Brent Children's Centres timetable

Brent Children’s Centres Autumn Programme Sept - Dec 2016

Welcome!

Children are at the heart of all that Barnardo’s does, and since taking over the running of 14 children’s centres in Brent we have been lucky enough to connect with thousands of local families with under-fives.

As the UK’s largest children’s charity, our work is very wide-ranging.

Barnardo’s believes in children and we are there to support any child, young person or family who needs it – not just the most vulnerable.

Even the most practised parents or carers need help or advice sometimes, and everyone is welcome at any one of our network of local children’s centres, no matter what your circumstances. From stay and play sessions for young ones to burn off some energy, to parenting courses, dads-only workshops and baby massage, there’s likely to be an activity nearby that will appeal to you.

The 14 centres we run on behalf of Brent Council cover the whole of the borough, including Kingsbury, Kilburn, Queen’s Park, Harlesden, Wembley, Willesden and beyond, and our new timetable has been put together to make it easier for you to see what’s happening on any day of the week and to plan your visits.

We would like to welcome hundreds of new families over the coming months, so please drop in to any centre, speak to a member of staff and find out what’s happening for you and your children. We’re really looking forward to meeting you.

Marie Moody Assistant Director of Children’s Services Barnardo’s London Autumn Programme Sept - Dec 2016

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Discover the benefits of healthy living

Families who want to find out more about the benefits of healthy eating and active lifestyles can sign up for a new programme launching in children’s centres across Brent.

HENRY – or Healthy Exercise and Nutrition for the Really Young – is an eight-week course designed to help tackle child obesity by helping parents and carers make positive lifestyle changes.

It encourages families to take practical steps to encourage healthy eating and emotional wellbeing from an early age, helping you to deal with the real issues you are likely to face when trying to introduce and maintain healthy habits.

Check the timetable to see when HENRY is running in your area.

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Please check local timetables for information.

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Special sessions to help parents and carers handle the challenges of family life will be held at two children’s centres in the Harlesden and Wembley this autumn.

The informal Family Focus group sessions cover everything from fussy eating, toilet training and behavioural difficulties to sleep and child safety. The workshop offers practical solutions that can help parents and carers cope with everyday issues and support their children’s development.

The aim is to help parents and carers to feel more confident in managing some of their children’s challenging habits.

Sessions are held at St Raphael’s Children’s Centre in Rainborough Close, St Raphael’s Estate, on Wednesdays from 1.15pm to 3pm and at Alperton Children’s Centre in Ealing Road on Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm. Booking is required.

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Timetable

Monday Three Trees Children’s Centre Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more

£5

Hope Children’s Centre

Parents

Baby Massage (starts 24 Oct) 1.30 - 2.30pm 1hr Improves bonding, muscle development and help with sleep patterns 5wks - 8mths

£5

Wykeham Children’s Centre Well Baby Clinic 9.30am - 12.30pm Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies Appointments only

Stay and Play with Music 11.30am - 1.00pm 1.5hrs A parent and child play session 0 - 5yrs

Healthy Little Eaters (date to be confirmed) 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs Sessions led by Healthy Little Eaters covering fussy eating, healthy eating options (crèche provided)

£1 (voluntary)

Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour (date to be confirmed) 12.30 - 2.30pm 2hrs Suitable for parents who would like guidance and support in managing their child’s day-today behaviour. This 10 week course looks at parenting style, developmental needs, temper tantrums and much more. (crèche provided) Parents

Granville Children’s Centre Time For Rhymes 1.00 - 2.00pm 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

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Keep Fit for Women (starts 19 Sept) 10.30 - 11.30am 1hr Women only exercise and health advice session (crèche provided) £1 a session

Alperton Children’s Centre Music and movement 10.00 - 11.00am 1hrs Have fun with your child singing, dancing and making music 0 - 5yrs

£1

HENRY programme 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs A healthy living parenting programme Parents

Welcome Children’s Centre

Harmony Children’s Centre Well Baby Clinic 10.00am - 12.00pm 2hrs Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies Appointments only

Little movers stay play and learn 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Parent and child special time with baby friendly activities 0 - 18mths

£1 (voluntary)

English Conversation 1.00 - 2.00pm 1hr A fun and relaxed English conversation class to boost your confidence Parents

Stay, Play and learn 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs A parent and child play session £1 (voluntary)

Health Visitor Team Baby clinic 1.30 - 3.00pm Walk in session please call Health visiting Team: 020 8795 6030 Autumn Programme Sept - Dec 2016

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Timetable

Monday St Raphael’s Children’s Centre Healthy Living Programme 10.00am - 12.00pm 2hrs A healthy living parenting programme Parents

Mount Stewart Children’s Centre Stay, Play and Learn 1.45 - 3.15pm 1.5hrs Parent and child themed play session 0 - 5yrs

ESOL (starts 19th Sept) 12.30 - 2.30pm 2hrs Provided by Brent Start Initial assessment on the 12 September, please call for more information or to book

Wembley Primary Children’s Centre Made of Money (starts 19 Sept) 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs A fun, relaxed, 6 week course looking at ways to save money, budgeting and much more Parents

English Literature (starts Oct) 12.00 - 3.00pm 3hrs Level 2 English course with functional skills Parents

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£1 (voluntary)

Well baby clinic 1.30 - 3.00pm Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies Appointments only

Willow Children’s Centre Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour (21 Nov to 30 Jan) 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs Suitable for parents who would like guidance and support in managing their child’s day-today behaviour. This 10 week course looks at parenting style, developmental needs, temper tantrums and much more.

Parents

Stay and Play with Messy Play and Child Development Talks 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs A parent and child themed play session 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Church Lane Children’s Centre

Preston Park Children’s Centre Play and Learn with books (starts Oct) 10.00am - 12.00pm 2hrs Creative activities from favourite books. Includes elements of reading, writing and maths parents

English Class (starts Oct) 10.00am - 12.00pm 2hrs Provided by Brent Start

£1 (voluntary)

Stay and Play with Rhymes 1.30 - 2.30pm 1hr Play, music and singing session

Parents

0 - 5yrs

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 12.30 - 3.00pm

£1 (voluntary)

Appointments only

Kingsbury Library Story Time 10.30 - 11.00am 30mins Book start story time 0 - 5yrs

Parent and Baby group 1.00 - 2.15pm 1hr 15mins Parent and child special time with baby friendly activities 0 - 12mths

location

£1 (voluntary)

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Timetable

Tuesday Three Trees Children’s Centre Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together (Registered carers/children) Family Focus with Stay and Play 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs Parent and child themed play session 0 - 5yrs

Wykeham Children’s Centre Midwifery Antenatal Clinic Appointments only

Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together

Hope Children’s Centre Time For Rhymes 9.45 - 10.45am 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 - 3.45pm 2hrs 15 mins Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies Appointments only

Granville Children’s Centre English Course 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs 10 week English classes for parents who want to improve their English (crèche provided) Parents

Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12pm Free legal advice for expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5yrs old regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

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£1 (voluntary)

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 9.00am - 4.00pm Appointments only

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 - 3.45pm Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies Appointments only

Breastfeeding Advice 1:1 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs One to one support and advice for parents and expectant parents Baby Stay and Play 1.00 - 2.30pm 1.5hrs Parent and child special time with baby friendly activities 0 - 12mths

£1 (voluntary)

Alperton Children’s Centre English class 10.00 - 12.00pm 2hr Provided by Brent Start Parents

Stay, Play and Learn 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs A parent and child play session 0 - 5yrs

Barham Park Building My Special Time 10.00am - 12.00pm 2hrs Stay and Play for children with additional needs and themed information/ advice sessions For more information call Welcome Children’s Centre: 020 8903 9541 Harmony Children’s Centre Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

Stay, Play and Learn 10.00 - 12.00pm 2hrs A parent and child play session 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Music and Movement 2.00 - 3.00pm 1hrs Have fun with your child singing, dancing and making music

£1 (voluntary)

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Timetable

Tuesday Harmony Children’s Centre Baby Massage 1.00 - 2.00pm 1hr Improves bonding, muscle development and help with sleep patterns 5wks - 8mths

£5

St Raphael’s Children’s Centre Sewing for Enterprise 10.00 - 12.00pm 2hrs Sewing class with Brent Start (crèche provided) Parents

Sewing (practice skills workshop) 1.00 - 2.30pm 1.5hrs Led by a volunteer (crèche provided) Parents

Wembley Primary Children’s Centre English Conversation 9.30 - 11.00am 1.5hrs A fun and relaxed English conversation class to boost your confidence (crèche provided) Parents

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Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

My Special Time (1st Tuesday of the month) 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Stay and Play for children with additional needs and themed information/advice sessions.

Stay, Play and Learn 2.00 - 3.00pm 1hr Parents and children up to 4 yrs Parent and child themed play session 0 - 4yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Willow Children’s Centre Special Education Toddlers Group (2nd Tuesday of the month) 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs Support and information sessions 2nd Tuesday of each month run by Portage Team

Small Talk (by invitation only) 10.00 - 11.00am 1hr Speech and Language Therapist small group activity Library Story Time Wembley Library 10.30 - 11.00am 30mins Book start story time

Church Lane Children’s Centre Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

0 - 5yrs

Time for Rhymes 2.00 - 3.00pm 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development Preston Park Children’s Centre Small Talk (by invitation only) 11.15am - 12.15pm 1hr Speech and Language Therapist small group activity Healthy Little Eaters ( date to be confirmed) 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hr Nutrition education sessions involving cooking, children’s activities and healthy eating advice. Learn about fussy eating and weaning, portion size and balanced diets Parents

HENRY programme 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs An 8-week fun programme for parents and carers of babies and young children giving them practical information that will help the whole family eat more healthily and become more active Parents

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 - 11.30am Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies Appointments only

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Wednesday Three Trees Children’s Centre DOR Therapy 9.00am - 12.00pm One to one therapeutic counselling Appointments only

Baby Yoga (Starts 2 Nov) 10.00 - 11.00am 8 week course 8 wks - crawling

£5 per session

Wykeham Children’s Centre Small Talk (by invitation only) 10.00 - 11.00am 1hr Speech and Language Therapist small group activity BUSS 10.00am - 12.00pm Sensory impairment group, please contact the centre before attending

or £35 for the course

Father’s Stay and Play Session (3rd Wednesday of the month) 11.30am - 1.30pm 1.5hrs Parent and child themed play session for dads, male carers and their children 0 - 5yrs 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 12.00 - 4.00pm Appointments only

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Hope Children’s Centre Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 4yrs old Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together

Stay and Play with Messy Play and Child Development Talks 12.00 - 1.30pm 1.5hrs Develop your child’s motor and fine motor skills through sensory and messy play 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Granville Children’s Centre Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together (Registered carers/children) Physical Activity for Children (starts 14 September) 11.00am - 12.00pm 1hr Fun activities for children to aid their physical development 1 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Tree Tops Children’s Centre

Alperton Children’s Centre Time for Rhymes 9.30 - 10.30am 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Stay, Play and Learn 11.00am - 12.15pm 1hr 15mins A parent and child play session 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Welcome Children’s Centre Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

Citizen’s Advice Brent 4.00 - 6.00pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents Autumn Programme Sept - Dec 2016

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Timetable

Wednesday Barham Park Building Childminders Stay and Play 10.00am - 12.00pm 2hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together Harmony Children’s Centre Mellow Parenting programme (starts 9 Nov) 9.30am - 4.30pm 7hrs (Crèche provided) Parents

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 08.30am - 4.30pm Appointments only

St Raphael’s Children’s Centre Time for Rhymes 10.00 - 11.00am 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

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£1 (voluntary)

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Small Talk (by invitation only) 11.00am - 12.00pm 1hr Speech and Language Therapist small group activity Family Focus 1.15 - 3.00pm 1hr 45min Informal group for parents discussing potty training, fussy eating, behaviour management and other topics useful for parents with young children Parents

Wembley Primary Children’s Centre Baby and Parent Club 9.30 - 11.00am 1.5hrs Parent and baby special time with baby friendly activities 0 - 18mths

£1 (voluntary)

Breastfeeding Support 11.00 - 11.30am 0.5hrs Breastfeeding peer support for parents and babies

Dealing with Disobedience (30 Nov) 13.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs One-off workshop looking at and discussing ways to manage behaviour

Church Lane Children’s Centre Stay and Play with Messy Play and Child Development Talk’s 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs A parent and child themed play session

Mount Stewart Children’s Centre

0 - 5yrs

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.30am - 3.00pm

Rhyme Time Stay and Play 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs Fun stay and play session with rhymes 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Appointments only

£1 (voluntary)

Willow Children’s Centre Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together

location

age range

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Thursday Three Trees Children’s Centre Music and Movement 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Have fun with your child singing, dancing and making music 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Portage session 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs Portage approach stay and play for children under 5 years old with special educational needs or disabilities and their parents 0 - 5yrs

Wykeham Children’s Centre Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 - 11.00am 1.5hrs Parent and child themed play session 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more 0 - 5yrs

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Job Centre Plus (4th Thursday of the month) 10.00am - 2.00pm Support in finding employment Parents

Time for Rhymes 12.30 - 1.30pm 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Zumba (starts 15 Sept) 2.00 - 3.00pm 1hr Dance your way to a fitter and healthier you during these weekly exercise classes Parents

£1 per session

Hope Children’s Centre Family focus with Play and Learn (starts 15 Sept) 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs 10 sessions covering behaviour management and exploring children’s development (crèche provided) Parents

Granville Children’s Centre Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.00am - 4.20pm Appointments only

IT course (date to be confirmed) 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs Learn how to use a computer (crèche provided) Parents

Alperton Children’s Centre Well Baby Clinic 9.30am - 12.00pm Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies Appointments only

Family Focus 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs Informal group for parents discussing potty training, fussy eating, behaviour management and other topics useful for parents with young children

Harmony Children’s Centre Time for Rhymes 10.00 - 11.15am 1hr 15min Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

Getting Ready 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs A weekly group for children aged 2½ years and above. The group supports children to move on to nursery and school 2.5yrs+

£1 (voluntary)

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 8.30am - 4.30pm Appointments only

Parents

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Timetable

Thursday St Raphael’s Children’s Centre Childminders Stay and Play 10.00am - 12.00pm 2hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together Citizen’s Advice Brent 1.30 - 4.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

Stay, Play and Learn 1.00 - 4.00pm 3hrs Drop in parent and child free flow play session 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Wembley Primary Children’s Centre Time for Rhymes 9.30 - 10.30am 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

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£1 (voluntary)

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Maths Course 12.00 - 3.00pm 3hrs 12 week Level 1 maths course with function skills Parents

Mount Stewart Children’s Centre Making Story Sacks (starts Oct) 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs Bring a child’s favourite book to life by making puppets, props and games to go with your sack (crèche provided) Parents

Hassle free shopping with children (one-off workshop 10 Nov) 1.30 - 3.00pm 1.5hrs Find out how to make shopping trips enjoyable and hassle free (crèche provided) Parents

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 1.30 - 3.00pm Appointments only

Friday Willow Children’s Centre

Three Trees Children’s Centre

Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 - 10.30am 1hr A parent and child themed play session 0 - 5yrs

Well Baby Clinic (1st and 3rd Friday of the month) 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies

£1 (voluntary)

Little Movers with Family Support 10.45 - 11.45am 1hr Parent and child special time with baby friendly activities 0 - 12mths

£1 (voluntary)

Church Lane Children’s Centre DoR Therapy (by referral only) One to one therapeutic counselling

Appointments only

Wykeham Children’s Centre English Conversation 9.30 - 11.00am 1.5hrs A 10 week fun and relaxed English conversation class to boost your confidence Parents

Hope Children’s Centre Stay and Play with Music and Movement 10.00 - 11.00am 1hr Stay and play sessions with exploring musical instruments and songs. Have fun with your child, singing, dancing and making music

Parents

0 - 5yrs

location

age range

session not free

£1 (voluntary)

course

call to book

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Timetable

Friday Hope Children’s Centre Healthy Little Eaters (date to be confirmed) 1.00 - 3.00pm 2hrs Sessions led by Healthy Little Eaters covering fussy eating, healthy eating options (crèche provided)

Granville Children’s Centre Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.00am - 4.20pm Appointments only

Zumba (starts 16 Sept) 2.00 - 3.00pm 1hr Dance your way to a fitter and healthier you during these weekly exercise classes £1 per session

Willesden Green Library Songs and Playtime 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs Stay and play session at Willesden Green Library for families with children 0 - 5yrs. Have fun with your child, singing, dancing and making music 0 - 5yrs

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Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30am - 12.30pm Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years old, free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more Parents

£5

Parents

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Bumps 2 Babies 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Group for expectant parents, mums and carers with a babies 0 - 6 months 0 - 6mths

£1 (voluntary)

Welcome Children’s Centre Stay and Play led by Speech and Language 12.00 - 1.00pm 1hr Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development Harmony Children’s Centre Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 8.30am - 3.00pm Appointments only

Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 - 11.00am 1.5hrs A structured group for registered childminders and their children to meet, learn and play together 0 - 5yrs

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 1.30 - 3.00pm Appointments only

Willow Children’s Centre

Parents Business Network 11.15am - 1.00pm 1hr 45mins A group to support parents at the various stages of starting their own business, from considering their options to launch Parents

St Raphael’s Children’s Centre Healthy Living programme 10.00 - 12.00pm 2hrs Parents and children Parents

Mount Stewart Children’s Centre

£5

Wembley Primary Children’s Centre Childminders Stay and Play 9.30 - 11.30am 2hrs Structured group for registered childminders and children in their charge to learn and play together

Fathers Session (2nd and 4th Friday of the month) 9.30 - 11.00am 1.5hrs Church Lane Children’s Centre Time for Rhymes 9.30 - 10.30am 1hr Session led by speech and language team to support children’s language development 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Stay and Play with Story Time 10.45 - 11.45am 1hr A fun play and story session 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

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Timetable

Saturday Three Trees Children’s Centre Stay, Play and Learn (alternate Saturdays, starts on 17th Nov) 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Have fun with your child singing, dancing and making music 0 - 5yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Fathers Timetable September Father’s Family Fun – 2 September 6.00-8.00pm 2hrs An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre, Willesden NW10 3QX October Baby Massage and Play – Saturday 1 October 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Fathers and Children up to 12 months Church Lane Children centre Father’s Family Fun – 7 October 6.00-8.00pm 2hrs An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre, Willesden NW10 3QX Lets Cook and Play Session – Saturday 8 October 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Fathers and Children up to 8 years old Three Trees Children’s Centre

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Messy Play Session – Saturday 15 October 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Fathers and Children up to 8 years old Alperton Children’s Centre

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Father’s Family Fun – 4 November 6.00-8.00pm 2hrs An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre, Willesden NW10 3QX

Father’s Family Fun – 2 December 6.00-8.00pm 2hrs An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre, Willesden NW10 3QX

Trip to the Science Museum – Saturday 5 November 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Willow Children’s Centre

Little Foxes and Play Session – Saturday 3 December 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Fathers and Children up to 8 years old Preston Park Children’s Centre

Paediatric First Aid – Saturday 12 November 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs (crèche provided) Wykeham Children’s Centre Baby Yoga and Play – Saturday 12 November 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Fathers and Children up to 12 months Alperton Children’s centre

Sensory Development and Play session – Saturday 10 December 10.00 - 11.30am 1.5hrs Fathers and Children up to 12 months Three Trees Children Centre Fathers Christmas Party – Saturday 17 December 11.00am - 2.00pm 3hrs Harmony Children’s centre

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Apply on time for school place!

It’s that time of year where parents and guardians will need to think about applying for their child’s school place. Applications open on 1 September 2016. Make sure you apply on time!

Making sure you apply for your child’s school place on time is really important.

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Starting Primary school & transferring to Junior school Primary: Apply for children born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013

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Junior: If your child is in year 2 at an infant school you must apply for a place at a junior school ■■

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Transferring to Secondary school Apply for children born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006 Deadline: 31 October 2016 Offer Day: 1 March 2017 School starts: September 2017

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apply. If you don’t have one go to www.googlemail.com and click ‘Create an account’ Decide the schools you want to apply for before you start the application form online.

Read the handbooks online at www.brent.gov.uk/admissions for detailed information about how to apply and the various schools in Brent.

Visit the schools – open events for secondary schools can be found online at www.brent.gov. uk/admissions. You will need to telephone primary schools to arrange a visit List six preferences. Listing only one school does not improve your chances. Use all six options.

Include your catchment area school if you are applying for primary schools. Find out your catchment area school online at www.brent.gov.uk/admissions.

Apply via: www.eadmissions.org.uk.

If you have any questions about the application process, please visit www.brent.gov.uk/ admissions

ng i r e e t n u Vol ant t r o p m i was r o f p e t s t firs Lidia

“I moved to London from Romania in February 2010, just after I finished my studies in social work. Coming to the UK it was a big challenge but I was determined to build a better future. I started to work as a nanny hoping that one day I would step up to social work.

“One of the mums I was working for encouraged me to get involved with my local children’s centre, so I applied and started to work as a volunteer at Church Lane Children’s Centre, one day per week. At the beginning I was a bit reserved, but as time went by I became more confident and gained new skills and knowledge.

“As a volunteer I’ve taken part in a range of activities including stay and play sessions, healthy eating, admin and home visits with a family support worker, where I helped to interpret. I now have a better understanding of all the ways children’s centres support families, and have been fortunate enough to be offered lots of training and development.

“After one year of volunteer work, a temporary vacancy came up for the role of Community Involvement Worker role. I applied for it and was successful, and enjoyed working with the lovely and supportive team at Kingsbury Children’s Centre. I feel a big debt of gratitude for being given the opportunity to gain some experience working with children and families, and would like to say a big thank you to the whole children’s centre team in Brent.”

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Barnardo’s 14 Children’s Centres

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

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

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

Harmony 38 Bridge Rd, London, NW10 9BX 020 8451 4180

Hope 228 Walm Lane, London, NW2 3BS 020 8937 6490 Granville Granville Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 5RA 020 8937 6581 (Access via Carlton Vale) Alperton Ealing Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4PW 020 8937 3860

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Church Lane Fryent Primary School, Church Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 8JD 020 8937 3890

Mount Stewart Mount Stewart Infants School, Carlisle Gardens, Kenton, St Raphael’s HA3 0JX The Community Centre, 020 8937 5970 Rainborough Close, St Raphaels Estate, Wembley Primary Wembley, East Lane, NW10 0TS Wembley, 020 8937 3620 HA9 7NW 020 8937 5590 Barham Park Building Harrow Road, Preston Park Sudbury, College Road, HA0 2HB Wembley, 020 8903 9541 HA9 8RJ 020 8937 5980 Willow Barnhill Road, Treetops Wembley, Doyle Gardens, London, Willesden, HA9 9YP NW10 3SQ 020 8937 6562 020 8937 5960

Some Useful Numbers

Information on childcare, nursery grants and a wide range of services and activities for children 0-19 years living in Brent.

Brent Children and Families Information Service 0208 937 3001 Support, advice and help if you have any concerns about a child being harmed or at risk.

Brent Family Front Door 0208 937 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.

Brent Family Solutions Team 0208 937 2711 NHS advice and support during the first 5 years of a child’s life to promote mental and physical health, development and wellbeing.

Brent Health Visiting Service: Kingsbury Health 0208 736 7115 Harlesden Health 0203 188 7399 Kilburn Health 0207 644 8144 Wembley Health 0208 795 6030 Willesden Health 0208 438 7235

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.

Northwick Park and St Marks Hospital Community Midwives 0208 869 2871 Housing advice for tenants and those at risk of homelessness.

Shelter 0808 800 4444 Special educational needs and disabilities information, advice and support.

Brent SEND 0208 937 3434 Free, independent and impartial advice on debt, immigration, employment, benefits and legal matters.

Citizen’s Advice Brent 0208 438 1249 Wide range of adult education courses taught at various sites, including training courses to improve employment prospects and job skills.

Brent Start 0208 937 3950

www.barnardos.org.uk

Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605. Registered Company No. 61625.

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