If your child is due to start school this September, there's a good chance you've already found yourself wondering how they'll cope with such a big change. Perhaps they're counting down the days with excitement and proudly telling everyone they're about to become a "big school child". Perhaps they're feeling a little nervous. Or perhaps, like many children, they're managing the impressive feat of being excited, worried, curious and completely unconcerned all at the same time.

It’s one of those questions that sounds straightforward until you actually try to answer it. You’ve probably seen your child climbing the furniture, attempting a cartwheel in the garden, or launching themselves off something they absolutely shouldn’t be launching themselves off… and thought, maybe it’s time for a proper class. But then comes the hesitation. Are they too young? Too shy? Not coordinated enough yet? The short answer is, most children don’t need to be “ready” in

There’s something about a cartwheel that feels like a proper milestone. It’s often one of the first “real” gymnastics skills children learn, the one they practise in the garden, attempt in the living room when they think no one’s watching, and proudly show off at every possible opportunity. Slightly wonky at first, then gradually straighter, stronger, and a bit more controlled. And while it might look simple once it clicks, getting there, and improving it, takes a bit more th

There comes a point in gymnastics where things start to feel familiar. Handstands feel steadier, cartwheels land a bit cleaner, and suddenly what once felt tricky starts to feel… manageable. And then comes the inevitable question: What’s next? That’s exactly where this upcoming workshop comes in. A Session for Gymnasts Ready to Progress On Thursday 28th May, from 10.30am to 12.00pm, we’re running a focused session designed for children who are already confident with the basic