Nurseries and schools

External provision for early years settings

At Baby Bear’s Play Cafe, we believe that the right environment can unlock a child’s potential. We invite local schools, nurseries and early years providers to explore our bespoke facility - a space specifically designed to bridge the gap between open play and targeted educational intervention. Providing bespoke sessions for everyone’s needs.

We offer more than just a change of scenery. Our environment is curated to support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and provide high-quality external provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Specialist SEND & sensory support

Our dedicated Sensory Room is a sanctuary for neurodivergent children. Designed to support sensory integration, it provides a controlled environment where children with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing needs can regulate, focus, and learn.

Speech, language & social communication

Communication is at the heart of our role play village. By exploring real-life scenarios in a scaled-down, friendly setting, children develop vital problem-solving skills, social confidence and language fluency.

We offer more than just a change of scenery. Our environment is curated to support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and provide high-quality external provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Specialist SEND & sensory support

Our dedicated Sensory Room is a sanctuary for neurodivergent children. Designed to support sensory integration, it provides a controlled environment where children with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing needs can regulate, focus, and learn.

Speech, language & social communication

Communication is at the heart of our role play village. By exploring real-life scenarios in a scaled-down, friendly setting, children develop vital problem-solving skills, social confidence and language fluency.

Targeted EYFS outcomes

Every corner of Baby Bear’s is intentional. From fine motor challenges to gross motor physical play, our facility supports key developmental milestones, cognitive growth, and emotional resilience in a way that feels like pure fun to the child.

Small group interventions

The modern classroom can often be overstimulating. Baby Bear’s provides an ideal setting for small-group work, allowing staff to conduct interventions in a calm, manageable space that reduces anxiety and encourages engagement.

Excellence in safety & professionalism

We understand the rigorous compliance requirements for external educational visits. When you partner with us, you are supported by a team that speaks your language.

  • Experienced educators: Our team understands pedagogy and child development.

  • Fully vetted: All staff are enhanced DBS checked and trained in safeguarding and GDPR.

  • Health & safety: We hold full Public Liability Insurance, and our team is trained in Paediatric First Aid.

  • Accessible & secure: Our facility in Oldham is designed with the safety of all children in mind.

Book a visit

Curious to see how Baby Bear’s can support your pupils? We invite Headteachers, SENCOs, and EYFS Leads to visit us for a tour.

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