Play Labs: Power of Play

Play Labs are creative play sessions (for ages 0-6) led by our parent play champions.

Saturday 24th October:

• colours
• shapes
• numbers
• animals

While encouraging imagination, confidence and social interaction through play.

Adults must be accompanied by a child. Max 2 children per adult. 

There are two sessions running each Saturday. Choose a session and book a spot. Both sessions are for ages 0-6 years. A scheduled time where both groups overlap to share refreshments and connect with each other.

Schedule: 9.45am to 11.30am

9.45am to 10.15am

Session 1

10.15am

Juice, snack break and free flow activities

10.45am to 11.30am

Session 2

11.30am

Pack up and goodbye

FAQs

Who is it for?

Play labs sessions are designed for children ages 0-6 and are SEND inclusive. Older children are welcome to come along with their younger siblings. Parents or carers must be present during sessions.

Can I book a one-off session?

Who are the ‘Parent Play Champions?

Parent Play Champions are local parents or carers undergoing a free training programme, ‘Power of Play: Parent Play Champions’, to equip them to facilitate inclusive play sessions for young families. They will help lead the play sessions.

What is the ‘Power of Play: Parent Play champions’ Project 2026?

Parent Play Champions is a free training programme for parents and carers in Tower Hamlets, funded by Save the Children and delivered by Poplar Union, Mindful Music and Blink Theatre. The programme supports local parents and carers to build confidence, develop creative play and facilitation skills, and gain hands-on experience leading activities with children.