Activities
Let’s Play sessions
Toddler Library
All our Let's Play sessions
Come along to the centre
provide a variety of play
and choose a book for you
experiences based on the
and your child to read
Early Years Foundation
together at home. Books
Stage principles. Outdoor
are suitable from birth to 4
play, healthy snacks and
years.
song time are all available at
our sessions.
Bookstart
Free programme to
highlight the importance of
Midwife Clinics
Held at Ryde Children's
sharing stories, books and
Centre Monday to Friday.
rhymes. For children aged
To book your appointment
12-30 months.
please call Janet Williams:
07795 335 350
Speech development
checks
Tens machine hire
£10 deposit, £1 charge for
the gel.
For all two-year-olds. This is
generally carried out three
months after your child's
second birthday.
Training and employment
opportunities
We work in partnership with
training and employment
providers to identify
opportunities for parents to
improve their future
employment prospects. We
have a list of job vacancies
available daily and internet
access by arrangement.
Please drop in to find out
more.
Volunteer scheme
Ryde Children's Centre
2014 timetable
Can you offer some of your
free time to help us? Would
you like to do something
that is enjoyable and
rewarding? Phone for more
information.
Breast pump hire
Hand and electric pumps,
£10 deposit for one month.
£5 charge for each bottle
pack and if an additional
month is required.
C.A.N. Do Play
A play session for families of
children with additional
needs. Contact Charmain at
the centre for further
details.
Parenting Programmes
Designed to strengthen
parenting skills. Courses for
parents of babies 0-1 year
and children 1-6 years.
Counselling
One-to-one counselling and
psychotherapy. This service
is provided free with
discretion and
confidentiality.
Contact us for support,
advice and guidance on:
- Sleep
- Communication
- Safety
- Choosing childcare
- Smoke Free Homes
- Sexual health
and much more.
Our contact details
Ryde Children's Centre
George Street, Ryde
Isle of Wight, PO33 2JF
Tel: 01983 617 617
Email: [email protected]
Charity Registration No. 221124
A better childhood. For every child.
A better childhood. For every child.
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
Programme of events
Monday
Let's Play @ The
Bungalow
9.30-11.30am
Ryde Academy,
Pell Lane, Ryde
Stay & Play
Term time only
Mindfulness*
Please call to book
Ryde
Children's Centre
A group run by
caring and sensitive
staff qualified to
offer support to
vulnerable women.
Tuesday
Health Visitor Clinic
10-11.45am
At Ryde Children’s
Centre
A drop in for the
above times.
Fortnightly
Ante Natal Relaxation
10.15-11.15am
Please call to book
At Ryde Children’s
Centre
Promotes a better
chance of a smooth
pregnancy and
natural
childbirth.
Let’s Play @ The
Bungalow
12.45-2.30pm
At Ryde Academy,
Pell Lane, Ryde
Stay & Play
Term time only
Parenting Puzzle*
Please call to book
Ryde Children's
Centre
Nurturing parenting
programme, contact
us for more details.
*Limited childcare available. We would be grateful for a £1 donation towards the
running of each group, unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday
Let's Play @ Little
Oaks
9.30-11.30am
Oakfield Primary
School,
Appley Road, Ryde
Stay & Play
Literacy classes*
Please call to book
Ryde Children's
Centre
Run by the IW
College.
Baby Massage
Booking essential
Ryde Children's
Centre
Five week course.
Health Visitor Clinic
2-3.45pm
Ryde Children's
Centre
A drop-in for the
above times.
Thursday
Let's Play @ The
Children's Centre
9.30-11.30am
Ryde Children's
Centre
Stay & Play
Baby Massage
Booking essential
Ryde Children's
Centre
Five week course.
Breast Friends
12-1pm
Ryde Children's
Centre
Come with lunch for
advice, support and
to make friends.
Antenatal mums
welcome.
Baby Play
1.15-2.30pm
Ryde Children's
Centre
Stay & Play for
babies 0-12 months.
Friday
ESOL Classes*
Ryde Children's
Centre
English speaking
classes
Contact The Isle of
Wight College
International
Department – 01983
535205 or email:
international@
iwcollege.ac.uk
Let's Get Cooking*
Eat Better Start
Better Programme
Please call to book
Practical hands on
sessions to
encourage a healthy
balanced diet.
Maths classes*
Please call to book
Ryde Children's
Centre
Run by the IW
College.
Saturday
Dad's Play
10.30am-12.30pm
Ryde Children's
Centre
Stay & Play, third
Saturday of the
month - subject to
change in the
holidays.
Dad's Play
10am-12pm
East Cowes
Children's Centre
Stay & Play, second
Saturday of the
month.
Pop in for separate
flyers of what's on in
school holidays
half terms, Easter,
summer and
Christmas.
Let's Play @ Little
Oaks
1.15-3pm
Oakfield Primary
School,
Appley Road, Ryde
Stay & Play
Term time only
We welcome your feedback and ideas! If you require any further information on the services we offer please contact us at the address on the back.