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Nurtured Nest
A calmer kind of little-ones sessions
Creative Wellbeing Sessions for Little Ones & Their Grown-Ups
A gentle weekly hour where little ones can explore, create, move and grow — while their grown-up slows down, connects and enjoys the experience too.
Each week brings a new themed adventure through sensory discovery, creative play, stories, movement and calming moments, all held within the welcoming environment of The Potteries.
Led by Sophie, a qualified Early Years Practitioner, The Nurtured Nest is designed for approximately 1–5+ years, with activities that children can approach in their own way and at their own pace.
Wednesdays • 10am–11am
£7.50 per session
or 3 consecutive sessions for £15
☕ One hot drink for the grown-up included
🥤 Squash or water for your little one included
Wonder Nest
Explore the Nest
Every session has different ways to explore
You don't need to do everything. Children can move between experiences, return to favourites or simply watch until they feel ready.
🌿 Practical Nest
Hands-on activities that encourage independence, coordination and everyday skills.
🔎 Wonder Nest
Nature, sensory exploration, curiosity and discovering how the world works.
🎨 Creative Nest
Open-ended making, colour, texture and seasonal creativity — with no “right” finished result.
🕺 Moving Nest
Playful movement, rhythm and body awareness, helping little bodies move before they settle.
💜 Calm Nest
Gentle breathing, grounding and regulation experiences that parent and child can use together.
📖 Story Nest
Stories, songs, imagination and moments to gather together.
🤍 Connection
Time to notice one another, play together and enjoy being present.
Then give No Pressure its own little highlighted box:
Their Nest. Their Pace.
There is no expectation to complete every activity.
Your little one is welcome to play freely in our dedicated play space, observe, cuddle, move away and return when ready.
If they don't want to complete the week's creative activity during the session, you are welcome to take it home and enjoy it together another day.
Creative Nest
The Nurtured Nest
We Nurture the grown ups too
Because childhood isn't the only journey happening in the room.
The Nurtured Nest was created for both of you.
While your little one discovers, experiments and develops, you can slow down, enjoy a hot drink, meet other grown-ups and spend an hour without needing your child to perform, produce or keep up.
🌱 For your little one
Confidence — choosing what to explore and when
Creativity — experimenting rather than copying
Movement — developing coordination and body awareness
Curiosity — touching, sorting, noticing and questioning
Emotional awareness — beginning to recognise activation and calm
Connection — sharing safe, positive experiences with their grown-up
💜 For you
Time to connect without household distractions
A welcoming place to meet other parents and carers
A hot drink included because you deserve nurturing too
Simple calming ideas you can use again at home
No judgement if your child needs to move, watch or opt out
A familiar weekly rhythm that can help both of you feel settled
In safe hands
The Nurtured Nest is led by Sophie, a qualified Early Years Practitioner, with each experience thoughtfully prepared for young children's development, curiosity, creativity and emotional wellbeing.
Why not enjoy our seasonal hot chocolate?
Your Next Nest Adventure
Every Wednesday brings a new little adventure
30 September — The Life of a Tree 🌳
Growing, changing, nature discovery and Tree Grounding.
7 October — Squirrel's Autumn Pantry 🐿️
Collecting, sorting, sensory exploration and playful squirrel movement.
14 October — Hedgehog's Cosy Home 🦔
Building, textures, shelter, movement and finding our cosy calm.
21 October — Sleepy Bears & Hibernation 🐻
Rest, heavy-body movement, cosy dens and Bear Belly Breathing.
28 October — No session — Halloween half term
