Tumblet Tots Autumn Winter issue 2025

Members’ Handbook

Your child’s springboard to confidence!

Autumn/Winter 2025/26

In this issue Exclusive Offers & Discounts!

Objectives & Benefits Top Tips for the Classes Certificate of Insurance

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Welcome WELCOME to the Tumble Tots National Club!

Be prepared for a great year filled with plenty of excitement for you and your little one!

Make sure your Tumble Tot (or Gymbob) wears their T-Shirt of Confidence to classes as all their classmates will be wearing theirs too. You will find more top tips on page 7 of this handbook.

Our specially designed, brightly coloured, wooden and foam equipment will help your child develop their physical skills of agility, balance, climbing and coordination. Each class is tailored to the age and stage of a child’s development which you can read more about on pages 8-9.

As a member there are all sorts of activities for Tumble Tots to engage in throughout their journey. Don’t forget to tick these off as you go on the checklist on page 10. The tasks will be challenging but lots of fun and our fully trained staff will help to guide and encourage your child through their sessions.

We’ve teamed up with carefully selected partners to bring you fantastic offers, discounts and competitions, exclusively to our members. You will find some of these on pages 44-49 but be sure to check our Member Offers website regularly as it will be updated every month throughout the year! On the site you’ll find more great offers, competitions and the latest product news from our partners and much more: www.tumbletotsmemberoffers.com We hope you have a wonderful year and we have no doubt that your little one will enjoy being a Tumble Tot or Gymbob this year.

Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd

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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Certificate of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Our Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Top Tips in our Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Objectives & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Membership Handbook Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Why Tumble Tots is the Place to Be . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fuel their Fun! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Children's National Activity Week . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Become a Tumble Tots Franchisee . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Member Offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd 49G Pipers Road, Park Farm, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HU T: 0121 585 7003 E: info@tumbletots.com W: www.tumbletots.com

Certificate of Insurance

This is to confirm that Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd has taken out Personal Accident Insurance for members (and non-members using the equipment for the first time) which is in respect of death, loss of limbs and /or eyes, or permanent total disablement sustained while engaged in Tumble Tots centre activities. This policy has been effected with a leading insurance group and since cover is (as with all insurance contracts) subject to policy terms and conditions, details can be provided on request.

TERMS & CONDITIONS Tumble Tots and Gymbobs are registered trademarks of Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd, 49G Pipers Road, Park Farm, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HU Tumble Tots Members Handbook is published by LincolnBrody Ltd, 98 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1JS. Design Copyright © LincolnBrody Ltd & Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd, September 2025. All rights reserved.

Tumble Tots or LincolnBrody (the publisher) cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of any information herein and are unable to accept and hereby expressly disclaim any liability for the consequences of any inaccuracies, errors or omissions or any implied warranty and other terms contained or related to within the editorial, offers and promotions in this publication.

Any claims which arise pursuant to the offers should be directed exclusively or pursued against the proprietor of the relevant offer.

Although every effort has been made to ensure that all information is correct at the time of going to press, prices and offers may be subject to change.

Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd Registered Office: 15 Metro Centre, Dwight Road, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 9SS. Company Registration Number: 01708375.

Registered in England and Wales.

Should you have any queries in relation to any offers in this book, please contact LincolnBrody at info@lincolnbrody.co.uk

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Our Programme Age Groups:

Our programme aims to develop children's 'Skills for Life'. It helps them grow into confident adults, that understand and enjoy the importance of leading healthy active lifestyles.

At your first class, you will have experienced a fraction of the potential that Tumble Tots has to offer your child in the future.

Today’s equipment is only a small part of the apparatus and the layout is changed every two weeks (six weeks for 6 Months Walking).

This gives us the opportunity to concentrate on different skills and to intensify the challenges as the children develop within the programme.

 6 Months - Walking  Walking - 2 Years  2 - 3 Years  3 Years - School Age  Gymbobs (School Age - 7 Years) The basic philosophy is to ‘build selfconfidence’ through the development of the child’s physical learning. This is achieved by focusing on four important areas:  General motor skills  Social awareness  Self assurance  Self discipline They gain this through:  A structured development programme  Ongoing challenges  A fun and happy atmosphere  Well trained and enthusiastic staff  A safe environment

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Top Tips in the Classes  Parents are fully responsible for their children in the under 3’s classes. We ask that you work directly with your child, encouraging and assisting where necessary. Support your child by holding the back of their T-Shirt so their hands are free for climbing and to aid balance.

 When your child receives their membership pack, encourage them to wear their t-shirt in classes to feel part of the club!  Before you leave and in the case of severe weather conditions, please check your text messages, emails, our website or Facebook page for closures.

 In the over 3’s classes, grown-ups are not actively involved but must always remain on the premises.

 Please dress children in suitable clothing to allow for better movement and avoid jewellery, dummies or any clothing that can catch on the equipment or cause injury.

 Children are asked not to eat or drink on the equipment but if they need refreshments, you are welcome to take them to the waiting area.

 Barefoot is best (and safest) for children as this helps with their development. Grownups can wear shoes if they aren’t high heels or heavy boots as these can hurt small fingers or toes.

 Please do not take any photographs or videos during the classes and refrain from using mobile phones so your child has your full attention.

 Please take your child to the toilet before classes begin to save interruption (this is especially important for the over 3’s classes).

 Do not let children onto the equipment before or after classes. Please move to the waiting area so we can set-up safely for the next class.

 If you need to bring a sibling along to class, please be aware that they are unable to participate or play on the equipment as they will not be covered by insurance. We recommend bringing something to occupy them such as a book or colouring.  Make sure you arrive in plenty of time and register your child at the desk.

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Objectives & Benefits Our progressive play programme is designed to develop your child’s physical skills. Using bespoke colourful equipment, we focus on agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence.

Every session is supervised by our amazing specially trained staff, getting the best out of each child. Up until 3 years, grown-ups participate as well so that parents, carers and even grandparents can spend time with little ones as they develop.

The journey begins for babies from 6 months old who can sit up unaided.

Here’s how our classes break down:

6 Months – Walking

Walking – 2 Years

Babies explore the equipment in a happy and relaxed environment. This enhances their brain development and helps them to reach key milestones such as crawling, cruising and walking, taking them onto the next class.

Confidently walking toddlers are now introduced to an exciting circuit of equipment as well as hand held co-ordination activities, developing their fine motor skills. ‘Circle Time’ helps language development through rhymes and action songs.

2 – 3 Years Working together in small groups, little ones are introduced to stations with more challenging equipment to refine their agility, balance and climbing skills. Following instructions and learning to take turns develops their listening and social skills, as well as confidence.

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3 Years – School Age* Children now take part independently without their grownup, putting into practice their skills for life. Our staff challenge each child individually to their full potential, preparing them for school, physically, socially and mentally.

Gymbobs (School Age – 7 Years)* Gymbobs is the pinnacle class of Tumble Tots, bringing together everything children have learnt so far! Using challenging equipment setups, relay races, team games and warm-up exercises, Gymbobs is a perfect addition to a child’s school P.E. provision. *For the 3 Years – School Age and Gymbobs (School Age – 7 Years) classes, parents must remain on site.

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Membership Handbook Checklist To help you and your little ones get the most out of this year’s classes, we’ve compiled a handy checklist of achievements to complete for each age group.

6 Months – Walking

3 Years – School Age & Gymbobs

■ Crawled for the first time ■ Stood up with assistance ■ Cruised with ease ■ Took their first steps ■ Walked confidently

further confidence away from ■ Gtheained class environment

■ Gained independence with activities emember what they did ■ Rduring the class what they did during ■ Rtheepeat class

Walking – 2 Years

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limbed up the ¾ Frame and turned C around backwards

General Checklist

■ Joined in with both circle times out a forward ■ Crollarried over the Barrel

■ Took Part in Christmas Clothes Week ■ Took Part in Healthy Heroes Week Part in National Children's ■ Took Activity Week

2 – 3 Years xpressed themselves during circle ■ Etime

■ Received a Moving Up Award ■ Practised co-ordination skills at home

■ Actively took part in Train Times arried out a forward roll down the ■ CLarge Wedge at and listened to the station ■ Sexplanation

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Why Tumble Tots is the Place to Be! Whatever the weather, this is why there’s always something to brighten your week at Tumble Tots!

Essential Skills for Life The biggest benefit of coming to Tumble Tots is the individual impact on children!

Each child will learn and take away something different that is unique to their personal development needs whether it be physical proficiencies, social skills, cognitive capacities or simply confidence.

These ‘Skills for Life’ will benefit them in other aspects outside the class, at home, when they go to school and in the future, giving them the best start in life.

developmental milestones such as crawling, rolling over, and sitting up independently ready to start Tumble Tots.

Practising agility, balance and climbing in our classes improves children’s core strength which is the foundation of a healthy body and gives them a better posture, improved concentration and more energy and builds the gross motor skills needed to take part in activities.

Core strength combined with co-ordination activities improves fine motor skills, supporting children’s ability to manipulate objects (such as pens for writing) which is later linked to early literacy, according to the EYFS.

Benefits Body & Brain Development The physical activities in our programme support early years body and brain development!

Thirty minutes of “Tummy time” each day is essential for infants as lifting their heads helps to strengthen the neck and upper back muscles which prepares them for

Age Specific Classes Each class is tailored to suit the age and specific stage of a child’s development meaning that your little one will attend sessions with children of the same age and with similar capabilities:  6 Months – Walking  Walking – 2 Years  2 – 3 Years  3 Years – School Age  Gymbobs (School Age – 7 Years) 13

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Each individual piece aids a different aspect of children’s physical development in agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination. We use bright colours to help make classes fun and promote early identification of colours which is an important part of a child’s development.

All the wooden and foam apparatus is handmade in the UK to a high standard and unique to Tumble Tots, so can’t be found in other activity classes and helps support British businesses.

Fully Trained Friendly Staff Children learn best when they feel safe and secure which is why all our staff are fully trained!

We always have one member of staff to every six children so they can work closely with each child to build relationships and bring out the best in them.

Building relationships over time is important for children’s learning, personal, social, and emotional development as well as overall wellbeing, and therefore future success.

As children move up through the programme, they will develop and refine their skills further, learn new proficiencies and gain more confidence in their abilities.

Interacting with other children also helps develop their social skills and creates friendships, which leads to improved mental capacity and cognitive abilities, as well as good overall mental health.

Over Forty Years’ Experience Time flies when you’re having fun, but the past 40 years has given us a wealth of knowledge and experience in child development!

Physical activity has always been and will always be an important part of every stage of life, no matter if you’re 4 months, 4 years, or 4 decades, but seeing a second generation of Tumble Tots whose parents attended when they were younger shows how well we have stood the test of time and how well thought of our classes are.

Unique & Bespoke Equipment Our equipment was specially designed for preschool children by the original founder and still represents his objectives!

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We work closely with early years experts in line with new and relevant research to maintain our reputation as the best physical play activity and ensure that our programme continues to provide children with the best start in life.

Start Active, Stay Active By taking part in fun classes like Tumble Tots, children develop a positive association with exercise at an early age!

This will encourage them to take part in other activities, sports, and exercise as they grow up, not only keeping them physically healthy but also supporting their emotional health.

Regular exercise helps to lower the risk of developing many long-term conditions and can boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality, and energy levels, increasing mental health.

Designed with the EYFS in Mind

Supports Local Communities

Our classes are designed with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) standards in mind!

Our activities incorporate elements from the seven key areas that the EYFS has outlined as important to ensure that children learn and develop to their full potential:

By attending classes, you are not only supporting our franchisees, but also their teams and the venues they operate in!

All our franchisees are self-employed and create new jobs in the community by hiring staff, most of which are parents who need flexible roles to work around their families.

Many of the venues that franchisees hire for classes are charities and the money they raise through hiring is used to maintain and improve the buildings which host local events, youth clubs, entertainment, and many other activities which the whole community benefits from.

 Communication and language  Physical development  Personal, social, and emotional development  Literacy  Mathematics  Understanding the world

It’s Fun for Everyone!

 Expressive arts and design These give children the broad range of knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for education and future progress through life.

Tumble Tots is not only fun for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, but for grownups too!

Grownups actively take part in sessions, until little ones reach the 3 Years – School Age class, to help with their child’s development alongside staff.

Attending classes together each week gives parents the opportunity to spend precious quality time with their little one strengthening their bond and making life-long memories.

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Fuel their Fun! The power of play and nutritious mealtimes by best selling baby and cookery author Annabel Karmel, in partnership with Tumble Tots

Nutrition

 Grip and control for holding cups, spoons and finger foods  Focus and confidence for trying new things All of these skills don’t just help at the table, they build lifelong habits for health, independence, and self-esteem.

SELF-FEEDING SUCCESS Encouraging your toddler to feed themselves can be messy, but it’s also hugely empowering. Here are a few tips to get started:

1. Practice that pincer grip Soft, bite-sized pieces of food encourage toddlers to use their pincer grip (thumb and forefinger), a key fine motor skill. Think:  Soft fruit slices (banana, ripe pear, kiwi)  Cooked vegetable sticks (carrot, sweet potato, broccoli florets)  Mini sandwiches, muffins, fritters or croquettes Top tip! Picking up small items mimics the same hand control needed for climbing and balancebased play, so they are developing those muscles all day long!

2. Offer choice without overwhelming

As parents, we all want our little ones to grow into confident, curious, and independent eaters and movers. But did you know that how your toddler plays can impact how they eat, and vice versa?

That’s why I’m so excited to team up with Tumble Tots, the UK's leading physical play programme for children, to bring you a guide on how to use movement and mealtimes to build those all-important life skills - from balance and coordination to self-feeding and decision making.

Whether you're juggling mealtimes or chasing after a newly mobile toddler (or both!), we’ve got some practical tips, fun recipes, and expert insights into how play and food go hand-in-hand when it comes to nurturing independence.

Giving toddlers two options (e.g. strawberries or blueberries) encourages autonomy without confusion.

3. Embrace the mess Messy mealtimes are part of learning. Place a splash mat under the high chair, offer pre-loaded spoons and… keep calm. Remember, practice makes perfect!

WHY MOVEMENT MATTERS AT MEALTIMES Before little ones can confidently bring a spoon or piece of food to their mouth, they need to master the physical skills that underpin eating - think balance, posture, hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

That’s where Tumble Tots comes in! Through age-appropriate activities and classes, children develop:  Core strength for sitting at the table  Hand-to-eye coordination for picking up food and cutlery 19

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MOVEMENT GAMES THAT MIRROR MEALTIME SKILLS Here are a few home-friendly games that support the same skills toddlers use during mealtimes:

1. Scoop & transfer Give your child a spoon and two bowls - one with dried pasta or pom-poms, the other empty. Have them transfer the contents from one to the other.

Supports: Hand control, concentration, coordination.

2. Balance bean bag Place a bean bag (or soft toy) on your child’s head and see if they can walk from one end of the room to the other.

Supports: Core stability, posture - essential for sitting upright at the table.

3. Stack & snack Before snack time, encourage your toddler to stack soft blocks or cups. This warms up their fine motor muscles before they sit down to eat.

 Peer modelling Seeing others use cutlery or climb equipment gives children the confidence to try themselves.

WHY CLASSES MAKE A DIFFERENCE

 Holistic development

Attending structured physical play classes offers benefits beyond the obvious.

The combination of movement, social interaction, and skill-building feeds directly into mealtime milestones like using a fork or trying new textures.

 Routine & structure Mealtimes and play become part of a consistent rhythm, which toddlers thrive on.

Top tip! Try syncing a physical activity session before lunch or dinner – toddlers often eat better after they've moved their bodies!

Every child develops at their own pace, but with the right encouragement, through food and fun, they’ll surprise you with what they can do.

So whether you’re cheering them on as they climb a wooden ladder at Tumble Tots or smiling through a chaotic but determined self-fed lunch, remember, you’re not just raising a toddler. You’re raising a resilient, capable, and confident little person!

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Recipe time!

Here is a tasty treat from Annabel Karmel to help fuel their fun….enjoy!

Annabel’s Veggie Stars These veggie stars are packed with goodness and designed for self-feeding. Easy to grip, soft in texture, and ideal as an on-the-go snack after a Tumble Tots class!  MAKES: 18 STARS  Suitable from 6 months  Suitable for freezing

Ingredients  100g butternut squash, grated  75g carrot, peeled and grated  4 spring onions, chopped  75g cherry tomatoes, chopped  50g Parmesan, finely grated (or vegetarian alternative)  2 eggs, beaten  4 tbsp self-raising flour

Method 1. P reheat the oven to 180C Fan. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.

2. M easure the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.

3. P lace a star cutter on the baking sheet. Spoon the mixture inside and push down using the back of a spoon. Remove the cutter and repeat with the remaining mixture.

4. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until lightly golden and brown.

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Start the adventure with Frog balance bikes Frog balance bikes make learning to ride fun and effortless!

Frog balance bikes are specially designed for little riders, helping children develop balance, coordination, and confidence – all through play.

Lightweight and easy to handle, (or carry, if needed!), they’re the perfect way to prepare your child for pedalling without the need for stabilisers.

With a range of bright, fun colours to choose from, Frog balance bikes are a fantastic way to support your child’s physical development and love of the outdoors.

Discover more at www.frogbikes.com and give them a great start on their cycling journey!

Activities

Children’s National Activity Week – a Safari in Support of Tommy’s This October, families across the country joined us to celebrate National Children’s Activity Week with our exciting theme: Safari Adventure!

Supporting Tommy’s: A Charity Close to Our Hearts

Children were sponsored to dress up as their favourite animals or explorers and take on seven imaginative jungle challenges as part of this year’s Tumblethon, raising vital funds for Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby charity.

From standing tall like giraffes and balancing across marshy paths, to sliding like snakes and hanging like cheeky monkeys, our Tumble Tots set off on a true safari adventure. They explored, and discovered the joy of movement, while helping to make a real difference.

Tommy’s funds pioneering research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth, and provides expert care and support for families affected by baby loss.

Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of our Tumble Tots families, we’re thrilled to share that together we raised over £131,000 with Gift Aid boosting the total even further!

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This incredible achievement will help Tommy’s continue its vital work supporting women and families at high risk of pregnancy complications and funding research that saves babies’ lives.

growth. Every session helps children build friendships, improve coordination and grow in confidence, giving them the very best start in life.

Giving Children the Best Start in Life

Across the country, children and parents threw themselves into the safari adventure with enthusiasm and imagination. It was wonderful to see our intrepid explorers tackling each challenge with such excitement and pride.

We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to everyone who took part in our amazing fundraising efforts. Together, you’ve made this year’s Tumblethon a huge success and helped to make a real difference for families supported by Tommy’s.

Take a look at the photos of our little adventurers.

A Big Thank You to Everyone Involved

At Tumble Tots, we believe every child deserves the chance to explore, learn and grow through active play. Our activity classes are designed to help little ones develop essential physical skills, from climbing and balancing to jumping and rolling.

Using our bright and specially designed equipment, children develop skills for life.

Early activity supports not just physical health but also brain development. That’s why Tumble Tots offers classes for children aged six months to seven years, carefully tailored to each stage of

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Used extensively in playgroups and classes, Halilit musical instruments are of the highest quality and robustly made – perfect for little hands! Plus, they are easy to clean and contain no nasties making these a great choice for parents too!

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Opportunity

Become a Tumble Tots Franchisee!

An exciting and rewarding opportunity to work with children and be your own boss!

Head Office Support and Guidance

Becoming a Tumble Tots franchisee means you will own your own business whilst being supported to deliver a specially designed programme which aims to enhance children’s physical, social, and cognitive development during their most formative years.

The Tumble Tot’s business model is tried and tested and our franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, with some looking to start a fresh new venture, while others are looking to build on existing skills, showing the flexibility of this business.

Tumble Tots prides itself on the extensive support, advice and guidance we provide our franchisees including the running of the programme, the operational side of managing a business and proactive marketing, not only in the infancy of your business, but throughout your time as a franchisee.

The wealth of experience from our head office staff enables us to be an excellent franchisor, making our franchise not only a fun and rewarding experience but the perfect opportunity for a successful business.

Throughout your first 12 months as a franchisee, you will receive a minimum of 3 support visits in order to help, guide, support and develop your new business.

Training opportunities are provided throughout every academic year to help continue to strengthen you and your team’s knowledge.

To find out more about your Tumble Tots franchising journey head over to our website: www.tumbletots.com/franchising/package

What’s Required You won’t need to have prior experience of working with children or even owning your own business because of this support, advice and guidance we provide, but there a few a qualities that would be ideal when taking on a Tumble Tots franchise: D o you like to organise, plan and make decisions?

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C an you lead and motivate others and manage staff? C an you identify and resolve difficulties? A re you reasonably fit and in good health?

Franchising Benefits One of the biggest benefits of being a Tumble Tots franchisee is the job satisfaction! Enriching the lives of the families who attend classes by helping children to develop their physical, social and cognitive skills is incredibly rewarding.

More tangible benefits to running a Tumble Tots franchise, include: A Proven Idea – the business has already proven successful

Proven Success!

With close to 45 years of experience in the children's activity sector, Tumble Tots' business model is tried and tested, not only through the decades but, also through the generations!

There are currently 46 franchisees across the UK operating in over 170 different centres across 60% of English counties! Whether you decide to work independently or in a partnership, Tumble Tots could be the opportunity for you.

A Market Leader – no need for market testing A Recognised Brand – benefit from national recognition S upport – excellent support from a successful business N o Prior Experience Required – full training provided from day one F lexibility – choose the hours you work around your family

To see what Tumble Tots Technical Director Charlotte Bedford had to say to the top 10 franchise questions visit www.childrensfranchise.co.uk/ interview-with-tumble-tots

To find out more about our franchise opportunities and the support we offer, please visit: www.tumbletots.com/franchising

WHAT OUR FRANCHISEES SAY Tumble Tots Gloucester

Tumble Tots Newark

Catherine Bynre worked in retail before becoming a franchisee...

Jacky Cobb and Helen Weeks ran a toddler group together...

"I took time off after having my two children then worked for Tumble Tots as a part time member of staff in the midlands before moving to Cheltenham in 2006 where I also worked part time as a Tumble Tots trainer. When the opportunity to buy the business came up I had no hesitation in going for it as I knew that this was a reputable Franchise with a proven record of training and support."

"We knew we made a good team after successfully running a Toddler Group. So when the opportunity arose to buy the Tumble Tots Newark franchise we couldn't ignore it.

We both have children who have attended Tumble Tots. Having attended the Tumble Tots sessions I know what an important role they can play in a child's healthy development as well as being a fun, sociable place to meet new friends for both adults and children."

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A search-and-find mirror board book series by

Start the Countdown to Christmas Gifts

A mirrored background on every page.

New words to enjoy.

Perfect for tummy time.

Hold upright to create a magical mirror world.

Includes bonus audio and spotting game!

Bring some Mirror Magic to your tots.

Collect the series.

Illustrations © Sharon King-Chai, 2025

Storytime

Book Club

Welcome to this issue’s book club with a selection of wonderful reads either out now or perfect for Christmas!

The Turtle Who Turned the Tide  Rachel Bright, Illustrated by Jim Field When a small turtle is swept up in a race to the shore, she discovers that no matter how small, we each have the power to change things for all. An inspiring rhyming tale from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside, Rachel Bright and Jim Field.

Hachette. Out October 9th

 What’s Going on Inside Your Head?

Molly Potter, Illustrated by Sarah Jennings A Let’s Talk picture book by children’s wellbeing expert Molly Potter.

Help young children develop healthy thinking habits, emotional awareness, and mindful coping techniques right from the start with this empathetic book about positive mental health.

Bloomsbury Education. Out Now

Hey Duggee: The Official Hey Duggee Annual 2026  Duggee and the Squirrels are back for another year of fun, laughter and joy in this annual. This exciting annual is bursting with laugh-out-loud stories, fun activities and games. Hours of entertainment! The Official Hey Duggee Annual 2026 is the perfect book for your own little Squirrels to enjoy all year-round!

BBC Children’s Books. Out now

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A Year in the Moominhouse  Tove Jansson Illustrated by Filippa Widlund A Year in the Moominhouse is a stunning carousel book, unfolding to reveal 3D scenes of the iconic blue Moominhouse through a year in Moominvalley.

Beautifully illustrated by Filippa Widlund and based on Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin artwork, A Year in the Moominhouse starts in spring, as new flowers peep through the ground and Snufkin returns from his winter wanderings. Enjoy a summer party, harvest mushrooms and berries with the family in autumn, and settle down to hibernate in the cold midwinter while Too-Ticky keeps warm in the bathhouse.

With four beautifully-illustrated layers in each section, there are intricate details to spot and beloved characters to find all the way through. Featuring special cover finishes and a ribbon-tie closure, this stunning edition is a perfect gift for any Moomin fan, and a book to treasure for ever.

Macmillan’s Children’s Book. Out October 30th

 Hello Santa!

Sharon King-Chai Wander into a bright and beautiful winter wonderland with Sharon King-Chai, the award-winning illustrator of Julia Donaldson’s Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.

The perfect Christmas gift for little ones, with festive treats to spot, a shiny mirror on every page and a gorgeous mirror ending, plus a free audio download via a QR code.

Babies and toddlers will love finding the jolly delights on each reflective page in this unique mirror book, full of bold shapes, high contrast colours and new words to enjoy. The shiny mirrors and bright colours are ideal for tummy time and sensory playtime, catching the eye and keeping little ones engaged at Christmas as they say hello and bye-bye – then find themselves in the mirror at the end!

Macmillan Children’s Books. Out October 2nd

Hey Duggee: Duggee’s Christmas Hug  The Squirrels are getting ready for Christmas, they've even started their Christmas lists! They have lots of ideas . . .

Happy would like a snorkel, Betty wants a science book, Tag would love a robot, Norrie is hoping for a music player and Tag REALLY wants a Christmas potato. But what does Duggee want? Join the Squirrels and their friends as they come up with lots of ideas for Duggee for Christmas.

Is Duggee’s Christmas Hug on your Christmas list? This cosy Christmas storybook is the perfect stocking filler!

BBC Children’s Books. Out October 9th

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Wind-up Santa's Sleigh  Fiona Watt, Illustrated by Simona Sanfilippo Wind up the sleigh and watch Santa soar across the pages of this magical Christmas book. There are four tracks for the sleigh to zoom around in this enchanting festive story. Follow Santa as he waves goodbye to the elves and flies high into the sky, on his magical journey.

Usborne. Out October 9th

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 I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas Lauren Child A completely NEW and original picture book to celebrate 25 years of the iconic Charlie and Lola!

Lola is wishing every minute for Christmas, but it is a long way away and too far to wait. Can her brother Charlie think of some clever ways to make the time pass more quickly?

Find out in this hugely relatable and funny story about how to wait for something when you really can't wait from bestselling and award-winning Lauren Child.

The perfect book to kickstart your Christmas countdown!

Simon & Schuster Children's UK. Out October 9th

There’s a Poonami at Christmas  Chris Ramsey and Rosie Ramsey, Illustrated by Paula Bowles The explosively-funny and festive new picture book from the creators of the award-winning Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast!

“Poor Santa looked around and got such a fright.

In all of his years, he’d never seen such a sight.

The wave of poo CRASHED down around him.

He closed his eyes, held his breath, and got ready for the swim.”

The Randal Family are back, and this time it’s Christmas Eve! When Ralph and Robert spot Santa delivering presents, it is too much excitement for Ralph and his botty starts to rumble . . .

Will a POONAMI take over Christmas, or will Santa be able to sprinkle some festive magic and help avoid disaster?

Festive bedtime fun, brought to life in POOTASTIC colour from illustrator Paula Bowles.

Gallery Kids. Out November 6th

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 Mr. Men Little Miss: A Christmas Surprise (Mr. Men & Little Miss Celebrations) Created by Roger Hargreaves, written by Adam Hargreaves Have you ever thought about what Father Christmas gets for Christmas?

Father Christmas works really hard all year round to give everyone the perfect gift for Christmas. But after he returns home from delivering presents all around the world, what does he get in his stocking? The Mr Men and Little Miss decide that now is the time to find him the perfect present!

A NEW Mr Men Little Miss Christmas book to add to your collection, featuring favourite characters having festive fun. The classic small format makes it the ideal Christmas stocking filler!

These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards.

Farshore. Out November 6th

Mr. Men Little Miss Silly Stories Collection: 8 Book Box-Set 

By Roger Hargreaves Prepare to be tickled silly with 8 very funny classic Mr. Men and Little Miss stories.

The Mr Men and Little Miss have been entertaining children for generations with their funny and charming antics. This very silly collection includes 8 much-loved stories in one carry-case. Perfect for children to share and enjoy at home and on their travels!

This brilliantly funny collection of classic stories includes:  Mr. Tickle  Little Miss Sunshine  Mr. Bump  Little Miss Hug  Mr. Happy  Little Miss Princess  Mr. Calm  Little Miss Brave The Mr. Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr. Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

Farshore. Out now

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