Dolce Senso Bake N Play

Dolce Senso Bake N Play: educational baking for West London schools

Dolce Senso Bake N Play is an Ofsted-registered educational enrichment provider working with schools, nurseries and families across West London. Its approach uses baking as a vehicle for children to develop confidence, curiosity, creativity and life skills, rather than simply teaching cookery techniques. The company was founded by Diyana, a mother of two, after observing how her own children learned by measuring, mixing, making decisions and solving problems in the kitchen.

Programmes and activities for educational settings

The offer is delivered in several formats designed to integrate into the school environment and adapt to the needs of each setting:

• Bake N Play after-school cookery clubs.
• Curriculum enrichment days and workshops.
• Primary school enrichment programmes.
• Nursery and early years programmes.
• Children's birthday parties.

The programmes span EYFS to KS2 and are presented as curriculum-linked experiences, tailored to the context of each setting. The company also offers free cooking demonstrations for schools interested in learning about its methodology.

The Bake N Play method

The pedagogical approach is organised into a six-stage sequence: curiosity, independence, pride, self-belief, sharing and belonging. According to the company, each experience is designed to take children from wondering what they are going to do to feeling part of a group, moving through experimentation, achievement and collaboration. Throughout this process, participants explore healthy eating, food education, financial literacy and cross-curricular learning, while developing communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Educational settings that partner with Dolce Senso

The website lists the following settings as part of its partnership network: Strand on the Green Infant School, Strand on the Green Junior School, Notting Hill & Ealing Junior School, Kew College Prep School, Kew Green Preparatory School, Broomfield House, The Blue School Isleworth, West Acton Primary School, North Ealing Primary School, Lionel Primary School, William Hogarth School, Acton Gardens Primary School, Darell Primary and Nursery School and Radnor House Prep School.

Recognition and expansion through franchising

The company presents itself as the winner of the 2025 Business Award for Best Childcare Provider of the Year. It also offers franchise opportunities across the UK for those interested in bringing its educational model to other areas. The website includes information on the business opportunity, how it works and the revenue and profit potential, as well as the option to book a discovery call.