Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Monday at Aveley Football Club (Parkside), Park Lane, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4PX, with sessions at 10am and 11:30am.
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About this class
Baby Sensory classes at Aveley Football Club run on Monday mornings, with a 10am slot and an 11:30am slot. The franchise is led by Claire Herrtage-Burns, who left a 20-year career working with horses to complete her Baby Sensory training and set up the Thurrock, Rainham and South Hornchurch franchise. Her area covers Aveley, Orsett, Grays, South Hornchurch and Rainham.
Each session is structured around a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle. You can expect a mix of creative play, tummy time, movement, textures, scents, and gentle music — the programme measures instrument decibel levels to make sure nothing is too loud for young ears. The visual sensory area is also arranged to match the distance at which a baby actually sees clearly. Sessions weave in original songs composed by Dr Lin Day, sensory signing to help babies and carers communicate from birth, and a dedicated Bonding Time within the class. Every session closes the same way: sounds that mimic the womb, intended to settle babies after the activity of the class.
The programme draws on 40 core lesson plans plus a further 28 seasonal and special-event plans, so the content shifts across terms. If your baby is under three months, the Hello Baby strand offers its own focus: reading behavioural cues, understanding the causes of crying, and gentle touch techniques including massage and reflexology. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle at any point during the session.
To get in touch with Claire's team directly, the local number is 07729 202 550 and the email is thurrock@babysensory.co.uk.
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What ages are the Monday classes at Aveley Football Club for?
The classes are for ages from birth to 13 months up to 13 months. The programme has two developmental stages — birth to six months, and seven to thirteen months — so the activities are broadly calibrated across the full age range. If your baby is under three months, the Hello Baby strand is specifically designed for newborns, with its own focus on reading behavioural cues and the early weeks of communication.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class follows a play-rest-play rhythm. Activities draw on movement, massage, tummy time, visual stimulation, textures, scents, and music, alongside sensory signing and songs. The class includes a Bonding Time element, an Exploratory Play Area, and expert tips from the class leader. Sessions close with sounds that mimic the womb to help babies settle. The 40-lesson-plan library, with a further 28 seasonal and special-event sessions, means the content shifts from term to term.
How do I book a place at the Aveley Football Club sessions?
Contact the local franchise team directly: call 07729 202 550 or email thurrock@babysensory.co.uk. You can also find classes by postcode or town using the WOW World Group find-a-class tool at wowworldgroup.com.
Who leads the classes?
The franchise is run by Claire Herrtage-Burns, who completed her Baby Sensory training before setting up the Thurrock franchise. Baby Sensory practitioners are highly trained and continue to upskill; a number of them originally attended Baby Sensory classes as parents themselves.
Can I feed or settle my baby during the session?
Yes. You are welcome to feed, cuddle, or step aside to settle your baby at any point. Sessions are designed to accommodate babies' unpredictable needs.
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