Activities Timetable Autumn 2014
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
“My family have used it for
Drop-ins, breastfeeding
support, behavioural issues
and education”
Find out what free activities you and your family can get
involved in this Autumn!
Activities Timetable
Autumn 2014
Welcome to our Autumn Activities Timetable
In this booklet you will find information regarding our wide
range of free activities and sessions available at the
Children’s Centres across Barnstaple. There are also a
number of specific activities that require enrolment. For these
sessions, please contact your nearest Children’s Centre for
the appropriate enquiry form. In order to take advantage of all
of the free activities on offer you will need to complete your
Children’s Centre Registration Form.
REGISTER NOW to get involved in our FREE services,
programmes and facilities all available for families with
children under the age of 5.
Nice place to
Of 2375 children under 5 living in the Barnstaple go with your
area, 2000 are registered (84%). Our target for 2014
children
is to update records and make that 90%.
Don’t forget to tell us about any changes to your details (e.g.
telephone number, address, new birth, email address etc) so
that we can keep our records up-to-date.
For regular information, news,
updates and activities at the
Children’s Centre, don’t forget to ‘like’ our
Facebook Page
Barnstaple Children’s Centre
Donation From Trelawney Garden Centre
We would like to say a big thank you to Trelawney Garden Centre
Barnstaple for their kind fund raising and fantastic donation. We
have been able to buy some new equipment and it is being used
and enjoyed by our families at our Sticklepath Children’s Centre.
Did you know we can help with services such
as…….?
Home visits and family support:
Would you like a friendly member of staff to visit
you in your home? Looking for some advice?
Would you like to attend a group, but are nervous
about attending on your own? Contact us and we’ll
support you in whatever way is best for you.
FREE Ante-Natal Classes:
The group runs as a journey from the last
trimester of pregnancy, the birth through to
the early days when baby has arrived and will
offer valuable information about what to
expect in those important steps to becoming a
parent.
This is a five week course which you will need
to enrol on. Please call 01271 321411 or
379853 for an Enquiry Form.
Get your FREE Healthy Start Vitamins
Pop in with your voucher to receive your free
vitamins from Victoria House or Sticklepath
Centres.
For more information, visit
www.healthystart.nhs.uk today!
Child Health Drop-ins
Wednesday Christ Church, Bear Street
9.30 - 11.30am
Thursday Victoria House Children’s Centre
9.30 - 11.30am
Look out for our other Child Health Drop-ins at
Landkey and Fremington Scout Hall coming soon, see
our website or Facebook page for more information.
Children's Health Drop-ins
Are for babies and children (0-5 years). They offer
parents the opportunity to discuss concerns they
may have with their childs’ health, wellbeing and
development.
The health visiting team can monitor children’s
growth and weigh if required. Please bring your
childs’ personal Child Health Record (Red Book).
The Children’s Centre team can provide Breastfeeding
Support for Mums & Mums-to-be and there will be a
baby play area and other play activities available.
In the Barnstaple area, approx.62% of children are
breastfed from birth and 51% are continuing at 6-8
weeks (2013 data).
You are welcome to breastfeed at the
Barnstaple Children’s Centres and at any
of the services we provide.
Got us out of the house and
Drop-ins meeting new people and
children and finding out
about new toys and
development
Monday
10.00 - 11.30am Multiple birth group
(starting 13th Oct)
A new drop in group for parents/carers of twins or more
1.00 - 2.30pm Wings (Young Parents Service -
21 & under, starts 22nd Sep)
A service for parents of 21 and under
Tuesday
9.30 - 11.30am Childminders’ Drop-In and Play
1.30 - 3.00pm Little Pebbles
Parents/carers with children walking—5yrs. Looking at
your developing child and the journey of toddlerhood
Thursday
10.00 - 11.30am Step by Step
For families with a child with additional needs—siblings
welcome
1.30 - 3.00pm Around The World
Bilingual/mixed heritage drop in
For more information on our Drop-ins please pick up a leaflet from Barnstaple
Children’s Centres, see our website or give us a call.
Victoria House Forches Sticklepath
Friday
1.30 - 2.30pm Tiny Tunes
Singing, music and movement service
Saturday
10.00 - 11.30am Dads’ Group
Drop in for male carers with children under 5 and their
siblings up to age 8
10am - 12.00pm Messy Wellies Family Drop-In
(The first Saturday of every month)
For families with children under 5 and their siblings up to age
8
Dads’ Group
Free fun, messy and active play activities just for
dads and their kids aged up to 5. Older siblings up
to 8 are welcome.
Saturday’s at Sticklepath Children’s Centre.
For more information on our Drop-ins please pick up a leaflet from Barnstaple
Children’s Centres, see our website or give us a call.
Victoria House Forches Sticklepath
Groups - enrolment required
Wednesday
9.30 - 11.30am Here’s Looking at You Baby
(starts 15th October)
1.00 - 3.00pm Ante-natal Classes
9.30 - 11.30am Essential Skills - GCSE Maths
(Facilitated by Petroc staff, with crèche)
9.30 - 11.30am Barclays Money Skills
(with crèche)
12.30 - 2.30pm Essential Skills - English Language
(Facilitated by Petroc staff, with crèche)
12.30 - 2.30pm Explore Your Potential
(Facilitated by Learn Devon with crèche)
Friday
1.00 - 2.30pm Baby Massage
Barnstaple Children’s Centres work in partnership with Devon County Council
Learn Devon to offer free adult education courses
in a variety of different areas. The courses are an “I made a lot of friends
through the centre and I’m
opportunity to learn something new, meet new still making friends to this
people and have some fun. day”
A free Crèche is provided with all training courses.
To access a course you will need to be currently unemployed, or claiming
benefits, or have less than 5 qualifications at grade C or above.
For more information on the courses available, contact us on 01271 321411
Victoria House Forches Sticklepath
Hot Drink Danger
Please can we remind visitors and providers of groups that we do not have hot
drinks in our play rooms at any time.
Children are the priority in our spaces. Hot drinks are not just a potential burn or
scald to a child exploring their environment; they are also a distraction from the
purpose of the group: for parents/carers to be involved in their children’s learning in
the space.
At Victoria House we have redesigned the kitchen space to include a couple of
café tables. There are plenty of high chairs for children so that if a family coming for
an appointment or before/after a group wanted a hot drink they are welcome to do
so. We are sorry that we do not have this facility at Sticklepath
Children’s Centre.
Thank you
Diane Pedley
Children’s Services Manager
Congratulations to all our new volunteer recruits that
have just completed their 12 week training course.
The volunteers are hoping to help in our groups from
September across Barnstaple, Braunton and
Ilfracombe. When you see them please give them a
massive welcome.
In the first quarter of this (financial) year April to
June, we had 21 active volunteers who gave us 408
hours across Barnstaple Children’s Centre services.
We’re looking for new people to get involved.
As a forum member, you could do things like:
No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and a willingness to be
involved. Crèche provided for formal meetings if required/booked.
Meeting Dates: Second Tuesday of each month, 9.30 until 11.00am
If you’d like to get involved, please speak to Dawn Williams via the Children’s Centres or
see us on Facebook, search for Barnstaple Families Voice
Victoria House Children’s Centre
Victoria Road
Barnstaple
EX32 8NP
01271 321411
Forches Children’s Centre
Situated in Forches Primary School,
EX32 8EF
01271 321411
Sticklepath Children’s Centre
Woodville
Barnstaple
EX31 2HH
01271 379853
Email us: barnstaple.cc@actionforchildren.org.uk
Website: http://northdevonchildrenscentres.org.uk
Facebook page: Barnstaple Children’s Centre
Action for Children is a charity that supports and
speaks out for the UK’s most vulnerable and
neglected children and young people, for as long
as it takes to transform their lives.
You can also read
