Clissold One O’clock Club Woodberry Down Springpark Drive London N4 2NP T. 020 8815 3270 WHAT’S ON! Your guide to what’s on at children’s centres in your neighbourhood. Do you require quality and affordable childcare for your 2–5 year old? ISSUE 9 WHAT IS A CHILDREN’S CENTRE? Children’s Centres offer a wide range of free fun activities for all families with children under five. We offer 6 key services: • Early education; • Childcare from 7.45am–5.45pm (charges will apply depending on your circumstances); • Child and family health including midwives, health visitors; • Speech and language therapists and dieticians; Clissold One O’clock Club • Family support; • Adult Education and help into work. This guide will take you through all the activities, services and courses that our children centres provide. Most of the services are free, just call us on 020 8815 3270 for more information or to make an appointment if needed. Hillside Children’s Centre Healthy Start vitamins can be collected from: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm Clissold One O’clock Club Tuesday – Friday, 12.30pm–3.30pm 2 Woodberry Down Children’s Centre, Lilliput Building What’s on issue 9 Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 3 Healthy Lifestyles Back to Work Help for you and your family to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle. Our FREE support includes: ■■ Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group (Term time only) Drop in to the Clissold One O’clock Club to buy fabulous, fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables at market stall prices. Pre-order and pick up the following week or buy on the day. Clissold One O’clock Club, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 9HU Monday, 1.30pm–4pm Tuesday – Friday, 12.30pm–4pm ■■ HENRY (Health, Exercise and Nutrition for the Really Young)* Zumba fitness classes are a fun and effective way to keep fit. Pre-booking is required to attend. Please book a place with the children’s centre before attending. John Scott Health Centre, Green Lanes, N4 2NU Mondays, 6.30pm–7.30pm Cost £1 per session *Contact reception to book onto courses on 020 8815 3270 Paediatric Essential First Aid* ■■ First aid for parents/carers of children under 5 An eight week exciting programme for parents and children, offering tips on enjoying meals, exercise and good health. Crèche provided. Call to book a place on a course, see dates below. What you will learn: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Fridays, 10am–12.30pm Where: Hillside Children’s Centre, 1 Leatherhead Close, Holmleigh Road, N16 5QR Creche & Course registration 7 October 2016, 10am–12.30pm 27 January 2017, 10am–12.30pm 12 May 2017, 10am–12.30pm Course dates 14 October – 9 December 2016 3 February – 31 March 2017 19 May – 14 July 2017 4 ■■ Zumba* (Term time only) Trainees will understand how to provide first aid for an infant and a child, all candidates will receive a certificate of attendance. ■■ ESOL Advice Session (Term time only) To join an English class, you need to come to see an adviser who will check your level of English and try to find a class for you. Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre When: Wednesdays, 10am–11am ■■ Volunteers Assessment* (Appointment only) Help us to help local families! If you are thinking of going back to work or would like to give time to your community, this is a great way to build confidence and experience. We might be able to help you develop skills in administration, childcare, premises management and family support-dropins. Call reception on 020 8815 3270 for more information or to put your name on our waiting list. ■■ Ways Into Work* (Appointment only) Ways into Work (WiW) is the Council’s Programme to help residents into employment, apprenticeships, volunteering and training. The service is free if you live in Hackney, we provide: • Client centered support including 1:1 advice and guidance • CV writing workshops • One to one job search and access to training. Whether you’re just starting out, haven’t worked for years or you want to change careers, we can help you find the most suitable training and help you apply for the jobs that you want. Email: [email protected] Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre When: Fridays, 10am–12pm Call Ahmed Jama on 07956 335906 to book an appointment. Dates: Friday 21 October 2016, 10am–12pm Friday 25 November 2016, 10am–12pm Friday 16 December 2016, 10am–12pm Contact reception for 2017 dates. *Booking is required for all first aid courses; please call reception on 0208 815 3270 to book a place. What’s on issue 9 Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 5 Adult Learning: Courses and parenting programmes ■■ Functional Skills Accredited Maths L1/L2* 19 week programme Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre All courses run term time only When: Fridays, 9.30am–12.30pm English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)* To attend an ESOL course you need to join a class that runs from September to June. A course consists of two lots of two hour classes per week during term times. ■■ ESOL Entry Level1 & Language and Community for ESOL Learners E1* ■■ ICT Entry Level 3* 12 week course for people starting with little or no experience. Course covers how to display, find and communicate information. ■■ ICT Level 1* 18 week programme When: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm Enrolment & crèche registration 3 January 2017, 10am–1pm Course dates 10 January 2017 – 4 April 2017 Call for more information on further courses or to book a place. ■■ Functional Skills Accredited Maths Entry Level 18 week programme Gain a recognised qualification that can help you secure employment, and improve your maths skills to help you in everyday life. Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am-12noon When: Fridays, 9.30am–12.30pm Course date & time 19 September 2016 – 22 February 2017 • Building positive family relationships Maths Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Assessment date & time 12 September 2016, 10am-12noon • Behaviour management Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Course date 13 March 2017 – 28 June 2017 Computer Skills Topics include: When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am–12noon When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1pm–3pm (crèche provided) When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.30am–11.30am (crèche provided) Make the most of family life with our 13 week parent support programme. Our group sessions encourage discussion and provides a rich learning environment. • Child development stages. Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Where: Hillside Children’s Centre Course date 24 February 2017 – 21 July 2017 ■■ Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities* Where: Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Assessment date & time 27 February 2017, 10am-12noon ■■ ESOL Entry Level3* 6 Enrolment date & time 24 February 2017, 9.30am–12.30pm Parenting Programmes Enrolment date & time 23 September 2016, 9.30am-12.30pm Course date 23 September 2016 – 10 February 2017 What’s on issue 9 Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 7 NEWS Short Breaks Childcare Vacancies We currently have childcare vacancies in our early years settings at Woodberry Down and Hillside Children’s Centres. We believe children are active learners from birth. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing childcare and education of the highest standard. Children become independent learners able to work together to solve problems using an array of materials and equipment both indoors and out. We work closely with parents by offering home visits and settling-in sessions to smooth the transition from home to setting. Regular parents’ meetings ensure ideas from mums and dads support nursery activities. Who is eligible for a place? • Any child aged between three months and five years at Hillside Children’s Centre • Any child aged between two years and five years at Woodberry Down Children’s Centre • The child should not normally be attending any other childcare provision Cost The amount you pay depends on the age of your child and your household income. You may be eligible for up to 15 hours of free childcare and education if you have a child over 2 years of age. Who should I contact? For more information and an application form call Woodberry Down Children’s Centre on 020 8815 3270, or visit www.learningtrust.co.uk/childrens_centres and click ‘Applying for a nursery place’ tab. New Parents Welcome Meeting Termly welcome sessions for parents with children in Hillside or Woodberry Down Early Years daycare settings. Contact reception for the setting your child attends for more information and to book a place. 8 Safety Equipment Loan Scheme Safety equipment is available to protect your children at home, absolutely free if receiving benefits. What’s on issue 9 What is a short break? A short break is any service that allows a child or young person with disabilities to have an enjoyable break away from their main carer. Equally a carer can have respite from their caring responsibilities. It includes any community activity that a child with disabilities can enjoy. The short break team will share specialist advice with staff to ensure they are able to meet your child’s specific needs. For more information please call 020 8356 6796. Discover All Our Services Lilliput Playgroup Monthly welcome sessions to find out about all of our services, 2nd Tuesday of every month. Call reception for more information and to book a place. Places available for children 2–5 years of age. Fees are £5 per session, some places are subsidised or free. Where: Based in the Woodberry Down Children’s Centre 27 Month Review When your child is between 2 years and 3 years of age your health visitor, early years or children centre practitioner will invite you for a developmental check. We call this a 27 month review. First Thursday of the month 1 O’clock Club Second Thursday of the month John Scott Health Centre (invitation only) Third Thursday of the month Hillside Children’s Centre. Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 For more information call 020 88211 1653. Children and Parents with Disabilities Children and parents with disabilities are welcome at all children centre groups and activities. Please call if you would like to discuss which groups will best suit you and your child’s needs or to request additional support to help you to attend. 9 Fun Splash Play Scheme 2017 Funsplash is a play scheme offering fun and exciting activities both indoors and outdoors for children aged between four and ten years. Dates: Easter Half term: Monday 3 April – Thursday 13 April 2017 Summer: Monday 31 July – Friday 11 August 2017 Time: 9am-5.30pm Cost: £18.00 per day for Hackney residents (no sibling concessions) £25.00 per day for Non-Hackney residents FREE hot meal and snack! How to book: Full payment is required at the time of booking. Payments must be made by cash or cheque with guarantee card. DO YOU REQUIRE QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE FOR YOUR 2-5 YEAR OLD? Hillside and Woodberry Down Children’s Centres currently have childcare places Great locations for families living near Manor House or Stamford Hill Tube Station (N4 or N16). Booking will take place at Woodberry Down Children’s Centre, The Lilliput Building, Spring Park Drive, N4 2NP. Please bring proof of address to the booking session. For further information please call Pauline on 020 8815 3270. Funsplash also offers respite places and can take professional referrals. A limited number of places are available. For further information please call Laura on 020 8815 3270. Foster for Hackney Have Your Say! Do you enjoy looking after children? Have you ever thought about fostering? Would you like to have your say and help make decisions about the running of the centres? Then why not become a member of our parent’s advisory board supporting children centre work at Hillside and Woodberry Down children’s centres. With over 300 Hackney children in care, we need more foster carers to support and care for them. Hackney provide a range of training and support as well as generous allowances. If you would like to know more please call 020 8815 3270. 10 Safety Equipment Loan Scheme Safety equipment is available to protect your children at home, absolutely free if receiving benefits. For more information call 020 8815 3270 What’s on issue 9 Some parents can claim up to 15 hours free childcare* For application forms or further information please contact reception on 020 8815 3270 *Childcare hours and places are subject to availability. Cost depends on age of the child, household income, and location of residence in relation to the London Borough of Hackney. Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 11 TIMETABLE: Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 Venue Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Woodberry Down Early Years Childcare & Education 7.45am– 5.45pm Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm Under 1’s Group 10.30am–12noon (term time only) Music and Movement 1.45pm–2.45pm (term time only) Hackney Registrar* (Appointment only) 9.15am–4.15pm Child Psychologist: First Steps* 9am–5pm Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Breast Feeding drop-in for newborns 9.30am–11.30am Postnatal Clinic* (for newborns) 9.30am–12noon Computer Skills ICT* 10am–12noon ESOL* 1pm–3pm Hackney Registrar* (Appointment only) 9.15am–4.15pm Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)* (Appointment only) 10am–12.30pm Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities* 13 week course 10am–1pm (See adult learning for dates) Messy Play (for 1–4 yr olds) 10am–12noon (term time only) Hackney Registrar * (Appointment only) 9.15am–4.15pm Family Support Surgery* (Appointment only) 9.30am–12.30pm Computer Skills ICT* 10am–12noon Weaning Group* (Invitation only) (last Thursday of the month) 10am–11.15am One Support Surgery* (Appointment only) 10am–12.30pm 2nd Thursday of the month, starting 10 November 2016 Dietetic Clinic* (1st,3rd,5th Wednesday) 10am–1pm Child psychologist: First Steps Drop-in (1st Monday of the month) 1.30pm–3pm Childminders Drop-in (1st Monday of the month) 9.45am–11.30am Drop-in and Play 1.30pm–4pm Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group 1.30pm–4pm Under 1’s Group 9.30am–11.30am (term time only) (Hackney residents only) ESOL Advice Session 10am–11am Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group 12.30pm–4pm Drop-in and Play 12.30pm–4pm What’s on issue 9 Functional Skills Maths* L1/L2 19 Week course (See adult learning for dates) 9.30am–12.30pm Ways Into Work* (Appointment only) 10am–12noon 27 Month Review* (1st Thursday of the month) 10am–11.30am Drop-in and Play 12.30pm–4pm Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group 12.30pm–4pm Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group 12.30pm–4pm Please note one-to-one sessions are available with any member of our team by appointment. 12 Drop-in and Play 12.30pm–4pm Functional Skills Maths* 18 week course (See adult learning for dates) 9.30am–12.30pm HENRY* Health, Exercise & Nutrition for the Really Young 8 week course, 10am–12.30pm ESOL* 1pm–3pm One O’clock Club Postnatal Clinic* (for newborns) 9.30am–12noon Rhyme Time (for 18mth-5yr olds) 10am–11am (term time only) (Hackney residents only) Drop-in and Play 12.30pm–4pm Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group 12.30pm–4pm *Booking or registration is needed, please call us on 020 8815 3270 for more information. Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 13 Venue Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday John Scott Health Centre Speech and Language: Health Visitor Drop-in Clinic (Open to all) 9.30am–11.30am Health Visitor Drop-in (for Heron Practice clients) 9am–11am 27 Month Review* (Invitation only) (2nd Thursday of the month) 10am–11.30am Health Visitor Drop-in (for Cedar Practice clients) 9.30am–11.30am (1st & 3rd Friday of the month) Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* (Appointment only) 8.30am–4.30pm Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* (Appointment only) 8.30am–12.15pm Postnatal Clinic* 9.30–12noon (Appointment only) Health Visitor Drop-in (For Barton House clients) 9.30am–11.30am Talking Walk-in Drop-in (1st Monday of the month) 9.30am–11am Zumba* 6.30pm–7.30pm Barton House Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* (Appointment only) 8.30am–12.15pm Stay and Play with Toy Library 9.30am–11am (term time only) Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* (Appointment only) 8.30am–4.30pm Health Visitor Drop-in (Open to all) 1.30pm–3.30pm Breast Feeding Support 10am–12noon Health Visitor Drop-in (For Barton House clients) 1.30pm–3.30pm Hillside Children’s Centre Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm ESOL* 9.30am–11.30am ESOL* 9.30am–11.30am Music and Movement 10am–11am (term time only) Baby Yoga Drop-in 2pm–3.30pm Baby Massage* 1.30pm–3pm Messy Play (for 1–5yr olds) 1.30pm–3pm (term time only) Childcare & Education 7.45am–5.45pm 27 Month Review* (3rd Thursday of the month) 1.30pm–3.30pm Cook n play (for 1–5 yr olds) 1.30pm–3pm (term time only) St Matthias Church Hall Other midwifery activity in area A Antenatal Clinic by appointment only at: • Abney House Medical Centre • Barretts Grove Surgery Please note one-to-one sessions are available with any member of our team by appointment. 14 What’s on issue 9 Stay and Play with Toy Library 9.45am–11.45am (term time only) *Booking or registration is needed, please call us on 020 8815 3270 for more information. Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 15 Free Activities for children Aged 0–5 All activities are drop-ins unless marked with an asterisk (*) which indicates that booking or registration is necessary. These activities take place at various locations please see the timetable for times and locations or call 020 8815 3270 for more information. ■■ Clissold One O’Clock Club A daily drop-in centre for parents and children to play, learn and meet others. Call the club directly on 020 8809 6700. ■■ Baby Massage* Baby massage is suitable for babies aged 0 – pre-crawling and is a relaxing experience for you and your baby. ■■ Messy Play (Term time only) A fun activity group for children to have fun with new textures, colours and materials. Charges may apply for baby massage, but some free places are available. ■■ Baby Yoga Drop-in Baby yoga is suitable for babies aged 6 weeks – 1 year and is a great way for you to have fun and bond with your baby. Charges may apply for baby yoga, but some free places are available. ■■ Cook n Play (Term time only) Stay n play or have fun with a cold cooking activity, all ingredients FREE. ■■ Ihsan Children’s Centre North London Muslim Community Centre 66–68 Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington London N16 6AA Tel: 020 8806 1147 The mother and toddler group operates from Monday to Friday, for mothers with children aged 0–5. 16 ■■ Music and Movement (Term time only) Music, rhythms, singing and dancing for all children. ■■ Breast Feeding Drop-in for Newborns Trained staff and health professionals are available every week to answer queries as we know that breast feeding is not easy. Come to the group for expert advice and to meet new mums. Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Mondays, 9.30am–11.30am ■■ Breast Feeding Support Beis Brucha, 208 Lordship Road, N16 5ES Wednesdays 10am–12noon (Closed on Jewish holidays and some School holidays) Call 020 8211 8081 for more information ■■ Rhyme time (Term time only) Fun with action songs and rhymes. ■■ Maternity Helpline For help and advice during pregnancy call 020 8510 5955, there will be a friendly midwife to give you advice and direction. Every day, 10am–6pm ■■ Stay and Play with Toy Library (Term time only) Come and borrow toys to take home with you, or just drop in and play. ■■ Public Health Midwives* Midwives based in children’s centres provide additional support to specific groups of pregnant women. ■■ Under 1’s Group (Term time only) Play, chat or ask questions for babies aged 0–12 months. Free Health Services Free Services for Dad’s and Mum’s -to-be ■■ Antenatal Care For details/dates on Parent Education sessions for pregnant women and their partner, please ask your midwife for dates or call Homerton maternity helpline on 020 8510 5555. What’s on issue 9 ■■ Child Psychology from the ‘First Steps’ Service* First Steps offer a service for children who are experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. We aim to tackle issues early on, before they become severe. Your child/family will need an appointment to meet us, call directly on 020 7683 4611 to self refer or ask your child’s GP, teacher or health visitor to refer them. Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 ■■ Dietician Discuss any concerns you have for yourself, your children or your partner’s diet and eating. Please request a referral form from the children’s centre and to book an appointment with one of our dieticians call 020 7683 4267. ■■ Dietetic Clinic* Woodberry Down Children’s Centre 1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday of the month 10am–1pm For anyone concerned about their family’s diet. Booking required. ■■ Health Visitor Drop-in Drop-in for your child’s regular checks or to ask questions. ■■ Speech and Language Therapy Service If there are any concerns about a child’s speech, language or communication skills, you are welcome to attend the Talking Walk-in drop-inassessment sessions for under 5s at: John Scott Health Centre 1st Monday of the month 9.30am–11am Please contact Speech and Language Therapy on 020 7683 4587 for further information. For children over 5, parents are advised to contact the school SENCO in the first instance. For more information or to book a place call 020 8815 3270 17 Support for your Family Our family support service aims to help families to deal with any issues that are affecting their family’s wellbeing, such as isolation, depression, housing, and for mothers and fathers who are stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. There is one-to-one support and support groups. Family support workers can also help you connect with other services. Family support is available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. If your query is outside of office hours and you believe that a child is at risk or your family support enquiry cannot wait until the next day please contact Hackney Children’s Social Care on 020 8356 2710 or call 999 if it is an emergency. ■■ Family Support Surgery* (Appointment only) Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Wednesdays 9.30am–12.30pm For Parents... Here are a wide range of other services, courses and classes that parents or carers may find useful, to find out more information and to book an appointment just call us 020 8815 3270 unless otherwise stated. ■■ Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)* This is an appointment only service CAB gives advice, support and information to all families with children under 5 around welfare benefits, financial support, housing, immigration and childcare. Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Tuesdays 10am–12.30pm Call 020 8815 3270 to book an appointment ■■ Hackney Registrar* This is an appointment only service for parents to register their new born children. Woodberry Down Children’s Centre Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9.15am–4.15pm Call 020 8356 3355 to book an appointment. ■■ Hackney SENDIAGS* Hackney Special Educational Needs Disability Information Guidance Service Is a confidential service offering impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special education (SEN) and disabilities. Interpreters can be arranged. ■■ One Support Surgery* (Appointment only) Housing advice, support on applying for benefits, dealing with rent arrears, practical living skills, developing skills and training to obtain work, arranging repairs and more for families living in Hackney with children under 5. Woodberry Down Children’s Centre 2nd Thursday of the month starting from 10 November 2016 10am–12.30pm ■■ Crèche Support - FREE Free crèche services are provided for the following activities: ESOL, HENRY, parenting courses and some adult learning courses. Call 020 7275 6036 for more information. ■■ Childminders Drop-in A drop-in group for childminders and the children in their care. Clissold One O’Clock Club 1st Monday of the month 9.45am–11.30am ■■ Childminders Network A supportive network for childminders and a Self-help group with drop-ins and activities. Call 07768 424 023 for more information. 18 What’s on issue 9 Autumn 2016 – Summer 2017 19 Where to find us Hillside Children’s Centre 1 Leatherhead Close Holmleigh Road London N16 5QR T. 020 8800 7325 Woodberry Down Lilliput Building Springpark Drive London N4 2NP T. 020 8815 3270 OV E E SE V WOODB URRY NS IS T ER SR D LO SE O DOWN EAST RESERVOIR L RD OW NS D LO RD CLISSOLD PARK ABNEY PARK CEMETERY SH IP RD STOKE NEWINGTON ST O K E EN W IN G R C H ST TO N C H U CLIS O L D F IE L K YN D RD RD N RD SOLD A L B IO A S TO DY NE N RD VO RR D N WALFORD RD BRIGHTO N RD NE S BE LG RA D HO W E RD A RD R D B A RR R ETTS G PE LLE R IN R D S T O K E N E W IN G T O N R D LA RI W IN S T O N R D N G DA EE SP ALLEN RD K IN G S L A N D H IG H S T N RD LE GR Barton House Health Centre Albion Street London N16 9JT T. 020 7249 5511 E SC E N T WA LK CR SP E A RE D A L B IO OL RD SS N E V IL L R D BARBAULD RD LI C Clissold One O’clock Club Clissold Park Stoke Newington Church Street London N16 9HJ T. 020 8809 6700 RD R RD SH A K E R BR O WO MILTON GRO VE RS TE SI SI N VE SE RD ARK IP P NO D VE SH ORD YR CK RD E RI Cluster A RD LE RC D MA RD ’S ON STAMFORD HILL IE O RK D N RT D AK YO ST PA FO LE R A’S ILD ES RY ER AL AN NL U ILB IVE EE K W SB R DR GR Q BL IN F AC EE CES TE RD GR K S T. 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