Finlay’s Superstars — Pre‑School Sensory Fridays at BounceOT
No diagnosis required. Small numbers. Big smiles.
Our Story
Finlay’s Superstars began in 2021, founded by Jenni in loving memory of her son, Finlay, who had an extremely rare genetic condition and thrived with sensory play. Jenni’s earlier community classes—Sensory Tots Stirling—welcomed families into a warm, non‑judgemental space and kept the “golden rule”: never apologise for your child.
In early 2025, as Sensory Tots drew to a close, BounceOT stepped in to make sure Finlay’s Superstars could continue. From April 2025, the group found a new home in our therapeutic play room in Stirling every Friday, with the same heart and spirit—just with extra support behind the scenes.
“Finlay’s Superstars has been a lifeline for our whole family. C loves coming along every week.”
Today, BounceOT funds Jenni’s time so she no longer needs to volunteer it for free, and fundraising for the group is led jointly by Callum and Jenni, together with our community of families and friends.
Practical Bits
- When: Fridays (contact us for exact dates/blocks)
- Where: BounceOT Therapeutic Play Room, Stirling
- Group size: Small, to protect a calm vibe
- What to bring: Drink/snack if you’d like, and anything that helps your child feel comfortable
If you’re unsure whether the group is right for your child, we’re happy to chat—we’ll meet you where you are.
Who It’s For
- Pre‑school children with additional support needs
- No diagnosis required
- Families who value a caring, non‑judgemental space
- Those who appreciate gentle transitions and smaller groups
Our golden rule: never apologise for your child.
What Fridays Feel Like
From the first moment, children are welcomed as they are. We keep numbers low so everyone has the space, time, and support they need to feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
In the therapy room
- Movement and regulation through multisensory play, including the trampoline and specialist equipment.
- Gentle, paced sessions that support gross motor skills, body awareness, and sensory processing—all through play.
In the calm corner next door
- Our office becomes a cozy, low‑stimulus play area, with fine‑motor activities, turn‑taking games and imaginative play.
- It’s also a community hub for grown‑ups—a place to enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit, swap stories, and feel connected.
What Makes Us Different
- Low numbers for a calmer environment
- Choice‑led, playful activities tailored to each child
- Supported by trained staff and volunteers (with certified Therapeutic Play Leaders leading sessions)
- A whole‑family approach: children play; grown‑ups connect
Ways to Support Finlay’s Superstars
Your generosity keeps the group small, calm, and affordable, funds specialist sensory resources, and enables us to pay staff fairly so the group can thrive for the long term.
Choose a way to help:
- Donate today — to our GoFundMe: 5k Fun Run
- Fundraise with friends/family — coffee morning, bake sale, birthday fundraiser, fun run…
- Sponsor a Superstar! — [coming soon]
- Corporate support — see our Support Us page
- Volunteer — help welcome families, prep activities, or support purposeful play activities
Where your support goes:
- Sensory and play resources
- Equipment upkeep and safe maintenance
- Staff time for safe, consistent, high‑quality sessions
- Keeping group sizes low so each child is genuinely supported
See the fun!
Sensory Play
Specialist play resources in our office space
Trampoline time
Vestibular & proprioceptive feedback in our sensory room
