1. family and parenting
2. children

Activity Timetable
Spring - Summer 2013
Course Information
Baby Massage
Welcome To Your
Children’s Centre
Well we have had our first successful year
at ABC Children’s Centre and hopefully we
have supported many of you in a number of
different ways.
Our services are still available to you from
pregnancy right through to when your child
goes into reception class at primary school.
Over the past year we have brought on
board and developed a number of new
members to our team including two family
workers. We are now currently working
with a variety of support agencies to offer
a range of services to meet you and your
child’s needs, all under one roof.
Children’s centres are somewhere you and
your child can make friends and learn to
play together. You can get advice on health
and family matters, learn about training and
job opportunities or just socialise with other
people.
Children’s centres fit the needs of the local
community so no one children’s centre is
the same.
A five week course learning a full body routine.
Parents will learn the routine, which has
numerous health benefits and receive handouts
each week so that they can perform the routine
at home. The fully interactive sessions give
babies a chance to socialise and parents to
meet and make friends. Sign & Sing Classes
A five week course delivered by Katja from
Signing Babies for parents and their children to
learn basic signs to help enhance their child’s
confidence, self esteem and vocabulary. Babies
can start to use signs as young as 5 months old
and it can be used with older children to help
them develop their speech and language skills.
Katja uses fun and stimulating songs, rhymes,
props and puppets to make this fully interactive
session enjoyable for all.
Stay and Play’s
Our stay and play’s are opportunities for parents/
carers to come along and meet other people with
young children. A variety of activities will be set
up for all ages which may include messy play,
role play and lot’s more.
Why we are here:
Bump 2 Babe
• At ABC Children’s Centre we ensure that all parents and children are welcome and can use our centre.
These are free antenatal classes run by
midwives, health visitors, the infant feeding
team and children centre staff. Sessions are
for two hours per week for five consecutive
weeks. They are for women who are 25 weeks
plus pregnant. The aim of the classes are to
prepare expectant parents for pregnancy, birth
and early parenthood.
• We are a ‘one stop shop’ for families with under 5’s and if we don’t know the answer we can point you in the right direction.
• We believe that everybody’s opinion counts and we value all families. We listen to parents and children and will support you as individuals.
• We provide a range of opportunities that aim to support families to be confident, happy and reach their potential.
Most importantly we want you to enjoy
your family and have fun!
Anj Parmar, Deputy Manager
Pram to Primary
A six week course that aims to help you
find different ways of looking at problems.
We look at areas of parenting that you are
finding challenging and help you to set
yourself weekly goals that will reward you
with a positive parent and child relationship.
Child Health Clinics
Childminder Drop-in’s
A drop-in clinic and run by the Health Visiting
Team. They offer advice and support on your
child’s development, feeding, starting to wean
etc. They monitor the growth, health and well
being needs of children under five.
If you are a childminder in the area come along,
with the kids, to one of our drop-in’s to meet
other childminders. Share good practice or
experiences of OFSTED inspections and have
a change of scenery. Our Children’s Centre
Teacher, Sarah, will sometimes be on hand to
support you in developing your practice with the
revised EYFS curriculum.
Family Learning
These courses are run by Luton Adult
Community Learning. Sessions are for up to
two hours per week for six to twelve weeks
dependent on the course. The aim of the
courses is to help promote parents/carers
awareness of children’s very early learning
and development through making the most of
everyday activities and interactions. Most of the
courses are joint activities with the children.
Breastfeeding
A weekly drop-in clinic, with a relaxed
environment, where mothers can be supported
with breastfeeding after having their baby either
in hospital or at home. Advice and useful tips are
shared and also a chance to meet other mum’s
who are currently breast feeding. There is also
advice on starting your baby on finger foods and
the opportunity to check your baby’s weight.
Dietician Drop-in
If you have worries about your child’s diet we
have a helpful and practical dietician who is
available for you to talk over any worries or
concerns with. She will suggest a variety of
ideas for to try to achieve a balanced diet.
Parents Early Education
Partnership (PEEP)
A 10 week programme giving information, ideas
and activities to parents, to support their babies’
and children’s learning and development. The
programme focuses on developing babies’
and young children’s self-esteem and positive
attitudes to learning, and their language, literacy,
numeracy and physical development. We also
share songs and rhymes, books and stories, and
creative play activities. .
Job Centre Plus Drop-in
Come for a benefit health check or advice on
how you can return to work. Our drop-in’s are
for anyone wanting further information on what
jobs are available and how best to prepare an
application to really get you noticed.
Midwife Drop-in
A drop-in clinic available twice a week for
pre and post natal parents in the local area.
Pre-natal parents have a chance to ask a
midwife about any worries in relation to their
pregnancy and check any signs or symptoms
they may be experiencing this is especially
useful if your midwife is not on duty.
Post-natal mothers can be booked in to
receive their 10 day discharge from care
check which assesses the wellbeing of the
mother and the baby, who is also weighed at
this point to ensure growth. The mother is then
referred on to the Health Visitor for a home visit.
Closure dates
Just to advise you all sites will be closed on
Monday 6th and 27th May and also on Monday
26th August for the bank holidays. Chapel St and
Whipperley will be closed for the summer from
Monday 19th August 2013 and will resume on
Monday 2nd September 2013.
Activities at ABC Children’s Centre
Family & Adult Learning
ABC at Park Town
Course:Transition PEEP
(With Children)
Start Date:Thursday 25th April 2013
(term-time only)
No of Weeks:10
Time:
9.15am – 11.15am
Course:
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(Crèche Provided)
Start Date: Thursdays (term-time only)
No of Weeks:Continuing
Time:
12.50pm – 2.50pm
Bump 2 Babe
ABC at St Matthew’s
Primary School
Call 01582 482 957 or speak to a
member of staff
ABC at Chapel Street
Course:
Start Dates:
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
No of Weeks:5
EEP
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(With Children)
Start Date: Friday 26th April 2013
(term-time only)
No of Weeks:10
Time:
1.00pm – 3.00pm
To book please call 01582 556661
or speak to a member of staff
To book please call 01582 413552
option 7 or speak to a member of staff
ABC at Park Town
Start Dates:
Saturday 25th May 2013
Saturday 22nd June 2013
Time:
10.00am – 12.30pm
No of Weeks:3
To book please call 01582 556661
or speak to a member of staff
Bump to Babe for
Young Parents
ABC at The Mall
Start Dates:
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
No of Weeks:5
Call 01582 556 661 or speak to a
member of staff
Job Centre Plus Drop-in
ABC at Park Town
Dates:Monday 8th April 2013
Monday 13th May 2013
Monday 3rd June 2013
Monday 1st July 2013
Time: 9.15am – 11.15am
ESOL (English for
Speakers of Other
Languages)
ABC at Chapel Street
Start Date: Thursdays
No of Weeks:Continuing
Time:
12.00pm – 1.45pm
To book please call 01582 413552
option 7 or speak to a member of staff
Come along to our Baby Friendly Cafe, a
place where you can meet other mum’s,
have a coffee and most importantly feed
your baby in a comfortable and safe
environment.
Pram to Primary
Parenting Course
Trained professionals will be on hand
to give you information and advice on
breastfeeding if required.
(Crèche Provided)
ABC at The Mall
Start Date: Friday 7th June 2013
Time:
10.00am – 12.00pm
No of Weeks:6
Call 01582 413 552 Opt 7 or speak to a
member of staff
Dietician Drop-in
ABC at The Mall
Dates:Friday 30th April 2013
Friday 25th May 2013
Friday 25th June 2013
Friday 30th July 2013
Time:
12.00 - 2.00pm
To book please call 01582 458545
option 4 or speak to a member of staff
Baby Massage
ABC at The Mall
Start Date:
Friday 26th April 2013
(Creche Provided)
Time:
11.00am – 12.00pm
No of Weeks:5
ABC at Whipperley
Start Date: Tuesday 4th June 2013
Time:
1.00pm – 2.30pm
No of Weeks:5
ABC at Chapel Street
Start Date:
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Time:
10.30am – 12.00pm
No of Weeks:5
To book please call 01582 413 552
Option 7 or speak to a member of staff
Activities at ABC Children’s Centre
ABC at Chapel Street
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
from 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Activities at ABC Children’s Centre
Luton food bank will provide
emergency food supplies for people
in crisis throughout the borough.
At ABC Children’s Centre we want to ensure that the food
bank is never empty and that no-one goes hungry in Luton.
You can support us by donating a food item for every stay
and play session you attend. Some of the best types of
food for the Food bank include:
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Rice pudding (tinned)
Instant mash potato
Rice
Pasta
Tinned meat / fish
Tinned fruit
Jam
Biscuits or snack bars
Milk (UHT / powdered)
Sugar (500g)
Fruit juice (carton)
Soup
Pasta sauces
Sponge pudding (tinned)
Tinned vegetables (tomatoes, peas, carrots, sweet
corn chickpeas etc.)
Cereals
Tea bags / instant coffee
Be the change
You can make a difference
by getting involved through
volunteering, donating and
raising awareness.
The aim is to store long-life
items so please check that
the expiry date for all of your
donated food is for more than
two months.
Don’t Forget
ABC Children’s Centre
are collecting donations
at all stay and play
sessions instead of
financial contributions
from now on.
Luton Foodbank Limited
Email: [email protected] Call: 07796 603760
Family Book and Toy Library at ABC
Children’s Centre at Chapel St
A Free service to all our users, open Tuesday from 9-4pm
and Wednesday 9 – 12.30pm
Our toy library is stocked with activities and games for you and your
child to choose from. Come and borrow books which provide you with
information, we have story sacks containing puppets, props, cds and
books
Parent Forum
A Parent Forum is an active group set up in partnership
with local mums, dads, carers and the Children’s Centre.
Come along to:
• Have your say • Contribute towards decision making
• Be involved in the life of your local children’s centre
ABC at Park Town
Tuesday 23rd April 2013
1.45pm – 2.45pm
ABC at The Mall
Wednesday 24th April 2013
1.00pm - 2.00pm
ABC at Whipperley
Thursday 25th April 2013
9.30am – 10.30am
ABC at Chapel Street
Friday 26th April 2013
10.00am - 11.00am
Call 01582 413 552 Opt 7 or speak to a member of staff
The Mall 01582 458 545
Park Town 01582 482 957
Whipperley 01582 451 339
Chapel Street 01582 413 552
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Bailey Street
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Whipperley Ring
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Russell Street
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Summer Holiday Family Fun
Wednesdays
Family Fun Day
31st July 2013
At ABC Children’s Centre at Park
Town from 10.00am-2.30pm
Lots of fun activities for the whole family to come and enjoy
Picnic In The Park
7th August 2013
Come along to your local ABC Children’s Centre from
9.30am-11.00am to make a healthy picnic pack lunch, then
we will all take a walk to our local parks.
Cost is £1.00 per family to make a
healthy picnic lunch
Booking required at your local centre
Family Fun Day with
the Petting Zoo
14th August 2013
at ABC Children’s Centre at
Chapel St from 10.30am onwards
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Regular Weekly Activities at ABC Children’s Centre
Monday
Wednesday
Stay & Play Activity Tot’s (0 – 5 years)
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Chapel Street
9.30am – 11.00am
Sing and Sign Drop In (term-time only)
Venue:
Time:
Price:
ABC at Park Town
10.00am – 11.00am
£2.50 for 1st child and £1 for 2nd child
per session
Venue:ABC at St. Margaret of Scotland
Catholic Primary School
Time:
8.30am – 10.00am
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at St. Matthew’s Primary School
8.45am - 10.30am
Childminder Drop-in
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Childminder Drop-in (term-time only)
Venue: ABC at Park Town
Time:9.30am – 11.00am
Venue:
Time:
Venue:
Time:
ABC at The Mall
10.00am – 2.30pm
ABC at Whipperley
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Mini Explorers (0 – 2 years)
Venue:ABC at St Pauls Church
New Town Street LU1 3EB
Time:
1.30pm – 3.00pm
ABC at Chapel Street
9.30am – 11.00am
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at the Mall
10.00am – 2.30pm
Drop-in Health Clinic (with Health Visitors)
Midwife Drop In Clinic
Venue:
Time:
Owl Babies (0 – Toddlers)
Thursday
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Park Town
1.00pm – 4.00pm
ABC at Chapel St
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Venue:St Matthew’s Primary School
Time:
2.00pm – 3.15pm
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Tuesday
Midwife Drop-in
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:ABC St Matthew’s Primary School
Time:
8.45am – 10.30am
Tiny Tot Baby Group (0 – toddlers)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Chapel Street
9.30am – 11.00am
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at the Mall
10.00am – 2.30pm
Baby Feeding Drop-in Clinic
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Park Town
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Park Town
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Venue:
Time:
Venue:
Time
ABC at Whipperley
9.00am – 10.30am
ABC at Park Town
9.00am – 10.00am
One Stop Job Shop
Venue:
Time:
ABC St Matthew’s Primary School
9.00am – 12.15pm
Music Time with Charlie (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Chapel Street
9.30am – 10.15am
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at the Mall
10.00am – 2.30pm
Drop-in Health Clinic (with Health Visitors)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Whipperley
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
ABC at St Matthew’s Primary School
2.00pm – 3.15pm
Friday
Drop-in Health Clinic (with Health Visitors)
Stay and Play (0 – toddlers)
Messy Time Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time:
Venue:
Time:
ABC at Park Town
9.15am – 11.00am
ABC at Chapel Street
9.30am – 11.00am
Stay and Play (0 – 5 years)
Venue:
Time: ABC at the Mall
10.00am – 2.30pm
Venue:
Time:
Venue:
Time: ABC at Whipperley
1.30pm – 3.00pm
ABC at Park Town
1.30pm – 3.00pm