Conditions of Use
How to find us
Children must always have one of
their parents present while at the
centre.
Parents are responsible for the
safety and supervision of their
children at all times.
Volunteers
will
not
"supervise"
contact sessions. Our Centre offers
Contact visits will take place in the
From the A14, take exit 43 (sign-
Centre unless otherwise ordered
posted
by the Court or agreed by both
roundabout take the exit marked for
parties in writing.
the town centre. Tesco will be on your
On
the
Smoking, alcohol or drugs are not
third exit. Proceed past the Railway
permitted on the premises. Anyone
Station on your left, and then under
considered under the influence of
the Railway Bridge. 16 Fornham Road
alcohol or drugs will be asked to
is on the right just opposite EMG Ford
leave.
car sales showroom. There is car
parking at the back of the building,
down the driveway to the right of the
unsure as to the difference, please
property.
seek advice from your Solicitor,
Social Worker or the Centre Coordinator.
No person other than the parents
may attend the Centre without prior
also the Centre Co-ordinator.
Factory).
right. At the next roundabout take the
"supported" contact only. If you are
agreement of both parties, and
Sugar
Bury St. Edmunds Child Contact Centre
short-term help and support towards
establishing contact between child
and visiting parents.
Bury St. Edmunds Child Contact Centre
Children do not stop loving a parent
because adults separate or divorce
Child Contact
Who runs it?
Centres are
The Centre is run by our Co-ordinator,
neutral meeting
Allison Field. On Saturdays when you
places where
come to visit the centre you will be
looked after by a
children of separated families
team
can enjoy contact with one or
16 Fornham Road,
other family members in a
07773 733273 (Co-Ordinator)
relaxed, comfortable, safe
07766 674723 (Saturdays)
environment when there is no
viable alternative.
Email:[email protected]
Website:
http://www.burystedmundschildcontactcentre.org.uk
Open every Saturday 2 pm – 5 pm
Registered Charity Number: 1050368
Who is it for?
The children, since it is important that
they grow up knowing both Mum and
Dad. Contact Centres aim to provide
three
volunteers whose
both parents and sometimes
Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6AH
of
role is to welcome
children and parents, serve light
refreshments, and make contact an
enjoyable experience for both child
and parent.
How do I get a place at the Centre?
Before you can begin using the centre
you need to complete and return our
referral form. You can get this from
our Centre Co-Ordinator or download
it from our website. If you have
instructed a solicitor, they may do this
for you. Once we receive your referral
form you will be invited to visit the
centre to have a look around and
meet with the Co-Ordinator for a short
informal
starts.
interview
This
will
before
give
contact
you
the
opportunity to ask any questions,
agree a start date and discuss how
you would like to use the centre.
What does it cost?
children out of the centre.
A fee of £70 for up to 8 sessions is
payable
begin.
before
Further
contact
sessions
sessions
can
be
arranged with the Co-ordinator. We
charge £7 for each additional session.
Payment
will
interview.
We
be
discussed
accept
cash
at
or
payable to BSE Child Contact Centre.
Complaints Procedure
Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are
The Bury St Edmunds Child Contact
available.
Centre is affiliated to the National
greatly
Donations
appreciated
are
to
always
help
with
running expenses.
One of our playrooms at the centre
Pictures on our walls
cheques. Cheques should be made
Association of Child Contact Centres
and conforms to the Associations
Code of Practice. Copies of the Code
When is it open?
of
We are open every Saturday between
Procedures are available from the Co-
2.00pm
Families
ordinator who will be pleased to
normally come fortnightly and we can
discuss any difficulties encountered
be used as a drop off point for families
when using the Centre.
and
5:00pm.
who have progressed to taking their
Practice
and
Complaints