THE FOUNDER of a children's activities centre was thrilled recently after her business recieved Gold accreditation and was a finalist in some national awards. 

Hayley Diana Azzopardi from Brent Knoll, founder of Sensory Time and Little Slingers babywearing dance classes, set up the business in 2015 and now hosts sensory classes in the South West including Taunton ,Wellington and Burnham-on-Sea. 

The company was recently nominated for an award and were national finalists at The Whats on 4 Little Ones Awards 2016. 

The awards were presented at Chessington World of Adventures and were hosted by Sid Sloane from CBeebies.  The company has also recently been awarded Gold Accreditation by The Children Activities Association.

They are one of only a few companies in the UK with this accreditation.  Hayley said: "We were a national finalist amongst big names, so I felt immensely proud at what I had achieved in such a short amount of time.

"I am incredibly proud of my team & their dedication to the little ones we work with.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News:

"Giving parents peace of mind that their child is attending a class that has their own programe of high standards in place for safety, development and fun is what Sensory Time is all about so to be awarded the gold accreditation, and our efforts recognised was my highlight.

"We are one of a few alongside house hold names so i feel very proud.

Since the accreditation, the business has branched out and has become a franchise with centres and services now available in Cardiff, PontyPridd, Bridgend, Staffordshire, North Warwickshire as well as Somerset.

She added: "Sensory Time is committed to providing an environment that meets all criteria of The CAA, and we strive for an enabling environment for our little explorers where they can learn, develop & grow. 

"Sensory Time Franchise provides a programme that is financially accessible for anyone wanting their own business that is committed and driven as we are."