class for 2-5yr olds and their carers.
We believe that children should be free to move and play. Play-lates is a programme of physiotherapist designed activities and games to help children enjoy movement, develop core strength, balance, co-ordination and support age appropriate gross and fine motor skills.
Carers are welcomed and encouraged to join in the fun too! Play, move and learn together supported by of our senior physiotherapist team.
Each activity is a carefully designed exercise to help children with a specific area of their physical development but they will be having too much fun to notice!
Play-lates is booked by the course block so that you and your child have the chance to learn and progress together. If you would like to try a session before booking, we open up a few spaces for the first week of the half term. You can book these below too.
As well as a wonderfully fun hour of play each week all children are given a Play-lates Movement Check list book to take home and chart their progress. This is full of tips, hints and games to try at home together between sessions.
Would you like to try a session before booking a course?
We have a limited number of trial spaces on the first week of each programme. Book your trial session below.
Trial sessions are £10 which is deducted from your course fee if you join.
Next Course: Classes not currently running – We hope to be back soon!
6 week course, £48 per child and their adult.
(Additional Siblings: aged 2-5yrs: £10 per term, under 2: free)
Block booking essential & Spaces are limited.
Benefits of Play-Lates:
About Play-lates:
Children learn best through play. Play-lates invites children to move and explore in through a mix of physio led activities, parent and partner games and free play, each carefully designed to support and scaffold key elements of physical development.
Free play is an important part of a child’s development. During free play children can explore their own interests and at their own pace. Free play with inviting opportunities allows children to developing confidence, creativity and imagination in their movement. Our physiotherapy team know this and Play-lates gives children plenty of time to find their own way to explore the curriculum each week. Our physiotherapists are on hand to support and scaffold you and your child’s play, helping you both to have fun and develop skill at the pace that is right and exciting for your child.
Play-lates provides opportunities for children to make friends and develop social and emotional skills. Our friendly welcoming spaces are allow you to meet and connect with other adults too.
With open ended toys, high quality equipment and carefully curated invites to move and play Play-lates provides the ideal indoor playroom
Physical play has many proven health benefits. It allows them to build physical skills for school, sports and life. It improves wellbeing, mood and sleep. Physical play also helps children strengthen muscles, bones and improves overall health and fitness, helping children to love movement for life.
Play-lates FAQs
£40 for a 5-week half term. Payment is taken for the term at booking to guarantee your space. Additional siblings aged 2-5 years old cost an additional £5 per term and under 2’s are free. Please let us know when booking.
No, you cannot attend just one class. Our classes are booked as part of a progressive course of 6-8 sessions.
Physiotherapists have extensive, degree level training in anatomy, physiology and movement. We spend over 1000 hours studying how people move before we even leave university. All of our team have then gone on to do further study and Pilates training. These skills help us to assess and prescribe the best exercises for our clients. Even in a class situation we will be observing, modifying and tailoring exercises for each of the individuals working with us. This precision means that you will get much more out of your exercises and reach your goals faster.
New clients are welcome to join us at the start of each course block (normally in week 1 or 2) but sometimes we can accommodate new clients in a course in progress. Contact us, we would love to help.
You can swap in a friend but we must have notice of this and they must complete a HSF 48hr prior to the class. You can also follow some of the games and hints in your booklet at home so the fun can continue outside of your session.
If your child has a medical condition or additional needs, please inform us before the class. We are happy to accommodate and make any necessary adjustments to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for your child. Our instructors are trained to provide support, but it’s important that we are aware of any specific requirements or concerns ahead of time. At booking you will be sent a health screen form, you must complete this before coming to class.
If you arrive late, don’t worry—simply join the class when you and your child are ready.
We kindly request that you refrain from taking photos during class, as they may include images of other children, parents, guardians, or staff members who have not given consent for their photos to be taken.
Please do not consume any food or drink in classes either for participating members, siblings or yourself unless you or your child has a medical condition which requires any. Please eat and drink outside the hall, either in the waiting area or outside the centre.
Additional Siblings aged 2-5yrs have an additional cost of £12 per term, under 2’s are free. Please let us know at the time of booking if your bringing sibblings.
Play-lates classes are 50 minutes long. It is important to arrive on time for the start of the class as this allows your child to feel fully involved from the beginning, but don’t worry if your late, join in when you can.