Brent childrens centre activities brochure spring17

Brent Children’s Centres Spring Programme April – July 2017

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Brent Children’s Centres Speech and Language Team Universal Group Sessions

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Fun and interactive sessions which aims to: 

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Communication Skills’

Offering individual appointments and support for children aged birth to 5 years.

Support communication skills and parent-child interactions.

Offer general information and advice on speech, language and communication development.

Runs at all children’s centres in Brent for children age birth to 5 years.

Targeted Speech and Language Therapy aims to: 

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Please contact children’s centres across Brent for further information.

Offer early help if a child appears to have difficulties communicating (by appointment).

Provide onward referral to partner agencies in Brent.

Provide general information and advice.

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Offer parent training.

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Offer staff training.

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Discover what’s Happening at Your Children’s Centre This spring, you will discover a wide range of services, help and advice to support families from pregnancy through to a child’s fifth birthday across Brent Children’s Centres.

With sessions including baby clinics, postnatal classes, drop-ins, stay and plays, parenting classes, support with speech and language, as well as training, support getting back to work and information about childcare, we aim to cater to the needs of all families with children aged 0 – 5 years.

This brochure is a guide to all that’s happening at your local children’s centre and across the borough of Brent.

The purple tab, ‘Central’, covers activities and services in the St Raphael’s and Church End part of Harlesden and around Wembley Central, Sudbury and Alperton.

The green tab, ‘Grange’, covers activities and services in the Kilburn, Queen’s Park and Willesden areas.

The blue tab, ‘Stadium’, covers activities and services in the North Wembley, Wembley Park, Kingsbury and Kenton areas.

The yellow tab covers activities in the Harlesden and Stonebridge area which are not delivered by Barnardo’s, but by the Harlesden Federation. These are aimed at families living in the Fawood, Curzon Crescent and Challenge House area.

Towards the back of the brochure you will also find information about fathers’ activities, news articles about safety in the home as well as other information that we hope you will find useful.

We have a wealth of activities for parents/carers and children, so contact your local children’s centre to get involved and find out more.

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Discover what’s Happening at Your Children’s Centre Contents

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Important Information

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Central Cluster Introduction

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Central Cluster Timetable

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Grange Cluster Introduction

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Grange Cluster Timetable Stadium Cluster Introduction Stadium Cluster Timetable

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Curzon & Fawood Cluster Introduction

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Curzon & Fawood Cluster Timetable

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Spring Term Fathers’ Timetable’

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Making Play Dough: Microwave and by Hand

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Child Safety Week

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Walk-in & Urgent Care Centres

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Some Useful Numbers

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Important Information

Charges and Donations at Barnardo’s Children’s Centre’s (Central, Grange and Stadium) Free Services:

We work in partnership with other organisations to provide a number of fully funded services for Brent families with children from 0 – 5 years such as Citizens Advice Brent appointments, Community Midwifery Services, Parenting Programmes, Speech and Language Services, and Family Support.

Voluntary Contributions:

In order to provide an even wider range of good quality activities for children and families we ask parents/carers for a small voluntary contribution towards some of the running costs, such as refreshments or resources used in Stay, Play and Learn sessions, exercise classes, etc. We have a suggested minimum amount of £1 per session.

Subsidised Activities/Charges:

There are some activities that we charge for, such as Baby Massage, Trips, Baby Yoga and other services where we may need to bring in outside organisations or fund additional resources to provide a service. We will always aim to keep charges affordable and subside some of the costs. If contributing towards sessions is preventing you from accessing an activity, please speak to a member of staff. Our aim is to provide inclusive services.

Disclaimer:

The information provided within this brochure may change so please contact your local children’s centre to ensure the sessions and times are still correct, especially during school holidays.

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Central Cluster Using a crèche Please consider following these simple steps to make the process of using a crèche smoother for you and your child. Leaving your child will be much easier if you both feel calm, relaxed and settled.

1 Arrive 15 minutes before the session start time and calmly settle your child into the crèche. Sit and play with something they like.

2 Bring a favourite toy from home or a comforter. Having a familiar object can be reassuring for many children.

3 When to leave your child please do this promptly.

It is very natural for children to cry when their parents first leave but most will be fine after a few minutes. Try not to hesitate or go straight back in, as this can make it harder for your child. Give the crèche workers time to settle your child.

Please be aware you will be asked to fill in a crèche registration form. It is vital we collect the information asked for on this form to ensure the safety of your child.

Alperton CC Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4PW 020 8937 3860

St Raphael’s CC The Community Centre, Rainborough Close, St Raphael’s Estate, London, NW10 0TS 020 8937 3620

Welcome CC 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, HA0 4UZ 020 8903 9541

Barham Park Building Harrow Road, Sudbury, HA0 2HB 020 8903 9541

Harmony CC 38 Bridge Road, London, NW10 9BX 020 8451 4180

* Cluster rule: Anyone that arrives 15 minutes or more after the start of a play session will not be allowed entry into the session.

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Central

Alperton CC Tuesday

Monday Made of Money 10 am – 12 pm

Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am

Parenting programme supporting families on how to make their money go further. Please call the Children’s Centre for more information. From 24th April.

For parents/carers to support their childs’ development through activities, songs and rhymes.

0 – 5 yrs

parents

£1 (voluntary)

Sensory Play 11.30 am – 12.30 pm

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 1 – 4.30 pm

Supporting younger children’s overall development, giving them crucial skills for life.

Opportunity to visit and borrow books. Second, third and fourth week of every month.

0 – 18 months

Messy Play Session 1.45 – 2.45 pm

parents and 0 – 5 yrs

Support your baby/child’s development allowing them to explore their developing senses and creativity in a fun and safe environment. Please dress your child in old clothes or be prepared to strip them to their vest. Your child will be getting messy.

Consider what you wear yourself.

Parents’ Coffee Afternoon 1.30 – 2.45 pm Come and meet other parents and carers, share your ideas and find out what is new in the children’s centre. First week of the month. parents

0 – 5 yrs

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 3.30 – 4.45 pm Make use of our small library areas and borrow up to four books a visit.

Parents and 0 – 5 yrs

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Central

Alperton CC Wednesday

Wednesday

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 3.30 – 4.45 pm

Let’s Talk 9.30 – 10.30 am Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child from the Speech and Language Team.

0 – 5 yrs

Opportunity to visit, and borrow books. parents and 0 – 5 yrs

Thursday

£1 (voluntary)

Young Parents’ Group 1 – 3 pm

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 am – 12 pm

Covers topics such as feeding and changing a small baby, understanding your child’s developmental needs, and weaning foods and nutrition, as well as practical advice on managing a family budget, and relationship support and advice. Last Wednesday of the month.

Health visitor review for parents, children and babies.

Please call 020 8795 6030 parents & child

appointment only

parents under 23 & 0 – 5 yrs

Tiny Talk 12.20 – 2.20 pm A fun and relaxed session to help you and your baby or toddler to communicate, through songs and simple signing. Facilitated by an outside provider so sessions must be booked and paid for in advance each half term. £24 for 6 sessions (£4 a session which is a 50% reduction). Term time only.

0 – 23 months

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Alperton CC

Welcome CC

Friday

Monday

Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Physical Play Session 9.30 – 10.30 am

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more. For an appointment call 020 8937 3860.

Focused session to support children’s ongoing physical development, giving them crucial skills for life.

parents

booking required

0 – 5 yrs

Bumps2Babies 11 am – 12 pm

Story time 9.30 – 10.30 am

Weekly drop in group for parents/ carers with babies as well as expectant parents. Meet other parents/carers, enjoy baby friendly activities and topics relevant to your developing child.

Reading books gives children a wonderful opportunity to use their imagination, and encounter new words and vocabulary. Tips on how to make stories/reading exciting and appropriate reading suggestions. Second and fourth Friday of the month.

0 – 5 yrs

0 – 12 months

Wednesday

booking required

Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Getting Ready 10 am – 12 pm

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more. For an appointment call 020 8903 9541.

Three one off events. Supporting children moving on to nursery and school by working with their parents/carers to help prepare them for the new experiences coming (dates TBC when booking).

2 yrs & above

booking required

parents

booking required

booking required

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Central

Welcome CC Friday Let’s Talk 1 – 2 pm Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child from the Speech and Language Team.

0 – 5 yrs

Tuesday & Thursday closed

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Central

Harmony CC Monday

Tuesday

Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am

Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

For parents/carers to support their child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes.

0 – 5 yrs

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, immigration and much more.

For expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years old. For an appointment call 020 8937 3620.

£1 (voluntary)

Physical Play Session 1 – 2 pm

parents

Parent and child themed play session for children who are walking.

Getting Ready 10 am – 12 pm

0 – 5 yrs

Three one off events. Supporting children moving on to nursery and school by working with their parents/carers to help prepare them for the new experiences coming (TBC when booking).

Healthy Family Focus 1 – 2.30 pm New weekly sessions exploring different ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle with your family, including cooking, outings, dental hygiene and lots more.

0 – 5 yrs

2 yrs & above

booking required

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 3.30 – 4.45 pm

£1 (voluntary)

Visit and borrow books. parents and 0 – 5 yrs

My Special Time 1 – 2.30 pm Support, information and opportunities to play, for children with additional needs. First Tuesday of the month.

0 – 5 yrs Spring Programme

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Harmony CC Thursday

Wednesday Antenatal Midwifery Clinic 9 am – 4.30 pm

Postnatal Exercise 10 – 11 am

Midwife led clinic by appointment only. Call Northwick Park 020 8869 2871, St Mary’s 020 3312 6605 antenatal.

For mothers with babies and accompanying children up to four years old. Promoting the mothers’ overall body strength, and the mother and baby bond. Starting 4th May, for 8 weeks.

parents

appointment only

Thursday

mothers with babies

£1 (vol.)

Antenatal Midwifery Clinic 9 am – 4.30 pm Midwife led clinic by appointment only. Call Northwick Park 020 8869 2871, St Mary’s 020 3312 6605 antenatal. parents

appointment only

Let’s Talk 10 – 11 am Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child. Available fortnightly.

0 – 5 yrs

Parents’ Coffee Morning 3.30 – 4.45 pm Come and meet other parents and carers, share your ideas and find out what is new in the children’s centre. parents Spring Programme

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Central

Harmony CC

St Raphael’s CC

Friday

Tuesday

Midwifery Clinic 9 am – 4.30 pm

Sewing Course 9.30 – 11.30 am

Midwife led clinic by appointment only. Call Northwick Park 020 8869 2871, St Mary’s 020 3312 1158 postnatal. parents

Provided by Brent Start. Please call for more information and to book. Starts 25th April. parents

appointment only

£1 (voluntary)

Open your Doors to Hairdressing Course 9.30– 11.30 am

Childminders’ Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11 am

Provided by Brent Start.

Please call for more information and to book.

A structured group for childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

parents

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

ESOL Course 12.30 – 2.30 pm

Parents’ Business Network 11.30 am – 1.30 pm

English for speakers of other languages. Provided by Brent Start. Please call for more information and to book.

A group to support parents at the various stages of starting their own business, from considering their options to launch. Term time only.

Please call for more information.

parents

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 12.30 – 4 pm

parents

Visit to enjoy, read and borrow books, plus register for a Brent library card. parents & 0 – 5 yrs

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Central

St Raphael’s CC Wednesday

Thursday

Let’s Talk 10 – 11 am

Childminders Stay, Play and Learn 10 am – 12 pm

Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child, from the Speech and Language Team.

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (vol.)

A structured group for childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

booking req.

Young Parents’ Group 10 am – 12 pm

Stay, Play and Learn 1.15 – 2.45 pm

Covers topics such as feeding and changing a small baby, understanding your child’s developmental needs, and weaning foods and nutrition, as well as practical advice on managing a family budget, and relationship support and advice. Fortnightly session. Welcome session 20th April.

For parents/carers to support their child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes.

0 – 5 yrs

Story Time 4 – 4.30 pm

parents under 23 & 0 – 5 yrs

Reading books, gives children a wonderful opportunity to use their imagination, and encounter new words and vocabulary. Tips on how to make stories/reading exciting and appropriate reading suggestions. First and third Wednesday of the month.

Bumps2Babies with Baby Massage 1 – 2 pm Weekly drop in group for expectant parents/carers with babies 0 –12 months. Opportunity to meet other parents/carers, and enjoy activities and topics relevant to your developing child.

Starts 20th April.

0 – 5 yrs

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 12.30 – 4 pm

0 – 12 months

Visit and borrow books. parents & 0 – 5 yrs Spring Programme

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St Raphael’s CC Thursday

Friday

Citizens Advice Brent 1.30 – 4.30 pm

Magic Numbers 10 am – 12 pm

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, immigration and much more.

For expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years old. For an appointment call 020 8937 3620.

Provided by Brent Start Please call for more information and to book 0 – 5 yrs

Family Learning 10 am – 12 pm Provided by Brent Start. Please call for more information and to book.

parents

parents & 0 – 5 yrs

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 12.30 – 4 pm

Saturday

Visit to, enjoy read and borrow books., plus register for a Brent library card

Stay, Play and Learn 10.30 am – 12 pm

parents & 0 – 5 yrs

For parents/carers to support their child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes.

Third Saturday of the month.

0 – 5 yrs

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Barham Park Bldg Tuesday Healthy Family Focus 1 – 2.30 pm New weekly sessions exploring different ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle with your family, including cooking, outings, dental hygiene and lots more.

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (vol.)

booking req.

Thursday Stay Play and Learn 1 – 2.30 pm For parents/carers to support their child development through activities, songs and rhymes.

0 – 5 yrs

Baby Massage 3 – 3.45 pm Parents and pre-mobile babies. £1 charge to cover costs. Term time only.

0 – 5 yrs

£1

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Grange Cluster Welcome to the spring timetable for the Grange Cluster! We provide a range of services for families with children under five, including foster parents and expectant parents living in Willesden, Neasden, Kilburn, Cricklewood, Kensal Rise and Kensal Green.

As the evenings get brighter and the weather improves, why not try out one of our evening or weekend sessions: Stay and Play on Saturdays at Treetops CC; Stay, Play and Learn After School at Wykeham CC; Fathers and under – 5’s sessions on Saturdays at Three Trees and Wykeham CCs; and Citizens Advice Brent appointments on Wednesday evenings at Treetops CC. To ensure that families are kept up to date with the services, we will be emailing or telephoning parents/carers with updates, especially if we haven’t seen you in a while. Alternatively, if you would like more information, or would like to put forward a suggestion on how we can improve our services, please contact your local children’s centre to speak with a member of the team.

Three Trees CC Tiverton Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3HL 020 8459 4385

Treetops CC Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3SQ 020 8937 5960

Wykeham CC Annesley Close, Neasden, London, NW10 0ES 020 8937 5960

Braintcroft Primary School Warren Road, London, NW2 7LL 020 8452 2413

Hope CC 228 Walm Lane, London, NW2 3BS 020 8937 6490

Willesden Green Library 95 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2SF 020 8937 3400

Granville Plus CC Carlton Vale, Kilburn, London, NW6 5HE 020 8937 6581

St Mary and St Andrew Church’ 216 Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6HE 07949 764986

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Three Trees CC Monday

Tuesday

Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents with a child under 5.

A structured group for childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

parents

Yoga for Women 1.30 – 2.30 pm Yoga for mothers/female carers.

Crèche provided for children under five years old. 18th April to 23rd May.

Messy Play 10 – 11.30 am Develop and support your child’s fine and gross motor skills through sensory and messy play. Led by the Children’s Centre Early Years team.

0 – 5 yrs

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Yoga for mothers/female carers and their babies. Seven week course, 6th June to 18th July.

For parents/carers, expectant parents. Meet other parents/ carers, enjoy baby friendly activities and topics relevant to your developing baby. No sessions between 24th April to 22nd May.

0 – 5 yrs

£14 per course

Wednesday

£1 (voluntary)

DOR Therapy 9 am – 12 pm

Baby Massage 1.15 – 2.15 / 2.30 – 3.30 pm

One-to-one counselling sessions.

Booking required.

Five week course led by a baby massage instructor. Please call to book on 020 8459 4385.

5th June to 3rd July.

0 – 5 yrs

booking required

Mother and Baby Yoga 1.30 – 2.30 pm

Bumps2Babies 1 – 2.30 pm

0 – 6 months

£2

parents

booking required

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Three Trees CC Wednesday

Wednesday

Portage 10 am – 12 pm

Parents’ Voice Meeting 10 – 12 pm

Stay and Play for children with additional needs. Facilitated by Brent Portage. Last Wednesday of each month.

A meeting for parents/carers to let us know what is working well and to give suggestions for services.

A member of the children’s centre team will be at the meeting.

Crèche provided. 3rd of May.

parents

booking required

parents

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 11 am – 4 pm

Thursday

Midwifery postnatal clinic. By appointment only. Please call 020 3312 1158. babies

booking required

Developing Good Bedtime Routines 10 am – 12 pm Two-hour session to explore strategies to improve children’s sleep patterns. Crèche provided.

Starts 14th June (TBC). parents

booking required

Getting Ready 1 – 2.30 pm Four week course to support the transition into nursery and reception class. Suitable for children who are two and a half to four years old. From 21st June to 12th July. parents, 2.5 – 4 yrs

Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am Stay and play for parents/carers to support children’s development through activities, songs and rhymes. Led by the Children’s Centre Early Years team.

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Young Parents’ Group 1.30 – 3 pm Monthly stay and play sessions for parents under 23 years old and their children. Second Thursday of each month.

Parents under 23, 0 – 5 yrs

booking req.

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Wykeham CC

Friday

Monday Well Baby Clinic 9.30 am– 12.30 pm

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 – 11.30 am

Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies.

Appointments only. To book please call 020 8438 7235/7233.

Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies by appointment only. First and third Friday of the month. To book please call 020 7644 8144. child & baby

Grange

Three Trees CC

child & baby

booking required

booking required

Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am

Healthy Living Programme 10 am– 1 pm

Stay and play for parents/carers to support children’s development through activities, songs and rhymes. Led by the Children’s Centre Early Years team.

Suitable for parents of children under 5 years. Crèche provided.

Starts April 2017. parents, 0 – 5 yrs

booking required

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

English Literacy Course 12.30 – 2.30 pm Ten week course for parents who want to improve their English.

Crèche provided. Delivered in partnership with Brent Start.

Please call 020 8937 5960 to book.

8th May to 17th July. parents

booking required

Breastfeeding Club 1.30 – 3 pm Support and advice on breastfeeding. parent & baby

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Wykeham CC Tuesday

Monday Stay, Play and Learn 3.15 – 4.15 pm

First Aid 12.30 – 2.30 pm

Stay and Play session to support children’s learning and development.

Led by the Children’s Centre Early Years team.

Learn basic First Aid for parents/ carers. Crèche provided. Two hour workshop on 6th June.

0 – 5 yrs

parents

Wednesday

Tuesday Midwifery Antenatal Clinic Appointments only Midwifery antenatal clinic.

Telephone 020 8235 4252/ 020 8869 2871. parents

booking required

Childminders’ Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am Early Years group for registered childminders and their children.

Small Talk 10 – 11 am Speech & Language Therapist small group activity. By invitation only. parents & children

Getting Ready 1 – 2.30 pm A four week course to support the transition into nursery and reception class. Starts in June.

2.5 – 4 yrs

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

Out and About with your Children 12.30 – 2.30 pm Five week course to learn about places and activities to enjoy with your children to keep them occupied and to support their learning. Part of the course will be to go on a local group family trip.

Crèche provided. parents

£2

£1 (voluntary)

Thursday Messy Play 9.30 – 11 am Develop and support your child’s fine and gross motor skills through sensory and messy play.

By the Early Years team.

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

booking required Spring Programme

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Wykeham CC Thursday Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and those who have a child up to five years old. Please call 020 8937 5960.

Friday Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Clinic 9.30 am – 4 pm Midwifery led antenatal and postnatal clinic. Appointments only. Telephone 020 8235 4252/020 8869 2871. parents

parents

Family Focus 10 – 11.30 am

Jobcentre Plus 10 am – 2 pm Support in finding employment. parents

Let’s Talk 12.30 – 1.30 pm Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child, led by the Speech and Language Team.

0 – 5 yrs

Six weekly sessions with topical discussions to support parents with potty training, fussy eating, behaviour management and family support.Crèche provided.

Starts 12th May. parents

First Aid 12.30 – 2.30 pm Learn basic First Aid for parents/ carers. Crèche provided. Two hour workshop on 30th June. parents

Zumba 2 – 3 pm Dance your way to a fitter and healthier you during these weekly exercise classes. Crèche provided.

Starts April, date TBC. women

£2

booking required

booking required

£2

Parents’ Voice Meeting 10 – 12 pm To let us know what is working well and how we can improve the services. A member of the children’s centre team will be at the meeting. 5th May. parents

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Hope CC Monday closed For enquiries please call Three Trees Children’s Centre on 020 8459 4385.

Tuesday Let’s Talk 9.45 – 10.45 am Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child, led by the Speech and Language Team.

0 – 5 yrs

booking required

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 – 3.45 pm Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies. First and third Tuesday of each month.

To book an appointment call 020 7644 8144. child & baby

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Hope CC Wednesday Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. For expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years old. For an appointment call 020 8937 6490/6581.

Thursday English Course 10 am – 12 pm Ten week course for parents who want to improve their English.

Delivered in partnership with Brent Start. Crèche provided. Call for an assessment. Starts April 2017. parents

course

booking req.

parents

Childminders’ Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am A structured group for childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

Developing Good Bedtime Routines 10 am – 12 pm Two hour session to explore strategies to improve children’s sleep patterns. Crèche provided.

15th June, TBC.

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

parents

Stay and Play with Messy Play 1.30 – 3 pm Sessions to support your baby/ child’s development through allowing them to explore their developing senses and creativity in a fun and safe environment.

Sessions are led by the Children’s Centre Early Years team.

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Friday Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am Stay and play for parents/carers to support children’s development through activities, songs and rhymes. Led by the Children’s Centre Early Years team.

0 – 5 yrs

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Granville Plus CC Monday

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 9 am – 4 pm

Keep Fit 10 – 11 am Keep fit and health awareness for women only. Female instructor.

Delivered in partnership with Albahdja. Crèche provided. women only

Midwifery postnatal clinic. By appointment only. Please call 020 3312 1158. parents

Healthy Cooking 10.30 am – 1.30 pm

Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child, led by the Speech and Language Team.

Enjoy making healthy, tasty snacks and meals. Women only session in partnership with Albahdja. To book please call 07411 653366/07533 851672. parent & child

£1.50 (voluntary)

booking required

Tuesday

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 – 3.45 pm Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies.

Call 020 7644 8144.

Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years old. Please call 020 8937 6490/6581. parents

booking required

£1 (voluntary)

Let’s Talk 1 -– 2 pm

0 – 5 yrs

Tuesday

child & baby

booking required

Breastfeeding Advice 1:1 1.30 – 3 pm One-to-one support and advice on breastfeeding. First and third Tuesday of the month. parent & baby

booking required

booking required

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Granville Plus CC Wednesday

Tuesday

Magic Numbers 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm

Parents’ Voice Meeting 10 – 12 pm

Five week course to improve parents’ knowledge of children’s Maths learning and to support this with fun, everyday activities. Crèche provided. 26th April to 24th May.

A meeting for parents/carers to let us know what is working well and your suggestions for services.

A member of the children’s centre team will be at the meeting.

Crèche provided. 10th May.

parents

booking required

parents

Moving on with Confidence 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm

Messy Play 1.30 – 3 pm

Six week course to identify barriers to further learning/employment, and childcare solutions and options.

Building up confidence, next steps and a simple action plan. Crèche provided. 7th June to 12th July.

Develop and support your child’s motor and fine skills through sensory and messy play. Sessions are led by the Children’s Centre Early Years team.

0 – 5 yrs

parents

£1 (voluntary)

booking required

Thursday

Wednesday

Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities 10 am – 1 pm

Childminders’ Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am

Parenting programme, 13 w. course.

A structured group for childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

0 – 5 yrs

booking required

Thursday & Friday

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9 am – 4.20 pm Expectant parents. Appointment only. Please call 020 3312 6650. parents Spring Programme

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Grange

Treetops CC

Braintcroft Primary School

Wednesday

Wednesday Citizens Advice Brent 4 – 6 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years old. Please call 020 8937 5960. parents

English Conversation Time TBC A fun and relaxed English conversation class to boost your confidence. Call to book 020 8452 2413. parents

booking required

Thursday

Saturday Fun on Saturdays Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am Stay, Play and Learn session for children up to five years old.

Priority is given to parents who are working/studying during the week, or have weekend access.

Fortnightly. Alternate Saturdays.

Starts 8th April.

0 – 5 yrs

Stay and Play 9 – 10.30 am & 2 – 3 pm Stay and play run in partnership with the Braintcroft Primary School. Term time only. Call to book 020 8452 2413.

0 – 5 years

£0.50

£1 (voluntary)

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Grange

Willesden Green Library Friday Songs and Play Time 10 am – 1pm Stay and Play sessions with fun activities including time to borrow books for you and your child.

In partnership with Willesden Green Library. Facilitated by the Children’s Centre Early Years team. parents & 0 – 5 yrs

St Mary & St Andrew Church Friday Time for Rhymes 10 –11 am Stay and Play run in partnership with the St Mary & St Andrew Church. Term time only. Call Gifty for more information on 07949 764986.

0 – 5 yrs

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Stadium Cluster Stadium Cluster Children’s Centres believe that every child is unique, and that special and positive childhood experiences improve outcomes for children. We provide a wide range of services across our five centres and in the community to support children and families.

Facebook For up to date information about what is happening, follow us on our Stadium Cluster Children’s Centre Facebook page.

Booking We do not book appointments at the centres for the following Health Services: Midwifery Services at Church Lane, Mount Stewart or Preston Park. Call Northwick Park Hospital on 020 8235 4252 Baby Clinic and Development Checks at Church Lane, Mount Stewart and The Willow call 020 8736 7115 The Let’s Talk Speech and Language Welcome Session on the first Tuesday of the month at The Willow Children’s Centre and the first Friday of the month at Church Lane Children’s Centre is for new parents only.

Church Lane CC Fryent Primary School, Church Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8JD 020 8937 3890 Mount Stewart CC Mount Stewart Infants School, Carlisle Gardens, Kenton, HA3 0JX 020 8937 5970

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Preston Park CC College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RJ 020 8937 5980 Wembley Primary CC East Lane, Wembley, HA9 7NW 020 8937 5590 The Willow CC Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP 020 8937 6562

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Church Lane CC Monday

Tuesday Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 9.30 – 11.30 am

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more. To book call 020 8937 3890.

Midwife led postnatal clinic.

By appointment only. Please call 020 8235 4252 or 020 8869 2871. parents & child

booking required

parents

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 12.30 – 3 pm

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 – 11.30 am

Antenatal clinic. By appointment only, please call 020 8235 4252 or 020 8869 2871. parents & child

Appointment only.

Call 020 8736 7115. parents & child

booking required

booking required

After-school Singing and Story Time 3.30 – 4 pm

Bumps2Babies 1.00 – 2.15 pm Weekly drop in group for expectant parents and parents/ carers with babies. Meet other parents/carers, and enjoy baby friendly activities and topics relevant to your developing baby.

0 – 12 months

booking required

A fun singing and story time session. Third Tuesday of the month. 16th May, 20th June, 18th July.

3 – 5 years

£1 (voluntary)

£1 (voluntary)

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Church Lane CC Thursday

Wednesday Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am

Getting Ready 1.30 – 3 pm

Session for parents/carers to support their child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes.

A weekly group for parents and children aged 2½ and above. The group supports children to move on to nursery and school. 8 weekly sessions. Starts 27th April.

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.30 am – 3 pm Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 020 8235 4252 or 020 8869 2871. parents & child

2.5 yrs & up

Therapeutic Counselling Service. Appointment by referral only.

Thursday

booking required

Friday

Families Love Books 9.30 – 11.30 am To learn about the benefits of reading and nursery rhymes.

Create simple games, design a bookmark, make a jigsaw puzzle and much more. Please call 020 8937 3890. 27th April – 25th May. Crèche provided. £1 (vol.)

booking

DOR Therapy

parents

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (vol.)

Let’s Talk 9.30 – 10.30 am Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child.

Get helpful tips and advice to support your child.

0 – 5 yrs

booking

Stay and Play with Story Time 10.45 – 11.45 am Parent/carer and child play session and story time. parents & 0 – 5 yrs

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Mount Stewart CC Monday

Thursday

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 – 3 pm

Magic Numbers 1.15 – 3.15 pm

Weekly health review for parents, children and babies.

Appointment only.

Call 020 8736 7115.

A fun way to gain knowledge of how children learn Maths and how you can support your child’s learning. Booking required.

27th April to 25th May. Crèche provided. Please call after 1pm 020 8937 5970.

parents & chils

booking required

Tuesday

parents

Crafty Grown Ups: Knitting for Beginners 1.30 – 3 pm

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 1.30 – 3 pm Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 020 8235 4252 or 020 8869 2871.

Four week beginners’ knitting course with information about how to sell your crafts. Wool and needles provided to get you started. Crèche provided. 6th to 27th June. Please call 020 8937 6562 . parents

£3

£1 (voluntary)

parents

Friday

booking

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 1.30 – 3 pm

Wednesday

Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 0208 235 4252 or 020 8869 2871.

Stay, Play & Learn 1.45 – 3 pm

parents

Stay and play for parents/ carers to support their child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes. parent & child

£1 (voluntary)

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Preston Park CC Monday

Tuesday Creative Coffee Mornings 10 – 11.30 am

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.30 am – 3 pm

Various creative workshops including knitting for beginners, jewellery making workshops and information about making money from your crafts, whilst enjoying a cup of coffee. Materials and crèche provided. 9th to 30th May. Please call 020 8937 5590.

Midwife led antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Please call 020 8235 4252 or 0208 869 2871. parents & child

booking required

Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am Support your child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes.

0 – 5 yrs

parents

Four weekly workshops for parents and children. Starts June. Please call 020 8937 5590.

0 – 5 yrs

Hassle Free Shopping 10 am – 12 pm

Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 020 8937 5980. parents & child

booking required

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£1 (voluntary)

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.30 am – 3 pm

Explore strategies to make shopping trips enjoyable and hassle free! 25th April. Crèche provided. Call 020 8937 5590.

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Family Focus 10 – 11 am

£1 (voluntary)

Tuesday

0 – 5 yrs

£3

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Wembley Primary CC Monday

Tuesday

Healthy Living Programme 9.45 – 11.45 am

Afters-chool Singing & Story time 3.45 – 4.30 pm

Continued from previous term.

Fully booked.

23rd May, 27th June, 18th July.

Please call 020 8937 5590.

parents

3 – 5 yrs

English Literature Level 2 12 – 3 pm Course continued from previous term. Booking required. Call 020 8937 5590. Fully booked.

Stay and Play 2 – 3 pm A parent and child play session.

0 – 4 yrs

English Conversation 9.30 – 11 am A relaxed English conversation group to boost your confidence.

Led by a Volunteer. Please call 020 8937 5590. Starts 25th April. parents

£1 (voluntary)

Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12 pm Free legal advice on housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years. Please call 020 8937 5590. parents

booking required

£1 (voluntary)

Wednesday

parents

Tuesday

£1 (voluntary)

Baby and Parent Club 9.30 – 11 am Meet other parents, enjoy baby friendly activities and topics relevant to your developing baby.

0 – 12 months

£1 (voluntary)

1Voice 12 – 2 pm Support group for parents/carers of disabled children. Advice and signposting to services and facilities.

Call 07775 794631 or 07459 786192.

0 – 5 yrs

My Special Time 12 – 2 pm First Wednesday of the month.

Fun activities to support children’s individual needs. parents & 0 – 5 yrs

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Wembley Prim. CC

The Willow CC

Thursday

Monday

Let’s Talk 9.30 – 10.30 am

Fathers’ Stay & Play 9.30 – 11 am

A fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child. Led by the Speech & Language team.

Father and child play session Second and fourth Monday of each month.

parents & 0 – 5 yrs

Maths Course 12 – 3 pm

male carers & 0 – 5 yrs

£1 (vol.)

Parenting Programme 1 – 3 pm Parenting Programme. Date TBC. parents

Maths course with functional skills. Continued from previous term. Fully booked.

Tuesday

parents

Portage Group 9.30 – 11.30 am

Friday Childminders Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

Cardio Strength and Tone 11.45 am – 12.45 pm Cardio and bodyweight exercises to improve flexibility, posture, core strength and stability. A total body workout! Crèche provided. Book early. Please call 020 8937 5590. parents

Support and information session for parents with children who have Special Education and Needs (SEN) or a disability. Term time only. Led by the Portage Team. parent & child

Small Talk 10 – 11 am Speech and Language Therapist Small group workshops and activities to support children’s speech and language development.

By invitation only. parent & 0 – 5 yrs

£1 per week Spring Programme

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The Willow CC Thursday

Tuesday

Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11 am

Visitor 2-year-old Review 9.30 am – 12 pm

Stay and play for parents/ carers to support their child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes.

Health and development review for two-year-olds, by appointment. Call 020 8736 7115. Every two weeks. parent & 2 yrs

parent & child

Let’s Talk 2 – 3 pm

Bumps2Babies 10.45 – 11.45 am

A fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child.

Get helpful tips and advice to support your child.

Weekly drop in group for expectant parents and parents/ carers with babies. Meet other parents, and enjoy baby friendly activities and topics relevant to your developing baby.

0 – 5 yrs

Wednesday

0 – 12 months

£1 (voluntary)

Hassle Free Shopping 12.30 – 2.30 pm

Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11 am

Explore strategies to make shopping trips enjoyable and hassle free! 25th May. Crèche provided.

Call 020 8937 5590.

Stay and play for parents/ carers to support their child’s development through activities, songs and rhymes. parent & child

£1 (voluntary)

0 – 5 yrs

booking required

£1 (voluntary)

Friday Childminders Stay, Play & Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am A structured group for childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only Spring Programme

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Curzon & Fawood Cluster The Curzon Crescent and Fawood Children’s Centres Partnership consists of three unique and wonderfully resourced children’s centres and two maintained nursery schools within the Harlesden locality.

We offer a variety of stimulating and fun activities to support children’s learning and development from birth to 5 years old; and parents and carers are encouraged to be involved in their child’s play so they can continue to support their learning at home.

We have a variety of opportunities for children to explore: a purpose built sensory room, a large natural garden and a purposeful indoor/outdoor play environment right in the middle of Harlesden High Street.

Midwifery and health clinics at Curzon Crescent offer antenatal and postnatal support and, a baby clinic.

We also offer adult learning and parenting programmes.

Family support is available at all three Children’s Centres and offers individual tailored support to the families within our local catchment area.

Facebook Follow us at www.facebook.com/curzonfawoodpartnership

Challenge House CC 1 – 2 Bank Buildings, High Street, Harlesden, London, NW10 4LX 020 8937 4025 Curzon Crescent CC Curzon Crescent, Willesden London, NW10 9SD 020 8459 6813 www.curzoncrescent.org.uk

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Fawood CC 35 Fawood Avenue, Harlesden, London, NW10 8DX 020 8965 9334 www.fawood.org.uk

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Curzon Crescent CC Monday Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am A group for children and their parents/carers to come and play together, taking part in lots of fun and interactive activities in an indoor and outdoor environment.

0 – 5 yrs

booking required

Tuesday Introduction to Childcare Taster Sessions 11 am – 1 pm Are you thinking about working with children? These six week taster sessions will help you to decide. Crèche available upon booking. Starts 6th June. parents

Tuesday Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 9 am – 15 pm Antenatal & postnatal clinic.

By appointment only.

0 – 5 yrs

Paediatric First Aid 11.30 am – 1.30 pm One-off session where you will learn what to do in an emergency.

Date TBC. Crèche available upon booking.

booking required

Let’s Talk 9.30 – 10.30 am Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child, from the Speech and Language team.

booking required

parents

booking required

Singing and Signing with Babies 1.30 – 2.30 pm A weekly session to support your baby’s learning in a fun way, using actions and signing to develop non-verbal communication skills and social skills.

0 – 5 yrs

0 – 5 yrs

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Curzon Crescent CC Wednesday Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more. For parents/carers with a child up to five years old. parents

booking required

Childminders’ Stay and Play 9.45 – 11.45 am A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together.

0 – 5 yrs, childminders only

Thursday Incredible Years Parenting Programme (Continued) 9.15 – 11.30 am Accredited Parenting Programme. parents

Outdoor Fun and Learning 9.15 – 11.30 am Supporting children to explore the world around them, as they show curiosity in finding out how and why living things work and change during the seasons. In the Nursery garden. Come appropriately dressed for all weathers.

0 –5 yrs

Baby Massage and Breastfeeding Support 12 – 1 pm A five week course that helps to promote bonding/attachment and child development, stimulates brain development, reduces stress, helps baby’s immune system and improves baby’s sleep. Relaxing and fun for you and your baby.

Starts 26th April. parent & baby

Home Safety 9.15 – 11.30 am Is your home baby/toddler-proof?

Do you see what your toddler sees? Advice on how to make your home as safe as possible. Crèche available upon booking. parents

booking required

booking req.

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Curzon Crescent CC Friday Tummy Time 10 am – 12 pm Tummy Time increases babies’ confidence and independence, helping them to become motivated to explore their surroundings as they learn to control their bodies.

0 – 15 months

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 9 am – 12 pm Antenatal & Postnatal clinic.

By appointment only.

0 – 5 yrs

booking required

Cook and Eat 3.30 – 4.30 pm Weekly sessions where you will learn about a healthy diet and nutrition whilst take part in cooking fun, healthy and nutritious snacks and recipes.

0 –5 yrs

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Challenge House CC Monday

Wednesday Heuristic play 9.45 – 10.45 am

Let’s Talk 9.30 – 10.30 am

Babies explore their senses though a variety of natural resources and materials. Parents will have opportunities to be creative, making inexpensive resources such as treasure baskets and musical instruments.

Come along to this fun and interactive session to talk, play and sing with your child. Get helpful tips and advice to support your child ’s development.

0 – 5 yrs

Have Your Say with Breakfast 9.15 – 10.15 am

0 – 15 months

Meeting over breakfast to tell us what you like and what to improve/ develop at the Children’s Centre. Find out about services in your area. There will be a guest speaker. Crèche available.

Understanding your Child’s Behaviour 9.45 – 10.45 am Looking at the typical developmental stages your child goes through and how to support them. Helping your child to deal with their emotions /temper tantrums, and managing your child’s increasing struggle for independence.

parents

Tuesday Young Children’s Support Group 4 – 5.30 pm

0 – 15 months

Share experiences, and acknowledge and understand feelings.

5 – 7 yrs

Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am A group for children and their parents/carers to come and play together, taking part in lots of fun and interactive activities in an indoor and outdoor environment.

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Challenge House CC Thursday Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am A group for children and their parents/carers to come and play together, taking part in lots of fun and interactive activities in an indoor and outdoor environment.

0 – 5 yrs

Friday Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am A group for children and their parents/carers to come and play together, taking part in lots of fun and interactive activities in an indoor and outdoor environment.

0 – 5 yrs

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Fawood CC Monday

Tuesday

Sensory Play and Exploration 11.30 am – 12.30 pm

Family English 9.30 – 11.30 am

Through exploration in our well equipped sensory room, this group helps babies learn early social, communication and physical skills by looking, feeling, touching, smelling, moving, listening and hearing.

English for speakers of other languages. Please book the course and your crèche place. Assessment 20th April, starts 29th April, for 10 weeks. parents

0 – 12 months

Move On with Confidence 12.45 – 2.45 pm

Attention Autism Programme 3.30 – 5 pm

Explore the next steps in training/ career opportunities, helping you to identify valuable skills you have gained through your life experience, practise confidence building exercises and make your own personalised action plan.

Crèche available upon booking.

Starts 19th April.

Six sessions demonstrating the use of Attention Autism techniques to help children with diagnosis, and develop attention skills through ‘an irresistible invitation to learn’.

Opportunity to play in our sensory room and Nursery environment.

Starts 5th June. parents & children

booking required

parents

booking required

booking req.

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Thursday Computer Classes 9.30 – 11.30 am A 10-week basic computer class, introducing the Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher programmes. Learn to Touch Type, send and receive emails, and develop awareness about e-safety.

Crèche available upon booking. parents

booking required

Healthy Living Programme 12.45 – 2.45 pm A healthy living parenting programme. Starts 25th April. parents

Friday Citizens Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more. For expectant parents and parents/carers with a child up to five years old. parents

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Stay, Play and Learn 1.30 – 4.45 pm A parent/carer play session with fun activities to promote physical development and dental hygiene.

0 – 5 yrs

booking required

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Curzon/Fawood

Fawood CC

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Spring Term: Fathers Saturday 1st April

Friday 5th May

Stay & Messy Play 10 – 11.30 am

Fathers’ Family Fun 6 – 8 pm

Fathers only with children up to 8 years old.

Father must be present. No entry after 7.10 pm. An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre.

Church Lane Children’s Centre

Willesden NW10 3QX

Friday 7th April Fathers’ Family Fun 6 – 8 pm Father must be present. No entry after 7.10 pm. An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre.

Willesden NW10 3QX

Saturday 6th May Baby Massage and Play 10 – 11.30 am Fathers only and children up to 12 months. Booking required.

The Willow Children’s Centre

Saturday 8th April Baby Massage and Play 10 – 11.30 am Fathers only and children up to 12 months. Booking required.

Three Trees Children’s Centre

Saturday 13th May Little Foxes and Play 10 – 11.30 am Fathers only and children up to 8 years old.

Wykeham Children’s Centre

Saturday 20th May

Saturday 15th April Easter weekend NO SESSIONS

Paediatric First Aid 10 – 11.30 am Fathers only and children up to 8 years old. Booking required.

Alperton Children’s Centre

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To book please email to fathersinbrent@barnardos.org.uk.

The booking must be made by the father or male carer attending

To contact us about the fathers’ programme’ either email the address, to the left or call/text 07506 741480

Friday 2nd June

Saturday 1st July

Fathers’ Family Fun 6 – 8 pm

Stay and Messy Play 10 – 11.30 am

Father must be present. No entry after 7.10 pm. An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre.

Fathers only and children up to 8 years old.

Church Lane Children’s Centre

Willesden NW10 3QX

Friday 7th July

Saturday 3rd June

Fathers’ Family Fun 6 – 8 pm

Cook and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Father must be present. No entry after 7.10 pm. An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre.

Fathers only and children up to 12 months. Booking required.

Willesden NW10 3QX

Preston Park Children’s Centre

Saturday 10th June

Saturday 8th July

Baby Massage and Play.

10 – 11.30 am

Baby Massage and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Fathers only and children up to 12 months. Booking required.

Fathers only and children up to 12 months. Booking required.

Wykeham Children’s Centre

Alperton Children’s Centre

Saturday 17th June

Saturday 15th July

Fathers’ Day Celebration 10 – 11.30 am

Cook and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Fathers and family welcome. Look out for the flyer. Booking required.

Fathers only and children up to 12 months. Booking required.

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Making Play Dough: Microwave and by Hand The purpose of this activity is to model and support children and parents/carers to prepare their own play dough, by working together and engaging them in an activity that requires hand-eye coordination.

Microwave method ■ 2 cups of plain flour ■ 1 cup of salt ■ 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar ■ 1 tablespoon of oil ■ 2 cups of water ■ Food colouring of your choice

Hand method ■ 2 cups of plain flour ■ 1 cup of salt ■ 1 tablespoon of oil ■ 2 cups of water ■ Food colouring of your choice ■ This time you can use your hands to bind the flour by adding water accordingly.

Children can take it in turns to knead it well using both hands so that it appears softer.

■ Mix together the flour, salt and cream of tartar in a large bowl. Pour in the oil water, and add a few drops of the food colouring. Beat the ingredients together so that the mixture is smooth.

Put this bowl covered in a microwave and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir halfway through. Leave to cool prior to use.

Parent Tip: Play dough is a great activity to develop children’s attention, as well as their listening, talking and sharing skills. It also builds their confidence in how to follow instructions. They will learn to take turns, to work out measurements and the difference in sizes, for example a big spoon and small spoon.

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■ Mix all dry ingredients together with a spoon. Pour the water a little at a time to make the dough. Mix it well by encouraging your children to take turns. Now add a few drops of food colouring of your choice (orange or strawberry work well) and mix all ingredients together.

By Mamta, Early Years Worker

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Child Safety Week Child safety is something that is important to all of us all year round, however during Child Safety Week we take an extra look at how we can keep our children safe.

If you would like to learn more about keeping your family safe, please pop into your local Childrens’ Centre’s to find out about workshops and support you can access.

The following are all areas that everyone should take into account when creating a safe and healthy environment:

In addition, please see below some organisations that have information and resources for parents/carers and children online.

■ Safety around the home ■ Fire safety

The Child Accident Prevention Trust www.capt.org.uk

■ Road safety ■ Safety when you are out and about

ROSPA www.rospa.com

■ E-safety

Childnet www.rospa.com

Let’s work together to stay safe!

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Walk-in and Urgent Care Centres NHS Walk-in Centres (WCCs) and Urgent Care Centres (UCCs) are an alternative to Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments.

They are centres that treat minor illnesses and injuries, and you do not need an appointment. Just walk in and you will be seen by an experienced nurse or a GP. What conditions do they treat? Common illnesses and injuries that require urgent treatment, including: Minor illnesses, cuts and grazes, minor scalds and burns, strains and sprains, bites and stings, minor broken bones, minor head injuries, ear and throat infections, minor skin infections/rashes, minor eye conditions/ infections, stomach pains and suspected fractures.

On arrival, you will be assessed and then treated in order of the priority of your condition. The following WICs and UCCs are located in and near to Brent: Brent GP Access Walk-in Centre Wembley Centre for Health and Care 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, HA0 4UZ Open 8am – 8pm, 7 days p/w 020 8900 6020 Brent Urgent Care Centre Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane, London, NW10 7NS Open 24 hrs, 7 days p/w 0333 999 2575

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Northwick Park Hospital Urgent Care Centre Watford Road Harrow, HA1 3UJ Open 24 hrs, 7 days p/w 020 8864 3232 St Mary’s Hospital Urgent Care Centre, St Mary’s Hospital Praed Street, London, W2 1NY Open 24 hrs, 7 days p/w 020 3312 6666

Cricklewood Walk-in Centre Britannia Business Village 2 Cricklewood Lane, Barnet, London, NW2 1DZ Open 8am – 7pm, 7 days p/w 03000 334335

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Edgware NHS Walk-in Centre Edgware Community Hospital Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD Open 7am – 10pm, 7 days p/w 020 8732 6459

St Charles NHS Urgent Care Centre, St Charles Hospital Exmoor Street, London, W10 6DZ Open 8am – 9pm, 7 days p/w 020 8969 2488

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Some Useful Numbers The Children Families Information Service (CFIS) provides information for 0 to 19 (or 25 for children with SEND) free, accurate, up to date advice on a range of services for children and families, to enable families to make informed choices. Our service is led by the needs of children, parents, careers, employers and childcare providers.

NHS advice and support during the first five years of a child’s life to promote mental and physical health, development and well-being.

Brent Health Visiting Service: Kingsbury Health 020 8736 7115 Harlesden Health 020 3188 7399 Kilburn Health 020 7644 8144 Wembley Health 020 8795 6030 Willesden Health 020 8438 7235

Brent Children and Families Information Service 020 8937 3001 Support, advice and help if you have any concerns about a child being harmed or at risk.

NHS antenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women booked at Northwick Park and St Marks’ Hospital. Maternity care is provided at various local children’s centres.

Brent Family Front Door 020 8937 4300 Support for families with children 0-18 years old (up to 19 for young people with disabilities) on a range of issues including mental health, parenting support, money, drug or alcohol worries.

Northwick Park and St Marks’ Hospital Community Midwives 020 8869 2871 Housing advice for tenants and those at risk of homelessness.

Brent Family Solutions Team 020 8937 2711

Shelter

080 8800 4444

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www.brent.gov.uk www.barnardos.org.uk Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605. Registered Company No. 61625.

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