For more details on anything in this newsletter, go to the Trafford Service Directory at

http://trafford.gov.uk/fsd

Newsletter

North Area (Stretford & Old Trafford Children’s Centres)

West Area (Partington & Urmston Children’s Centres)

Central Area (Sale Children’s Centre)

South Area (Altrincham Children’s Centre)

Issue # 1 Summer 2014

(July - August)

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Introduction

W elcome to Trafford Sure

Start Children’s Centres

first joint newsletter.

We have put all our

information into one place so that

families with young children can find

out about our services wherever they

live - and also so we can get our

information out as widely as possible!

We hope you find this newsletter

interesting and useful. This first issue is

to cover the school summer holidays -

after this issue, plans are to put an issue

out every term, so they will be released

in September, January and May.

Our services are available from

pregnancy right up to when your child

goes to reception class at primary

school.

We offer advice on health, family

matters, how to get two year old

funded day care, child development,

parenting skills and much more.

How to contact us

North Area

Stretford Children’s Centre: 0161 912 5020

Old Trafford Children’s Centre: 0161 912 5542

oldtraffordandstretfordcc@trafford.gov.uk

West Area

Partington Children’s Centre: 0161 912 2122

Urmston Children’s Centre: 0161 912 3274

partingtonandurmstoncc@trafford.gov.uk

Central Area

Sale Children’s Centre: 0161 912 2431

saleandaltrinchamcc@trafford.gov.uk

South Area

Altrincham Children’s Centre: 0161 912 5821

saleandaltrinchamcc@trafford.gov.uk

Register with us

If you are not a member, or are unsure if you

are registered with us, then you can ask at any

of our activities, or call in, or register online -

the link is on our council page, at

www.trafford.gov.uk/childrenscentres

Like us on Facebook

www.facebook.com/otscc

www.facebook.com/puwacc

www.facebook.com/salealtcc

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Use of mobile phones / electronic notepads at groups

We make every effort to safeguard children when technology is used so families can feel confident in the systems in place. Our Acceptable Use of Technology Policy states the type of consent required before we can use any forms of technology to store information or images of individuals or groups of children.

We ask you not to use mobile phones or

electronic notepads / tablets during children’s

centre groups and activities. Please keep

phones in silent mode and store them in a

discreet secure place. If you do need to make a

call we can direct you to an appropriate place

where there are no children and where your

conversation will not interrupt others.

If you need to answer a call, especially when attending a group, please respect other group users by keeping calls to a minimum and if possible returning the call following the group. If long phone calls are taken that are affecting the parents/carers ability to observe their children, the parent/carer may be asked to leave the group.

Under no circumstances is the use of

personal mobile phones or devices for

photography permitted at the children’s

centre or at children’s centre groups/

activities.

Are you signed up?

The Early Years Pathways outline the

services available in your area from

pregnancy through to when your child is

five years old. Some services are

universal (everybody can go) and some

are targeted (you may need to be

referred, or live in a certain area, or on

means tested benefits)

There are currently Pathways in the North

and West areas, with plans to extend

these to the Central and South areas

Contact your local centre for details on

how to sign up

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Toddler Gym

Toddler Gym is an hour of “physical

fun” for your little one. We aim to

provide a range of activities and

equipment within a safe environment

that will encourage your child to get

active

We also provide some ideas for mums,

dads and carers to take away with

them so this can be continued within

the family home or whilst you are out

and about

Toddler Gym offers

Children the opportunity to

experiment with different ways of

moving

Encourages children to engage in

activities requiring hand - eye co-

ordination

Use a range of small and large

equipment

The chance for children to develop

new skills

Babysavers

Babysavers is a 2 hour session for

Mums, Dads, Grandparents and

Carers.

Sessions cover topics like

What to do if a baby or toddler

stops breathing

How to help a choking baby

Water safety in the home

Water safety at swimming pools

The sessions are taught by fully

qualified trainers and will include

practical sessions using approved

manikins.

For more information on any of our activities

please contact your local children’s centre

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Carolyn Webster-Stratton’s Incredible Years Programme is one of the best

known and most effective parenting courses available. All our centres run

Incredible Years courses - contact you local centre to find out more!

Incredible Babies

For parents with babies ages birth to 12 months

Discussions, exercises and video clips to support parents to

make babies feel loved, safe, and secure, how to encourage

babies’ physical and language development

Incredible Toddlers

For parents with children aged 1 - 3 years

Discussions, exercises and video clips to support parents

Understand toddler’s physical, social, emotional and language

development

Quote from a parent about this course

“The Incredible Years course at Broadheath Primary School has been very useful

to me. It has helped me to identify my daughter’s need of quality attention. I

can now also identify some areas where I needed development. I am very

satisfied with the results in my daughter’s behaviour

To me, the personalised tips/ advice have been most valuable. I am very

grateful for their advice and interest in helping. Their support is priceless!

I will certainly recommend this course to my friends. I think it really makes a

difference when facing challenging behaviour

Thank you very much!”

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Baby Massage

“Long before babies are able to speak, or even respond to sounds and sights, they

communicate with the world around them through touch.” www.nct.org.uk

Massage is a lovely way for you to express your love and care for your baby

It can soothe your baby and help her to sleep

It is a great way to bond with your baby, and you may find it relaxing, too

Benefits of Baby Massage

improves weight gain

aids digestion

improves circulation

eases teething pain

strengthens bonding and attachment

improves circulation and immune system

increases confidence in handling your baby

improves muscle tone. Greater sense of body

awareness

develops gross motor skills

improves sleeping and feeding patterns

is enjoyable and special time with your baby

can reduce constipation, colic, crying and fretfulness

“Baby massage

helped me and

my child with

bedtime

routines”

“I have learnt

different ways

to soothe my

baby”

“It has helped

me to make

friends and

become more

confident”

Baby massage

is great for

dads, too and

we would love

to see more

dads coming

to our courses!

We run Baby

Massage courses

on a regular basis

at all children’s

centres. Contact

your local centre

of check the

Family Services

Directory to find

out more!

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Family Support Services

Children’s centres can offer families with children under 5 a tailored individual support

package designed to meet their individual needs

We can meet families in their own home, in the children’s centre or wherever they feel most

comfortable

This is a free service delivered by trained, experienced children’s centre staff

Other services we can help you access

Job Centre Plus (latest jobs

support with applications and

appointments)

Housing

Further education and college

courses

2 year funding

Family Information Service

“I am more than happy with the

support that I have been

offered, both practical and

emotional. It has been essential

at this time.”

“The service has been commendable. I

have had all aspects of my young family

and our needs taken into consideration

and appropriate and suitable action has

always been provided and supported.”

Managing

children’s

behaviour

We can support

you in all of

these areas -

and if we can’t

help you we will

signpost you to

someone who

can.

Advice on

children’s

development

Help with

transitions into

school

Safety at home

Weaning, eating

habits, mealtime

routines

Sleep routines

Form filling

Breast feeding

support

Budget and debt

management

Speech and

language

Health issues Emotional

support

Parents say...

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Do you need a helping

hand to find work or

training?

Our Employment &

Training Officers have

become a widely used

Employment Support

Service

They deliver what

jobseekers need; a

friendly helping hand

Most importantly this

service is free,

convenient, and

effective!

Or are you interested in Volunteering?

Volunteering with us means that you can help us to make a

difference in the lives of young children in your community.

It will also give you experience, access to training, references,

and will be something really positive to put on your CV!

Employment and Training Support

What people have said so far

“I am sure I am not the first person he has helped and

there will be plenty more after me.”

“I want to say a big thank you for your support. I am

happy to attend the course.”

“Hello, I want to thank you so much for your support. I

just got a message to start the course on Tuesday.”

Contacting us

For your own personalised support, call your local children’s centre

and ask to speak to the Employment and Training Officer

Old Trafford / Stretford

James - 0161 912 5020

Partington / Urmston

Katherine - 0161 912 2122

Sale / Altrincham

Terry - 0161 912 2431

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We want to make sure our services meet local needs and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families. To do this effectively, we need to know what you think of our services. We ask for your feedback in many ways; such as asking you to fill in a questionnaire, write something on a post-it note or just by chatting to you at a group. We might ask you to complete a balance wheel, or ask you if the group you have just done has made a difference. At fun days we might ask you to write comments on a graffiti wall. On Facebook we might ask for

comments or questions and we do an annual parent satisfaction survey which we send out widely. Our last one had over 5,000 responses! All of these things help us to decide what services we need to put on so it is important to get involved if you want to have a say in what we do! Parents’ Forum (“Your Voice”) On a regular basis, we ask you to get together with us at a meeting where we will talk about what is needed for families with young children in the local area, what the children’s centre has been doing and what you think we should be doing. What you tell us at this meeting is taken forward along with the feedback we have gathered in other ways, to the Advisory Board. We try to time the Parent Forums to run about a week or two before the Advisory Boards for this reason. We try to keep these meetings informal and friendly but we do understand that a sit down meeting with minute takers and agendas can feel a bit intimidating. That’s why we offer full support for anyone who is interested in finding our more. Advisory Boards Advisory Board is a bit like a school’s Board of Governors, but without the legal accountability. Members come from a range of partner organisations such as health, social care, schools, adult education, job centre, voluntary and community sector, police, housing, libraries, local councillors and so on. Each Advisory Board should also have parents as members. The Board meets at least four times a year and is a formal meeting. The role of the board is to provide advice, support and challenge to the children’s centre and to contribute to the development, progress and oversee the centres self-evaluation and improvement plan. For more information on how we gather the views of parents and carers or to find out how you can get more involved, you can contact your local centre and ask to speak to Val Gray or Toni Scandella. In our next issue, we will look at how we gather the views of babies and young children!

Facebook &

Social Media

Your Voice Forum

Advisory

Board Informal chats

Surveys / Questionairres

Evaluation

Forms

Children & Young People’s Plan

Chatting to

staff Youth Parliament

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What parents say

“I found it really useful meeting other mothers and

getting new ideas”

“The course makes you think about different issues related

to food and eating”

“It’s changed the way I cook e.g. using less fast and trying a

variety of healthy foods”

Let’s Get Healthy with HENRY

This eight week parenting course runs two and a half hours each week.

It gives parents and carers of young children tools and skills to improve

healthy family lifestyles.

Parenting and relationships | healthy eating | eating patterns | physical activity | emotional wellbeing

| children’s choices | feelings and behaviour | dealing with stress

Family time

Parents, children and group

facilitators chat, eat a healthy snack

and play an active game together

Parent time

Parents explore the week’s topics

while their young children are cared

for in a crèche

Each session has two parts

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Breast Feeding Peer Support Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding in Trafford

It is well recognised across the world that breastfeeding is

the normal way to feed babies, and has huge advantages for

the short and long term health of babies and their mothers,

as well as contributing to strong mother and baby

attachment.

For many years in Trafford there has been a strong tradition

of supporting mums to breastfeed.

Since 2006, there have been over 120 local breastfeeding

women trained as volunteer peer supporters.

These ladies have encouraged and supported mums at local

breastfeeding drop-ins, some have attended parentcraft

classes in order to signpost women to the support they can expect after the birth, and others

have had the opportunity to help and support new mums on the postnatal ward at Wythenshawe

Hospital.

Our latest group of volunteers completed training at the end of February 2014 and are now

attaching themselves to various breastfeeding drop-ins, offering support and encouragement to

the pregnant and breastfeeding mums who attend.

As well as the work of the volunteers, all health visitors, their teams and children’s centre

workers attend a two day breastfeeding training course and have updates every year so they

can keep their skills and knowledge up to date, enabling them to offer all the support that is

necessary at all stages of breastfeeding.

You can also access further help via Trafford’s infant feeding coordinator, Jackie Hall, who can

be contacted on: 0789 448 9937.

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How Can I Protect My Children from the Sun?

Protecting the little ones

Seek shade. UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday, so it's best

to plan indoor activities then. If this is not possible, seek shade under a tree, an

umbrella, or a pop-up tent. Use these options to prevent sunburn, not just to seek

relief after it's happened.

Cover up. Clothing that covers your child's skin helps protect against UV rays.

Although a long-sleeved shirt and long pants with a tight weave are best, they

aren't always practical. A T-shirt, long shorts, or a beach cover-up are good

choices, too - but it's wise to double up on protection by applying sunscreen or

keeping your child in the shade when possible.

Get a hat. Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give

great protection. Baseball caps are popular among kids, but they don't protect their

ears and neck. If your child chooses a cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with

sunscreen.

Wear sunglasses. They protect your child's eyes from UV rays, which can lead to

cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to

100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.

Apply sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB

protection every time your child goes outside. For the best protection, apply

sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don't forget to protect

ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet.

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B eing active helps babies and young children to

learn about their bodies and develop balance,

strength and coordination. It is important for

health and well-being and for the development

of emotional, social, language and thinking skills.

Babies

From as early as three months of age, babies’ enjoy

kicking, rolling and being pulled to sit. By about six

months of age your baby may love using your lap as a

trampoline – jumping and bouncing with delight as you

provide the necessary support. Later your baby learns to

master other movements – sitting, getting onto all fours,

rocking backwards and forwards, crawling, pulling to

stand and ‘cruising’ around the furniture.

Toddlers

Children usually learn to walk between the ages of 12 - 18

months, opening up greater adventures. Toddlers will

have fun clambering, climbing, jumping and tumbling.

Simple play equipment, such as steps, doorways, sit on

toys, gentle swings and slides, furniture and playful adults

will be a great source of active fun and challenge.

Young Children

Around three to four years of age, as your child gets more

confident in their movements they will enjoy greater

challenges exploring and having a sense of ‘mastery’ over

their environment. Furniture, boxes, trees, and play

equipment (such as slides, swings, ladders and rope

walls) will provide endless opportunities for climbing,

jumping, swinging, sliding, pulling, pushing, and lifting.

Bikes, trikes and scooters are also fun!

What you can do?

Watch your child and support their movement

experiences in a way that suits their level of development.

Let them go at their own pace. Let them use you as their

support when they are learning about movement –

bouncing on your lap, clambering over your back,

balancing on your crossed legs – you will be able to ‘feel’

exactly the right amount of support that they need. Let

your child ‘have a go’ to try new things in his active play

experiences.

Provide encouragement and support, using positive

instructions (e.g. ‘hold on tight’, ‘look carefully’) rather

than negative warnings (‘you’ll fall off there’). Allow time

for repetition – your child will want to try a new skill over

and over again. Provide opportunities for new

experiences and challenges – go to a different park and

try new play equipment.

SOME ACTIVITIES TO TRY

Let your child have fun bouncing on an old couch,

give them piggy back rides or play pretend

wrestling games with them.

Play games like musical statues, Simon Says and

Hokey Pokey. Outside you can show them how to

do handstands, cartwheels, whizzies and animal

walks, or teach them traditional games like

hopscotch, using outdoor chalk to draw on the path.

For ball games, use balls that are different sizes

and weights. Use proper footballs, rugby balls,

tennis balls and basketballs as well as balls

designed for little ones. Show them how to roll,

bounce, throw, catch and bat.

Scooters and bikes - start with sit on toys, then

tricycles, scooters and bicycles.

Let kids have a go at climbing a tree!

Cardboard boxes are a favourite - let children stack

them, sit in them and be pushed around, hold onto

a rope and be pulled around, fill one with toys and

push it around, take it to a park and slide down a

grassy slope.

Visit your local park often, for play on swings,

slides, seesaws, monkey bars and flying foxes.

Children can be active digging, carrying buckets of

sand and walking in the sand. Water is wonderful

for running through, swimming and splashing. The

beach is a great place for active play.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always supervise active play.

Provide ‘hands on’ help to make sure that

your child feels safe and confident when

trying a new activity.

Provide shade / sunblock outdoors (see

previous page!)

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Davyhulme Library Hayeswater Road

Davyhulme M41 7BL

Partington Library and Wellbeing Centre 91 Central Road

M31 4FY

Lostock Library Selby Road

Stretford M32 9PL

Hale Library Leigh Road WA15 9BG

Old Trafford Library Shrewsbury Street

M16 9AX

Town Hall Library Trafford Town Hall

Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0TH

Stretford Library Kingsway M32 8AP

Sale Library Sale Waterside

M33 7ZF

Timperley Library 405 Stockport Road

WA15 7XR

Woodsend Library

Woodsend Road

M41 8GN

Urmston Library Unit 34

Golden Way M41 0NA

Local Studies Centre Sale Waterside

M33 7ZF

If you are reading the PDF version of this newsletter you can click on any of

the library names above to go to the web page for that library

Bowfell Library Urmston Leisure Centre

Bowfell Road M41 5RR

Altrincham Library 20 Stamford New Road

WA14 1EJ

Coppice Library Coppice Avenue

Sale M33 4ND

You can use your library card to borrow books and story tapes at any of these libraries. Our

friendly staff are waiting to help you.

Services include Books, (paper, audio and ebooks), self issue machines, computer and

internet access, Access Trafford services, monthly police meetings, Councillor advice

surgeries, archives and local history, talking book service, readers groups, film clubs and

more!

For more information on things to do at your local library, pop in or visit the

For Residents section at the council’s website at www.trafford.gov.uk

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For times and dates of activities

for parents and young children at

Trafford Libraries

Trafford Family Information Service

0161 912 1053

Family Service Directory

www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd

Some activities are term time only.

Most libraries run extra things during the

school holidays for children of all ages.

Toy Libraries

Coppice Avenue, Davyhulme and Lostock

Libraries. There is a charge of 50p per toy,

for a three week loan.

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0161 912 1053

fis@trafford.gov.uk

www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd

@traffordFIS

www.facebook.com/traffordFIS

for children, young people and their families

You may be able to get up to 15 free hours per

week for your child

There are some day nurseries, preschool

playgroups and childminders who have places available

immediately

So don’t delay, apply today!

Free places may also be available for disabled children / children with additional needs

Contact us for more information: www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd | 0161 912 1053 | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 5pm

You are eligible to apply for a free place if you receive one of these benefits Income support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) The guarantee element of the State Pension Credit Extra working tax credit relating to a disability Child tax credit and your annual income does not exceed

£16,190 Asylum seekers receiving support under Part VI of the

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

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Religious Festivals

9 July

Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha'I) Each year on July 9, members of the Baha'i Faith

commemorate the Martyrdom of the Báb, an event

which -- according to Baha'is -- witnessed the

execution of one of God's divine messengers to

humanity.

23 July

Birthday of Haile Selassie (Rastafarian)

Rastafarians believe Ethiopia is Zion - the land promised to

them by Jah (God) - and that Jah was reincarnated as the

former Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie. Rasta’s

believe this was prophesised in the Book of Revelation,

and Selassie represents the Holy Trinity: God as the

Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Rastas refer to him as

the “King of Kings” or “Jah Rastafari.”

24 July

Pioneer Day (Mormon) Latter-day Saints throughout the United States and around the world may celebrate July 24 in remembrance of the LDS Church's pioneer era, and the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847 with songs, dances, potlucks, and pioneer related activities.

28 July

Eid-Ul-Fitr (Islam) Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities.

25 Sept

Rosh Hashanah (1st day) (Jewish) The Jewish New Year, which falls on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishri (September/October). Prayer services are longer than on a regular Shabbat or other Jewish holidays, and include (on weekdays) the blowing of the shofar. On the afternoon of the first (or the second, if the first was Saturday) day, the ritual tashlikh is performed, in which sins are "cast" into open water, such as a river, sea, or lake.

Local Celebration Events (pdf only - click the name of the event to go to the official website for each event)

12 / 13 July

Sparkle

(Sackville Gardens) Sparkle is the largest transgender festival in Europe. It

offers opportunities to make new friends, seek advice and

support from leading organisations and participate in a

number of fun and friendly events. This year is the 10th

annual event.

19 / 20 July

Caribbean Carnival of Manchester

(Platt Fields Park)

Two days of celebrating Caribbean culture, past and

present, with food, live music and a procession that

weaves through Moss Side and Hulme from Platt Fields to

Alexandra Park. This year the carnival celebrates 40 years

of independence for Grenada.

22 - 25 Aug

Pride Big Weekend

(Manchester Gay Village) The Big Weekend is held over four days where

Manchester's Gay Village becomes the focus for

thousands of visitors to enjoy one of the best parties in the

UK.

Awareness Days

12 August - International Youth Day

Festivals and Awareness Days

Experiencing a range of celebration events and religious festivals is a starting point for children to learn abut the world around them and begin to experience cultural and social differences. While we don’t participate in every festival (there would be a party every day if we did!) we thought it would be nice to list some of the big things that are happening locally, nationally and internationally.

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Hello from the North

Over the summer our term-time activities stop, and

our holiday activities begin!

We have not included a full what’s on guide here

(mainly because they are often out of date by the

time we get them back from the printers!), but you

can always get the latest information on what’s

going on by visiting our Facebook page, or the

Trafford Service Directory website, or by giving us a

ring or popping into a Children’s Centre.

We will be out and about at fun days, in parks, at

schools and in allotments right through summer -

we hope to see you all at these events!

Fun Days for your

diary

Old Trafford Fun Day

St Bride’s Field

(Field of Dreams)

Thursday 21st August

12:00 - 4:00

Donkey rides, zorbs, reptile

house, bouncy castles,

circus skills and much more

Lostock Fun Day

Lostock Park

Sunday 13th July

From 12:00

Archery, street tennis,

cycling, kids boot camp ,

teddy bears picnic, car

boot sales and much more

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Beresford Road Scout Hut Parents and young children playing,

learning, reading, dancing, singing,

exploring, digging together, indoors

and out - we even have our own

allotment available!

Term time only

Free of charge

Entrance is round the side of the

building through the side gate (Ignore the shutters being down)

Old Trafford

Community Academy Malvern Street

Wednesday 27th August, 1:00 - 3:00

Come and taste food from all over the world!

This is a free event for families in partnership

with the school, promoting healthy, home

cooked traditional food

We would love for as many people as possible to bring along a traditional dish to share - please

see our Facebook page for more details: www.facebook.com/otscc

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Last year, Trafford Housing Trust (THT), in Partnership with Trafford Council asked Old Trafford

residents about the community centre. They spoke to people at a number of drop in sessions, one

to one and group meetings and events. They recruited an independent panel of community

researchers who spent several weeks interviewing residents and talking to people the streets to

gather as much information as possible to create the design brief for the architects.

The plans now are for the new building to include the existing library, children’s centre and credit

union. THT are in discussions with Trafford CCG to move doctors and other supporting services

into the new centre. In addition, there are plans to include

At least 80 extra care apartments

3 enterprise units to support new businesses.

A cafe on the corner of Shrewsbury St and St Brides

A main hall with its own entrance and easier access to parking. As it will have its own

entrance, it can continue to be available for evening and weekend events. There will be a

service kitchen next to the main hall to allow for self-catering.

A terraced garden area for use by the whole community.

Outdoor seating areas on the terraced area and in the pedestrianized area on St Brides Way.

The cafe will also have outside seating

Over 100 parking spaces.

The current Community Centre will officially close on the 30th September 2014.

The library and children’s centre will be moving to Old Trafford Youth Centre in Seymour Park for

the duration of the build. We will still deliver services in a number of different venues in the North

part of Old Trafford - see our What’s On Guides on the Trafford Service Directory

(www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd), or call us for more details.

Once planning permission is granted then the hard work and fun really starts. Trafford Housing

Trust are asking residents to come forward with ideas about the interior layout and design,

landscaping and, in the longer term, how the building will be run and managed. The co-production

will not finish when the building work starts!

If you would like to be involved in any part of the project

or if you would just like regular updates

email thebigconversation@traffordhousingtrust.co.uk

Phone Audra Brandy 0161 968 0314

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Feedback from a parent

on the difference our

family support has made

“The program I was offered was of

great help. Before this, it was

difficult for me to communicate

with my daughter and how can I

teach her to behave well. But now

after 5 - 6 weeks, I am confident

that I can interact with my

daughter in a better way. We have

new ideas to play. Really thankful

to Laura and the team who helped

us. Anyone can see the difference

we have made.”

Feedback from parents

on the difference

coming to our Learn as

You Play group in Old

Trafford has made

“Good to be around other kids in a

relaxed, informal, manner. Good

for social development. Local as

well”

“Helped to develop my son’s social

skills. Provided a safe environment

for him to explore new things he

would otherwise not experience. A

place to meet and chat with other

parents. Has helped to develop his

walking skills.”

“Very Good. My child loves coming

over to meet other children. He

loves playing with water outside.

He is always very relaxed after a

session and has a good sleep”

“Every time we pass the centre he

wants to come in and play!”

Quotes from a session run in June 2014 at

Old Trafford Library

Lostock Drop-in

Leathwaite Centre

August 8th, 15th and 22nd

9:30 - 11:00

Alongside the Health Visitor’s Clinic

which runs every Friday morning,

we will have a child development /

behaviour management drop-in for

anyone who needs a little help or

advice in a relaxed and informal

environment.

Just come along or call Sara Mills

on 0161 912 5020 for more

information.

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We have reached our target of 65% registration in all areas and over 92% in our targeted area of Partington.

Some of the

activities and

support available

Courses

(run on a regular basis)

H.E.N.R.Y.

Incredible Years (Toddler)

Small Talk

Referrals via Health or Family

Support Workers

Baby Play (5 - 18 months)

Partington Children’s Centre

Follow-on from Baby Club

Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:45

Toddler Gym

(16 - 36 months)

Urmston Library

Please call 0161 912 2122 to

book a place

Thursdays 12:30 & 2:00

Employment & Training

Support and advice from our

Employment & Training

Officer

Soft Play & Sensory Room

Open daily at Partington

Children’s Centre - call to

check availability and prices

Summer Holiday Activities

Den making, Cook & Eat,

Specialist Play Sessions and

family fun events

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Urmston | Davyhulme | Flixton & Woodsend

Partington Children’s Centre * 0161 912 2122

Urmston Children’s Centre * 0161 912 3274

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In May, we marked National Smile Month with a display at Partington Children Centre. There were top tips on dental hygiene and calculators for measuring sugar in food. Families were given leaflets, calculators and dental packs. Resources from Trafford’s dental health team were used in services such as Stay & Play allowing young children to play with giant tooth brushes and dress up as dentists to help overcome any fears in attending dental appointments.

Oral Health Tips

A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and fresh fruit and

vegetables can help to prevent gum disease.

A glass of water is the best drink to give your child after

eating sugary foods.

Brush your teeth just before going to bed and before

breakfast.

Quitting smoking reduces the chances of developing oral health problems such

as gum disease, tooth decay, yellow teeth and

mouth cancer.

Introduce your child to the dental practice at an early age. Take them with you

when you go for a check-up - this will help prevent

dentist phobia.

Children under three should use a pea-sized smear of toothpaste with a fluoride

level of no less than 1000ppm (parts per million).

After three years old, they should use the same pea-

sized smear but with a toothpaste containing 1350

-1500ppm.

If you have sensitivity when brushing your teeth with

cold water, use warm water instead.

For more tips go here:

www.nationalsmilemonth.org/oral-health-tips

National Smile Month

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Den Making Making dens helps to develop children’s imagination, social skills, physical skills, communication and problem solving skills. Children need secure spaces where they can talk and play. They like comfy spaces to chat and chill. Making a den is a great activity to do together. You can be imaginative about where you make the den, how it looks and even what you put inside!

You don’t need specialist equipment! A cardboard box can be the best den ever. Have you ever found that your child is more interested in the box than the present itself? This is because the box can be anything that your child wants it to be. It can spur the imagination and they can change it at will. They can put their own personal touches onto it. A child can decide where to put the window or door, decide the size and pick a colour scheme. In other words, they are able to control part of their world and make their own personal special space.

It’s great for all ages Even young children like den making (with the help of an adult). It’s an ideal place to read, feel safe and secure, pretend to write, think or talk through ideas and use their imagination. Research has found that den making for older children is about learning to be adults. Children often ask adults to help. Grandfathers can help saw wood. Boys want the men involved, because they are learning how to be men. Adults like things to look good. They want a space to be functional, beautiful and, generally, clean, that to a child's eye is bare. This is often the reason why den making is not encouraged in the home, adults don’t want the mess! Kids don't experience a space through visuals. They are interested in what they can do in it. They like bushes. They like hidden corners. They like cardboard boxes!

Equipment you could use Pegs, rope, clamps, camouflage net, ground sheet, rugs, fabrics, cushions, cardboard boxes, chairs, bed sheets…

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Grandparents group Feedback from Urmston Children Centre Parents Voice showed a large number of grandparents using local services whilst looking after their grandchildren. They asked for a support group where they could meet and discuss any issues and ask for current information to assist them in their role as child care provider. As a result, We started a fortnightly group for grandparents at Urmston Children’s Centre to support them with advice and information on issues such as child development, supporting speech & language, healthy diets and readiness for school. The first session was held in May and we received very positive feedback from those who attended.

An exciting new group at

Partington children’s centre

for babies aged 5 - 18 months

old who live in Partington.

The sessions include heuristic

play, messy play, songs and

rhymes, sing and sign and

also provide opportunities for

parents to meet.

Come along and join in the

fun! Ring to book a place on

0161 912 2122

Wednesday afternoons

1:30 - 2:45

Baby Play

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Up and Coming Summer Activities

in the SALE WEST COMMUNITY

Wednesday 30th July

12.00 - 4.00 pm

Sale West Youth Centre

Newbury Avenue, Sale,

M33 4ND

Activities provided for

families with children 0-5

years includes:

Sand and water activities

Buckets and spades

Face painter

Beach themed creative

activities

Lots of other exciting

fun events for the whole

family:

Caves

Crafts

Tea dance

Local choir

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Up and Coming Summer

Activities in the Altrincham Community

where you can

meet the children’s centre team and

Trafford’s Family Information Service

Altrincham Festival

Saturday 5th July

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

For more detail look on

Trafford’s Family Service

Directory

Safer Summer

Broomwood Community

Wellbeing Centre

Mainwood Road

Timperley

Altrincham

WA15 7JU

0161 912 2650

Wednesday 20th August

4.00 pm - 8.30 pm

More exciting Summer

activities

Timperley Community Centre

Tues 12th August 12.00 - 3.00

pm

Woodstock Park - Wed 13th

August 12.00 - 3.00 pm

Old Field Brow -Thurs 14th

August 12.00 - 3.00 pm

Coniston Walk, Broomwood

Wed 27th August 12.00 - 3.00

pm

Lots of fun activities for all

the family

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Well Baby Clinics

Parents can receive the health information and advice they need for their

young children by attending Well Baby Clinics.

Parents can have their babies weighed and checked and a Health Visitor

is on hand to offer advice about all aspects of feeding, nursing and caring

for babies and pre-school children.

Altrincham

Broomfield Lane Clinic Tuesdays 9:30 am - 11:15 am

The Lakes Medical Centre Tuesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Altrincham Children’s Centre Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:45 am

Timperley Health Centre Thursdays 9:30 am - 11:20 am

Sale

Conway Road Health Centre Mondays 1.30 pm - 3.15 pm

Meadway Clinic Wednesdays 9.30 am - 11.15 am

Boundary House Medical Centre Wednesdays 9.45 am - 11.15 am

Bodmin Health Centre Thursdays 9.30 am - 10.30 am

Chapel Road Clinic Thursdays 1.30 pm - 3.15 pm

Health Visitor Drop in Sessions

Altrincham Children’s Centre

Need advice from a Health Visitor?

Come to the daily drop in surgery

Mon - Fri

9.00 am - 10.00 am

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All Areas

We have been using symbols on our posters for a while to let

people know whether they are going to be able to access our

services or not. This is what the symbols mean.

You can easily get around in a wheelchair

Accessible toilets are available

Information can be requested in large print

Information can be requested in Braille

Assistance dogs are welcome

A hearing loop system is available

Sign language used

Staff have had disability awareness and equality training

There is accessible car parking on site

Blue badge parking spaces close by, or parking can be booked in advance

There is a public car park close to the venue (within 200 yards)

There is an accessible changing room available

All our Children’s Centres have been awarded Levels 1, 2 and 3 in

the Inclusion Friendly Stamp. This helps us make sure that all our

services are delivered in places that disabled people - both adults

and children - can get into and move around comfortably in.

If you ever have any problems at any of our services (someone may

have parked in the accessible parking space, for example), please

let us know so we can make the changes needed.

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All Areas

Postcodes are linked to Google Maps - click to go there! (PDF version only)

Stretford Children’s Centre 9, Poplar Road, Stretford M32 9AD

Delamere Health Centre Delamere Avenue, Stretford M32 0DF

The Lodge Scout Hut 22, Beresford Rd, Gorse Hill M32 0PY

The Leathwaite Centre 229, Winchester Road, Lostock M32 9PT

Sevenways Methodist Church Barton Road, Stretford M32 9RD

Stretford Library Kingsway, Stretford M32 8AP

Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street, Old Trafford M16 9AD

Old Trafford Library Shrewsbury Street, Old Trafford M16 9AX

Altrincham Children’s Centre Broadheath Primary School, Sinderland Rd WA14 5JQ

Sale Children’s Centre Coppice Library, Coppice Avenue, Sale M33 4ND

Hayes Lane Primary School Crofton Avenue, Timperley WA15 6BZ

Altrincham Library Stamford New Road, Altrincham WA14 1EJ

Broomwood Community Centre Mainwood Road, Timperley WA15 7JU

St. Francis Church Budworth Road, Sale M33 2RP

Timperley Library 405 Stockport Road, Timperley WAI5 7XR

Hale Library Leigh Road, Hale WA15 9BG

Sale Talkshop Tatton Road, Town Centre, Sale M33 7YH

Sale West Youth / Community Centre Newbury Avenue, Sale M33 4QW

Sale Library Sale Waterside, Town Centre, Sale M33 7ZF

Partington Children’s Centre Central Road, Partington M31 4FL

Partington Library / Wellbeing Centre Central Road, Partington M31 4FL

Partington Community Centre Central Road, Partington M31 4EQ

Ear 4U Moss Lane, Partington M31 4FA

Urmston Children’s Centre Acre Hall Primary School, Irlam Road, Flixton M41 6NA

Woodsend Scout Hut Crescent Road, Urmston M41 8AD

Urmston Library Golden Way, Urmston M41 0NA

St. Mary’s Church Hall Davyhulme Road, Urmston M41 7BU

St. Mary’s Primary School Cornhill Road, Urmston M41 5TJ

Christ Church Lostock Road, Davyhulme M41 0TD

Davyhulme Library Hayeswater Road, Davyhulme M41 7BL

In the next issue (due out at the start of September)

Going to big school - what to expect

Understanding the views of babies and young children

How Dads and male carers can support mum with breastfeeding

What would you like to see covered in upcoming issues? Go to our Facebook

pages and leave comment to let us know!

Better still - if you would you like to be involved in putting together the next

issue of this newsletter then contact us and ask to speak to a Participation

Worker for more details!

Stretford & Old Trafford Children’s Centres

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Stretford: 0161 912 5020

Old Trafford: 0161 912 5542

North Area

Partington & Urmston Children’s Centres

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Partington: 0161 912 2122

Urmston: 0161 912 3274

West Area

Altrincham Children’s Centre

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Altrincham: 0161 912 5821

South Area

Sale Children’s Centre

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Sale: 0161 912 2431

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