How long should sessions be for young children?

British Gymnastics recommends:

• Pre-school classes: no longer than 45 minutes.
• Children under 8: sessions no longer than 2 hours.

Where under-8s take part in activities lasting two hours or more, the provider may have to register with the local authority. British Gymnastics recommends clubs with classes for this age group tell their local authority they exist, to avoid any uncertainty.