B-Independent Baby,Toddler & Pre-school Groups
Nurture Bees Workshops offer
Movement, Massage, Play & Relaxation
to support your child's next steps.
What is coming up:
We will be continuing to offer newborn baby massage & 1:1 face to face sessions on request & free sessions via Noah's Star Charity Noah's Star | Birmingham | Facebook
At B-Independent therapy, we believe in accessing informed early advice which is inclusive and offers access to a supportive and inclusive community. We are keen to create an inclusive play environment for families with children with additional needs, for those who have had a difficult start to life, and those families looking for a safe non-judgemental play space.
You're in safe hands:
Our therapist has over 15 years of paediatric child development experience as an advanced occupational therapist and as a childcare provider. In line with HCPC & RCOT & other medical professional standards, we constantly engage in CPD & we are pediatric first aid trained. Our baby yoga & massage course training was accredited by Hands on Babies; a Royal College of Midwives & Complementary Therapy Accredited Board endorsed training programme.
We offer bespoke group supporting you & your child & local communities
Group options
‘Flying Bees’ - massage group
Our massage & movement groups are suitable for newborns (and older infants) to 4-5 months of age or pre crawlers. We introduce you & your baby to massage routines you can use from birth, positions for play & tummy time ideas, we explore your babies cues & find time for you and your baby to unwind and connect together. Flying Bees is a wonderful way for you as a caregiver to learn all about your baby and the wonderful things they can already do! The activities you learn helps equip you with the skills to help you support your child to co-regulate, help them soothe to sleep and can help you to ease their discomfort when they are teething, have colic or feel constipated. Sessions via Noah's Star!
‘BumbleBees’ - early hand skills
Our group is specifically for children aged 3 months to 3 years showing early hand preference who may be at risk of Hemiplagia.
This is an intensive group programme. Contact us to find out more about the 2027 group.
‘Busy Bees’ - pre school skills
Our Pre-School Intensive Upper Limb Group is a playful, goal-oriented therapy programme for young children and families 3-6 years of age who would benefit from developing their hand and arm skills through an intensive approach.
Each child’s programme is individually tailored and may incorporate modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT), bimanual therapy, or a hybrid approach and targeted goal practice, depending on their strengths, developmental stage, everyday participation and individual goals.
Children participate in a small-group programme for approximately 3–4 hours per day over 2–4 weeks. In addtion to 1:1 therapist led sessions, therapy is embedded into group activities young children naturally enjoy doing – playing, moving, exploring, creating and participating alongside others.
Before the programme, we work collaboratively with families to identify meaningful, functional and goal-oriented outcomes for their child. Goals might include using both hands during play, manipulating toys, feeding, dressing, creative activities or participating more independently in everyday routines.
Within the group, activities are carefully adapted so that each child can work towards their individual goals, while benefiting from the motivation, enjoyment and social opportunities of participating alongside other children.
The programme provides a concentrated period of repetition, practice and skill development through purposeful play, with opportunities to use emerging skills across different activities and experiences.
Our focus extends beyond what a child can do during therapy. We want new skills to become useful skills that support participation in everyday life.
Following the programme, families receive monthly online coaching and follow-up support for 3 months. This provides an opportunity to reflect on progress, problem-solve together and identify practical ways to continue supporting their child’s goals through everyday play and family routines.
2–4 week intensive, 3–4 hours per day for 4 days per week, small groups, Individualised goals, CIMT, bimanual or hybrid approach, Parent coaching and online follow-up