Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Tuesday at Blean Village Hall, Blean, CT2 9JA. Three separate time slots across the morning and early afternoon cater to different age groups, with term-time booking at £57.00 per term.
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About this class
Every Tuesday, Blean Village Hall hosts Baby Sensory East Kent's Canterbury classes, led by Hannah Gaunt. Hannah first attended the programme as a parent in 2017, moved into teaching, and purchased the East Kent franchise in 2018. Three slots run across the morning: 10:00–10:50 for ages from birth to 13 months, 11:05–11:55 for those aged 0–6 months, and a mixed-age session from 12:20–13:10 for the full 0–13 month range. Classes are term time only at £57.00 per term.
The sessions follow the Baby Sensory programme developed by Dr Lin Day, whose background spans nursing (from 1974), special education, nursery management, and early childhood programme development — more than 40 years working with parents and babies. Each class is structured around a baby's natural play–rest–play cycle and draws on a bank of 40 core lesson plans. You can expect sensory play, baby massage, tummy time, movement, and exploration of textures and scents, woven together with original songs composed by Dr Lin Day and a mix of traditional rhymes — all chosen to support early speech and language. The sensory area is arranged to match the distance at which young babies see objects clearly, and the volume of instruments is measured to stay within a comfortable range for babies.
Sessions also include sensory signing — simple gestures introduced from birth to support communication before words arrive — alongside Bonding Time, expert tips, and an exploratory play area. Every class closes with the sounds of the womb to settle babies gently. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the session. Activities are adapted so that babies with physical or sensory impairments can take part fully.
If your baby is under three months, the Hello Baby sub-programme — covering newborn observation, colic comfort techniques, and gentle massage — may also be available in the current term. Contact Hannah directly on 07807 496035 or at Canterbury@babysensory.co.uk to find out what is running.
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How old does my baby need to be?
The programme covers 0–13 months. At Blean Village Hall on Tuesdays there is a dedicated slot for 0–6 months (11:05–11:55), one for 7–13 months (10:00–10:50), and a mixed-age session (12:20–13:10) that takes the full range.
What does a session involve?
Sessions draw on 40 core lesson plans and move through sensory play, baby massage, tummy time, movement, textures, and scents. There is music — original songs composed by Dr Lin Day alongside traditional nursery rhymes chosen to support early speech and language — as well as sensory signing activities and a play–rest–play rhythm that follows your baby's natural cues. Every class closes with womb sounds to help babies settle. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point.
How much does it cost and when do classes run?
Classes are term time only and cost £57.00 per term. To book a place or ask about the current term's schedule, contact Hannah Gaunt at Canterbury@babysensory.co.uk or on 07807 496035.
My baby has physical or sensory needs — will they be able to join in?
Activities are adapted so that babies with physical or sensory impairments can participate fully.
My baby is a newborn — is there anything specifically for them?
The 0–6 months slot on Tuesdays is designed with younger babies in mind. There is also a Hello Baby sub-programme for ages from birth to 13 months to three months, which covers newborn observation, colic comfort techniques, and gentle massage. Contact Hannah directly to ask whether Hello Baby sessions are available at Blean in the current term.
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