Tatty Bumpkin Teaching Programme changes to a Franchise opportunity
Tatty Bumpkin classes are inspired by yoga, but are very much a creative and developmental experience. A typical session centres around Tatty Bumpkin, a quirky character, who takes the children on musical story adventures. Within the stories the children take part in lots of physical activity, relaxation, yoga poses, exploring texture and the senses, as well as the unique Tatty Bumpkin songs. The whole programme is aligned to the curriculum, so as well as having a fun, creative and full physical workout, you can be confident that your child is developing skills that will help with learning and development.
Boys and Girls alike love the simplicity and magic of a Tatty Bumpkin class, and parents too are discovering their inner child and learning new, creative parenting skills.
Tatty Bumpkin session are run nationally in Schools, After School and Breakfast Clubs, Nurseries, Pre-schools, parties and private classes.
The Tatty Bumpkin programme is accredited by CACHE (the Council for Awards in Childcare, Health and Education) and is used in over 100 Children's Centre Nationally. In a recent pilot run by SureStart,
- 100% of families stated that they felt more confident to play with their child after attending Tatty Bumpkin sessions
- 97% of families who attend Tatty Bumpkin said their child enjoyed the sessions.
- 89% of families stated that they had continued to use at home, what they had learnt from the Tatty Bumpkin programmes.
- 81% of families stated that they had seen an improvement in their child’s physical/motor skills
Healthy Weight Pilot Programme Report: Sutton Children’s Centres October 2010
In a further endorsement of the effectiveness of the sessions, the Tatty Bumpkin methodology is being used within the curriculum in a number of schools. In addition we were chosen by Canvas Holidays, TUI (First Choice) and SunSail to be the children's activity of choice throughout holiday resorts worldwide.
If you would like your baby or child up to 7 to:
- explore their creativity,
- get a full physical workout,
- learn to relax
- conquer anxiety
- increase co-ordination skills
- and have FUN
then a Tatty Bumpkin class is for you and your child.
Our mission is to help children become 'Bendy, Giggly, Clever and Strong..."
 In 2008 Tatty Bumpkin were winners of the BEST PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN in the National Organix and What's on for Little Ones Awards. Don't forget to vote again in March 2011!
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“It’s really good for your body and on a Thursday it lights up your day after school, and there are fun stories with lots of surprises”
“My favourite bit is lying down with the ducks when I’m tired to rest”
"A huge thank-you for a wonderful course - the Tatty Bumpkin concept is a true inspiration! James, my eldest, is so into it after just one class. He has claimed a mat as his own, has Tatty sleep with him and has been through 'Bendy, Giggly, Clever and Strong' loads of times, complete with jigging! Heaps of positive affirmations going on. We had a great time, it really is special - thank-you again for the inspiration."
“I liked it when we were stomping like elephants with our trunks and tails holding on”
"We thought that we would email you to say how wonderful we thought the Tatty Bumpkin party was that you organised for Anna. In particular, several adults mentioned how cleverly the bespoke animal story interlinked the yoga. A favourite part for the children seemed to be roaring at each other.... but two of the girls said they LOVED chasing the feathers and were going to do it at home. Everyone just seemed to have great fun overall!
You really made her feel special on her 6th birthday.It was such a unique and special party, we are sure Anna will remember it for years to come."
We have specifically structured the programme to be inspired by yoga, but you don't have to be a yoga teacher to be involved! The most important thing to have is a sense of fun, imagination, an understanding of children and the ability to laugh at yourself.
We always have a yoga teacher and a physiotherapist (or equivalent) on each course - we believe it is important that you are taught by experts in their field. Where possible, we have visiting teachers eg. educationalists, special needs teachers, occupational therapists, who add another dimension again.
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