Session Information
Toddler & Children's Football Classes in Maidstone, Bearsted, Detling, Kings Hill & Peters Village
At Footy for Tots, we provide age-appropriate football sessions from your child's very first kicks through to their first experience of small-sided football.
Our sessions are designed around the age and stage of each child, helping them develop confidence, coordination and real football skills in a fun, supportive environment.
As children grow, our sessions grow with them, gradually introducing more independence, new football skills, decision-making, 1v1s and small-sided games.
Which session is right for my child?
Tiny Boots (12–24 months) - Parent-and-child sessions for their very first introduction to football.
Little Boots (18 months–3.5 years) - Parent-supported sessions developing movement, confidence and early football skills.
Mixed Boots (2–4 years) - A mixed-age session where children can develop at their own pace through fun, football-focused activities.
Big Boots (3–4 years) - More independent sessions developing ball mastery, confidence and football skills.
Footy 3s (Reception & Year 1) - Small-sided football focused on 1v1s, creativity, decision-making and preparing children for grassroots football.
Age Groups
Tiny Boots (12–24 months)
Tiny Boots is the perfect first introduction to football for your little one.
These parent-and-child sessions are designed for toddlers who are beginning to explore movement, balance and coordination. With you alongside them, they'll get comfortable with a football at their feet through simple activities, repetition and plenty of opportunities to explore.
We introduce basic football movements such as stopping, moving and kicking the ball, while helping children build confidence and become familiar with the routines they'll experience as they progress through Footy for Tots.
At this age, it's not about getting everything right. It's about giving them a positive first experience with a football and helping them enjoy being active.
Session Times & Venues
Tuesday — 9:30am — Detling Village Hall
Thursday — 9:30am — Detling Village Hall
Little Boots (18 months–3.5 years)
Little Boots is a parent-supported session designed to help toddlers build confidence, coordination and their first real football skills.
With a parent or carer joining in alongside them, children learn through simple routines, our Footy for Tots Super Skills and fun football-based games designed specifically for their age.
We'll introduce skills such as dribbling, kicking, stopping and controlling the ball, while also helping children develop listening, turn-taking, problem-solving and the confidence to try things for themselves.
As their confidence grows, we'll encourage them to become more independent and gradually need less support from their grown-up.
Session Times & Venues
Monday — 9:45am — Bearsted Women’s Institute Hall
Wednesday — 9:30am — Kings Hill Community Centre
Friday — 9:30am — Peters Village Hall
Friday — 10am — Detling Village Hall
Saturday — 8:30am — Bearsted Women’s Institute Hall
Sunday — 9am — Bearsted Women’s Institute Hall
Mixed Boots (2–4 years)
Mixed Boots brings our younger and older toddlers together in one session, with activities designed so every child can take part at their own level.
Children develop their confidence, coordination and football skills through our Footy for Tots Super Skills, ball mastery activities and fun football-based games.
Parents can provide support when their child needs it, while more confident children are encouraged to join in independently. This makes Mixed Boots a great option for children who are somewhere between needing that extra bit of support and being ready to do more for themselves.
Every activity can be adapted to suit different ages and abilities, allowing each child to be challenged at the right level while enjoying football in a fun and supportive environment.
Session Times & Venues
Tuesday — 10:15am — Detling Village Hall
Thursday — 10am — Peters Village Hall
Thursday — 10:15am — Detling Village Hall
Big Boots (3–4 years)
Big Boots is designed for children who are ready to take the next step and enjoy football more independently.
With parents watching from the side, children work directly with their coach to develop confidence on the ball, improve their coordination and build a wider range of football skills.
Sessions introduce ball mastery, our Footy for Tots Super Skills, dribbling, turning, 1v1s and simple decision-making through fun, age-appropriate games and challenges.
We encourage children to think for themselves, try new things and become more confident without a parent alongside them, helping prepare them for the next stage of their football journey.
Session Times & Venues
Monday — 10:45am — Bearsted Women’s Institute Hall
Wednesday — 10:15am — Kings Hill Community Centre
Friday — 10:30am — Peters Village Hall
Friday — 11am — Detling Village Hall
Saturday — 9:30am & 10:30am — Bearsted Women’s Institute Hall
Sunday — 10am — Bearsted Women’s Institute Hall
Footy 3s (Reception & Year 1)
Footy 3s is our small-sided football programme for children in Reception and Year 1, designed to bridge the gap between early-years football and joining a grassroots team.
Using 3v3 football, we create an environment where every child gets more touches of the ball, more opportunities to attack and defend, and more chances to make their own decisions.
Sessions focus on ball confidence, 1v1s, evasion, creativity and decision-making, with plenty of repetition and opportunities to put those skills into practice through small-sided games.
Our aim isn't to tell children exactly what to do with the ball. We want to give them the skills and confidence to solve problems, make their own decisions and become creative young players.
Through our partnerships with local grassroots clubs, Footy 3s also provides a clear pathway towards U7 football when children are ready to take that next step.
Prices
Footy for Tots
Tiny Boots, Little Boots, Mixed Boots & Big Boots
£9.50 per session
Your child's first session is FREE, giving them the chance to experience Footy for Tots before you commit.
After your free trial, sessions are booked and paid for on a termly basis.
To book your child’s FREE trial click here
Sessions run during term time and on bank holidays (unless stated otherwise)
Footy 3s sessions (4 years – 7 years)
£30 per month
Your child's first session is FREE, giving them the chance to experience Footy 3s before joining the programme.
Membership is then £30 per month, paid by Direct Debit from September to July.
There are no session fees to pay each week, and your child's place is secured for the season.
To book your child’s FREE trial click here