Gentle Beginnings – A Unique Postnatal Group

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Welcome to Gentle Beginnings – a weekly postnatal group for mums and birthing parents with babies aged 0–6 months.

Unlike most baby groups, Gentle Beginnings is not about fixing sleep or feeding patterns, or ticking milestones. It’s about you – your wellbeing, your voice, and your experience of the early months of parenthood.

This is a gentle, safe, and supportive space where you can simply be. Some weeks you may feel like joining in a group conversation about the highs and lows of parenthood, while other weeks you may just want to sit back with coffee, cake, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.

Our qualified postnatal practitioner and in-house feeding expert are there every week – not to judge or tell you what to do, but to listen, support, and hold space. We believe parents don’t need to be “fixed” any more than their babies do. Instead, we focus on how you are coping with the reality of broken sleep, changing emotions, and all the demands of new parenthood.

Parents tell us this group is “the space I didn’t know I needed,” “the thing that saved me in those early weeks,” and “the only group where I could be completely honest.”

Why join Gentle Beginnings?

• A postnatal group that focuses on the parent, not just the baby

• A safe, welcoming space to share honestly – the good and the hard

• No judgement, no pressure, no cliques

• Connection with other new parents who get it

• Support from qualified practitioners who combine kindness with expertise

• Coffee, cake, and the freedom to just be yourself

Price: £7.50Includes hot drink and cake

Our Crafternoon Tea sessions take place each month and include a new craft each session and a delicious afternoon tea.

You will be served a delicious selection of sandwiches, cake, brownies, scones with jam and cream and of course Yorkshire tea or freshly ground coffee,

6th November - Beaded Snowflakes. Use a variety of beads to make a beautiful wire snowflake to hang on your tree, Full tuition and all materials included.

Florist Georgia Joy is back with us this year for another fabulous Christmas Wreath Workshop. Join us for an afternoon creating a beautiful wreath to hand on your door for the festive season. Includes a hot drink a glass of mulled wine!

Science with Izzy

KS3 9:30am - 4th & 18th December

IGCSE 11:10am - 11:55am: 4th, 11th & 18th December

Our Science with Izzy sessions are for KS3 and IGCSE and give children the chance to plan, participate in and evaluate science experiments, learning the theory along the way to set them up for a successful science education.

KS3 - 27th November, 4th & 18th December

We will rotate through the three sciences building on fundamental scientific understanding and skills that will feed into the iGCSE courses. Practical work will be incorporated wherever possible to develop student’s experimental skills.

IGCSE

Block 2 (4th, 11th, 18th December): Rates of Reaction 1 (Chemistry).

All activities are designed in liaison with CLEAPSS, fully risk assessed and Izzy has full insurance.

Gentle Beginnings – A Unique Postnatal Group

Book Here

Welcome to Gentle Beginnings – a weekly postnatal group for mums and birthing parents with babies aged 0–6 months.

Unlike most baby groups, Gentle Beginnings is not about fixing sleep or feeding patterns, or ticking milestones. It’s about you – your wellbeing, your voice, and your experience of the early months of parenthood.

This is a gentle, safe, and supportive space where you can simply be. Some weeks you may feel like joining in a group conversation about the highs and lows of parenthood, while other weeks you may just want to sit back with coffee, cake, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.

Our qualified postnatal practitioner and in-house feeding expert are there every week – not to judge or tell you what to do, but to listen, support, and hold space. We believe parents don’t need to be “fixed” any more than their babies do. Instead, we focus on how you are coping with the reality of broken sleep, changing emotions, and all the demands of new parenthood.

Parents tell us this group is “the space I didn’t know I needed,” “the thing that saved me in those early weeks,” and “the only group where I could be completely honest.”

Why join Gentle Beginnings?

• A postnatal group that focuses on the parent, not just the baby

• A safe, welcoming space to share honestly – the good and the hard

• No judgement, no pressure, no cliques

• Connection with other new parents who get it

• Support from qualified practitioners who combine kindness with expertise

• Coffee, cake, and the freedom to just be yourself

Price: £7.50Includes hot drink and cake

Florist Georgia Joy is back with us this year for another fabulous Christmas Wreath Workshop. Join us for an afternoon creating a beautiful wreath to hand on your door for the festive season. Includes a hot drink a glass of mulled wine!

Florist Georgia Joy is back with us this year for another fabulous Christmas Wreath Workshop. Join us for an afternoon creating a beautiful wreath to hand on your door for the festive season. Includes a hot drink a glass of mulled wine!

In this watercolour workshop you will learn how to paint a variety of different flowers and leaves before using your paintings to create greetings cards. Perfect for Mothers day, Birthdays, Thank you cards and more. You should have enough time to make at least two cards and can choose from bouquet cards, wreath cards and single flowers.

This workshop is suitable for adults and teens aged approximately 12+. It is for complete beginners, or those that would just like to come and paint in a social group. The price includes a hot drink.

Lone Rager’s Sweary Art Workshop will be a chance to laugh, learn the basics of text art and channel your anger and frustration into a painted, varnished, colourful ( in more ways than one)  plaque you can take home with you. It’s a BYOB night and of course, swearing isn’t obligatory.  Let your hair down!! 

£30 including materials and a hot drink (though do bring your own alcohol too!).

Make stained glass Christmas tree decorations with Beverly and John from Crafted Wood & Glass. 

You will cut, grind, foil and solder your chosen glass to make a hanging Father Christmas and a Christmas star during this 4 hour workshop. This course is aimed at adults. It is not suitable if pregnant due to the lead content of the solder. Please wear closed toe shoes.

Full tuition, all materials and coffee included.

Gentle Beginnings – A Unique Postnatal Group

Book Here

Welcome to Gentle Beginnings – a weekly postnatal group for mums and birthing parents with babies aged 0–6 months.

Unlike most baby groups, Gentle Beginnings is not about fixing sleep or feeding patterns, or ticking milestones. It’s about you – your wellbeing, your voice, and your experience of the early months of parenthood.

This is a gentle, safe, and supportive space where you can simply be. Some weeks you may feel like joining in a group conversation about the highs and lows of parenthood, while other weeks you may just want to sit back with coffee, cake, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.

Our qualified postnatal practitioner and in-house feeding expert are there every week – not to judge or tell you what to do, but to listen, support, and hold space. We believe parents don’t need to be “fixed” any more than their babies do. Instead, we focus on how you are coping with the reality of broken sleep, changing emotions, and all the demands of new parenthood.

Parents tell us this group is “the space I didn’t know I needed,” “the thing that saved me in those early weeks,” and “the only group where I could be completely honest.”

Why join Gentle Beginnings?

• A postnatal group that focuses on the parent, not just the baby

• A safe, welcoming space to share honestly – the good and the hard

• No judgement, no pressure, no cliques

• Connection with other new parents who get it

• Support from qualified practitioners who combine kindness with expertise

• Coffee, cake, and the freedom to just be yourself

Price: £7.50Includes hot drink and cake

Gentle Beginnings – A Unique Postnatal Group

Book Here

Welcome to Gentle Beginnings – a weekly postnatal group for mums and birthing parents with babies aged 0–6 months.

Unlike most baby groups, Gentle Beginnings is not about fixing sleep or feeding patterns, or ticking milestones. It’s about you – your wellbeing, your voice, and your experience of the early months of parenthood.

This is a gentle, safe, and supportive space where you can simply be. Some weeks you may feel like joining in a group conversation about the highs and lows of parenthood, while other weeks you may just want to sit back with coffee, cake, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.

Our qualified postnatal practitioner and in-house feeding expert are there every week – not to judge or tell you what to do, but to listen, support, and hold space. We believe parents don’t need to be “fixed” any more than their babies do. Instead, we focus on how you are coping with the reality of broken sleep, changing emotions, and all the demands of new parenthood.

Parents tell us this group is “the space I didn’t know I needed,” “the thing that saved me in those early weeks,” and “the only group where I could be completely honest.”

Why join Gentle Beginnings?

• A postnatal group that focuses on the parent, not just the baby

• A safe, welcoming space to share honestly – the good and the hard

• No judgement, no pressure, no cliques

• Connection with other new parents who get it

• Support from qualified practitioners who combine kindness with expertise

• Coffee, cake, and the freedom to just be yourself

Price: £7.50Includes hot drink and cake

Join us at The Kings Head to craft while enjoying some social time and a beer or two! Each month we will be bringing our craftiness round the corner and up the hill to share with you and we can’t wait! Just £10 per person for the crafts.

All materials are included for each craft and Katie will be on hand for help where needed. Children are welcome to join alongside their adults with help from their adults where needed.

26th October - Lino Printing. Create a lino cut of your choice and print it on to two greeting cards and brown paper.

16th November - Needle Felting. Create beautiful decorations in a range of shapes using needle felting techniques. Please come prepared to prick your finger!

14th December - Beaded Snowflakes. Get in to the Christmas spirit and create your own beautiful beaded snowflakes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for teens aged 13+ to make their own silver jewellery.

18th October - Silver Rings

We will start by measuring, cutting and soldering a single silver ring, adding texture before it is polished. While this is in the tumbler there is time to create a second ring which will be a wraparound style.

15th November - Silver Clay

We will be using a small piece of silver clay to create a pendant earrings or a ring topper. Participants will learn how to fire the clay to turn it in to solid silver and we will then make up out items. Please note - if you would like to make a ring with a silver clay topper we will need to know the ring size in advance so that there is a ring ready. here is an extra charge of £5 for this. Alternatively if you have taken part in one of our previous ring workshop you are welcome to add the topper to a previously made ring.

In this workshop you will create lovely macrame decorations. This is suitable for complete beginners or those that have some experience with macrame. We will be using simple knots and choosing from a range of different decorations.

This workshop includes a hot drink and cake.

Fused Glass Workshop

Create a picture, arch or suncatchers by cutting, grinding and layering coloured glass. You will leave your pieces with us for firing and they will usually be completed within a couple of weeks.

This workshop is aimed at adults and also suitable for young people ages 16+.

All materials and instructions are included in the price, plus a hot drink.

Fused Glass Workshop

Create a picture, arch or suncatchers by cutting, grinding and layering coloured glass. You will leave your pieces with us for firing and they will usually be completed within a couple of weeks.

This workshop is aimed at adults and also suitable for young people ages 16+.

All materials and instructions are included in the price, plus a hot drink.

Join us to create your own stunning silver jewellery. In this workshop you can make a set of three stacking rings. You will learn to measure and cut your rings, how to solder and how to hammer and create texture.

You will file and polish your rings to make them nice and shiny!

All materials and tuition included. As there are hazardous tools used such as saws and blow torches this workshop is recommended for adults, however responsible young adults ages 16 and 17 can also take part with a parent - both parent and child will need tickets.

Gentle Beginnings – A Unique Postnatal Group

Book Here

Welcome to Gentle Beginnings – a weekly postnatal group for mums and birthing parents with babies aged 0–6 months.

Unlike most baby groups, Gentle Beginnings is not about fixing sleep or feeding patterns, or ticking milestones. It’s about you – your wellbeing, your voice, and your experience of the early months of parenthood.

This is a gentle, safe, and supportive space where you can simply be. Some weeks you may feel like joining in a group conversation about the highs and lows of parenthood, while other weeks you may just want to sit back with coffee, cake, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.

Our qualified postnatal practitioner and in-house feeding expert are there every week – not to judge or tell you what to do, but to listen, support, and hold space. We believe parents don’t need to be “fixed” any more than their babies do. Instead, we focus on how you are coping with the reality of broken sleep, changing emotions, and all the demands of new parenthood.

Parents tell us this group is “the space I didn’t know I needed,” “the thing that saved me in those early weeks,” and “the only group where I could be completely honest.”

Why join Gentle Beginnings?

• A postnatal group that focuses on the parent, not just the baby

• A safe, welcoming space to share honestly – the good and the hard

• No judgement, no pressure, no cliques

• Connection with other new parents who get it

• Support from qualified practitioners who combine kindness with expertise

• Coffee, cake, and the freedom to just be yourself

Price: £7.50Includes hot drink and cake

Create your own Christmas cards in this fun workshop. Use a wide variety of stamps, pens, embossing powders, paints glitters and more. Full tuition included plus a hot drink!

This is the first week in a block of 7 sessions.

Religious Studies 9:45am - 10:30am

In this comparative religion unit learners will explore ideas about what we mean about religion, followed by a look at the concepts at the centre of the major religious traditions.

This session is run by Tom, a RS and Philososphy teacher and home educating dad. It is aimed mainly at ages approx 10 - 16 though older children are very welcome to join.

Philosophy 10:35am - 11:20am

In this session Tom will be leading students to question everything they think they know!

This session is run by Tom, a RS and Philososphy teacher and home educating dad. It is aimed mainly at ages approx 10 - 16 though older children are very welcome to join.

Debate Club 11:25am - 12:25pm

Children will learn the art of debate. They will look at how to prepare arguments and debate between themselves on a variety of topics, particularly those covered in the RS and Philosophy sessions although students do not need to have attended these to take part.

General info

Children are welcome to stay between sessions and play in our rooms - we have a wide selection of games and toys, or of course they are welcome to bring their own activities. You are usually welcome to leave children with us during their lessons so long as you remain contactable - we will ask you to come in or to stay if your child needs you, or you are welcome to stay onsite with your child. We do ask that you are on site with your child between lessons and take responsibility for ensuring that your child gets to their lessons, (unless by prior agreement). We have a very busy day with lots of families taking part so the teachers and shop staff are not able to take responsibility for other children. We also ask that you ensure your child clears up after themselves before they leave.

For new families we have a guidance and expectations sheet that we will ask you and your child to agree to when you first join us.

This is the first session of a block of 7 lessons (6 for maths and KS3 English)

Maths GCSE/ Higher KS3 and Lower KS3 - no lessons on 13th November.

Higher GCSE - 9:30 - 10:15

Foundation GCSE/Higher KS3 - 12:40pm - 1:30pm

Lower KS3 - 11:05 - 11:55

The GCSE lessons taught by Katie run twice a week. For those who wish to cover the syllabus in one year they would need to do both lessons, or to cover over two years they should take one lesson a week. We will be working towards the IGCSE Mathematics syllabus in order that students can, if they wish, take their exams in November even if they are not 16. As the IGSCe syllabus includes the vast majority of the GCSE syllabus it would still be possible to sit the GCSE if you prefer.

These lessons include homework which is expected to be handed in each week in order to track progress, as well as termly assessments for children to complete at home and hand in, or completed in class.

The Foundation GCSE is also suitable for children working at higher KS3 level as the content is almost the same.

If you would like advice about which level to enter your child for please send us a message.

The Lower KS3 group is aimed at children who have covered the KS2 syllabus.

Science with Izzy

KS3 9:30am - 10:15am

IGCSE 11:10am - 11:55am

Our Science with Izzy sessions are for KS3 and IGCSE and give children the chance to plan, participate in and evaluate science experiments, learning the theory along the way to set them up for a successful science education.

KS3 - We will rotate through the three sciences building on fundamental scientific understanding and skills that will feed into the iGCSE courses. Practical work will be incorporated wherever possible to develop student’s experimental skills.

IGCSE (dates tbc due to Physics exam dates)

Block 1 (6th, 13th & 20th November): Investigating diffusion and osmosis (biology)

Block 2 (27th Nov, 4th, 11th, 18th December): Rates of Reaction (Chemistry).

All activities are designed in liaison with CLEAPSS, fully risk assessed and Izzy has full insurance.

10:20am - 11:05am - Spanish with Eva

These Spanish sessions with Eva are lots of fun, with learning taking place in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

KS3 English - 1:35pm - 2:20pm. No lesson on 13th November

This group is aimed at children ages 11+ and will be covering a range of KS3 English topics. This half term we will be working on Myths and Legends. This session is with Katie

English Language GCSE 1:30pm - 3pm

These lessons are with English teacher Kia. You can find out more about Kia here. Children will be working to cover the IGCSE English Language syllabus over two years. As we currently have 8 children the cost for this term is £112. Please be aware that if anyone was to leave the group the cost will increase a little.

3pm - 4pm - Art

This term in art children will be completing a themed multi media canvas on a theme of their choice, using different medium each week. This session is usually with Katie and sometimes with Lisa.

Lunch

Children are welcome to eat their lunch on site and there is a break 11:55am - 12:40pm for this. Please ask your children to eat in non-carpeted rooms only and to tidy all their lunch things away and pick up any dropped food etc.

General info

If you are booking for more than one child then we are able to offer you a 5% discount. Use code Homeedtues2+ at checkout for this. If you currently receive benefits and will struggle to afford for your child to take part in the groups please get in touch as we may be able to offer a discounted place.

Children are welcome to stay between sessions and play in our rooms - we have a wide selection of games and toys, or of course they are welcome to bring their own activities. You are usually welcome to leave children with us during their lessons so long as you remain contactable - we will ask you to come in or to stay if your child needs you, or you are welcome to stay onsite with your child. We do ask that you are on site with your child between lessons and take responsibility for ensuring that your child gets to their lessons, (unless by prior agreement). We have a very busy day with lots of families taking part so the teachers and shop staff are not able to take responsibility for other children. We also ask that you ensure your child clears up after themselves before they leave.

For new families we have a guidance and expectations sheet that we will ask you and your child to agree to when you first join us.

This is the first session of a block of 7 lessons (6 for Creative English - no session on 11th November)

Maths GCSE/ Higher KS3

Foundation GCSE/Higher KS3 - 2pm - 2:45pm

Higher - 2:55pm - 3:40pm

The GCSE lessons taught by Katie run twice a week. For those who wish to cover the syllabus in one year they would need to do both lessons, or to cover over two years they should take one lesson a week. We will be working towards the IGCSE Mathematics syllabus in order that students can, if they wish, take their exams in November even if they are not 16. As the IGSCe syllabus includes the vast majority of the GCSE syllabus it would still be possible to sit the GCSE if you prefer.

These lessons include homework which is expected to be handed in each week in order to track progress, as well as termly assessments for children to complete at home and hand in, or complete in the lessons.

The Foundation GCSE is also suitable for children working at higher KS3 level as the content is almost the same.

If you would like advice about which level to enter your child for please send us a message.

Creative English 2 - 2:45

This session is aimed at approx ages 9+. Children will be able read and write independently.

In these groups children will look at different children’s stories, poems and books each week and complete a variety of activities inspired by the texts. This is a fun session which encourages children’s imaginations and love of literature. This session is with Charlotte.

Business 2:55 - 3:40

In this group children are working together in small groups to build a business. Each week will take on a different theme learning skills and knowledge to turn them in to young entrepreneurs. Children will be aiming to work on products that they would like to bring to market. The price for this workshop includes as small budget for each group to get their business ideas started, along with a plan for a ‘Dragons Den’ style session for them to pitch their business ideas and gain investment from both The Place and parents.

Children will be working in small groups with a mix of children starting at the beginning, and some that have already been working on their business ideas.

This group is run by Jasmine.

General info

If you are booking for more than one child then we are able to offer you a 5% discount. Use code Homeedtues2+ at checkout for this. If you currently receive benefits and will struggle to afford for your child to take part in the groups please get in touch as we may be able to offer a discounted place.

Children are welcome to stay between sessions and play in our rooms - we have a wide selection of games and toys, or of course they are welcome to bring their own activities. You are usually welcome to leave children with us during their lessons so long as you remain contactable - we will ask you to come in or to stay if your child needs you, or you are welcome to stay onsite with your child. We do ask that you are on site with your child between lessons and take responsibility for ensuring that your child gets to their lessons, (unless by prior agreement). We have a very busy day with lots of families taking part so the teachers and shop staff are not able to take responsibility for other children. We also ask that you ensure your child clears up after themselves before they leave.

For new families we have a guidance and expectations sheet that we will ask you and your child to agree to when you first join us.

Gentle Beginnings – A Unique Postnatal Group

Book Here

Welcome to Gentle Beginnings – a weekly postnatal group for mums and birthing parents with babies aged 0–6 months.

Unlike most baby groups, Gentle Beginnings is not about fixing sleep or feeding patterns, or ticking milestones. It’s about you – your wellbeing, your voice, and your experience of the early months of parenthood.

This is a gentle, safe, and supportive space where you can simply be. Some weeks you may feel like joining in a group conversation about the highs and lows of parenthood, while other weeks you may just want to sit back with coffee, cake, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.

Our qualified postnatal practitioner and in-house feeding expert are there every week – not to judge or tell you what to do, but to listen, support, and hold space. We believe parents don’t need to be “fixed” any more than their babies do. Instead, we focus on how you are coping with the reality of broken sleep, changing emotions, and all the demands of new parenthood.

Parents tell us this group is “the space I didn’t know I needed,” “the thing that saved me in those early weeks,” and “the only group where I could be completely honest.”

Why join Gentle Beginnings?

• A postnatal group that focuses on the parent, not just the baby

• A safe, welcoming space to share honestly – the good and the hard

• No judgement, no pressure, no cliques

• Connection with other new parents who get it

• Support from qualified practitioners who combine kindness with expertise

• Coffee, cake, and the freedom to just be yourself

Price: £7.50Includes hot drink and cake

Join us to create a selection of beautiful, colourful and sparkly selection of resin items. Choose from bookmarks, coasters, decorations and jewellery. Full instructions and all materials provided, though if you have anything you would like to add to your resin pieces bring it along!