Term Programmes
Term-Based Parent-Coaching Group Programmes
Warm, practical programmes for families who want to nurture their child’s communication, language, speech and early literacy skills.
Launchpad’s parent-coaching programmes are for all families interested in understanding and enriching their child’s development. Families may join proactively, explore the next stage of their child’s learning or receive guidance around a particular goal. A diagnosis or referral is not required.
Published age ranges are helpful guides. Placement also considers each child’s current stage, strengths, interests, family goals and the group in which they are most likely to feel comfortable and successful.
Each programme includes ten weekly sessions. During each session, Launchpad guides caregivers and children through enjoyable activities, demonstrates practical strategies and provides encouraging feedback. Families receive programme resources, ideas for everyday practice, individual goals and a brief end-of-programme summary with suggested next steps.
Pricing note: All fees are in New Zealand dollars and include GST.
Little Signals, Big Connections
Approximately 6-18 months
Foundations for Communication
Placement is based on communication stage, not age alone
Discover and nurture the communication skills that grow before and alongside first words.
Little Signals, Big Connections is a warm, play-based parent-coaching programme for babies and young children learning the preverbal skills that develop before spoken words and support speech and language growth.
Through play, songs, books and everyday routines, children practise using eye gaze, facial expressions, body movements, sounds, reaching and gestures to connect with others, share attention and communicate with purpose.
Families can join to learn how early communication develops and discover simple, enjoyable ways to nurture these important skills throughout the day.
How the programme works
Across ten weekly sessions, Launchpad demonstrates practical strategies, supports caregivers as they practise with their child and provides warm, individualised feedback. Families learn how to build preverbal communication skills naturally through everyday moments such as playtime, mealtimes, dressing, books and songs.
Open for
Term 4,
2026!
Families learn to nurture the preverbal foundations for speech and language:
Shared attention, connection and interest in communicating with others
Enjoyable back-and-forth interactions that prepare children for conversation
Looking, listening and responding during play and everyday routines
Purposeful communication through movements, sounds and meaningful gestures
Imitation of actions, facial expressions and early speech sounds
Babbling and playful sound-making as early steps towards spoken words
Understanding familiar words and language used throughout the day
Turn-taking and early play skills that create natural opportunities for language learning
Recognising and responding to each child’s unique ways of communicating
| Term | Sessions | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 4 2026 | Ten weekly sessions | Wednesdays, 9:30–11:00 am | 14 October – 16 December 2026 |
| Term 1 2027 | Ten weekly sessions | Wednesdays, 9:30–11:00 am | 3 February – 7 April 2027 |
Maximum five families
Programme fee per family: $850 early bird; $900 standard; or $950 with the optional automatic instalment plan.
All prices include GST.
Words Take Flight
Approximately 18-30 months
Early Language Development
Placement is based on communication stage, not age alone
Help your child discover new words and use language with growing purpose and confidence.
Words Take Flight is for toddlers who are communicating through gestures, sounds, words or early word combinations and are ready to continue expanding their language.
Families can join proactively to learn more about early language development and discover enjoyable ways to encourage vocabulary, understanding and sentence growth during everyday routines.
How the programme works
Across ten weekly sessions, Launchpad demonstrates practical language-building strategies, supports caregivers to practise alongside their child and provides encouraging, individualised feedback. Families learn how to turn everyday experiences into meaningful opportunities for communication and language growth.
Open for
Term 4,
2026!
Families learn to nurture
Purposeful communication using gestures, sounds and words
Understanding and using a wider variety of vocabulary
Moving from individual words towards meaningful combinations
Building early sentences during play and daily routines
Asking, answering and sharing ideas in age-appropriate ways
Following their child’s interests to create natural communication opportunities
Making communication feel enjoyable, responsive and connected
| Term | Sessions | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 4 2026 | Ten weekly sessions | Thursdays, 9:30–11:00 am | 15 October – 17 December 2026 |
| Term 1 2027 | Ten weekly sessions | Thursdays, 9:30–11:00 am | 4 February – 8 April 2027 |
Maximum five families
Programme fee per family: $850 early bird; $900 standard; or $950 with the optional automatic instalment plan.
All prices include GST.
Launchpad Language Lab
Approximately 3-5 years
Vocabulary, Sentences and Concepts
Placement is based on communication stage, not age alone
Explore new words, build bigger ideas and make language come alive through play.
Launchpad Language Lab is for preschool children who are ready to extend their vocabulary, sentences, understanding, describing and storytelling skills.
Families may join to enrich their child’s language proactively, prepare for future learning or receive ideas for developing a particular communication goal. Activities are designed to celebrate curiosity, imagination and each child’s individual way of expressing ideas.
How the programme works
Across ten weekly sessions, children and caregivers explore language through stories, games, movement, pretend play and creative activities. Launchpad demonstrates practical strategies and helps families bring the week’s learning into conversations, play and everyday routines at home.
Join the
Waitlist
for Term 1,
2027!
Families learn to nurture
Learning and using new vocabulary
Building longer and more detailed sentences
Understanding concepts involving size, location, quantity, time and sequence
Asking and answering different types of questions
Listening to and following increasingly detailed directions
Describing objects, actions, people and experiences
Sequencing ideas and developing early storytelling skills
Using language creatively during pretend play
Sharing ideas confidently with children and adults
| Term | Sessions | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2027 | Ten weekly sessions | Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 pm | 3 February – 7 April 2027 |
Maximum five families
Fee: To be confirmed before enrolment opens.
Ready for Take-Off:
School Readiness Lab
Approximately 4-6 years
Classroom Language and Early Literacy
Placement is based on developmental readiness, not age alone
Build the communication, listening and early learning skills that help children feel confident at school.
Ready for Take-Off: School Readiness Lab is for children preparing to begin school or continuing to grow during their early school years. It offers enjoyable opportunities to become familiar with classroom language, group activities, stories, early literacy and everyday school routines.
Families can join proactively to help their child approach school with confidence, curiosity and a growing understanding of how to participate, communicate and learn alongside others.
How the programme works
Across ten weekly sessions, children and caregivers explore classroom language and early literacy through stories, games, movement, creative activities and supported group experiences. Launchpad shares strategies that families can continue using during play, reading and daily routines at home.
Join the
Waitlist
for Term 1,
2027!
Families learn to nurture
Listening and participating during group activities
Understanding and following classroom-style directions
Asking for help, clarification or repetition
Taking turns and contributing ideas
Understanding, sequencing and retelling stories
Learning vocabulary and concepts used in early education
Developing early sound, book and print awareness
Communicating confidently in classroom and social situations
Building age-appropriate independence
| Term | Sessions | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2027 | Ten weekly sessions | Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 pm | 3 February – 7 April 2027 |
Maximum five families
Fee: To be confirmed before enrolment opens.
Launchpad Sound Lab
Approximately 3-7 years
Speech-Sound Awareness and Production
Placement is based on each child’s speech profile and readiness
Explore how speech sounds are made and build clear, confident communication through playful practice.
Launchpad Sound Lab is for children who are ready to learn more about the sounds used in spoken words. Through playful listening and speaking activities, children develop sound awareness, learn how different sounds are formed and practise using their individual speech targets.
Families learn how to make speech practice encouraging, manageable and enjoyable while continuing to value everything their child wants to communicate.
How the programme works
Across ten weekly sessions, Launchpad guides children and caregivers through structured listening, movement, play and speech activities. A brief speech-sound screening is completed before placement so the group and starting targets can be chosen thoughtfully. A full speech-sound assessment is recommended only when clinically indicated, and this will always be discussed with the family first.
Join the
Waitlist
for Term 1,
2027!
Families learn to nurture
Listening to and noticing different speech sounds
Hearing similarities and differences between sounds
Developing awareness of sounds within words
Learning how speech sounds are produced
Practising sounds through play, games and movement
Moving gradually from sounds to words and connected speech
Using helpful cues suited to their child’s learning style
Celebrating communication, participation and growing confidence
Creating short and successful practice opportunities at home
| Term | Sessions | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2027 | Ten weekly sessions | Thursdays, 1:00–2:30 pm | 4 February – 8 April 2027 |
Maximum five families
Fee: To be confirmed before enrolment opens.
Launchpad Reading Lab
Early Literacy Stage
Reading and Spelling Foundations
Placement is based on each child’s current learning stages
Build a strong and enjoyable foundation for learning to read and spell.
Launchpad Reading Lab is for children beginning to explore reading and spelling or ready to strengthen their existing skills. Families may join proactively to build strong foundations, encourage confidence and learn effective ways to practise together at home.
Children explore how spoken sounds connect with letters and written words while also developing the vocabulary and language that help them understand what they read. A formal literacy assessment is not usually needed for group placement; the registration form helps Launchpad recommend an age- and stage-appropriate programme.
How the programme works
Across ten weekly sessions, children and caregivers learn through structured, carefully sequenced and engaging literacy activities. Launchpad demonstrates teaching strategies, helps families practise together and provides guidance for continuing learning at home.
Join the
Waitlist
for Term 1,
2027!
Families learn to nurture
Listening for sounds in spoken words
Developing phonological and phonemic awareness
Understanding connections between letters and sounds
Blending sounds together to read words
Segmenting words into sounds for spelling
Building early decoding and spelling skills
Expanding vocabulary and understanding meaning
Developing confidence and enjoyment in literacy learning
Creating clear, encouraging and consistent home practice
| Term | Sessions | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2027 | Ten weekly sessions | Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 pm | 4 February – 8 April 2027 |
Maximum five families
Fee: To be confirmed before enrolment opens.
Payment Fees:
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$850
Paid in full by 25 September 2026
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$900
Paid in full by 9 October 2026
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$950
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$200 at enrolment + five fortnightly payments of $150
The automatic instalment plan simply spreads the cost across smaller payments. Your child’s place is reserved for the full programme, so enrolment covers the complete programme rather than individual sessions. All prices include GST.
❊ Additional Services
More to Explore
Looking for something a little different?
Alongside our core term programmes, we offer holiday programmes, assessments, off-site observations and professional meetings, so families can find the right level of support for their child's needs.
Five focused 90-minute sessions for four to five children, with parent recaps and an individual end-of-programme summary.
Communication & Literacy Assessment
A brief or comprehensive starting point when a child’s strengths, needs or next steps require clarification.