Exciting Curious Montessori Sensory Stay & Play Journey (To Build Age Development Milestones)
6 Weeks 'FREE' via Professional Referral
For: Toddlers aged 3 to pre-school
Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026
Location: Rainham Millennium Centre, Gatekeeper Chase, ME8 9BH
Time: 10–11am
Programme Dates: Can still join block even if its started, 6 weeks will be from start date.
Block 1: Monday 23rd February – Monday 30th March 2026
Block 2: Monday 13th April – Monday 18th May 2026
About the Sessions
Our sensory-rich, Montessori-inspired sessions are designed to support children in developing age-appropriate milestones through open-ended exploration and hands-on play. Activities are grounded in evidence-based approaches that help children to:
- Regulate emotions
- Improve focus and attention
- Build confidence
- Strengthen early learning and communication skills
- Practice fine and gross motor skills
These sessions are teacher-led and aligned with the EYFS framework, offering a calm, inclusive, and nurturing environment for both children and their parents/carers. The programme has been created by experienced professionals from the SEND and education sectors.
The session will be of a stay-and-play structure, where adults will supervise their child at all times and guide them around the activities focusing on connection with their child and learning new activities to try at home.
Who is this for?
A FREE 6-week referral can be made if a child meets any of the following criteria with a mild to moderate severity:
- Developmental delays (physical, fine and gross motor, social, cognitive and speech and language)
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Sensory sensitivities
- Attention-related challenges
The child may find it difficult to access other play groups and may feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable, be behind in a or several development milestones suggested by nursery reports or parent/carer awareness.
In line with our inclusivity approach, children do not need to have an EHCP to participate. They may already have an EHCP, be on the waiting list, or not have one at all. This course has been created for children with mild to moderate severity, please keep this in mind when securing a place.
This programme aims to support vulnerable groups facing barriers to success and empower disadvantaged families, children with SEND or facing challenges with development milestones, and children in care through sensory activities, enrichment, and play-based learning.
How to Refer
Referrals can be made by a Family Liaison Officer, GP, Health Visitor, Nursery SENCO, Primary Care Network, Family Hubs or other supporting professionals.
Who is this for?
A FREE 6-week referral can be made if a child meets any of the following criteria with a mild to moderate severity:
- Developmental delays (physical, fine and gross motor, social, cognitive and speech and language)
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Sensory sensitivities
- Attention-related challenges
The child may find it difficult to access other play groups and may feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable, be behind in a or several development milestones suggested by nursery reports or parent/carer awareness.
In line with our inclusivity approach, children do not need to have an EHCP to participate. They may already have an EHCP, be on the waiting list, or not have one at all. This course has been created for children with mild to moderate severity, please keep this in mind when securing a place.
This programme aims to support vulnerable groups facing barriers to success and empower disadvantaged families, children with SEND or facing challenges with development milestones, and children in care through sensory activities, enrichment, and play-based learning.