activities october to december 2015

Chingford Children’s Centre

Activities Programme5th October to 18th December 2015

Wyemead Centre, 5 Oaks Grove, Chingford, London E4 6EY Telephone: 0208 496 1551

www.chingfordchildrencentre.org

Look new time table which

has many exciting changes including

venues,groups and times.

• Child Health Clinic

• Breast Feeding Support

• Midwife

• Adult and Parenting classes

• Health Visitor

• Outreach Support

• Speech and Language Therapist

• Stop Smoking Advice

• Training and Employment

• Volunteering

• ESOL classes and family learning

• Back to work courses

• Father’s group

• Baby massage

• Baby yoga

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

Our universal groups like Stay and Play are for all families and are free. The groups are planned around the 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 receive 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 Raymond Wood is the lead safeguarding officer and can be contacted on 0208 496 1551.

Chingford Children’s Centre

Some of the Services on offer

Monday

Activity/ Event

Time Venue Description Age of Child

Stay and Play 9.00–10.30 Larkswood Primary School

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

Children under five years

TTOPS 1.30pm–3pmInvitation Only

Wyemead Centre A play session which supports children and parents.

0–5 years

Toddler Time Term Time Only

1.30–3.00 Yardley Early Years Centre

Bring your toddlers to play and make new friends. This session is very informal. Lots of opportunities for you to meet other parents and swap ideas and tips.

18–35 months

Outreach information support and advice surgery

3.30–4.301st and 3rd Monday term time only

Larkswood Primary School

Come along and speak to our outreach worker about any of our services.

Parents/Carers of children under five years

Educating your 2 year oldDo you have a 2 year old child?

Do you re receive Working Tax credit?

Earn less than £16,190 a year?

Have an older child receiving free school meal?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you may be entitled to take advantage of a fantastic opportunity.

You could be entitled to receive up to 15 hours of free childcare a week with either a nursery or childminder.

Just think of the benefits to your child,• socialising with other children

• improve their learning

• The opportunity to play with new and different toys in a safe and secure setting.

And let’s not forget about the benefits for you.• Time to relax

• Time to train

• Time to get things done without having to worry about entertaining your child

Want to know more? Then contact Chingford Children’s Centre we will be happy to check your eligibility.

Coming soon new Stay and Play session for Eastern European parents and children. Make friends and gain confidence in accessing community resources and services.

Tuesday

Activity/ Event


Tiny TotsTerm Time Only


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

0–18 months

Stay and Play 9.30–11.00 Handsworth Ave Health Centre This group will run up until the 3rd November 2015 due to building works starting sorry for any inconvenience

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

0–5 years

Rollers andCrawlers

1.30–3.00 Wyemead Centre Babies and parent/carers can enjoy meeting friends and exploring toys which extend learning.

0–18months

Stay and Play 1.30–3.00 Paradox Centre Be creative with your child and learn all about the first curriculum which with support your child’s learning for life.

0–5 years

Rhyme time and imagination

9.30–11.15 Parkside Centre Stories and rhymes to spark imagination and creative adventures.

0–5 years

Rhyme TimeTerm Time Only


The children (and parents) will be able to sing, play with puppets and musical instruments and join in with ring games.

2–3 years

Speech and Language drop in session

1.30–3pm13th October27th October10th November24th November1st December15th December

Paradox Centre – during Stay and Play

The speech and language therapist will be present at this stay and play. They will be able to give you advice and information in regards to your child’s speech and language.

Outreach information support and advice surgery

3.30–4.302nd and 4th Monday term time only

Longshaw Primary School

Come along and speak to our outreach worker about any of our services.

Parents/Carers of children under five years

• Improves relaxation, encouraging longer sleep duration for infants

• Helps to relieve the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind

• Stimulates all a baby’s major systems: co-ordination, respiration, digestion, learning ability and language development

• Helps strengthen the bond between parents and child

• Relaxes both parent and child

If you would like to attend a five week baby massage course come along to the centre or phone us on 020 8496 1551.

Baby Massage

Activity/ Event


Painters and DecoratorsTerm Time Only


If your little ones like messy play but you would rather they didn’t do it at home then painters and decorators is the one for you.

18–35 months (or 3 year olds who are not currently at Yardley)

Stay and Play 9.30–11.00 Selwyn Primary SchoolTerm Time Only

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

0–5 years

Child SafetyPlease phone to book your place

9.30–11.0014th October 17th November

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

0–5 years(crèche available)

Middlesex Midwives booking necessary

9am–5pm Wyemead Centre Ante-natal service Booking by appointment only

ESOL classes booking necessary

1pm–3pm Wyemead Centre If you want to learn to speak English in a friendly environment with people of similar standard then this is for you.

Parents with under 5’s

Wednesday

Looking for Employment?Want to gain employment?

Need to improve your interview style?

Want to update your CV?

Look out for information on our website chingfordchildrencentre.org

If you are interested in Adult Learning, ESOL, Maths, English or help in finding a job then please contact us, fill in the form on our website and someone will be in touch. Or alternatively call the office and ask or Karen who is our employment lead.

Can you afford to miss such an opportunity?

Volunteers wantedHave you some spare time? Do you want to get some valuable experience whilst learning some new skills? Do you want to meet new and interesting people?

If you have answered yes to these question we would like to hear from you. We have some interesting volunteering opportunities and while you’re volunteering we will offer some vital training in health and safety, safeguarding and first aid.

If you want to find out more please call Karen she will be pleased to help.

Activity/ Event


Lets get creative

9.30–11.00 Paradox Centre You and your child will be able to try new tools and techniques to create beautiful artwork and sculptures. We will be making story boxes, instruments and learning ideas and techniques to use at home.

2–5 years

Dare to Design 9.30–11.00 Paradox Centre Come along to this adult workshop and learn how to design crafts and gifts.

Children under five years are welcome

Child Health Clinic

9.30–11.308th October22nd October5th November19th November3rd December 17th December

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

0–5 years

Movers and Shakers

1.30–2.30 Paradox Centre Physical fun with rhymes songs and musical instruments, which supports children’s communication skills

0–5 years

Family TimePlease book as places are limited

1.30–3.00 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.

0–5 years

Breast Feeding Support

1.30–3.00 Silverthorne Clinic A friendly group which offers one to one support and advice about breast feeding your baby.

Under 2 years

ESOL classes booking necessary

1pm–3pm Wyemead Centre If you want to learn to speak English in a friendly environment with people of similar standard then this is for you.

Parents with under 5’s

Middlesex Midwives booking necessary

1.30pm–4pm Paradox Centre Ante-natal service Booking by appointment only

Thursday

Friday

Activity/ Event


Stay and PlayTerm time only

9.30–11.00 Wyemead Centre Be creative with your child and learn all about the first curriculum which will support your child’s learning for life.

0–5 years

Parents and Volunteers Forum

Please call the centre for the date of the next meeting.

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

0–5 years(Crèche available)

Grand Parents stay and play

1.30pm–3pm Wyemead Centre Be creative with your grandchild and learn all about the first curriculum which will support your grandchild’s learning for life.

0–5 years

Activity/ Event


Fathers GroupWeekly

10.00–11.30 Wyemead Centre Be creative with your child and learn all about the first curriculum which will support your child’s learning for life.

0–5 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.

Benefit

Saturday

Or you can ask us at the Children Centre and we will make sure we point you in the right direction to get accurate information and advice, what have you got to lose?

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 benefit and also what training and courses you could benefit from.

DADS + FATHERS + MALE CARERS + UNCLES + GRANDFATHERS

FATHERS GROUP

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 every Saturday. So come along with your child, stay and play in a welcoming and child friendly environment. 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.

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

Weekly from October 2015 at the Wyemead Centre 5 Oaks Grove E4 6EY

See you there

Taking care of your general health as well as your teeth is the key to making the most of your smile.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with toothpaste, flossing them daily and having regular check-ups with a dentist can help keep your teeth healthy. But diet, smoking and drinking alcohol also have an effect on dental health.

Limiting the amount of sugar you and your family eat and drink is important to prevent tooth decay. Have sugary food and drink only at mealtimes and don’t eat sugary snacks between meals. This is especially important in young children and babies.

It is also important you brush your teeth in the right way. See the NHS choice website for more details.

Healthy Teeth – Happy Smile

Grand parentsCalling all grandparents, we are putting on a stay and play directed at you the Grandparents. We value your contribution to the raising of the next generation and we want you to have a place to come and meet other grandparents doing just what you are doing.

Where: at the Wyemead Centre a place which has the latest toys and equipment to give your grandchild an amazing experience and the ability to socialise with other children in a safe and friendly environment.

We know that you are called upon to share the care of your grandchildren, so we have on offer a place for you to take them, you are not alone so don’t be alone.

Sing to the tune of I’m a little tea pot and change ‘morning’ for ‘bedtime’ for second verse.I’m a tube of tooth paste on the shelf,Sad and lonely by myself,When it comes to morning hear me shout, Lift my lid and squeeze me out.

I’m sure you know how good breast milk is for your baby. The first week’s 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 breast feeding’s 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 as 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.

It’s 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 0208 496 1551 for more information or contact us through the website chingfordchildrencentre.org

Breastfeeding

Activity AddressesWyemead Centre 5 Oaks Grove E4 6EY – 020 8496 1551

Paradox Centre 3 Ching Way, Chingford E4 8YD – 0208 496 1551

Handsworth Avenue Health Centre Handsworth Avenue E4 9PD

Larkswood Primary School New Road E4 8ET

Parkside 82 Peel Close E4 6XQ – 0208 496 1551

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

Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Rd, London E4 6LH

All classes are experimental and fun, allowing you to explore your creativity and share your creations and experiences with other parents.

Come along to one of our classes and build your artistic confidence. There is always a friendly atmosphere and kids are welcome too! This is a great opportunity to experiment with mediums you have never used before. This leads to a beautiful range of results and is always extremely inspiring. Make friends, and get creative!

Dare to Design Art and Craft Workshop for Parents!

Learn new techniques each week with different materials through painting, recycling, embroidery, decopatch, and much more.

www.chingfordchildrencentre.org

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