Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Wednesday at South Weald Parish Hall on London Road, Brentwood (CM14 4NP), with three sessions across the morning — led by Shelley Jones. Classes run during term time only.
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About this class
Shelley Jones runs three Wednesday morning sessions at South Weald Parish Hall on London Road, Brentwood — a mixed ages session from 09:25 to 10:10, a younger babies session (0–6 months) from 10:35 to 11:20, and a second mixed ages session from 11:50 to 12:35. All three are term time only, giving families a natural weekly rhythm during school terms. Shelley also holds classes in Shenfield, Upminster, and Hornchurch, so she brings real breadth of experience reading a room full of babies at very different stages.
The Baby Sensory programme was developed by Dr Lin Day — following more than four decades of research into early child development — as a parenting programme first, not simply a baby class. Each session follows a detailed lesson plan covering what your baby touches, sees, hears, smells, and feels. You can expect a mix of creative play, tummy time, movement, texture exploration, and music, all woven together with original and traditional songs to support early speech and language. The sensory space is arranged so that objects sit within a young baby's focal range, and the instruments used have been checked against safe decibel levels for small ears. Every session closes with sounds that mimic the womb — a gentle wind-down after all the stimulation.
Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby whenever needed throughout. The programme is built around giving you practical ideas to repeat at home, and a regular Wednesday morning gives many families a reliable point in the week to get out, connect with others, and take something new away.
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What ages are the Wednesday sessions at South Weald Parish Hall for?
The 09:25–10:10 and 11:50–12:35 sessions are mixed ages, open to babies from birth to 13 months. The 10:35–11:20 session is specifically for younger ages from birth to 13 months — worth considering if you have a newborn or very young baby and would like a smaller, more focused group.
When do the classes run, and are they year-round?
All three sessions run on Wednesdays at South Weald Parish Hall on London Road, Brentwood, CM14 4NP. They are term time only, so there are breaks during school holidays.
How do I book a place?
Classes are run by Shelley Jones, whose franchise covers South Weald Parish Hall as well as venues in Shenfield, Upminster, and Hornchurch. Booking details are available through the Baby Sensory website at babysensory.com/brentwood.
What actually happens in a session?
Each session follows a structured lesson plan covering sensory play across sight, sound, touch, and smell. You can expect music and singing, tummy time, movement activities, textures, massage, and ideas you can take away and repeat at home. Sessions open with Baby Sensory's signature song and close with calming sounds.
Can I stay with my baby throughout, or do they go off independently?
You stay with your baby for the whole session. Parents are actively encouraged to feed or cuddle their baby whenever needed — the class is designed around you both.
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