St Mary's Playschool

18/03/2026

Butterfly Group have enjoyed a wonderful dance session 'In Space' today; they put on their space suits and pressed the buttons before zooming off in a rocket to visit Jupiter and Mars.
Dance classes offer significant physical, cognitive, and social benefits, improving balance, coordination, and strength while fostering creativity and self-expression. It introduces structure, helps build confidence, and improves focus and memory through music and movement. It also provides a fun, social environment to learn teamwork and emotional regulation.
We cant wait to see what next weeks session brings.

16/03/2026

This week is Messy Tea time again….& this Wednesday it will be the Easter Special! Come and join the fun 🐣

12/03/2026

10/03/2026

The Essex SEND Local Offer roadshows are in person events/ marketplaces for parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Your child does not need a diagnosis for you to come and get help at a roadshow. You may:
• be new to SEND and unsure what help is available
• feel your child needs help or have questions about the support they already receive
• want to find out what support there is for you as a parent or carer
• not be sure what support you might need

📆 Upcoming Roadshows

⭐Wednesday 11 March 2026⭐
9.30am to 12.30pm
Chelmsford Central Baptist Church, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1LN

There is also a weekend Roadshow coming up
⭐Sunday 22 March 2026⭐
9.30am to 12.00pm
Pop Essex, 5-7 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE

FREE to attend
NO booking needed- families can just pop along

https://send.essex.gov.uk/i-think-my-child-needs-help/essex-send-local-offer-roadshows

10/03/2026

We are looking for an early years practitioner to join our team at St Mary's Playschool, Great Baddow.

Do you have a level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, QTS (or equivalent) ?
Do you have a warm, smiling face and the ability to make every child feel special?

About the role

Term time only ( Initially fixed term until July 2026)

Hours: 3 - 18 hours per week ( call/email to discuss)

Mornings : 8.45 - 12.00 (1.00) 2-4 mornings per week (negotiable)

Job Types: Part-time
Please get in touch to find out more [email protected]
01245 471683

28/01/2026

***Calling all parents and carers*** this wonderful event is taking place in March, please pop along if you can! Lots of our Talk, Listen, Cuddle free resources will be available for you to take home🩵

20/01/2026

Messy tea is back tomorrow! Why not pop along and join the fun 🎉

19/01/2026

10 top tips to help your child become a confident...

15/01/2026

Sleep can be a tricky subject for many parents, particularly for parents of neurodivergent children. Did you know that there are many ways you can help your neurodivergent child with their sleep? Understanding their 'sleep hygiene' and how a good routine can support sleep are good ways to start. Find more information and top tips on our website here: https://www.tlc-essex.info/resource/bedtime-routines/

14/01/2026

Why not come along to find out more?
Please get in touch to book your place.