Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Tuesday at St Cuthbert's Church Hall Annex on Wroxham Road in Sprowston, Norwich — with a younger-babies session at 12:00–13:00 (birth to 6 months) and an older-babies session at 10:30–11:30 (6–13 months). Both run term time only and require advance booking; there are no drop-ins. A 3-week trial costs £24.00; a full-term ticket is £80.00.
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About this class
Baby Sensory Norwich runs two Tuesday classes at St Cuthbert's Church Hall Annex in Sprowston. The older-babies group (6–13 months) starts at 10:30am; the younger-babies group (birth to 6 months) follows at noon. There is a half-hour gap between them. Both sessions are term time only and must be booked ahead — drop-ins are not accepted.
The classes are run by Ally Frost, who joined the Baby Sensory team as a class leader in April 2017 and took over the Norwich franchise in October 2020. She came to the programme first as a parent, bringing her own two children to class — a path that is common among Baby Sensory practitioners nationwide.
Each 60-minute session follows a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle. Activities span creative play, tummy time, movement, texture and scent exploration, and sensory signing — an approach designed to help babies and carers communicate from an early age. Music runs through each class: a combination of original songs (composed by Dr Lin Day, who founded the programme) and traditional rhymes, chosen to support early speech and language development. The sensory area is arranged to match the distance at which young babies see objects clearly, and the decibel level of instruments is measured to keep sound levels safe for small ears. Every session ends with womb sounds to soothe babies.
The programme was developed by Dr Lin Day (PhD, M.Phil, FETC, PGCE, BSc, Dip Ed), who has worked across nursing, special education, nursery management, and early childhood research for over 40 years. Behind every session is one of 40 core lesson plans, with a further 28 seasonal and special-event plans in rotation across the year.
Activities are adapted for babies with physical or sensory impairments so all can take part. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during a session.
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Can I try a class before committing to a full term?
Yes. A 3-week trial is available for £24.00. A full-term ticket costs £80.00.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes — advance booking is required for both Tuesday sessions at St Cuthbert's Church Hall Annex. There are no drop-in spaces.
Which session should my baby attend?
The programme splits into two developmental stages. Babies from birth to 6 months attend the noon session (12:00–13:00); ages from birth to 13 months attend the 10:30–11:30 session.
When do classes run?
Both Tuesday sessions are term time only. To check current term dates or to book, contact Ally Frost at Norwich@babysensory.co.uk or call 07866 794888.
What happens in a typical session?
Sessions include sensory play, tummy time, massage, movement, texture and scent exploration, and sensory signing to support early communication. Music is a running thread — original songs composed by Dr Lin Day alongside traditional rhymes, all chosen to develop early speech and language. The session is built around a play-rest-play rhythm. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point.
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