We aim to provide high quality parenting and family support services with appropriate outreach facilities, to ensure all parents have access to the support they need to get involved in their children's learning and development and give them the best possible start in life.
The Children's Centre has outreach/home link workers who can visit parents who do not attend the centre with advice on all aspects of the care and education of your child.
A translation service is available for pre-schools, so if you need help with translating information to your parents/carers. An outreach worker who speaks Urdu and Punjabi is available at the children's centre.
Play and Learn caters for children between birth and five years along with their parent/carer.
During the session we offer sand and water play, paints, tactile experiences, mark making, imaginative, physical and construction areas, books, outdoor play and occasional singing. We have a baby play area providing natural materials promoting heuristic play.
Parents are encouraged to take an active part in Play and Learn by joining in with the activities; your skills are an important part of the group. We enjoy messy activities, so don't forget to wear old clothes!
Our Toy Library consists of a fantastic selection of toys and activities for all children under five. By having the Toy Library facility, you can borrow any item that you think your child may enjoy without having the expense of buying it. It provides a chance to use toys which best match the stages of your child's development. Having new toys and activities within your home can make it easier for parents to join in which is vital for enhancing children's learning.
Joining membership fee is £6 every six months which is to cover the cleaning and maintenance of the toys and accidental damage or loss.
Toy Library Opening Times: Wednesday 11:30 - 13:00
Concessions available: £2.00
The Parenting Puzzle Nurturing Programme is a 10 week course that encourages and supports parents and carers to enjoy bringing up children of all ages and to get the best out of family life. It offers positive, practical ways of guiding children so they learn to handle both their feelings and their behaviour. The sessions are informal, fun and a great confidence booster.
