Play is essential in the early years, helping toddlers explore the world, stimulate their senses, develop language, build confidence, and learn new skills. When parents and toddlers play together, it strengthens their bond and creates wonderful opportunities for learning, connection, and joy. Early social experiences with other adults and children also help little ones develop communication skills, empathy, and confidence. Every playful moment is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow! Ready to play? Join us for our Parent & Toddler Playdates! Following the success of last year’s sessions, we’re delighted to welcome families back to our free monthly Parent & Toddler Playdates at Lady Elizabeth School designed for parents and their children aged 0–3 years, Each session is led by a member of our Early Years team and features a different theme, from stories and rhymes to sensory, psychomotor and outdoor activities. Our first session: Story & Rhyme on Friday 16th October from 9:30 to 10:30am | Sign up HERE Come along with your little one to enjoy stories, rhymes and playful activities, meet other families and discover a little more about life at Lady Elizabeth School. You don’t need to be an LES family to join us! Bring a friend and come along for a fun morning together. More Parent & Toddler Playdates throughout the year: We’ll be welcoming families back on the first Friday of selected months, with a new theme each time: Friday 6th November | 9:30–10:30am — Psychomotor Games Friday 4th December | 9:30–10:30am — Multisensory Games Friday 5th February | 9:30–10:30am — Story & Rhyme Friday 5th March | 9:30–10:30am — Library Stories Friday 7th May | 9:30–10:30am — Outdoor Games Friday 4th June | 9:30–10:30am — Psychomotor Games Location: Lady Elizabeth School campus, please meet at Primary Reception. Advance registration is required, please register via our Events page.