Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Wednesday at St Barnabas' Church, Worth Road, Crawley (RH10 7DY), with an Older Babies session at 10:00–11:00 (6–13 months) and a Younger Babies session at 11:20–12:20 (0–7 months).
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About this class
St Barnabas' Church on Worth Road in Crawley's Pound Hill is home to two Wednesday Baby Sensory sessions run by the Crawley & Mid-Sussex franchise. Older Babies (6–13 months) takes the 10:00–11:00 slot; Younger Babies (0–7 months) follows at 11:20–12:20. The franchise has been running in the area since April 2017 under owner Jo Urquhart, a trained teacher. The Wednesday Crawley classes are led by Beckie Mayes — a qualified classroom teacher and former professional singer who qualified as a Baby Sensory class leader in March 2023 and incorporates live singing into her sessions.
Each session follows a structured lesson plan covering what your baby touches, sees, hears, smells and feels. Creative play, massage, tummy time, visual development, textures, scents and a mix of original and traditional songs and rhymes sit alongside sensory signing activities designed to help parents and babies communicate from birth. Instrument decibel levels are checked to ensure they are not too loud, and the sensory display is arranged to match the distance at which young babies see clearly. Every session opens with the Baby Sensory signature song and closes with sounds that mimic the womb. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the session.
The summer term runs for eight weeks, from the week beginning 25 May to the week beginning 13 July, and costs £95.92. Themes across those weeks include Singing in the Rain, Sleep Tight, French Week, Baby Jingles and Reflections. A pay-as-you-go option is also available at £12.49 per class, with spaces for the coming week uploaded each Friday afternoon. Siblings cannot be accommodated in the regular classes.
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Which age groups do the Wednesday sessions at St Barnabas' Church cover?
There are two Wednesday classes. Older Babies runs 10:00–11:00 and is for ages from birth to 13 months. Younger Babies runs 11:20–12:20 and is for ages from birth to 13 months.
How do I book, and what does it cost?
You can book a full term or attend on a pay-as-you-go basis. A term is £95.92 for eight classes. Pay-as-you-go places are £12.49 per class; availability for the coming week is uploaded every Friday afternoon. To book or ask about places, contact the Crawley region team on 07900 676334 or at crawleyregion@babysensory.co.uk.
What happens during a session?
Each session opens with the Baby Sensory signature song, then moves through a lesson plan covering sensory play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual activities, textures, scents and a blend of original and traditional songs and rhymes. Sensory signing runs throughout to help parents and babies communicate from birth. At the close, soothing sounds that mimic the womb help babies settle. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point.
Can I bring an older sibling?
Siblings cannot be accommodated in the regular classes at St Barnabas' Church.
Can I buy the props used in class?
Toys and props from Baby Sensory sessions — including items from the 'Say Hello' range designed by programme founder Dr Lin Day — are available through the Baby Sensory shop. There is also a Signbook App available to download for practising signing activities between sessions.
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