Stay and Play Gymnastics

For children aged 6 months - 4 years old

Stay & Play at Earls Gym

Looking for stay and play gymnastics near you? At Earls Gymnastics in Halesowen, our Stay and Play sessions give your little one the chance to explore, climb and bounce their way through a safe and stimulating gym environment, with you right by their side. Whether it's your child's very first taste of movement or you're already a familiar face in our gym, Stay and Play is a warm and welcoming place to start.

Earls Gymnastics is a British Gymnastics-affiliated club with an Olympic medallist connection, so you can trust that your child is in good hands from their very first session.

What Happens in a Stay and Play Session

Every Stay and Play session is built around fun, freedom and gentle guidance. Children and parents explore our gym together, using our trampolines and a large selection of soft play equipment and shapes designed to encourage crawling, running, jumping and climbing.

There's no pressure and no set routine to follow. Instead, your child is free to move at their own pace, discovering new challenges as their confidence grows. A qualified coach is always on hand to offer support and advice, though during Stay and Play sessions, parents remain responsible for their own children throughout.

Beyond the fun, these sessions genuinely help with early development. Time spent moving, balancing and exploring builds coordination, strength and body awareness, while playing alongside mum, dad or a carer supports social confidence too. It's a lovely, low-pressure introduction to the kind of gymnastics class your child might grow into as they get a little older.

Who Stay and Play Is For

Our Stay and Play sessions welcome children aged 6 months to 4 years old, making them a perfect fit for babies taking their first tumbles right through to toddlers who are already on the move.

We'd recommend dressing your little one in comfortable clothing suited to active play, and bare feet or grip socks work best on our soft play and trampoline areas.

Many of our Stay and Play families go on to join our Mini Gym classes as their child approaches age 3, building on the skills and confidence they've developed with us. It's the natural first step on a longer gymnastics journey, whatever level your child eventually reaches.

How does RB Gym and Sport’s Curriculum Support address the DFE Standards?

Professional development should have a clear focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes

  • Differentiated activities and lessons to ensure all pupils are challenged and make swift progress.
  • Regular shared assessment to match needs, experience and knowledge to curriculum support activities and delivery.

Professional development should be underpinned by robust evidence and expertise​

  • Pre and post audit/evaluation.
  • Impact data reports.
  • Curriculum progress recording.
  • Quality assurance through regular observations and training.
  • Evidence reported on professional development forms.
  • Each member of staff has their own personal development folder to help develop, support, reflect and evidence progress​.

Professional development should include collaboration and expert challenge

  • Sport Educators provide ongoing support, modelling, and challenge.
  • Regular feedback to help create, achieve, and reflect on weekly goals.

Professional development should include collaboration and expert challenge

  • Delivered on site in your lesson with your pupils.
  • Mentoring relationship pre, during and post lesson delivery.
  • Ongoing support for all teachers taking part.
  • Sport Educator can help engage children in sustained physical activity opportunitiese.g. Extra-curricular clubs, playleader awards etc.

Timetable and Booking

Stay and Play sessions run throughout the week at our Halesowen gym. Spaces are popular, so we'd always recommend booking ahead to guarantee your spot.

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Why choose Earls Gymnastics

  • British Gymnastics affiliated club - you can trust our coaching standards and safety practices
  • Olympic medallist connection - training inspired by genuine elite experience
  • Based in Halesowen - a friendly local gym that's easy to reach
  • Qualified, experienced coaches - on hand throughout every session
  • A clear pathway - from Stay and Play right through to our Mini Gym and Junior classes as your child grows

Ready to give your child their first taste of gymnastics? Come and join us for Stay and Play at Earls Gymnastics in Halesowen. Contact Earls Gymnastics today for any additional information.

FAQ

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Is Stay and Play a good starting point before gymnastics classes?

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Yes, many children start with Stay and Play before progressing to Rhythm and Rhyme and Junior Gym classes. It helps them become comfortable with the gym environment before moving into structured sessions.

What equipment is available in Stay and Play sessions?

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Children have access to the gym, the trampoline, and a large selection of soft play equipment and shapes. Everything is set up to encourage movement and exploration in a safe, age-appropriate way.

Do parents stay with their children during Stay and Play?

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Yes, this is a parent-led session, so parents are responsible for their children throughout. A qualified coach is always on hand to assist and advise if needed.

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What age is Stay and Play suitable for?

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Stay and Play is suitable for children aged 6 months to 4 years old. It works well for babies just starting to explore movement and busy toddlers who need space to burn some energy.

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What is Stay and Play at Earls Gymnastics?

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Stay and Play is an open session where parents and young children explore the gym together in a safe, stimulating environment. Children can use the trampoline and climb, run, and jump around a large selection of soft play equipment and shapes.

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