30 Jun 2017
This week is National School Sport Week (NSSW), and at Learn Play Grow this is something we’re very happy about. This week is a wonderful opportunity to encourage school age children to enjoy getting more active, get more involved in PE and generally have fun with fitness. The first ever... Read more
28 Jun 2017
I recently spent a lovely day in Norfolk with Sheila Hunter, the owner of our Learn Play Grow Norwich franchise. I distinctly remember the very first conversation I had with Sheila on the phone, she was working as a senior member at a tourist attraction for families and developing... Read more
27 Jun 2017
Singer-songwriter Alexander Joseph, 34, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, has written a lovely tribute to Elena 'Bally' Baltacha, one of the founders of Learn Play Grow. Alex knew Bally from his time playing on the junior tennis circuit, and he remembers her fondly. He has created a touching tribute song and plans to... Read more
22 Jun 2017
At this time of year, it’s especially important to keep the kids as hydrated as possible. Sunshine always encourages little ones to play outside but when we’re in the middle of a heatwave it’s so very important that along with a good hat and some sun protection, children keep themselves... Read more
21 Jun 2017
Do you remember how much fun it was to play outside when you were growing up? Did you stay outside as long as you could get away with when you were on the summer holidays, climbing trees, building dens and inventing games with your friends? These are some of the... Read more
20 Jun 2017
The Learn Play Grow team were out and about on Thursday 15th June, and what an amazing time we had. We attended as part of the ISS Education team, who were involved in the School Food Matters event at Westminster Abbey Gardens. We were lucky enough to have a beautiful... Read more
19 Jun 2017
As you know, Learn Play Grow has created a lovely franchise opportunity for people who love working with kids, and want to make a real difference to their lives. If that sounds like you, and you think you’d relish that challenge of running your own business, read on! Franchising... Read more
15 Jun 2017
We are a nation of sports fans, but according to a recent survey by DW Fitness over half of us admit to not playing sport at all, and almost 60 per cent of us watch sport on TV but barely get outside to play any ourselves. 70% of women and 40%... Read more
14 Jun 2017
Elena and I always wanted to design the Learn Play Grow Programme primarily around children having lots of fun and being engaged. We created a multi-faceted programme that covered all aspects of children’s development - physical, emotional and psychological. We also introduced stories, puppets, characters, musical instruments and more to... Read more
13 Jun 2017
This week is National Bike Week – so what better time to get out in the fresh air and make the most of being able to cycle with your kids? Bike Week is an opportunity to get back on two wheels and the week is designed to encourage people back... Read more
