Question 1

How long are Little Bees classes?

Accepted Answer

Classes at BEAM are 40 - 45 minutes. Try to arrive 5 minutes before the class starts, if you can.

Question 2

What age can my baby start Little Bees classes?

Accepted Answer

It is up to you to decide! Some parents decide to start classes when their baby is just a few weeks old, others like to wait until 6 or 7 months. If you are unsure, please email/call Katie to discuss.

Question 3

Is my child too old for Little Bees?

Accepted Answer

Little Bees accepts children up to the age of 4 and many 4-yr-olds love the classes still... others think they are too grown-up. Only you know your child well enough to know the answer!

Question 4

What if my child won’t sit still?

Accepted Answer

Relax! Children learn in different ways and not all children want to sit perfectly still beside their grown ups. Katie doesn’t encourage running in the class but walking or crawling around is fine. As long as your child is safe then she won’t worry. The only exception to this rule is that (for safety reasons) children have to sit down when working with rhythm sticks: either that or hand their sticks in to their grown up before starting their wandering!

Question 5

Do I have to sing?

Accepted Answer

Normally Katie says this … You don’t HAVE to sing but Katie really likes it when the adults join in! The children work with you in the class and love to hear your voice however good or bad you think it is! Whether you sing the songs in class or not, you are sure to be singing them at home! You are the role model for your child so please join in as enthusiastically as you can (whether you sing out loud or not!).

Question 6

Is it ok to bring visiting Grandparents to a class?

Accepted Answer

We love it when grandparents come along ... please try to let Katie know before the class.

Question 7

Does Little Bees offer trial classes?

Accepted Answer

If there are spaces then yes!
Trial spaces are usually only available up to a week in advance.

Question 8

How much do classes cost?

Accepted Answer

Classes work out at anything between £9 and £11 depending on whether you book a one off class, a half term or a whole term. Be aware that a £20 returnable deposit is also required for the bag of resources.
 
For the baby classes fees are similar. The price includes booking fees and the use of resources (fyi baby class bags are not loaned out).

Question 9

Do you offer “Pay as You Go” lessons?

Accepted Answer

If you are unable to book a block of classes then it is possible to book a 'trial' class a few days ahead as long as spaces are available.

Question 10

Do I have to pay for the whole term at once?

Accepted Answer

Termly or half termly payments are preferred. However, if this is a problem, it might be possible to pay in instalments. Please talk to Katie to find out more.

Question 11

How much do you charge for siblings?

Accepted Answer

Siblings under a year go free. Siblings over one pay half price.

Question 12

Is it OK to bring older siblings who are off school on INSET days?

Accepted Answer

Usually this is absolutely fine but please contact Katie to check first.

Question 13

How can I help my child at home?

Accepted Answer

Sing regularly and have fun adapting songs to enjoy in everyday life. Give your child a small collection of instruments (which could include pots, pans and wooden spoons) and use the resource bag too! Share songs with the rest of the family – they will love them too. Listen out for the music in everyday activities - enjoy the musical sounds and patterns your child makes and try engaging in musical conversations!

FAQS

Frequently asked questions