Child development workshops in London

“Stephie is an excellent educational psychologist with a great deal of experience in neuro disability. We have worked alongside Stephie with regards to several young people with CVI. Stephie is very approachable, warm and truly listens to families and their concerns with regards to their children. When carrying out assessments, she is sensitive and reassuring and does her utmost to accommodate the needs of the child. For many children with CVI, assessments can prove very triggering, many children are traumatised from previous experiences and also may be out of education. Stephie has a very good understanding of CVI and has worked with us extremely collaboratively. Stephie is at present a rarity, in that many psychologists have little experience of assessing or working with children with CVI and accommodating their needs. Most importantly she has a very caring personality and adopts a truly holistic approach. The CVI Society”

“By the end of my daughters sessions with Stani, she was so much more confident to tackle issues she had previously struggled with. She also grew in confidence in herself which was truly wonderful to see. I cannot recommend Stani enough, she has such a lovely nature and my daughter always looked forward to every session. Thank you Stani!”

“My son attended the Child Development Centre after we had exhausted all other avenues through the NHS and essentially got nowhere. I am not disparaging the NHS, I think they are marvellous but they do not have the time or resources to fully help our children the way they need help in these circumstances. We had the Centre recommended to us and it has really changed our lives. The relief that someone was finally making sense of our son's behaviour and difficulties that he was having was immense. He would jump and scream at unexpected noises, he would hate any labels in clothes, he would zoom around the house causing mayhem (not deliberately, quite the opposite he was very happy), but we did fear he had ADHD. He was like Tigger from Winnie the Poo, bouncing around everywhere! His concentration was very poor, he was very silly and immature for his age, he wasn't able to sit and watch a DVD, read a book or play with one toy or game for any period of time, he would get bored very easily and be off to play with another toy or game. From a very young age he would have obsessions - firstly the Fire Service and he would not anywhere unless in a full fireman's uniform with a utility belt, he was 4 yrs old at this stage and then it changed to the Police (5yrs old) and then the Army (8yrs old) with each obsession taking over all of our lives in one way or another. One fact we did find interesting was that Dyspraxia often gets misdiagnosed as ADHD. He was diagnosed as having Dyspraxia traits and audio dyslexia. We received a very detailed report which made so much sense in terms of why he was behaving the way he was, but more importantly we started the programme that would definitely change all of our lives for the better. The programme is not a quick fix solution. You need to be dedicated and understand there will be times when it is frustrating and it seems you are making no progress then other times when it accelerate and the changes are amazing. Most people comment that he is like a different boy now and he really is. Once we were able to get rid of the reflexes he had retained the changes became really noticeable. He is so much calmer now, he can concentrate - he reads so many books now which we are delighted at! The screaming when he's startled has stopped and he's even more tolerant to labels! In the beginning we did the on-line checklist on the website and ticked far too many! However, I would highly recommend doing this as it give you a really good idea on whether there is a problem there that needs solving. My husband and I had the conversation about the cost of the treatment and I remember him saying 'this could be the best money we've ever spent' and he was absolutely right, it was. I would highly recommend going for an initial assessment to find out all about it. We originally met David and then Alex continued all of the appointments and treatments with our son. He is excellent with children, very professional with a firm but easy-going manner. If you decide to do it, follow all of the instructions, they really do know what they are talking about and you will get better results by following them to the letter. The programmes are medication free which I loved, this is a totally natural way to help your child be the best they can be!”

“really apreciate the help am reciving from camhs , people go way to harsh on this place when there are trying there best using the resources they have the best way they can ,”

“Great place to offer help for any new parent. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a credit to their devotions.”

“Joined the postnatal plus group which was a 6 week course for a few hours every week. It was informative with different topics every week. Marika the owner is lovely, she listens, provides refreshments and snacks and is always a helping hand with the babies or a chat in general. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend”

“Both of my children attend TAS and I could not be happier with the care provided. The children are so happy to be dropped off in the morning and I know that they are in good hands. All of the staff are extremely friendly and approachable. The education being provided is brilliant and I am amazed what my daughter is already able to do. Highly recommend!”

“I couldn’t recommend Lucy’s services more. I had the best time learning baby massage with my newborn at her lovely home. Over a few short weeks it was wonderful to see how much my newborn enjoyed the different techniques and how his body changed during the course. He always had a good poo and a good night’s sleep afterwards! As a bonus, Lucy’s expertise across all things babies and feeding meant we could ask lots of other questions in a relaxed homely environment - ideal for a newborn mum.”

“A perfect venue for organising a kids party: very clean and cozy, with lots of toys, balloons, well-organised and convenient, with very helpful Sandra. :) We celebrated 1 year birthday of our 7 NCT group kids and it went very well, everyone enjoyed it a lot!”

“We luv this centre sooo much. My LO is in his element when he gets there it’s like his 2nd home. The staff go the extra mile in everything they do for our LO. The staff are amazing and so caring towards our children. Thxs so much Southmead Children’s centre for what you do for our little ones.”

“My 8 year old daughter has been attending Art K on a Saturday morning for about a year and it is the highlight of her week. She has settled into the warm, caring environment really well and has produced some beautiful art... her skills are definitely being developed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Art K to anyone with a child who is interested in art... in fact I have recommended the group to many friends already!”

“Brilliant idea, fantastic service with helpful volunteers. Love coming here!”

“We absolutely love the whippersnappers Christmas and fairy land and have taken our children several times. Always so magical with such attention to detail - such a joy to be part of.”

“Jack Letchford, Fantastic exemplary service, He get me updated of the progress of the appointment, provided me with a comprehensive over the installation. Honestly, I have never before experienced such great customer service. I was unsure whether my flat was SkyQ compatible. He was, however, willing to come around to see whether or not it was. Highly recommended.”

“Great nursery. Facilitates are great, especially the big garden which has a climbing frame, fish pond, sandpit, guinea pigs. They even had incubated chicks earlier in the year. The staff are great and have been working there for years which is always a good sign. My daughter loves it.”

“Very welcoming and well run. Lots of activities outside and in for all the different stages of development”

“My daughter did the summer holiday club to perform Moana in a week. Was the first time for her, she absolutely loved it! Teachers were really lovely, I was amazed what they achieved in a week.”

“Staff is super gently! Recommend for any parent, my son didn’t want to leave after one of the courses there”

“Attending baby sensory with my second child as well now and there really is no place like it! So many of my non mum or mum to be friends question is it really worth it seems expensive can’t you just do that yourself etc but I promise it’s worth every single penny so much fun for the babies and parents. The equipment is fantastic and the ideas/set ups each week are brilliant! I recommend to everyone ALWAYS!”

“This is a wonderful project and shop. Affordable, high quality toys and books. Some of my sons favourite books came from here! Excited to pay it forward and bring whatever toys and books are in good condition when he outgrows them. Well worth a stop! The assistants were also very kind once when I was in with my baby and it started pouring rain. My son started crying from hunger and they let me sit down and feed him until the rain was light enough to leave. Just a kind thing that helped me out that day :)”

“A lovely children’s centre with a beautifully designed play room and has great learning opportunities for different ages. There are a range of different areas for play such as small world, role play, reading areas, arts & crafts, sensory & music and also equipment for physical development, allowing children to thrive in all areas of learning. The staff are very attentive, supportive and welcoming. They are always smiling which is reassuring for children, especially those who are new to the setting!”

“Don't get to go here very often, but when we do we LOVE it. Mandy is so lovely and helpful”

“The children centre /stay and play is great, the rooms are big, toys are nice, and there are good activities. thank you”

“Amazing place for under 5s. Lots of outdoor space and really well set up for children to explore and play. Staff is lovely and well trained for child-led play. Developmentally, my kids have hit so many milestones thanks to playgroups here and I have grown as well as a parent joining in to play with them.”

“Thank you for all QSE staff and especially Uncle who supported incredibly in my son’s toughest journey through his 11 plus exams. Truly without you this would have not been possible. Uncle is a wonderful teacher and my son thoroughly enjoyed his classes and admired him a lot! My son excelled with success and got in to the school of his first choice out of many offers he had.This success is dedicated to you guys! All thanks to member of staff especially Mrs Mayura and Miss Emily who has been greatest support for us all through our journey. Really appreciate everything you did for us especially our son! I would recommend this place to any kid who are sitting for 11 plus both grammar and independent schools as this is the place with less stress and more success! Many Thanks again xx”