Elms Road Children’s Centre April - July 2015 Monday 8.50-12.20 1.00-3.30 Day care sessions for 2 year olds -ask staff for information Tuesday 8.50-12.20 9.30-11.15 Day care sessions for 2 year olds – ask staff for information Wednesday 9.00-11.30 Stay and play – session for parents, carers and children under 5 to stay and play inside and outside (£1.00 contribution per family). Snacks available from 1.30-2.30. Story Sack Library. Emily’s Music at 2.00pm Crèche for classes. ESOL class for parents with English as a second language. 9.30-11.30 Stay and play - session for parents, carers and children under 5 to stay and play inside and outside. (£1.00 contribution per family). Snacks available from 9.30-11.30. Story Sack Library. CAB Advice (Citizens Advice Bureau). Ring for appointment, fortnightly sessions. 1.00-2.30 Family Health drop in. The health visitor is available to talk about any health problems. Thursday 8.50-12.20 12.30-2.30 1.30-3.30 Friday 8.50-12.20 9.30-10.30 Day care sessions for 2 year olds – ask staff for information Midwife session for newborns with feeding support available. Bump to Baby (under 9 months). Social session with weekly activities and group singing. Day care sessions for 2 year olds- ask staff for information. Playbus at Cumnor Heights- drop in for play and borrowing books Fortnightly, please tell us your email address for updates. Saturday 10-12 1st Saturday drop in session once a month for dads, carers and their children 0-5 at the centre. £1.00 contributions 10.30-12 Outdoor session First session 21st March 2015 at Botley School,18th April at Raleigh Park(OX2 9AZ), 16th May Hill End (OX2 9NJ), 20th June Cumnor Hurst (OX2 9PH), 18th July Botley Park (OX2 0BT), 19th September Louie Memorial Playing Field (OX2 9ED), 17th October Hill End (OX2 9NJ). £2.00 per family The Team Sue Dowe Kim Costar (nee Furze) Janet Day Sharron Newsham Michael Borg Shaheen Hussain Leigh Khan Geraldine Mugford Azra Randawa Volunteers Children’s Centre Manager Senior Children’s Centre Worker Children’s Centre Administrator Children’s Centre Worker Children’s Centre Support Worker Crèche Worker Crèche Worker Crèche Worker Crèche Worker Himabindu Esanakula Daycare Team Cheryl Wilkins Sharron Newsham Leigh Khan Azra Randawa Daycare Manager Keyperson Daycare Staff Daycare Staff How to get to us Elms Road Children’s Centre, Botley OX2 9JZ For more information contact The Children’s Centre Team On 01865 243955 e mail: [email protected] website: www.elmsroad.org.uk Follow us on Facebook; search ‘Elms Road Children’s Centre’. April – July 2015 By bus : The 4 and S1 buses drop at Elms Parade. The U1 bus drops Around the corner on Westminster Way. By car: Opposite Elms Parade Shopping Centre (Free parking available At the shops. We are just across the road) There is no parking in Elms Road. Look out for our Summer Holiday programme starts Monday 20th July Welcome to Elms Road Children’s Centre A Children’s Centre is a place where parents and carers of children under 5 can: Meet new people and enjoy play sessions with your child Relax and have fun Get support from the Health Visitor and Midwife Find out about a whole range of support services for parents and carers Get information or advice on children’s learning and behaviour Get information about training, returning to work and child care options. At this centre we offer a wide range of activities, from weekly stay and play sessions to a drop in session with a midwife and health visitor. We want the Children’s Centre to provide what local people want so please let us know what you would like to see at Elms Road Children’s Centre. Parents Forum A group that meets 4-6 times a year to help lead the services that the Children’s Centre offers – all welcome. Please see staff if you are interested in joining the group Speech & Language Support A speech & language therapist works from the centre. Drop in sessions available monthly. CAB appointments. Free 40 minute appointments. On Wednesday morning you can get help and advice with debt, finance, separation & housing. For families with young children. Story Sack Library Come and borrow a sack with a story book and play items to help your child enjoy the story. Available to borrow at Stay & Play Sessions. Parents Library A range of books are available to borrow to help you with feeding, sleeping, behaviour and other parenting issues. Sessions for Registered Childminders and other paid carers An evening session to give childminders a chance to network. Midwife Session A Midwife supports you with post-natal and feeding advice. Family Health Drop in A health visitor is on hand to support you with any health issues – confidential room available. Saturday Dad’s Session A drop-in specifically for dads and male carers. Meet other dads with young children. – Snacks available. Outdoor School Session – Saturdays An opportunity to try outdoor activities with your children such as scavenger hunts, pond dipping. Sessions only run in the Summer. Voluntary contribution of £2 per family. Stay & Play This is a session for parents and carers to come and enjoy inside and outside play. We offer healthy snacks and singing in the session. Voluntary contribution of £1 per family for session. Additional 50 pence for hot drinks. Courses First Aid WEA Course A chance to learn how to deal Introduction to Helping in a School with injuries and accidents to young children. Costs £6 for 1 session or reductions for those on benefits. Ring to book. Free if on income related benefits or £39 Baby Massage Monday 13th April 2015 9.20-11.30 for 6 weeks Ring the Centre to book or Emma Carney at the WEA 07770641359 [email protected] Citizens Advice Bureau fortnightly Starts 8th May 4 Sessions £3.00 per session or £1.00 if on income related benefit. Weaning Workshops For advice on housing/debt or any other personal or financial issue Ring for details Ring for an appointment Tuesday 7th July 2.15-4.00pm Wednesdays 9.30 am,10.10,10.50 New Parent Group Webster Stratton Parenting Evening Course 4 sessions Come and learn some techniques for managing your children’s behaviour positively. Starts Friday 10th April 2015 For parents with babies from 0 to 16 weeks. Ring for more information. 1.30 – 3.00pm 2 year old day care 4 sessions a week. The sessions are managed by Cheryl Wilkins – the Daycare Manager. Please ask staff for details of the sessions and how to apply for a place. Find out how to support your child in primary school and how you can get involved in the school day. Keeping up with the Children Maths For children 2 – 7 years. 10 weeks Starts Tuesday 21st April 7 – 9pm Ring for more information Speech & Language Drop In 5 Sessions Worried about your child’s speech come and see the Speech Therapist. Starts Thursday 4th June Dates: 1st April 9.30 – 11.30 6th May Ring for information 10th June 15th July 10-10.30 in the Stay & Play Session
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