The Strings Club

The Strings Club

Child Day Care Services

We're on a mission to profoundly improve the wellbeing of a million children in the next 5 years

About us

✨The Strings Club is on a mission to profoundly improve the wellbeing of a million children in the next 5 years. Using music as a force for good, we offer a refreshing approach to childcare that parents can trust. Holiday Camps and Afterschool Clubs that encourage children to flourish and develop a range of skills whilst having fun. The above mission brings together several things I care deeply about: the importance of positive early childhood experiences, the need for flexible work opportunities for parents* and the potential of music to benefit children’s mental health and wellbeing. *We offer free childcare to everyone working for us. Since 2012, The Strings Club has been recognised for its refreshing approach to childcare and music including: ⭐ Scale Up Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist - Great British Entrepreneur Awards ⭐ Businesswoman of the Year - Winner - Birmingham Awards ⭐ Steve Franks "Lifetime Achievement" Award - What's on 4 Kids Awards ⭐ Scale Up Business of the Year - Winner - FSB Awards ⭐ Businesswoman of the Year - Finalist - Birmingham Post Awards ⭐ Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist - Great British Entrepreneur Awards ⭐Best Musical Initiative Award - Finalist - Music Education Awards

Industry
Child Day Care Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Across the UK
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2012
Specialties
childcare, music, and inspire

Locations

Employees at The Strings Club

Updates

  • 🎶🎸 Exciting News - Check Out our FREE Guitar Lessons with Charlotte. Back in November we launched our new YouTube channel which with over 50K views, proved to be a hit! So we’re so excited to share our first series of "How to Play the Guitar " lessons for kids! 🎥 🎉 Taught by none other than our amazing guitar teacher, Charlotte Dowsson — who usually works at our Holiday Camps across London. These fun and easy lessons are designed to introduce children to the joy of learning the guitar at home! 🏡🎵 We hope your child enjoys this quick lesson on how to play Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off". 🎬 Head to our YouTube channel and check it out now! Link >> https://bit.ly/4eicCN5 . . . #Guitarlessons #Freeguitarlessonsonline #freeguitarlessons #shakeitoffchords #shakeitoffonguitar #TheStringsClub #UkuleleFun #LearnMusic #MusicForKids

  • 🎶🚀 We're back this Spring term with our #Music4All School Sessions! We know that primary schools are faced with increasing challenges when it comes to music provision, and our aim is to unlock the magic of music for everyone - affordably 🙌 So we’re thrilled to be back at a number of schools in London and the Midlands with our term time #Music4All programmes - from PPA cover to Afterschool Clubs! Schools can also choose from violin, guitar or ukulele 👋⠀ Whatsmore, we're really excited to be launching in the following new schools too: 🏫 Rutherford House, Balham - Guitar 🏫 Tidemill Academy, Depford - Violin 🏫 Bonneville Primary, Clapham - Ukulele They’ve joined a long list of other primary schools already enjoying the benefits of our afterschool clubs, which start from only £5 per child per week, including FREE instrument hire 🎶 Would you like our #Music4All programme to come to your child's school? 🏫 Nominate them, and we'll get in contact to get the ball rolling! 👉 https://bit.ly/3TY05XQ . . . #childcare #musiceducation #music #thestringsclub #ukulele #ukulelelessons #musiceducation #musiced #musicinschools #afterschoolclubs #TheStringsClub

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  • 👋 We'd love to introduce you to our newest Head Office team member, Isaballa As The Strings Club is growing rapidly, we've been in need of a new staff member to join our busy Head Office team. So we're super happy to introduce you to Isabella who will be assisting us with all things admin. Isabella will also be leading our #Music4ll School Sessions too - ensuring even more children get to experience the joys of music! Isabella has a degree in Classical Piano and a master’s in Ethnomusicology. She is interested in how people learn and relate to all kinds of music and has worked as a facilitator and coordinator on a number of community music projects run in partnership with Guildhall School of Music & Drama, ADFED and the charity Music For Change. She is passionate about music education and arts administration and has many years of experience in music education programmes, both as a practitioner and in administrative roles. She is really excited to join the team at The Strings Club and be supporting the development, musicianship and wellbeing of young children. Welcome, Isabella! 👏 . . . #dreamteam #welcome #newstaff #musiceducation #HolidayCamps #HolidayClubs #administration #childcare #recruitment #HeadOfficeHeroes #TheStringsClub

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  • 👇 Our brand new Strum Stars Holiday Camp is tailored specifically for kids aged 8-11 so get ready to dive into the world of music like never before—with tons of fun for older kids! A massive shoutout to all the amazing children aged 8+ who participated in our market research meeting last October. Their feedback was invaluable! They expressed a desire for more guitar playing, electric guitars, Harry Potter themes, dodgeball, and big jam sessions – and we listened! 🎸 So get ready to dive into the world of music like never before—with tons of fun! 🎵 Morning Magic! 🎸 Double Guitar Lessons every morning! Learn to play songs you already love! 🎶 Get ready to play Dua Lipa, Wicked, Coldplay, Sabrina Carpenter to Myles Smith. 🆓 Borrow a Guitar for Free! Stay signed up for more than one day, and take your guitar home to practice! 🎵 Afternoon Adventures! 🎤 "Big Jam" Sessions – Team up with your new friends to create awesome music. ⚡ Electric Guitar Fun – Have a go rocking out on an electric guitar. 🎭 Workshops Packed with Action & Creativity! 💃 "Let’s Get Active": TikTok-style dances, football fun, and more. 🎨 "Let’s Get Creative": Team art projects and amazing upcycling magic. 🎉 Every Week Ends With... 🎶 A Grand Concert! Show off your new skills on stage. 📀 Exclusive Recording: Keep a video of your band's performance to show friends and family! We’re trialling our first “Strum Stars” in Walthamstow, North London this Feb Half Term - wc 17th February at Edinburgh Primary School, E17 8QR. 🎁 Special Launch Offer: Bring a Friend for FREE! 🎉 To celebrate our launch, we’re offering a limited-time “Bring a Friend for Free” deal! Here’s how it works: 1. Ask your child if they want to bring a friend with them to Strum Stars. 2.Get your unique promo code by completing our quick form here, it only takes a minute! 3. We’ll send you a unique code to share with their friend’s parent, so their child can join for a free day! Limited spots available—just free 10 spaces! Book your child’s place today by clicking >> https://bit.ly/4h80DCy. Any questions? Give us a call on 0121 296 9204. . . . #guitar #guitarrocks #holidaycamps #music #musicismedicine #childcare #walthamstow

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  • 🎉 Exciting news Blackheath parents! We're launching in your area next month. To celebrate, we’re giving away a FREE day of childcare! 🌟 At The Strings Club, we create unfogettable experiences for children aged 4-11, combining top-notch childcare with the magic of music! Since our start in 2012, we've welcomed nearly half a million little ones through our doors and received countless 5-star reviews from happy parents. Plus, we proudly hold a Platinum Feefo award for our "exceptional" service! 🗓️ Save the Dates: Mon, 17th Feb - 21st Feb 2025 📍 Join us at All Saints' School, SE3 0TX 💚 Don’t wait! We have ONLY 20 FREE spots available! Claim yours now by entering BLKHFREEDAY at checkout on our website. ⭐ Tailored activities for ages 4-7 and 8-11 ⭐ Engaging sessions in guitar, violin, or ukulele ⭐ FREE instrument hire (take it home too!) ⭐ Exciting themes every week ⭐ Over 200 parents rated us 5-stars this year ⭐ One trained adult for every 8 children ⭐ Daily Diaries & Newsletters ⭐ Book for just one day or the entire week! ⭐ Enjoy discounts like 10% off for siblings ⭐ We accept all childcare vouchers ⭐ EYFS Ofsted registered Book your child's spot today and explore our Blackheath Holiday Camp by visiting: https://bit.ly/4fF8lUn #TheStringsClub #Blackheath #Childcare #MusicEducation #FreeDay #HolidayCamp 🎶🌈

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  • 🎻 We’re Hiring at The Strings Club! At The Strings Club, we combine the joy of music with positive childhood experiences – and we’re looking for amazing people to join our team! 💼✨ Whether you’re a teaching assistant, a student, or a strings teacher who loves to inspire, we’d love to hear from you! Here are 5 reasons to join us: 🎵 Free Childcare for Parents Bring your little ones along and watch them thrive in our award-winning Holiday Camps! 💷 Competitive Pay Enjoy great rates of pay while letting your personality shine. 🕒 Flexible Work Afternoon shifts or full-day work – we’ve got something to suit everyone. 🎁 £20 Recommendation Scheme Refer a friend and earn a bonus every time they join us. 📚 Training & Personal Development Get paid training, from Designated Safeguard Training to Mental Health support. 📅 Deadline: Friday 10th Jan - 5 PM 📩 Send your CV to info@thestringsclub.org and we’ll be in touch about an interview. We can’t wait to hear from you! 💌 #WeAreHiring #MusicLovers #FlexibleJobs #TeachingOpportunities #TheStringsClub

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  • ⭐ Hello 2025! 5 Ways We're Supporting Parents this Year. After a refreshing break, we're back at The Strings Club, ready to make 2025 a fantastic year! We are eager to inspire even more children through our memorable events that provide the best in childcare and music. ❤️ Here are five ways we’re here for you this year: 1. We’re open every school holiday! Each day and week with us is uniquely crafted. Carefully-curated by of our Activities Leader, Lucy, our sessions are tailored to nurture your child and keep them inspired until pick-up time. 2. Enjoy savings with us! We understand that childcare can be expensive. That's why we strive to provide excellent value for your hard-earned money along with various ways to save. These include accepting all childcare vouchers, a 10% sibling discount, a 10% offer for new customers, and a free day when you recommend us to a friend! 3. Introducing our new "Strum Stars" Holiday Camp for ages 8-11! We’ve listened to your feedback and are thrilled to offer an unparalleled school holiday experience—without screens! Kids aged 8-11 can enjoy morning guitar lessons, electric guitar workshops, big jam sessions, and "Tik Tok-style" dance workshops—all designed by kids FOR kids! 4. Pre-order lunch for your child and save time! Due to popular demand, parents can now pre-order lunch for their children to be delivered on-site. This means less hassle for you and happy tummies too. Stay tuned for more details! 5. A happy child means a happy you! There’s nothing better than seeing your child excited for a Holiday Camp, running in without saying goodbye, and not wanting to leave at pick-up time! That’s our goal. We hire only the best practitioners to lead our multi-award-winning Holiday Camps, ensuring your child has the time of their life! We hope you can join us this year. 👉 👉 Simply visit out website https://bit.ly/2xICgHY for our range of events. #TheStringsClub #HolidayCamp #Childcare #MusicFun 🎶

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  • 🌟 You’re Never Too Young to Start Loving Music! 🌟 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our Winter Holiday Camps this week! 🥰🎶 It has been absolutely magical to see children discover, explore, and fall in love with music. At The Strings Club, our mission is clear: to inspire children to love music! Music isn’t just about notes and rhythms; it opens up a world of wonderful benefits for our little ones: 💜 Positive early childhood experiences matter 💜 Music has the power to boost children’s wellbeing We’re excited to let you know that our 2025 Holiday Camps are now live on our website and ready for booking! 🎉 Whether your child is a budding musician or just starting their musical adventure, we’re dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences that blend the best of childcare and music. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year. Let’s inspire even more children together in the coming year! 🎶✨ #TheStringsClub #MusicForKids #HolidayCamps #ChildrensWellbeing #InspireCreativity

  • 🎉 Our Free "in person" Discovery Days are back in Feb 2025! During COVID we can a range of online events that ontroduced music to children in an interactive, memorable way. Since then we have been focusing on our Holiday Camps and #Music4All School Sessions. However we're proud to announce that our in person taster sessions are back in 2025! Our free Discovery Days are the perfect opportunity to ignite your child's love of music! This unmissable event starts with a wonderfully interactive introduction to the world of the ukulele by our super friendly and experienced team - Mikko and Naomi. Your child will then be able to try their hand at the ukulele themselves! Including: 📍 Learning how to hold the instrument 📍 Name of the strings G,C,E, A 📍 How to strum and make a sound 📍 Play a few songs they love Children will also get the chance to take part in a mini workshop too that will be taking place the following week at our brand new Holiday Camp. Timings: 10:15am - 11:45am Date: Saturday 15th Feb Venue: All Saints' School, SE3 💚 Don't miss out on this incredible event and book your child a spot today! Click here >> https://bit.ly/41GVM75 . . . #blackheath #blackheathparents #music #musicismagic #musicismedicine #music #musiceducation #freeevents #freeeventslondon

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  • 🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure with Annabelle's "Winter Wonderland" 3-part sing-along and vocal games! 🎶✨ As parents, we know how tricky it can be to keep our little ones entertained! That's why we're thrilled to share our exciting new YouTube video just for you! Join the fabulous Annabelle as she kicks things off with fun vocal and body warm-ups, then takes you step-by-step through the enchanting holiday classic "Winter Wonderland." We promise it will sound absolutely magical! 🌟 Don’t miss out on all the other amazing videos on our YouTube channel, including: 🎸 Guitar 🎶 Ukulele ⭐ Holiday Camp at Home Activities. What are you waiting for? Click here to explore even more fun: https://bit.ly/3DfOHjt! #WinterWonderland #SingAlong #KidsActivities #MusicFun #AnnabelleSings

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