activities april to september 2014

Chingford Childrens Centre

Activities Programme1st April to 30th September 2014

82 Peel Close, Chingford, London E4 6XQ Telephone: 0208 496 1551

www.chingfordchildrencentre.org

Child Health Clinic

Breast Feeding Support

Midwife

Community Dietician

Adult and Parenting classes

Health Visitor

Library Services

Outreach Support

Speech and Language Therapist

Stop Smoking Advice

Training and Employment

Volunteering

Esol classes and family learning

Back to work courses

Fathers group

Chingford Childrens Centre supports families of children from birth to five years as well as pregnant parents in the Chingford area.

Most of our services have a minimal cost to enable us to help sustain the level of activities. Our universal services like Stay and Play groups are for all families. The groups are planned around the New Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and support children to learn and develop through play.

Please contact us if you would like to know more about our services or the partners we work with or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

Safeguarding ChildrenAll staff regularly receives child protection training so that they know what to do if they believe that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm or neglect. If you have any concerns about a child or adult Carol Lee is the lead safeguarding officer and can be contacted on 0208 496 1551.


Our Services

Monday

Activity/ Event

Time Venue Description Age of Child

Stay and Play 9.3011.00 Chingford Hall Childrens Centre

Be creative with your child and learn all about the first curriculum which will support your childs learning for life.

05 years

Stay and Play 9.0011.00 Larkswood Primary School Term Time Only


Children under five years

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Activity/ Event


Toddler TimeNo session on the 5th May and 26th May

1.303.00 Yardley Early Years Centre28th April 14th July

Lots of fun and learning through play.

1835 months

New Parents Group

1.303.00 Chingford HallChildrens Centre

Come and meet other new parents while your baby makes friends of their own whilst playing, singing and exploring their environment.

Babies under 6 months

Stay and PlayMessy Play

1.303.00 Parkside Centre Be creative with your child and learn all about the first curriculum which will support your childs learning for life.

6 months 5 years

Monday Continued

Activity/ Event


TOPs 9.3011.00Invitation Only

Chingford Hall Childrens Centre

A play session which supports children and parents.

05 years

Tiny TotsNo session on the 27th May and 17th June

9.1011.00 Yardley Early Years CentreTerm Time Only

Babies and parent/carers can enjoy meeting friends and exploring toys which extend learning.

018 months

Stay and Play 9.3011.00 Handsworth Ave Health Centre

Be creative with your child and learn all about the first curriculum which with support your childs learning for life.

05 years

Interactive Story Telling

1.002.00 South Chingford Community Library

Come and join us for an adventure through stories, rhymes and puppet making.

18 months 4 years

Rhyme TimeNo session on the 27th May and 17th June


Sing familiar songs and action rhymes and learn some new ones.

23 years

Parent GroupEastern European Parents

1.303.00 Chingford Hall Childrens Centre

Come and meet other parents who have English as a second language. Share ideas and concerns about community life.

Children under five welcome

Tuesday

OUTREACH SERVICESWE REACH OUT TO PARENTS AND CARERS

OF CHILDREN AGED 05 YEARS

We provide information on Childrens Centre activities and under 5s session.

We offer confidential support and advice on Parenting behaviour, Benefits, Childrens development,

Housing issues, Domestic violence, and any other issues impacting on family life.

If we are unable to help you, we will try to signpost you to a professional and agencies that can.

If you feel that you would benefit from meeting with a member of our outreach team to explore your needs

further please contact us on 0208 496 1551 or pop into any centre session or contact us through

the website chingfordchildrencentre.org


Activity/ Event


Painters and DecoratorsNo session on the 28th May and 18th June


Get messy! Many tactile materials to experience including paint glue and play dough.

1835 months

Stay and Play 9.3011.00 Selwyn Primary SchoolTerm Time Only


05 years

Child Safety 9.3011.009th April7th May4th June16th July20th August24th September


Learn some practical tips on how to keep your child safe in the home and in the community.

05 years(crche available)

First Aid 9.003.0023rd April18th June10th September


Come and learn important skills that will help your child and family in emergency situations and may save life.

05 years(crche available)

Parents and Volunteers Forum

Wednesday1.303.0030th April17th SeptemberCall for venue details


Have your say and help us shape the Chingford Childrens Centre services and become the best we can for all under-fives in our community.

05 years(Crche available)

Wednesday

Activity/ Event


Child Health Clinic

9.3011.303rd, 17th April1st, 15th, 29th May12th, 26th June10th, 24th July7th, 21st August4th, 18th Sept


Come to get your child weighed with a Health Visitor, receive health and feeding advice and much more.

05 years

Stay and Play 9.0010.30 Parkside Centre Be creative with your child and learn all about the first curriculum which with support your childs learning for life.

05 years

Turkish Group 9.1511.15 Yardley Early Years CentreTerm Time Only

Come along and meet other Turkish parents. To book a place call Hatice on 07958 726693

05 years

Dare to Design 9.3011.00 Chingford Hall Childrens Centre

Come along to this adult workshop and learn how to design crafts and gifts.

Children under five years are welcome

Rollers and Crawlers

1.303.00 Parkside Centre Babies and parent/carers can enjoy meeting friends and exploring toys which extend learning.

018 months

Family Time 1.303.00 Yardley Early Years Centre Term Time Only

This session is open to all families with children under the age of 5 years. There will be lots of activities for the children and plenty of opportunities for them (and you) to make new friends.

05 years

Breast Feeding Support

1.303.00 Silverthorne Clinic A friendly group which offers one to one support and advice about breast feeding your baby.

Under 2 years

InformationDrop-in

1.303.00 South Chingford Community Library

Parents/carers of children under 5 years can pop in for confidential advice on behaviour, parenting benefits, child development, and any issues you have with family life.

Parents of children under the age of 5 years

Thursday

Want to gain employment?Need to improve your interview style?Want to update your CV?

Well the Waltham Forest Employment Bus will be visiting a place near you soon. So with job opportunities coming to Waltham Forest make sure youre in a position to take advantage of them.

Look out for information on our website chingford childrencentre.org to find out where it will be visiting and take advantage of all the help and support from the expert advisors who will be on the bus to do just that.

If you are interested in gaining employment or volunteering then please contact us, fill in the form on our website and someone will be in touch.

Can you afford to miss such an opportunity?

Looking for Employment?

Friday

Activity/ Event


Stay and Play 9.3011.00 Chingford Hall Childrens Centre


05 years

Stay and Play 9.3011.00 Coney Burrows Community Centre


05 years

Theatre Bugs 1.001.40 Chingford Hall Childrens Centre

Come on an imaginative journey with puppet friends, songs and rhymes.

02 years

Theatre Bugs 2.003.00 Chingford Hall Childrens Centre

Come on an imaginative journey with puppet friends, songs and rhymes.

25 years

Activity/ Event


Fathers GroupLast Saturday of the Month

10.001.3026th April31st May28th June26th July30th August27th September

South Chingford Community Library


05 years

As more and more of us receive benefits and with the ever changing rules and procedures it is more important than ever that we make sure that we are on top of it. This you may say is easier said than done as the rules are always changing how am I expected to know what the latest is, how am I to know if I am receiving too much or not enough.

Well the answer is simple you can download all the benefits information from the web and read it all and then understand all the legal jargon and how it relates to you and then complete the necessary paperwork and submit it.

Or you could come along to our benefits advice session where all the hard work has been done for you

and we will give you the information for you to make informed choices. We run benefits advice 2 times a week ring for more information. Come along and receive accurate information.

It is advisable to check benefits periodically or when there has been a change in your circumstances. If you have been overpaid the sooner you find out the less you have to repay. If you have been underpaid then you want to get your entitlement as soon as possible.

We can also give information on what work, paid or voluntary can be done without affecting your benefits also what training and courses you could benefits from.

Benefit

Saturday

DADS + FATHERS + MALE CARERS + UNCLES + GRANDFATHERS

FATHERS GROUP

So what are you waiting for, come along and bring a friend.

26th April 2014 31st May 2014 28th June 2014 26th July 2014 30th August 2014 27th September 2014

10am to 11.30am

at South Chingford Community Library 265 Chingford Mount Road E4 8LP

See you there

In a world of change there are few things that remain the same and one thing that has stayed the same is that children want their fathers. What we have found is that week days are okay for some fathers to attend groups with their children however some still find it difficult to attend during the week so we have decided to put on a group on Saturday.

The group will run once a month, the last Saturday of the month. So come along with your child stay and play in a welcoming and child friendly environment which is the South Chingford Community Library.We have an experienced facilitator who will be able to support and give advice when needed; you will also be able to meet male carers just like you.

We have some new services coming to the Chingford Children Centre in the very near future.

We have not been able to detail them in his brochure but when they have been organised we will publicise them on the website and throughout our buildings so keep an eye out.

Coming soon: Baby massage Zumbatomics First Aid Gardening club And more

If you want any information on speech and language, dietician or anything else to do with under 5s contact us on 020 8496 1551 and we will do our best to help.

New Services

Im sure you know how good breast milk is for your baby. The first weeks milk is vital for supporting their immune systems, making their digestive system work smoothly. It works as the primary mum-child bonding attachment factor which helps baby to feel safe and secure.

Did you know how breast feeding is good for you? First of all it helps to restore your body back to pre-pregnancy as the body is able to recover quickly.

Secondly, the researchers discovered breastfeedings positive impact in preventing the breast and ovarian cancers.

Thirdly, helps to overcome post birth/natal depression and builds self-confidence.

Breastfeeding can be very challenging at first for most, but I urge you to not give up at the first hurdle and you and your family will benefit.

And finally, did you know that men can breastfeed? Especially these days as there are numerous ways to express milk so that the feeding experience can be shared by both parents.

Its your choice as a parent and we are here to support you. We have a breastfeeding worker to help you through those first few days and weeks so you are not on your own.

Call us on 020 8496 1551 for more information or contact us through the website chingfordchildrencentre.org

BreastfeedingActivity AddressesChingford Hall Childrens Centre 4 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ 020 8527 7310

Coney Burrows Community Centre 31 Coney Burrows, Chingford E4 6EB

Hale End Library Castle Avenue, Highams Park E4 9QD

Handsworth Avenue Health Centre Handsworth Avenue E4 9PD

Larkswood Primary School New Road E4 8ET

North Chingford Library North Chingford Library, The Green E4 7EN

Parkside 82 Peel Close E4 6XQ 020 8257 6236

Silverthorne Clinic 2 Friars Close, Larkshall Road E4 6UN

Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road, Highams Park E4 9NG

South Chingford Community Library 265 Chingford Mount Road E4 8LP

Yardley Early Years Centre Hawkwood Crescent E4 7PH

82 Peel Close, Chingford, London E4 6XQ Telephone: 0208 496 1551

www.chingfordchildrencentre.org

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