Little Eddies (Stay and Play)

The Beginning of a Journey to Discover Life in All Its Fullness

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)

At St. Edmund’s CofE Primary & Nursery School, our vision is to enable every child to embark on ”…a journey to discover life in all its fullness.”

We believe that journey begins long before a child starts school.

Little Eddies Stay & Play provides babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their families with the opportunity to experience the warmth, care and sense of belonging that lies at the heart of our school community.

Through play, exploration and meaningful relationships, we nurture children’s confidence, curiosity and communication, laying the foundations for a lifelong love of learning and helping every child take their very first steps towards flourishing.

Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or already part of our school family, you’ll always receive a warm St. Eddies welcome.

Living Our Vision

Our vision isn’t something displayed on a wall—it is something we strive to live every day.

At Little Eddies, children begin to experience life in all its fullness by:

🌱 Growing in confidence through play and exploration.

❤️ Building positive relationships with other children, families and our caring staff.

🗣️ Developing communication and language with support from our resident Speech & Language Therapist.

🎨 Discovering new experiences through creative, sensory and imaginative play.

🌍 Feeling known, valued and included within our school family from the very beginning.

Every smile, every conversation and every new discovery is another step on the journey.

A Place Where Families Flourish Together

Little Eddies is more than a weekly playgroup – it’s a community.

We know that children flourish best when families flourish too. That’s why our sessions provide opportunities for parents and carers to make new friendships, access expert advice and become part of the welcoming St. Edmund’s community.

Together, we create an environment where everyone can thrive.

for more information, please visit: https://www.stedschurch.org.uk/little-teds

Little Teds:

Alongside our Little Eddies Stay & Play sessions held at school every Friday, our church family also welcomes babies, toddlers and pre-school children to Little Teds Stay & Play, held every Tuesday at St. Edmund’s Church.

Together, these sessions provide families with even more opportunities to play, learn, make friends and feel part of a caring Christian community throughout the week.

Whether you join us at Little Teds, Little Eddies, or both, you’ll always receive a warm welcome.