Children's Educational Toys and Books in Ashford, Kent

Unlock Your Child’s Amazing Potential with Hands-On Creative Fun!

At The Creation Station, we believe in the power of creativity to help children explore, discover, and develop in a fun and engaging way.

Whether it’s an after-school club, home learning, a holiday camp, a family fun session, or a baby keepsake or preschool class, our hands-on creative experiences spark curiosity, boost confidence, and make learning truly exciting!

We’re committed to a child-led approach to learning, with a sustainable ethos that encourages creativity while caring for the planet.

Find out what’s on near you! Visit our website to see local classes and connect with your nearest Creation Station leader to organise your own gathering.

Make Special Moments Even More Magical!

Hands-on creative activities engage all ages and abilities – and kids LOVE getting stuck in! Arty Birthday Parties – Say goodbye to boring parties! Our creative, fun-filled experiences are tailored to your child, with each guest making two awesome masterpieces to take home. Plus, we provide invitations and party bags, making it stress-free for you!

Tiny Treasures – Cherish those precious early moments with your newborn while creating keepsakes, enjoying sweet treats, and making new friendships.

Family Fun Events – A new themed craft adventure every month for the whole family to enjoy together.

And guess what? If you’re thinking, "This sounds like so much fun – I wish I could join in" – now you can! We also run creative workshops for adults!

Pop over to our website to see what’s on and get creative with us today!

Here’s 2 our o the 9,700+ Reviews from our wonderful customers:

“My 7 year old loved this when he was doing it at after school club. We then booked on an afternoon session in holiday camp as he thoroughly enjoys it. He gets to socialise with other children while enjoying doing what he’s interested in as well.. win win! Already looking at the next holiday camp!” Deannah H Feb 2025

“We booked her for my daughter’s 6th birthday. She was quick to respond to emails and help with my queries which made the booking process easy. All the kids thoroughly enjoyed the party which was structured perfectly and she kept them happy and entertained throughout. They went home with a lovely party bag containing all their creations and their parents have commented what a lovely time they all had”. Ruth C 16th March 2025

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What’s on 4 Kids 2017 Awards – Voted Best National Activity for Children aged 5-12 years old - 4th consecutive year - Voted for by Parents & Children

For over 30 years La Jolie Ronde has been a unique centre for learning not just a second language but a platform for introducing children to the everyday realities of the country and the culture they are studying. Our award winning programme, for 0-12 years, contains stories, action poems, chants, songs and games enabling children to learn whilst having fun! Children progress through the programme and there are different starting points so children can start learning French or Spanish whatever their age following a programme tailored to their age group. Topics are based on real life situations suited to the interest, experience and social development of each age group.

WHY LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE?

• ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS - Speaking another language opens the door to new possibilities & opportunities. Travel and lifelong friendships are built with the people you meet along the way if you're able to communicate easily
• DEVELOP CONFIDENCE & SELF ESTEEM - Learning a second language is incredibly rewarding and can enrich personal life too. We encourage children to use language in real life situations which in turn will enable them to overcome fears and doubts leaving them feeling much more confident
• BOOST OTHER LEARNING - Research has found that pupils who study foreign languages, tend to score better at standardised tests than their monolingual peers. This has been particularly noticeable in maths, reading, and vocabulary
• IMPROVE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY - Our globalised world means companies are constantly expanding overseas plus dealing with clients from all over the world. Speaking a second language enables you to communicate with a broader network

WHY CHOOSE US OVER OTHERS?

With La Jolie Ronde we are a brand you can trust. You have the security, reassurance and guarantee of a long and proven experience of teaching French & Spanish to young children. Our Programmes are used as part of the curriculum in hundreds of top prep schools in the UK and are taught across the world including the USA, Indonesia, Australia, South America, Africa, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Japan

La Jolie Ronde Can Offer your Child & Parents:

• An opportunity to develop an enthusiasm and head start in languages
• Small classes and short sessions
• A quality, colourful activity book of their own
• An award winning up-to-date, modern programme
• Interactive learning CDs of games, stories & songs for use at home
• Conversation, basic grammar, games, role-plays, rhymes & stories, making learning more fun
• An awareness of the country, its geography and culture
• Continued guidance for parents
• Carefully selected & trained tutors who are vetted and DBS checked
• Certificates & medals awarded on completion of each programme
• Reports on your child’s progress
• An experience that will help your child at Secondary school, giving good grounding for future learning

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Can you speak French or Spanish?
We are looking for speakers to join our network, enquire here www.lajolieronde.co.uk/work-with-us

I work with children and young people, aged 0-25. I work with parents and infants or young children together. I work with parents or carers directly offering support and consultation.

I offer individual psychotherapy with children and young people (including once weekly, twice weekly and intensive psychotherapy, three times a week). I offer brief work, short term psychoanalytic psychotherapy and longer term treatment. I offer assessment for psychotherapy and specialist assessments, including state of mind assessments. I offer supervision to other professionals and consultation to schools and social services. I offer a young person consultation service. I offer reports for court or education purposes and to inform other professionals or agencies in the network.

I am experienced in working with and treating children and young people with a range of complex difficulties, including but not limited to: Anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, trauma, abuse and neglect, social and emotional difficulties, gender and sexuality concerns, self harm, eating disorders, separation and attachment difficulties, social withdrawal, disruption at home or at school, exam stress, under achieving, poor self esteem, difficulties in peer relationships and family relationships, eating and sleeping concerns, encopresis and enuresis, behavioural concerns, violence, delinquency and sexual acting out.

I am a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists. To understand more about my profession please visit: http://www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk

I trained in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (M80) at the Tavistock Clinic in London (Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust and the University of East London).

I am experienced in working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with looked after children in registered charities and registered children’s homes, with fostered and adopted children, and within schools.

I am easily accessible by car, train, or bus. I am located walking distance from Maidstone town centre, train stations and bus station. Free parking is available.

Please contact me by phone or email to see if I am the right person to help you, then arrange your introductory consultation to determine the most helpful way forwards.

Fees: £70

Email: monicagriggchildpsychotherapy@gmail.com

We run robotics and coding classes, camps and clubs in the UK, for children aged 7 and above. Our goal at Code Kids is to make computer science hands-on, fun, relevant and educational.

Kids coding classes and holiday camps in Canterbury, Ashford, Broadstairs, Maidstone, Herne Bay and Whistable

Email: canterbury@codekids.org.uk