Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run at the Queens Theatre on Billet Lane in Hornchurch on Tuesdays and Fridays, led by Shelley Jones. Classes must be booked in advance — contact Shelley directly to secure a place.
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About this class
Shelley Jones runs Baby Sensory at the Queens Theatre on Billet Lane in Hornchurch, offering three sessions a week for ages from birth to 13 months through to 13 months. On Tuesdays there are two slots — a younger-babies session at 10:35–11:20 and a mixed-ages session at 13:50–14:35 — plus a younger-babies session on Fridays from 11:40–12:25. Each session runs 45 minutes and must be booked in advance through Shelley; drop-ins are not accepted.
The programme was developed by Dr Lin Day (PhD, M.Phil, FETC, PGCE, BSc, Dip Ed) and is structured around a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle. A typical session weaves together creative play, tummy time, movement, textures, scents, and visual exploration with original and traditional songs and rhymes designed to support early speech and language. The sensory area is arranged to match the distance at which young babies see objects clearly, and instruments are checked against safe decibel levels — details that come directly from the programme's design principles rather than being afterthoughts. Every session closes with the soothing sounds of the womb.
The younger-babies groups work within a two-stage developmental framework — birth to 6 months, then 7 to 13 months — so activities are pitched at the right level as babies grow. Activities are also adapted for babies with physical or sensory impairments, so every child can take part fully. Parents are welcome to feed or comfort their baby at any point.
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How do I book a place at this class?
Classes at the Queens Theatre must be booked in advance — drop-ins are not accepted. Email brentwood@babysensory.co.uk or call Shelley on 07930 877009.
Which age group is this class for?
The programme covers babies from birth to 13 months. The Tuesday and Friday younger-babies sessions are aimed at the 0–6 month stage, while the Tuesday afternoon session at 13:50–14:35 brings together a mixed-ages group up to 13 months.
What actually happens during a session?
Each 45-minute session includes creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual stimulation, textures, scents, and music — both original songs composed for the programme and traditional rhymes. There is also sensory signing to help babies begin to communicate, an exploratory play area, and a dedicated bonding-time segment. Sessions close with calming womb sounds.
My baby is a newborn — is there anything specific for us?
The Hello Baby sub-programme is designed for newborns from birth to 3 months. It includes observation techniques to help you read your baby's cues, comfort workshops covering crying and colic, and a baby massage element. Contact Shelley to ask whether Hello Baby sessions are currently running at this venue.
What should I bring?
The following is general guidance for this type of class: bring a change of clothes for your baby, a muslin, and whatever you need to feed. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the session — no special equipment is needed.
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