Who it is for
Start with the right environment.
Parent-and-toddler football development for young children taking their first steps in the game.

THA programme
A positive first experience of football, built around movement, confidence and enjoying the game together.
Designed for children aged 2–4 and their parent or carer, THA’s Parent & Toddler sessions provide a supportive introduction to football while helping children build confidence, develop movement and enjoy being active together.
Who it is for
Parent-and-toddler football development for young children taking their first steps in the game.
What Sessions are like
Enjoyable, age-appropriate activity in a positive, family-focused environment.
Development focus
Movement, confidence, connection and early football development.
Player Pathway
Players develop through Emerging, Developing and Secured. Parents can choose a Beginner or Advanced group, while THA may recommend the right starting point following a paid trial.
Available locations
2–4 Parent & Toddler
A Parent & Toddler football session for children aged 2–4 at Horsforth School in Leeds. As the earlier of THA’s two Parent & Toddler groups at the venue, it gives children a relaxed first experience of football with a parent or carer taking part alongside them.
Movement, play and simple football activity help children build confidence, coordination and enjoyment before they move through the wider THA pathway. Check current ClassForKids availability and booking information below.
2–4 Parent & Toddler
A Parent & Toddler football session for children aged 2–4 at Horsforth School in Leeds. As the later of THA’s two Parent & Toddler groups at the venue, it offers a family-focused first step into football with a parent or carer involved throughout.
Children explore movement and age-appropriate football activity in a positive setting that helps them feel comfortable, confident and ready to enjoy the game. Check current ClassForKids availability and booking information below.
2–4 Parent & Toddler
Day & timeSaturday · 10:30am–11:30am
This Parent & Toddler football session at Leeds Trinity University in Leeds is for children aged 2–4 taking their first steps in the game with a parent or carer alongside them. It creates a positive, family-focused setting for movement, play and age-appropriate football activity.
The session is a gentle introduction to the THA pathway, helping children grow familiar with being active, joining in and enjoying football. Check current ClassForKids availability and booking information below.
2–4 Parent & Toddler
This Parent & Toddler football session at Stephen Hill Methodist Church in Sheffield is for children aged 2–4 and the parent or carer joining them in the session. Shared movement, play and simple football activity give children a confident, enjoyable first connection with the game.
It is an early step in the THA pathway, designed to help young children feel comfortable joining in and enjoying being active. Check current ClassForKids availability and booking information below.
2–4 Parent & Toddler
Day & timeFriday · 10:00am–11:00am
This Parent & Toddler football session at Totley Rise Methodist Church in Sheffield gives children aged 2–4 a family-focused introduction to football. With a parent or carer involved, children can explore movement and age-appropriate activity at a pace that supports confidence and enjoyment.
The emphasis is on positive first experiences of the game and feeling ready to keep taking part as their THA journey develops. Check current ClassForKids availability and booking information below.
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