What’s On Guide Haltwhistle Children’s Centre

Sept - Dec 2019

Learning Together Through Play (LTTP)(Open to all children living in Northumberland)

Courses and Groups to support you and your family(Please speak to a member of staff or your Health Visitor

If you would like to be introduced to any of these courses/groups)

The Children’s Centre core offer is based on learning through play activities. LTTP sessions are at the heart of Children’s Centres and is our universal offer.

LTTP is designed and facilitated in partnership with our health visiting colleagues.

Key themes are:● Attachment● Bonding ● Child Development● Weaning● Safety & accident prevention● Oral Health ● Speech & Language/Communication● School readiness● Early Years Entitlement .

Learning Together Through Play @ HaltwhistleWednesdays 10-11am (Term time only)

Learning Together Through Play @ Haltwhistle Friday 10 - 11:00am (Term time only) Little Bridges - Learning Together Through Play Haydon Bridge at the community Centre

Every Monday at 1-2pm (Term time only)

LIttle Dales - Learning Together Through Play Allendale Fire Station

Every Friday at 1 - 2pm ( Term time only)

TERM TIME Fri 6th Sept-Fri 20th Dec excluding half term w/c 28th Oct.

HENRY HENRY is an 8 week course designed to help parents give their children the healthiest start in life. Sessions cover parenting confidence, physical activity, what we eat, lifestyle habits and enjoying life as a family. Parents receive a free toolkit to help them to maintain changes.

Incredible YearsThis is an evidence based parenting programme for strengthening parent/child interactions. The group provides a supporting and nurturing environment which encourages the development of peer support, networks and children’s socialisation. This is an opportunity to meet other parents & carers, discuss concerns and learn new skills.…….

Tiny TalkersThis unique and exciting language programme is designed to enable parents to support their child’s early attempts to communicate. You can choose from a wide range of themed sessions specifically developed to promote early communication skills. Suitable for children under 3 yrs.

. Parent Plus

This is a group for children with additional needs or disabilities or those going through a diagnosis process. Early Years Practitioners are on hand to facilitate play activities to suit children’s needs. Our staff are trained in the use of sensory equipment, portage, speech and language strategies, and much more.

Great ExpectationsA 6 week programme for children aged 12 to 36 months. The programme is tailored to the individual needs of children and families and is delivered through a range of fun activities.

What’s On Guide Haltwhistle Children’s Centre

Sept - Dec 2019

Other Services in your local Children’s Centre Seasonal events and activitiesBaby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is your personal baby support expert who will guide you through your

pregnancy and the first six months of your baby's life. The app has been designed with

parents and health professionals to help you give your baby the best start in life

British Red Cross Baby and Child First Aid App

A mobile app offering guidance to parents on how to deal with Emergency Baby and Child First

Aid including CPR and Choking

Early Help Family WorkersWe welcome families to engage in our services, which are for children and young people aged

0-19 yrs. Our practitioners tailor support packages to meet the needs of individuals, either

In the home or a community setting.

2 & 3 year old entitlementPlease speak to a member of staff about two

and three year old childcare entitlement or visit www.northumberland.gov.uk/freechildcare

Baby Clinic

Come along and have your baby weighed by one of our local Health Visitors

Western Tynedale Children’s Centre Every Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am (drop in)

Haydon Bridge & Allendale Health CentrePlease ring Haydon Bridge Health Centre on 01434

648216 to make an appointment

Birth and BeyondA antenatal course run by the Midwife and Health Visitor

Breastfeeding Peer Session

Every Wednesday 11:00 - noonOur trained peer supporters will be on hand for a chat

or to offer advice and guidance on your breastfeeding questions.

Halloween CraftsWednesday 30th October

10:00am - 11:00am (Older siblings welcome

Christmas CraftsMonday 16th December

Little Bridges ( Haydon Bridge) @ 1 - 2pm

Wednesday 18th December Haltwhistle Children’s Centre @ 10 -11am

Friday 20th December Haltwhistle Children’s Centre @ 10 - 11am and

Little Dales (Allendale) @ 1 - 2pm

Opening times Contact us

Mon, Tues and Thurs 9.00am - 4.30pmWed 9.00am - 12.00 noon

(12:30 to 4.30 by telephone or appointment)Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm

Haltwhistle Children’s Centre, Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9DP

www.westchildrenscentres.org.ukTelephone: 01434 321761

Haltwhistle Children's Centre Services

The Wild West Way DeclarationWe Pledge to:

Listen, respect and value all children, young people, families/carers and colleagues

Offer inspiring and creative activities to develop lifelong skills

Encourage resilience through healthy adventurous activities

Grow self-esteem, confidence and aspirationOffer uncomplicated,

straightforward approachesSupport each other to be the best we can be