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Early Start is home to world-leading researchers that are investigating real-life challenges that have a transformational impact on the lives of children.

We’re always working with children and families for important research studies. Check out our current research below and get involved!

Parent and a child aged 3-5 years old

Early Start is running a weekly Imagination Playgroup for parents and their preschool children (aged 3-5 years) who are Discovery Space members on Thursday from February to April. Each playgroup will run for 5 weeks. The first is scheduled across February and March, the second from March to April. Playgroups will be held in the Children’s Technology Play Space. As part of the playgroups, you and your child will join us in imaginative play for a research project that explores how children play when we let their imaginations run freely.

We will start 2024 with two playgroup options, each running for 5 weeks. Please register your interest in joining the playgorup that best suits you (see dates for Playgroup 1 and Playgroup 2 below). We ask that families be available to attend at least 4 of the 5 sessions. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis, until we reach capacity.

To find out more information or to commit to the playgroups please get in touch with Natalie Day at [email protected].

Key dates:

Playgroup 1 –Thursday 11-11.45am

  • Session 1: 8 February 2024
  • Session 2: 15 February 2024
  • Session 3: 22 February 2024
  • Session 4: 29 February 2024
  • Session 5: 7 March 2024

Playgroup 2 –Thursday 11-11.45am

  • Session 1: 14 March 2024
  • Session 2: 21 March 2024
  • Session 3: 28 March 2024
  • Session 4: 4 April 2024
  • Session 5: 11 April 2024

Requirements for participation:

  • Parents with a child aged 3-5 years old. Siblings are welcome.
  • You are able to commit to at least 4 weekly 45-minute playgroups.

 

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