Dot Kids

I’m incredibly proud to share that Dot Kids Art Inspiration has been named a finalist in the Club Hub Awards 2026 for Inclusive Business of the Year.

From the very beginning, Dot Kids has been built on a simple but powerful belief: that every child deserves to feel seen, valued, included, and free to express themselves creatively - exactly as they are.

Inclusivity has never been a box to tick at Dot Kids - it is woven into everything we do.��It’s in the way we welcome every child.��It’s in the safe, nurturing spaces we create.��It’s in championing neurodiversity, celebrating individuality, and ensuring that art is a place where children can build confidence, find their voice, and truly belong.

And I’m really proud to have that recognised on a national stage.

As the founder, this feels especially important because Dot Kids was created from the heart - with a vision to do things differently, to make a genuine impact, and to use the transformative power of art to support wellbeing, self-expression and confidence in children.

I’m so proud of how far Dot Kids has come, and I’m so grateful to every family, school, child, educator and supporter who has been part of this journey.

The winners will be announced at the Club Hub Event and Awards on Saturday 9th May - and whatever happens, being named a finalist already feels like a wonderful achievement.

Thank you all for believing in Dot Kids. 💛 And thank you to the Club Hub Awards judges too.

I’m incredibly proud to share that Dot Kids Art Inspiration has been named a finalist in the Club Hub Awards 2026 for Inclusive Business of the Year.

From the very beginning, Dot Kids has been built on a simple but powerful belief: that every child deserves to feel seen, valued, included, and free to express themselves creatively -  exactly as they are.

Inclusivity has never been a box to tick at Dot Kids - it is woven into everything we do.

It’s in the way we welcome every child.

It’s in the safe, nurturing spaces we create.

It’s in championing neurodiversity, celebrating individuality, and ensuring that art is a place where children can build confidence, find their voice, and truly belong.

And I’m really proud to have that recognised on a national stage.

As the founder, this feels especially important because Dot Kids was created from the heart -  with a vision to do things differently, to make a genuine impact, and to use the transformative power of art to support wellbeing, self-expression and confidence in children.

I’m so proud of how far Dot Kids has come, and I’m so grateful to every family, school, child, educator and supporter who has been part of this journey.

The winners will be announced at the Club Hub Event and Awards on Saturday 9th May - and whatever happens, being named a finalist already feels like a wonderful achievement.

Thank you all for believing in Dot Kids. 💛 And thank you to the Club Hub Awards judges too.

We are delighted to share some exciting news as Dot Kids continues to grow across Kent and beyond…

𝗗𝗼𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀!

We are thrilled to announce 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹.

From Term Five onwards, we will be delivering our multi-award-winning weekly Art Inspiration Programme, designed to spark creativity, nurture emotional literacy, and give children meaningful opportunities for self-expression.

At Dot Kids, we believe that art is not about perfection or product. It is about process, expression, and giving children the language to understand themselves and the world around them.

Through our sessions, pupils are supported to:

✨ Build confidence in their own ideas
✨ Develop emotional awareness and vocabulary
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and problem-solving
✨ Experience a safe, nurturing space for self-expression
✨ Feel joy, pride, and belonging in their creativity

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱. This partnership reflects exactly what Dot Kids stands for: inclusive, therapeutic, and inspiring art experiences that support both learning and emotional development.

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Please get in touch to explore how we can work together to inspire your pupils through creativity and wellbeing.

We are looking for part-time 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 in the following locations:

• 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀
• 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
• 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀
• 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆
• 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲
• 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲
• 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱
• 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲
• 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮𝗸𝘀
• 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲
• Faversham

Do you love working with children and inspiring creativity?

We are inviting expressions of interest for 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗢𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 to deliver our 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗦 in primary schools across Kent.

At Dot Kids, we believe in the transformative power of art to boost wellbeing, self-expression, and confidence in children – and we’d love you to be part of it.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:

• These are freelance roles delivering our After School Art Inspiration programme for primary school-aged children (all lesson plans provided)

• Sessions typically run for 32 weeks of the academic year, once or twice a week in each school

• 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: £𝟯𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

• Full training in the Dot Kids Method provided

• Opportunities to get involved in additional creative projects

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿:

You will be someone who is:

• Confident working with primary school children

• Passionate about fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression

• Aligned with the Dot Kids ethos of nurturing confidence, individuality, and wellbeing through art

• Holds a valid enhanced DBS certificate, or be willing to apply for one

✅ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗠 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲@𝗱𝗼𝘁𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

Be part of a creative community that inspires children to shine 💛

🎨 MAGICAL CREATURES ART INSPIRATION WORKSHOP 🎨�
📅 Wednesday 15th April 2026�⏰ 10:45am – 12:15pm�📍 Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Step into a world of imagination…

A magical, creativity-filled session designed to spark ideas, build confidence and give your child the freedom to explore their own unique artistic voice.
Whether they dream up dragons, unicorns, fairies or creatures never seen before… this is their space to create, explore and express.

What to expect:

🎨 Your child will be immersed in an enchanting creative world, with calming music and gentle storytelling woven throughout the session.

They will:
• Create their own Magical Creatures artwork
• Bring their imagination to life
• Take home their artwork, creative inspiration and handouts�

At Dot Kids, we support children to:
✨ Express themselves freely�✨ Build confidence in their own ideas�✨ Embrace “mistakes” as part of the creative journey

We do not focus on perfection - instead we focus on the process, the feeling, and the joy of creating 💛

All abilities welcome

👩‍👧 Drop-off or stay�Most parents & carers drop off their children at our workshops, but you are very welcome to stay at the beginning or until the end if your child prefers.

✔️ All Dot Kids Tutors are DBS checked

🔗 For more info & booking: https://dotkids.co.uk/pages/whitstable-childrens-art-inspiration-workshops-in-kent-2

✨ MAGICAL CREATURES ART INSPIRATION WORKSHOP ✨

Step into a world of imagination…

A magical, creativity-filled session designed to spark ideas, build confidence and give your child the freedom to explore their own unique artistic voice.

Whether they dream up dragons, unicorns, fairies or creatures never seen before… this is their space to create, explore and express.

• Wednesday 15th April 2026
• 10:45am – 12:15pm
• Whitstable Umbrella Centre

• All abilities welcome
• All materials & an apron provided
• Drop-off or stay – whatever feels right for your child
• All Dot Kids tutors are DBS checked

✨ What to expect:
Your child will be immersed in an enchanting creative world, with calming music and gentle storytelling woven throughout the session.

They will:
• Create their own Magical Creatures artwork
• Bring their imagination to life through colour, texture and ideas
• Take home their artwork, creative inspiration and handouts

💛 At Dot Kids, we support children to:
• Express themselves freely
• Build confidence in their own ideas
• Embrace “mistakes” as part of the creative journey

Because here…
It’s not about perfection.
It’s about the process, the feeling, and the joy of creating.

✨ Spaces are limited – booking essential ✨

For more info and to book: https://dotkids.co.uk/pages/whitstable-childrens-art-inspiration-workshops-in-kent-2

🎨 ANIME ADVENTURES ART INSPIRATION WORKSHOP 🎨

📅 Wednesday 8th April 2026
⏰ 10:45am – 12:15pm
📍 Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Step into a bold, imaginative world of anime, where creativity comes to life through expressive characters. ✨

This inspiring workshop is designed to build confidence, ignite imagination & give your child the freedom to create their own unique anime-style art.

What to expect:
🎨 Create your own anime-inspired character artwork
🖌️ Explore materials freely (all resources & apron provided)
💡 Take home your artwork, creative ideas & handouts

At Dot Kids, we support children to:
✨ Express themselves freely
✨ Build confidence in their own ideas
✨ Embrace “mistakes” as part of the creative journey

We do not focus on perfection - instead we focus on the process, the feeling, and the joy of creating 💛

All abilities welcome

👩‍👧 Drop-off or stay
Most parents & carers drop off their children at our workshops, but you are very welcome to stay at the beginning or until the end if your child prefers.

✔️ All Dot Kids Tutors are DBS checked

More info & booking: https://dotkids.co.uk/pages/whitstable-childrens-art-classes-and-workshops-in-kent

🎨 ANIME ADVENTURES ART INSPIRATION WORKSHOP 🎨

📅 Wednesday 8th April 2026
⏰ 10:45am – 12:15pm
📍 Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Step into a bold, imaginative world of anime, where creativity comes to life through expressive characters. ✨

This inspiring workshop is designed to build confidence, ignite imagination & give your child the freedom to create their own unique anime-style art.

What to expect:

🎨 Create your own anime-inspired character artwork
🖌️ Explore materials freely (all resources & apron provided)
💡 Take home your artwork, creative ideas & handouts

At Dot Kids, we support children to:
✨ Express themselves freely
✨ Build confidence in their own ideas
✨ Embrace “mistakes” as part of the creative journey

We do not focus on perfection - instead we focus on the process, the feeling, and the joy of creating 💛

All abilities welcome

👩‍👧 Drop-off or stay
Most parents & carers drop off their children at our workshops, but you are very welcome to stay at the beginning or until the end if your child prefers.

✔️ All Dot Kids Tutors are DBS checked

🔗 See link in bio for more info & booking

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I’m attending the ICAP (Institute of Children’s Activity Providers) Conference on Friday.

I can’t wait to see everyone and be inspired by the incredible speakers!

🌟Who else will be there?

Dot Kids are FINALISTS in the ICAP Awards in the Trailblazer category and the winners will be announced at the conference, which makes it feel even more special (and a little bit nerve-wracking!).

To be in a room full of people who are so passionate about making a difference in children’s lives, and to have Dot Kids recognised alongside them, is such an honour.

This journey has always been about giving children the space to express themselves, build confidence and feel truly seen through creativity - so this moment means a lot.

Wish me luck… and I’ll keep you posted!

We’re so excited to be partnering with Wingham Primary School to bring Dot Kids Art Club to their pupils 🎨

Starting in Term 5, this brand new after-school club is all about giving children the freedom to explore their creativity, build confidence and express themselves in a supportive, inspiring environment.

This isn’t about perfect paintings or “getting it right”…
It’s about creativity, curiosity and celebrating every child’s unique ideas.

Each week, children will:
• Explore inspiring artists
• Experiment with paint, collage, drawing and sculpture
• Develop confidence through self-expression and discussion
• Learn that mistakes are part of the creative journey

Every child will also receive their own Dot Kids Art Inspiration Sketchbook & Folder to build a body of work they can feel proud of.

All abilities are welcome, and every child is supported to grow in their own way.

Booking for Term 5 is now OPEN: https://dotkids.co.uk/pages/dot-kids-after-school-art-club-at-wingham-primary-school-canterbury

We can’t wait to welcome your children into this creative space 💛