Toddler Groups

Babies and toddlers

For many people, a toddler group is a lifeline. It is a place for parents and carers, their babies and young children to meet, have fun and make new friends. It provides a time for children to play freely and safely with a wide range of toys and equipment, enjoy outings and seasonal activities.

PATA toddler groups give parents and carers the chance to meet outside the home and share the pleasures, problems, experiences and anxieties of life with young children, reducing any sense of isolation. Getting involved in a group can build and restore confidence and self-esteem; it can also be a route to new interests and training, through PATA.

The PATA Toddler Project

Helps and supports both new and existing toddler groups
Offers adults a range of opportunities for personal development through training, publications and information
Liaises with statutory bodies including:
Health Visitors
Library Service
Oral Health Promotion Team
Early Years and Childcare Service
Social Services

Membership benefits

Advice, information and support from the Toddler Project team
Help when considering starting a toddler group
Support with constitutional and charity issues
Useful publications, including ‘So You Want to Start a Toddler Group’
Professional and friendly support from PATA’s dedicated team of Toddler Support Workers
Loan of music resources
Training workshops at preferential rates covering:
Toddlers ‘Up & Running’ – for those already running or hoping to start a toddler group
Basic First Aid Awareness
Messy Play
Music
Dance & Movement
Books & Stories
Regular newsletters
Starter Grant for new community groups setting up in Gloucestershire
Groups in Need Fund

PATA member toddler groups from outside Gloucestershire receive consultancy support from Toddler Support Workers and /or the Toddler Project Manager.

For more information about baby & toddler groups, please contact the Toddler Project at the PATA Centre 01452 541244 / 541245 or e-mail: toddlers@pataglos.org.uk