Children centre spring brochure

Brent Children’s Centres Spring Programme January – March 2018 In partnership with Curzon Crescent & Fawood Children's Centres Partnership Incorporating Challenge House Children's Centre

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 The green tab – Grange Cluster, lists activities and services in the Kilburn, Queen’s Park and Willesden areas.

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.

The blue tab – Stadium Cluster, lists activities and services in the North Wembley, Wembley Park, Kingsbury and Kenton areas.

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

The yellow tab – Curzon Crescent & Fawood, covers Children’s Centre 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 areas.

A guide how to use this booklet

Remember to refer back to the front of the booklet if you need further information about a service, including who it’s aimed out and whether or not there is a charge.

Alternatively, you can always contact your local Children’s Centre, as they will be more than happy to answer any questions.

The first few pages of the booklet are a directory of all the different Children’s Centre services across Brent, with a brief description and information about who the class, course or service is aimed at. You will need to refer back to this section for further information about the services that are listed throughout the rest of the booklet.

Towards the back of the brochure you will also find information about our Dads in Brent programme and some numbers for other services that may be useful.

This booklet is split into four coloured sections: The purple tab – Central Cluster, lists the activities and services in the St Raphael’s and Church End part of Harlesden, and around the Wembley Central, Sudbury and Alperton areas.

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We hope you enjoy accessing your local Children’s Centre, and find services that meet the needs of you and your family!

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Contents Discover what’s Happening at Your Children’s Centre A guide how to use this booklet

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Activity Directory 6 - 14 Important Information

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Central Cluster 16 17 Alperton CC Barham Park Building

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Harmony CC

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St Raphael’s CC

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Welcome CC

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The Freeman Family Centre

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Grange Cluster 24 Braintcroft Primary School

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Granville Plus CC

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Hope CC

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St Mary & St Andrew Church

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Three Trees CC

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Treetops CC

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Wykeham CC

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Willesden Green Library

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September – December 2017

Stadium Cluster 34 Church Lane CC

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Mount Stewart CC

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Preston Park CC

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Wembley Primary CC

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The Willow CC

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The Curzon Crescent and Fawood Children’s Centres’ Partnership (Incorporating Challenge House Children’s Centre) 42 Curzon Crescent CC

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Challenge House CC

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Fawood CC

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Life With a New Baby

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Autumn: Dads’ Programme 48 Walk-in and Urgent Care Centres

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Some Useful Numbers

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September – December 2017

Activity Directory

A Breastfeeding Club

After-school Singing & Story Time

One-to-one support and advice on breastfeeding.

Singing songs and reading books gives children a wonderful opportunity to use their imagination, and to encounter new words and vocabulary.

Bumps2Babies Bumps2Babies with Baby Massage

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Group for expectant parents and parents with babies 0-9 months.

Opportunity to meet other families, enjoy activities, and gain support and advice on topics relevant to your developing baby.

Baby Clinic & Breastfeeding Support Weekly health review for babies. By appointment only.

BUSS Group Stay & Play

Baby Massage

Fortnightly, term time only. For children with a hearing loss and their parents/carers. Play, talk and get advice from teachers of the deaf.

Snack and drinks provided. For more information please call: 07467 335392/07946 460010

5-week course led by a baby massage instructor. 1 hour per week. Call the Children's Centre to book.

Baby Massage & Breastfeeding Support A 5-week course that helps to promote bonding/attachment and healthy child development. Massage stimulates brain development, reduces stress, helps baby’s immune system and helps baby to sleep better. It’s also fun and relaxing for you and your baby!

C Cardio, Strength & Tone A total body workout for women that is suitable for beginners. Cardio and bodyweight circuit class that focuses on improving flexibility, posture, core strength and stability

Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Harlesden Library, 49a Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE Ealing Road Library, 45 Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BA

Caring for Children: Level 1 Award For parents interested in a pathway into childcare, this 30-week course will provide you with an award in caring for children. Crèche available.

Call Reception to book.

Come to your local library for story and rhyme time.

Breastfeeding Advice One-to-one support and advice on breastfeeding.

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Developing Good Bedtime Routines

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

Session to explore strategies to improve children's sleep patterns.

Creche provided. Call to book: 020 8937 5980

Children’s Centre Library (Drop-in)

DOR Therapy Counselling

Come and make use of our cosy space to look at and read books with your child. Borrow up to six books to enjoy at home.

One-to-one counselling sessions. By appointment only.

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Citizens Advice Brent

Employment skills training

Free legal advice on housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. For expectant parents and parents with a child under 5. By appointment only. Call to book.

English Class Learn to converse in English and make new friends in a friendly environment at this free class.

Confidence Building 5-week confidence building course to identify strengths and skills gained through life experiences, and to build awareness of their value. Delivered in partnership with Brent Start. Crèche provided. To book call your local children's centre.

English Conversation A relaxed conversation group to help boost your confidence and vocabulary.

Crèche provided. Term time only. To book call 020 8452 2413 English Course – provided by Brent Start

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10-week basic English course for parents/carers who want to improve their English. Delivered in partnership with Brent Start. Creche provided. Call for an assessment.

Dads' Stay & Play Stay and play session for dads, grandads, male carers and their 0-5 year-olds. Led by the Children’s Centre Fathers’ Worker.

ESOL Course – provided by Brent Start

Dealing with Disobedience

This course is free for those working under 16 hours. The assessment date for this course is 12th Sep. Call for more information and to book.

A workshop for parents with concerns about their child’s behaviour, or who wish to explore a variety of parenting skills and strategies. To book call: 020 8937 5970

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Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn

Activity Directory

Exercise Class

First Aid

Tone up and feel fabulous at this weekly exercise class! £20 for 10 weeks, payable in advance. Creche provided. Call to book.

4-hour workshop for parents/carers to learn basic First Aid. Crèche provided.

Call to book.

Free English Class

Exploring Babies

Learn to converse in English in a friendly environment and make new friends.

An opportunity for babies to interact and explore their surroundings, and for parents/carers to gain support and advice on their babies’ development.

Free IT Class Learn anything from Excel and Word to PowerPoint and how to email.

F Family English

Fun on Saturdays: Stay, Play & Learn

A 10-week course for parents/carers who wish to improve their speaking and writing English skills. Crèche available. Call to book.

Stay, play and learn session on alternate Saturdays for parents/carers and children 0-5 years. Priority is given to parents who are working or studying during the week, or who have weekend access.

Family Language & Learning £10 refundable deposit. Improve your speaking and listening skills, and gain confidence in supporting your child’s learning. Crèche provided. To book call your local children's centre.

H Hairdressing Course – provided by Brent Start

Families Love Books

Term 1 of 3. This course is free for those working under 16 hours, however there is a one-off cost for equipment of around £60. Call for more information and to book.

Improve your speaking and listening skills, and gain confidence in supporting your child’s learning.

Crèche provided. To book call your local children's centre.

Hassle-free Shopping

Family Focus

Session to explore strategies to make shopping trips enjoyable and hasslefree! Creche provided. Call to book.

Weekly sessions exploring the different challenges faced by families, with a look at potty training, fussy eating, behaviour management and family support. Facilitated by the Family Support team. Crèche provided.

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Home Safety

Fun activities to support your baby’s early language, sensory and physical development. Enjoy playing, listening, talking, singing and reading to your baby. Be creative and make inexpensive resources to share with your child.

Creche provided. Call to book.

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 provided.

Call to book.

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Have Your Say While the Children Play

Incredible Years Parenting Programme

Come and meet with us in a relaxed environment to tell us what you like and let us know your views on what we could improve/develop in the Central Cluster. 3rd week of every month.

10-week parenting programme for parents with children aged 1-3. Learn how to encourage your toddler's language, social and emotional development, and establish clear and predictable routines, plus much more.

Creche provided. To book call: 020 8937 4417

Have your Say with Breakfast Meet over breakfast to tell us what you like and what could be improved/ developed at the Children’s Centres.

Find out about services in your area.

Crèche available. Call to book.

Introduction to Solids Support group on introducing solids to babies. Facilitated by the Health Visiting team. To book call: 020 8102 4900

Health Visitor 1 & 2-year Reviews Health Visitor 1-year and 2-year reviews. By appointment only. To book call: 020 8102 4900

IT Course Learn everything from Excel and Word to PowerPoint, and how to email at this free class.

Healthy Family Focus Weekly sessions exploring different ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, including dental hygiene, cooking healthy and nutritious snacks, and foods for all the family.

K Keep Fit Keep fit and health awareness for women only. Female instructor.

Delivered in partnership with Albahdja. Crèche provided.

HENRY Programme 8-week course for parents/carers giving practical information to help families eat healthily and become more active. Crèche provided – booking required.

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Activity Directory

Have Fun with your Baby

Activity Directory

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Let's Get Active

Develop and support your child’s creativity as well as their fine and gross motor skills, through sensory and messy play. Please dress your child in old clothes or be prepared to strip them to their vest, as they will get messy. Also consider what you wear yourself.

Fun, interactive physical play and activities for children and their parents/carers.

Let’s Talk 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.

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic Midwife-led antenatal clinic. By appointment only. To book, call St Mary’s Community Midwives on: 020 3312 6605

Little Treasures Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley HA9 9FX Weekly play session, term time only. For more information call: 020 8904 8610

Midwifery Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic Midwife-led antenatal and postnatal clinic. By appointment only. To book call Northwick Park Hospital on 020 8235 4252 or Imperial on 020 3312 6650

M Made of Money 6-week course about money, but not as you know it! It's fun, relaxed and covers things useful to everyone.

Creche provided. To book call: 020 8937 4417

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic Midwife-led postnatal clinic. By appointment only. To book call St Mary’s Community Midwives on 020 3312 1158 or Northwick Park Hospital on 020 8235 4252. For Children's Centre Granville Plus please call 020 3312 1158

Magic Numbers 6-week course. A fun way to gain knowledge of how children learn Maths and how you can support your child’s learning. Delivered in partnership with Brent Start. Crèche provided. Booking required.

Mother & Baby Yoga 5-week yoga course for mothers and their babies.

Mellow Babies

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Perinatal Clinic

5-week confidence building course to identify strengths and skills gained through life experiences and to build awareness of their value.

Delivered in partnership with Brent Start. Crèche provided.

This session is by invitation from the Perinatal team only.

Physical Play Session Come and support your child’s gross motor skills development with this active and challenging session.

Music & Movement A fun session to support children's language and physical development through singing, dancing and music.

Playgroup Fryent Primary School Weekly play session at Fryent Primary School. Term time only. For more information call: 020 8205 4047

My Special Time Fun activities to support children's special and individual needs. First Wednesday of the month.

Portage Stay & Play Stay and play session for children with additional needs. Facilitated by Brent Portage.

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A group for parents/carers with children aged 0 -1 year who are new to the area. Come along to meet other new parents, socialise and make new friends.

Rhyme Time Stay and play run in partnership with the St Mary & St Andrew Church.

Term time only. Call Gifty for more information on: 07949 764986

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A group to support parents at the various stages of starting their own business. 10-week programme and event. Term time only. Call for more information.

SEN Stay & Play Stay and play for children with additional needs and their parents/carers.

Parents’ Voice Sensory Play

A meeting for parents/carers to let us know what is working well and to offer suggestions for services. A member of the Children’s Centre team will be at the meeting. Crèche provided.

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

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Activity Directory

Move on with Confidence

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Sensory Play & Exploration

Songs & Playtime

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

Stay and play session 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.

Speech & Language Support

Sewing Course

Speech and Language appointments to support the communication development of children under 5. By appointment only. To book call 020 8937 6490

10-week basic sewing course.

Delivered in partnership with Brent Start. Crèche provided.

Singing & Story Time

Stay & Play

Singing songs and reading books gives children a wonderful opportunity to use their imagination, and to encounter new words and vocabulary.

1st and 3rd Friday of the month.

Stay and play run in partnership with the Braintcroft Primary School. Term time only. For more information call 020 8452 2413

Singing & Storytelling

Stay & Play with Messy Play

A weekly session to support your child’s learning through songs and stories, to support their listening and communication skills in a fun way.

Sessions to support your child’s development by 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, as they will get messy!

Also consider what you wear yourself.

Small Talk Speech and Language Therapist small group activity. By invitation only.

Stay & Play with Story Time Solihull Parenting Programme

Parent/carer and child play session with story time. Led by the Early Years team.

13-week parenting programme. Call 020 8937 4417 for more information.

Somali Parent-led Stay & Play A parent-led stay and play session for local Somali parents/carers and their children.

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Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities Parenting Programme

A group for children and their parents/carers to come and play together, taking part in lots of fun and interactive activities in both indoor and outdoor environments.

The grown-ups talk about what the children are doing, so that the children can learn about listening and talking. By playing, children learn early skills that will help them when they go to school, like making choices, taking turns and following routines.

13-week parenting programme. Call 020 8937 4417 for more information and to book.

Stretch & Relax With Your Baby Exercise class for mothers, female carers and their babies. Crèche provided. Call to book.

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Stay, Play & Weigh

The Living Room presents: Bitesized talks while the children play

By invitation only. Stay and play while you get your children weighed. Run in conjunction with the Well Baby Clinic.

This session will provide information on employment and training, in a relaxed and informal way whilst the children play.

Stay & Play for Babies A stay and play session for parents/ carers and babies 0 -12 months which combines an interactive play session, and stories and songs, as well as support with health issues such as baby weighing, and advice on breastfeeding and weaning. Nursery rhyme singing at the end of the session.

Tiny Talk A fun and relaxed session to help you and your baby/toddler communicate through songs and simple signing.

Facilitated by an external provider so must be booked and paid for each half term. 6th Sep-20th Oct: £28, 1st Nov20th Dec: £32. (£4 a session, which is a 50% reduction).

Stay, Play & Learn with Busy Feet & Oral Hygiene Parent/carer and child play session with fun activities to promote physical development and dental hygiene.

Toy Library (Drop-in) Borrow a range of toys to support your child’s current stage of development and interests. Second Wednesday of the month. £1-3, depending on toy borrowed.

Stepping Stones 10-week parenting programme for families whose children have additional needs. Crèche provided.

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Activity Directory

Stay, Play & Learn

Activity Directory

Triple P Parenting Programme

Well Baby Clinic

9-week parenting programme for parents/carers with children up to 12 years. Call 020 8937 4417 for more information and to book.

Health Visitor review for babies and children. By appointment only. To book call: 020 8102 4900.

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Tummy Time

Yoga for Women

Tummy time increases babies’ confidence and independence, helping them to become motivated to explore their surroundings as they learn to control their bodies.

Yoga for female parents/carers.

Creche provided.

Young Children's Support Group A supportive group for children to share experiences, and to acknowledge and understand feelings.

U Understanding Your Child's Behaviour

Young Parents’ Group

Monthly workshops looking at the typical development stages your child goes through and how to support them. Help your child to deal with their emotions/temper tantrums and manage your child's increasing struggle for independence. To book call: 020 8937 4417

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

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Zumba

Walk & Talk

Zumba exercise class. Come along and get fit! Limited crèche places available.

Meet by the gates at the entrance to Barham Park Children's Centre. Walk and talk to get fit and healthy with your children. Don't be late!

We Love Rhymes & Songs Explore the benefits and enjoyment of learning and singing rhymes and songs with your child from across different cultures. Crèche provided. To book, call on Monday or Tuesday: 020 8937 5980

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Important Information Charges and Donations at Barnardo’s Children’s Centres – Central, Grange and Stadium areas Free Services We work in partnership with other organisations to provide a number of fully funded services for Brent families with children aged 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 sessions such as Stay, Play and Learn sessions or exercise classes, for example. For these sessions, we suggest a minimum contribution of £1 per session.

Subsidised Activities/Charges There are some activities that we charge for, such as Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Trips, as well as other services where we may need to bring in outside organisations or fund additional resources in order to provide a service. We always aim to keep charges affordable and subsidise some of the costs.

If contributing towards sessions is preventing you from accessing an activity, please speak to a member of staff, as 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 holiday periods.

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Central Cluster The Central Cluster Children’s Centres provides open access universal services to expectant families, parents/carers and their children who are under 5 years old, living in the Wembley and Harlesden communities. This term we are have been asked by our families to include more exercise sessions, under one baby groups and a Somali only group.

Based on parental feedback we have introduced new sessions such as Zumba, stretch and relax, new parents group, baby massage and breastfeeding support and specific baby groups for under ones.

We hope that you can come to our Children Centre to socialise with your babies and children and make new friends in your local community, whilst supporting your child/rens development and learning through play. .

We also work in partnership with a number of organisations: Midwifery, Health Brent Start, Brent CAB Perinatal, Speech and Language, Libraries, schools, and Nurseries Please call us to find out more about the amazing courses and sessions running at our Children’s Centres.

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

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

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

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

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

The Freeman Family Centre 57 Longstone Avenue, Harlesden, London, NW10 3UN 020 8965 3977

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Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Ealing Road Library, 45 Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BA

9 – 10.30 am Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

0 - 3 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

Start date 9th Jan

Start date 8th Jan

1.30 – 3 pm

11.00 am – 12.15 pm

Stay, Play & Learn

Stay & Play for Babies parents/carers

0 - 12 months

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

parents/carers

0 - 3 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

Start date 9th Jan

Start date 8th Jan

3.30 – 4.30 pm

1.30 – 3 pm

Children’s Centre Library (Drop-in)

Stay & Play Have Your Say While the Children Play parents/carers

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

Start date 9th Jan

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

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9.30 – 10.30 am

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Let’s Talk

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parents/carers

9 – 10.30 am

0 - 5 yrs

Start date 10th Jan

Stay & Play with Messy Play parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

11.15 am – 12.30 pm

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

Bumps2Babies: Tummy Time expectant parents & parents

Start date 9th Jan

0 - 12 months

11 am – 12.15 pm

Start date 10th Jan

Stay & Play Sensory for Babies parents/carers

0 - 18 months

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

£1 (voluntary)

Start date 9th Jan

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Alperton CC

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Barham Park M T W T

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9.30 am – 12 pm

9.15 – 10.45 am

Stay, Play & Weigh

Stay & Play Family Focus

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

by appointment only

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

9.30 am – 12 pm

10 am – 12 pm

Well Baby Clinic

Story Time Barham Park Library

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

parents/carers

by appointment only

11.15 – 11.45 am

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Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Ealing Road Library, 45 Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BA parents/carers

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Stay, Play & Learn

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parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

11 am – 12.15 pm

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Sensory Play for Babies

Citizens Advice Brent session not free

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9.15 – 10.30 am

0 - 5 yrs

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0 - 5 yrs

call to book

parents/carers

0 - 18 months

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

9 – 10.15 am Exercise Class women only £20 (10 weeks)

M T W T 0 - 3 yrs

creche

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10.30 am – 12 pm

call to book

Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn childminders

0 - 5 yrs

9.30 – 10.30 am Walk & Talk parents/carers

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9 – 10.30 am

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Stay, Play & Learn

Citizens Advice Brent

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

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expectant parents & parents

£1 (voluntary)

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

11.00 am – 12.15 pm

1.30 – 3 pm

Stay & Play for Babies

Stay & Play with Messy Play

parents/carers

0 - 12 months

parents/carers

£1 (voluntary)

£1 (voluntary)

Fortnightly appointments

1.30 – 3 pm Stay & Sensory Play parents/carers

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0 - 2 yrs

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9 am – 4.30 pm

£1 (voluntary)

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic

10.30 – 11 am

expectant parents

Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Harlesden Library, 49a Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

9 am – 4 pm Mellow Babies

0 - 5 yrs

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

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9 am – 4.30 pm

9 – 10.15 am

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic

New Parents’ Group parents/carers

expectant parents

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0 - 1 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

10 – 11 pm 10.45 – 12.15 am

Let’s Talk parents/carers

Baby Massage & Breastfeeding Support

0 - 5 yrs

1st & 3rd week of the month

parents/carers

0 - 9 months

11.30 am – 12.30 pm 1 – 3 pm

Stretch and Relax (10 weeks) women only £20 (10 weeks)

0 - 5 yrs

Parents’ Business Network

creche

parents/carers

call to book

creche

1.30 – 3 pm Stay and Play Have Your Say parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

10.30 – 11 am Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Harlesden Library, 49a Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

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10.30 – 11 am

10 – 11 am

Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Harlesden Library, 49a Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE

Let’s Talk

parents/carers

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0 - 5 yrs

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0 - 5 yrs

11.30 am – 12.45 pm Bumps2Babies: Tummy Time

9 – 10.30 am

expectant parents & parents

New Somali Parent-led Stay & Play parents/carers

0 - 12 months

0 - 5 yrs

1 – 2.30 pm ESOL Course – provided by Brent Start parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

Started in September 2017

M T W T

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9.15 – 11.30 am Hairdressing Course – provided by Brent Start parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

12.30 – 2.30 pm ESOL Course – provided by Brent Start parents/carers

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0 - 5 yrs

Started in September 2017

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Central

St Raphael’s CC

Central

St Raphael’s CC M T W T

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Welcome CC M T W T

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9 am – 12 pm

9 – 10.30 am

Perinatal Clinic

Stay & Play Music & Movement

expectant parents & parents

babies

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

9.15 – 10.30 am Zumba

11 am – 12 pm

female parents/carers

Stay & Play for Babies

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

parents/carers call to book

1 – 3 pm Young Parents’ Group parents under 25

1.30 – 3 pm Stay, Play & Weigh

0 - 5 yrs

parents/carers

1 – 3.30 pm Citizens Advice Brent

0 - 5 yrs

1.30 – 3 pm Well Baby Clinic (Drop In)

expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

0 - 12 months

call to book

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

10.30 – 11 am

M T W T

Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Harlesden Library, 49a Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE parents/carers

M T W T

S

S

Book Start Story & Rhyme Time (Invitation only) Ealing Road Library, 45 Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BA

S

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

10.30 – 12 pm Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

3rd Saturday of the month

Spring Programme

S

11.15 – 11.45 am

0 - 5 yrs

F

F

22

January – March 2018

M T W T

F

S

The Freeman Family Centre

S

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

M T W T

Citizens Advice Brent

F

S

parents/carers

6.30 – 7.30 am

S

IT Class

11.15 – 11.45 am

parents/carers

Book Start Story & Rhyme Time Ealing Road Library, 45 Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BA parents/carers

M T W T

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

F

S

S

1 – 2 pm Let’s Talk parents/carers

S

English Class

call to book

M T W T

S

6.45 – 7.45 am

expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

F

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

Spring Programme

23

January – March 2018

Central

Welcome CC

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

Families can visit the Children’s Centres to enjoy sessions such as baby massage, parenting programmes, yoga, English classes, First Aid, portage sessions and, of course, the popular early years sessions.

If you need childcare to enable you to attend a session for parents/ carers, remember that we have crèches onsite for the majority of our courses and well-being classes. Please contact the relevant Children’s Centre to find out how to book a crèche place for your child, to enable you to join a session and learn something new.

Events for this term include International Women’s Day, a cultural celebration event and World Book Day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

St Mary and St Andrew Church’ 216 Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6HE 07949 764 986 Spring Programme

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

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January – March 2018

M T W T

F

S

Granville Plus CC M T W T

F

S

S

2 – 3 pm

S

Let’s Talk

TBC

parents/carers

English Conversation parents/carers

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

2 – 3 pm Well Baby Clinic

M T W T

F

S

S

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

9 – 10.30 am Stay & Play parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£0.50

M T W T

F

S

S

2 – 3 pm

9 am – 4 pm

Stay & Play

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

parents/carers

£0.50

babies

call to book

10 – 10.45 am Exploring Babies parents/carers

0 - 18 months

£1 (voluntary)

1.30 – 3.45 pm Well Baby Clinic parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 1.30 – 3pm Breastfeeding Advice (Drop-In) parents/carers

babies

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Spring Programme

25

January – March 2018

Grange

Braintcroft Primary School

Grange

Granville Plus CC 1.30 – 3pm

M T W T

Messy Play

F

S

S

9 am – 4.20 pm

parents/carers

over 18 months

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic

£1 (voluntary)

expectant parents

call to book

10 am – 12 pm Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour – Solihull Parenting Programme parents/carers

call to book

18th January to 29th March 1 – 2.30 pm

M T W T

F

S

9.30 – 11.30 am Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn childminders

Parents’ Voice

S

parents/carers

call to book

22nd March 10 am – 4 pm

0 - 5 yrs

Health Visitor 1 & 2-year Reviews 1.30 – 3.45 pm

parents/carers

Well Baby Clinic

call to book

parents/carers

1- 2 yrs

0 - 5 yrs

1.30 – 3 pm

call to book

Introduction to Solids 1.30 – 3 pm

parents/carers

Well Baby Clinic (Walk in)

call to book

parents/carers

5 - 12 months

0 - 5 yrs

12.30 – 2.30 pm

M T W T

English Course – provided by Brent Start

9 am – 4 pm

S

expectant parents

call to book

Starts January 2018 Spring Programme

S

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic

parents/carers fees may apply

F

26

January – March 2018

call to book

Grange

Hope CC M T W T

F

S

S

1.30 – 3.45 pm Well Baby Clinic

9 am – 1 pm Speech & Language Support parents/carers

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

call to book

TBC Perinatal Clinic expectant parents & parents

babies

call to book

1 – 2.30 pm Young Parents’ Group parents under 23

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

1st Monday of the month 1.30 – 2.30 pm

M T W T

SEN Stay & Play

F

S

S

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

parents/carers

Citizens Advice Brent

0 - 5 yrs with additional needs

expectant parents & parents

£1 (voluntary)

0 - 5 yrs

Last Monday of each month

call to book

9.30 – 11.30 am

M T W T

F

S

S

Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn

9.45 – 10.45 am

childminders

0 - 5 yrs

Let’s Talk parents/carers

1.30 – 2.45 pm

0 - 5 yrs

Stay & Play with Messy Play

call to book

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

Grange

Hope CC M T W T

F

S

M T W T

S

F

S

S

10 am – 12 pm

9 am – 4 pm

English Course – provided by Brent Start

Health Visitor 1 & 2-year Reviews

parents/carers

parents/carers

call to book

1- 2 yrs

call to book

Starts January 2018 9.45 – 10.45 am

TBC

Stay, Play & Learn

Health Visitor 1 & 2-year Reviews parents/carers

parents/carers

1- 2 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

11.15 am – 12.15 pm

1.30 – 3.30 pm

Exploring Babies

Breastfeeding Advice parents

18+ months

parents/carers

babies

0 - 18 months

£1 (voluntary)

3rd Thursday of the month

St Mary & St Andrew Church M T W T

F

S

S

10 – 11 am Rhyme Time parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£2.50 per family

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

M T W T

F

S

S

M T W T

F

S

S

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

9.30 – 11.30 am

Citizens Advice Brent

Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn

expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

childminders

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

1.30 – 2.30 pm Yoga for Women

9.45 – 10.45 am Messy Play

female parents/carers

parents/carers

18 months - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

£3 per session

9th January to 6th February 1.30 – 2.30 pm

11.15 am – 12.15 pm

Mother & Baby Yoga

Exploring Babies parents/carers

female parents/carers

0 - 18 months

call to book

£1 (voluntary)

babies

£10 per course

27th February to 27th March 1.15 – 2.15 pm & 2.30 – 3.30 pm

1.30 – 3.00 pm

Baby Massage (TBC) parents/carers call to book

Health Visitor 2-year Reviews

6 weeks - 8 months

parents/carers

£5 per course

8th January to 5th February

2 yrs

call to book

2nd Tuesday of the month

M T W T

F

S

S

10 am – 12 pm Portage Stay & Play parents/carers 0 - 5 yrs with additional needs £1 (voluntary)

Last Wednesday of each month

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

Grange

Three Trees CC

Grange

Three Trees CC 9.30 – 11 am

M T W T

Dads’ Stay & Play dads/male carers

S

Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

1st Wednesday of each month

18 months - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

11 am – 4 pm

11.15 am – 12.15 pm

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic babies

S

9.45 – 10.45 am 0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

parents

F

Exploring Babies

call to book

parents/carers

1 – 2.30 pm

0 - 18 months

£1 (voluntary)

Family Focus parents/carers

call to book

M T W T

12th January to 9th February

F

S

S

9.30 – 11.30 am Well Baby Clinic parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

1st and 3rd Friday of the month 9.30 am – 12 pm Health Reviews Clinic parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

2nd and 4th Friday of the month 10 am – 2.30 pm First Aid parents/carers

call to book

16th March

Spring Programme

30

January – March 2018

£5

Grange

Treetops CC M T W T

F

S

S

4 – 6 pm Citizens Advice Brent expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

call to book

M T W T

F

S

S

10 – 11.30 am Fun on Saturdays Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Wykeham CC M T W T

S

F

10 – 11 am

S

Breastfeeding Club

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

parents/carers

Well Baby Clinic parents/carers

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

2nd and 4th Monday of each month

call to book

10 am – 2.30 pm

9.45 – 10.45 am

First Aid

Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers call to book

babies

parents/carers

18 months - 5 yrs

call to book

£5

19th February

£1 (voluntary)

1.15 – 2.15 pm & 2.30 – 3.30 pm 11.15 am – 12.15 pm

Baby Massage (TBC)

Exploring Babies parents/carers

parents/carers 0 - 18 months

call to book

£1 (voluntary)

6 weeks - 8 months £5 per course

26th February to 26th March

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

Grange

Wykeham CC M T W T

F

S

M T W T

S

F

S

9 am – 3 pm

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Midwifery Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic

Citizens Advice Brent expectant parents & parents

expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

S

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

call to book

9.45 – 10.45 am

9.30 – 11.30 am

Messy Play

Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn childminders

0 - 5 yrs

2 – 3 pm

18 months - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

11.15 am – 12.15 pm

Stretch & Relax With Your Baby female parents/carers call to book

parents/carers

SEN Stay & Play

babies

parents/carers

£2 per session

0 - 5 yrs with additional needs

Starts 16th January

£1 (voluntary)

Last Thursday of the month.

M T W T

F

S

S

12.30 – 1.30 pm

10 – 11 am

Let’s Talk

Small Talk parents/carers

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

0 - 5 yrs

1.15 – 2.15 pm & 2.30 – 3.30 pm 12.30 – 2.30 pm

Cardio, Strength & Tone

Sewing Course parents/carers

female parents/carers call to book

fees may apply

£2 per session

Starts 18th January

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

call to book

Grange

Wykeham CC M T W T

F

S

S

9.30 am – 4 pm Midwifery Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

call to book

10 am – 12 pm Confidence Building parents/carers

call to book

fees may apply

Assessment 12th January

Willesden Green Library M T W T

F

S

S

9.30 – 10.15 am Songs & Playtime parents/carers

18+ months

10.30 – 11.15 am Songs & Playtime parents/carers

0 - 18 months

Spring Programme

33

January – March 2018

Stadium Cluster Welcome to the spring timetable for the Stadium Cluster. We 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 Children’s Centres and in the community to support children and their families.

Facebook For up-to-date information about what is happening, follow us on the Stadium Cluster Children’s Centres Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/Stadium-Cluster-Childrens-Centres Session Information Our Stay, Play and Learn sessions are very popular. For health and safety reasons, we can only allow a certain number of families into each session. Once a session has started, if a family arrives later than 10 minutes after that, they may not be admitted into the session.

Our Let’s Talk Speech and Language Welcome Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month at The Willow Children’s Centre and on the first Friday of the month at Church Lane Children’s Centre are for new parents only.

Special Events Two special information events are taking place in the coming months, Employability in February and Dental Hygiene in March.

For more information, pop into your local Children’s Centre.

Spring Programme

34

January – March 2018

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

Wembley Primary CC East Lane, Wembley, HA9 7NW 020 8937 5590 The Willow CC Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP 020 8937 6562

Mount Stewart CC Mount Stewart Infants School, Carlisle Gardens, Kenton, HA3 0JX 020 8937 5970 Preston Park CC College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RJ 020 8937 5980

Spring Programme

35

January – March 2018

Stadium

Church Lane CC M T W T

F

S

S

9.30 – 11 am Dads’ Stay & Play dads/male carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Monthly sessions on 5th February & 5th March 9.30 – 11.30 am Midwifery Postnatal Clinic expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

call to book

12.30 – 3 pm Midwifery Antenatal Clinic expectant parents

call to book

1 – 2.15 pm

M T W T

Bumps2Babies

S

S

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

expectant parents & parents 0 - 12 months

F

Citizens Advice Brent

£1 (voluntary)

expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

call to book

9.30 – 11.30 am Well Baby Clinic parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

2 – 3 pm Playgroup Fryent Primary School parents/carers

Spring Programme

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0 - 5 yrs

January – March 2018

Stadium

Church Lane CC M T W T

F

S

1.30 – 2.30 pm

S

Parents’ Voice

9.30 am – 3 pm

parents/carers

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic expectant parents

18th January

call to book

9 am – 12 pm

9.30 – 11 am or 11.30 am – 1 pm

DOR Therapy Counselling

Little Treasures Welford Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley HA9 9FX parents/carers

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

M T W T

£1 (voluntary)

call to book

F

S

S

9.30 – 10.30 am Let’s Talk

12.30 – 2.30 pm Made of Money

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

parents/carers

10.45 – 11.45 am

24th January ‒ 7th March

Stay & Play with Busy Feet parents/carers

M T W T

F

S

S

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

9.30 – 12 am Family Language & Learning parents/carers

call to book

1st February ‒ 22nd March 10 am – 12 pm Developing Good Bedtime Routines parents/carers

call to book

25th January 1.15 – 2.45 pm Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

Stadium

Mount Stewart CC M T W T

F

S

S

M T W T

F

S

1.30 – 3 pm

1.15 – 3.15 pm

Well Baby Clinic

Families Love Books

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

parents/carers

call to book

S

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

Assessment 1st February. Course dates: 22nd February ‒ 22nd March

1 – 3 pm Stepping Stones

1.15 – 3.15 pm

parents/carers

call to book

Dealing with Disobedience

19th February – 30th April

parents/carers

call to book

8th February

M T W T

F

S

S

12.30 – 3 pm

1.30 – 3 pm

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic

Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

expectant parents

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

M T W T

2 – 3 pm

F

S

S

12.30 – 3 pm

Parents’ Voice

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic

parents/carers

expectant parents

24th January

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

call to book

M T W T

F

S

S

9.30 am – 3 pm

Wembley Primary CC

M T W T

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic expectant parents

F

Family Learning: We are Safe with Computers

10 – 11.30 am

parents/carers

parents/carers

S

12.30 – 2.30 pm

call to book

Stay, Play & Learn

S

call to book

22nd January – 15 February 0 - 5 yrs

call to book

M T W T

F

S

S

9.30 – 11 am

M T W T

F

S

English Conversation

S

parents/carers

9.30 am – 3 pm Midwifery Antenatal Clinic expectant parents

Starts 30th January

call to book

9.30 am – 12 pm Citizens Advice Brent

10 am – 12 pm

expectant parents & parents

We Love Rhymes & Songs parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

0 - 5 yrs

£10 refundable deposit

call to book

1.30 – 3 pm

23rd January – 20th February

Stay, Play & Learn with Busy Feet

1 – 2.30 pm

parents/carers

Stay, Play & Learn with Family Support

£1 (voluntary)

parents/carers

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

1.30 – 2.30 pm

0 - 5 yrs

Parents’ Voice

£1 (voluntary)

parents/carers

From 9th January

20th February

Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

Stadium

Preston Park CC

Stadium

Wembley Primary CC M T W T

F

S

S

M T W T

F

S

S

10 – 11.15 am

9.30 – 11.30 am

Bumps2Babies

Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn

expectant parents & parents 0 - 12 months

childminders

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

11.45 am – 12.45 pm Exercise Class

12 – 2 pm My Special Time

parents/carers

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

£10 deposit in advance

26th January ‒ 23rd March

2 – 3 pm Small Talk with Play & Interaction parents/carers

M T W T

0 - 5 yrs

F

S

S

9.30 – 10.30 am Let’s Talk parents/carers call to book

0 - 5 yrs £1 (voluntary)

11.30 am – 1.30 pm Hassle Free Shopping parents/carers

call to book

1st February 12 – 2.30 pm Parenting Programme parents/carers

Starts 22nd February

Spring Programme

40

January – March 2018

M T W T

F

S

S

M T W T

F

S

9.30 – 11 am

9.30 – 11 am

BUSS Group Stay & Play

Stay, Play & Learn

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

parents/carers

S

0 - 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Starts 8th January 1 – 3 pm Magic Numbers

M T W T

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

S

Bumps2Babies

Assessment 29th January. Course dates: 19th February ‒ 19th March

F

S

expectant parents & parents 0 - 12 months

S

£1 (voluntary)

10 – 2.30 pm First Aid

9.30 – 11.30 am Portage Stay & Play parents/carers

S

10 – 11.15 am

call to book

M T W T

F

parents/carers

call to book

£10 per course

0 - 5 yrs

22nd March

9.30 am – 12 pm Health Visitor 2-year Reviews parents/carers

M T W T

2 yrs

F

S

9.30 – 11.30 am

call to book

Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn

Every 2 weeks

childminders

2 – 3 pm

0 - 5 yrs

Let’s Talk parents/carers

S

0 - 5 yrs

Spring Programme

41

January – March 2018

Stadium

The Willow CC

The Curzon Crescent and Fawood Children’s Centres’ Partnership (Incorporating Challenge House Children’s Centre) 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 5years old.

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.

Follow us on

www.facebook.com/curzonfawoodpartnership

Challenge House CC 1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, Harlesden, London, NW10 4LX 020 8937 4025

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

Curzon Crescent CC Curzon Crescent, Willesden London, NW10 9SD 020 8459 6813 www.curzoncrescent.org.uk Spring Programme

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January – March 2018

M T W T

F

S

S

M T W T

F

S

9.30 am – 1.30 pm

9.30 – 12.30 am

Caring for Children Level 1 Award

Citizens Advice Brent

parents/carers

expectant parents & parents/carers 0 - 5 yrs

Ongoing (2nd term) 1 – 4.30 pm

parents/carers

call to book

9.45 – 11.30 am

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic

Childminders’ Stay, Play & Learn

0 - 5 yrs

childminders

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

M T W T

F

S

12 – 1 pm

S

Baby Massage & Breastfeeding Support

9.30 – 10.30 am Let’s Talk

parents/carers

parents/carers

0 - 9 months

call to book

0 - 5 yrs

10th January ‒ 7th February

9 am – 3 pm

1 – 3.30 pm

Midwifery Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic

Baby Clinic & Breastfeeding Support

expectant parents & parents/carers 0 - 5 yrs

S

parents/carers

call to book

babies

12.45 – 2.45 pm Incredible Years Pre-school Parenting Programme parents/carers

call to book

9th January ‒ 17th April

Spring Programme

43

January – March 2018

Curzon/Fawood

Curzon Crescent CC

Curzon/Fawood

Curzon Crescent CC M T W T

F

S

S

9.30 – 11 am Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

9.30 am – 1.30 pm First Aid parents/carers

25th January 12.45 – 2.45 pm Family English parents/carers

call to book

11th January ‒ 22nd March 1 – 4.30 pm Midwifery Postnatal Clinic parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

M T W T

call to book

S

Tummy Time

Singing & Storytelling with your Child

parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

0 - 15 months

9 am – 3 pm Midwifery Postnatal Clinic

4 – 6 pm

expectant parents & parents/carers

Home Safety parents/carers

S

10 am – 12 pm

3.45 – 4.30 pm

parents/carers

F

0 - 5 yrs

call to book

8th February

call to book

3.15 – 4.30 pm Stay, Play & Learn with Busy Feet & Oral Hygiene parents/carers

Spring Programme

44

0 - 5 yrs

January – March 2018

M T W T

F

S

S

M T W T

F

9.30 – 10.30 am

9.30 – 11 am

Let’s Talk

Stay, Play & Learn

parents/carers

M T W T

0 - 5 yrs

F

S

parents/carers

S

M T W T

S

S

0 - 5 yrs

F

S

S

9.30 – 11.30 am

9.45 – 11 am

Move on with Confidence

Have Fun with your Baby

parents/carers

call to book

parents/carers call to book

10th January ‒ 7th February

18th January ‒ 8th March

9.45 – 11 am Healthy Family Focus including Cook & Eat parents/carers

0 - 15 months

M T W T

0 - 5 yrs

F

S

9.30 – 11 am

21st February ‒ 21st March

Stay, Play & Learn parents/carers

3.30 – 5.30 pm

0 - 5 yrs

Young Children’s Support Group 5 - 7 yrs

Spring Programme

S

45

January – March 2018

Curzon/Fawood

Challenge House CC

Curzon/Fawood

Fawood CC M T W T

F

S

S

11.30 am – 12.30 pm Sensory Play & Exploration parents/carers

M T W T

0 - 15 months

F

S

S

9.30 – 11 am Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour parents/carers

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28th February 1.15 – 2.45 pm Stay, Play & Learn with Busy Feet & Oral Hygiene parents/carers

0 - 5 yrs

3.30 – 4.30 pm Sensory Play & Exploration parents/carers

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9.30 am – 12.30 pm Citizen’s Advice Brent expectant parents & parents 0 - 5 yrs

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Life With a New Baby Sarjaz — “Everything is new for your baby, even at times when you may feel tired, overwhelmed or stressed, try to be calm and reassuring for your baby. Babies need to always feel secure and calm.”

Meeting your baby for the first time can be life changing and magical although it’s likely as your baby settles in their new environment out of the womb, life may be turned upside down for some time whilst you and your baby learn to understand each other. We asked some parents; fathers and mothers who attend our Baby Stay and Plays and Post Natal groups what advice they would give to other new parents about how to survive and enjoy life with a new-born baby:

Shirany — “I have learnt a lot from attending activities in the children’s centre talking to other parents and the staff. Lots of parents are going through similar things and I have found it helps me to have peace of mind and to be more relaxed.”

Vivran — “Try to get out as much as possible, fresh air and meeting people are good for you and baby.”

Devshri — “Being a parent is a beautiful journey. Of course it comes with many challenges, but they are all worth it. If you have any worries speak to your Health Visitor.

Children’s Centre’s are the best way to develop your child. You can get lots of support and help from the children’s centre and also attend things like parenting classes.”

Emily — “Talk to other parents about their experiences, take advantage of groups and activities on offer locally. Ask for help when you need it from friends, extended family and professionals.”

Khilna — “Watch and listen to your baby’s cues. Rest when the baby is sleeping.”

Children's Centre's across Brent provide a range of services, support information and activities aimed at pregnant/ new parents/Carers, fathers and mothers. Look through the timetable or contact your local Children's Centre for further information, advice or support.

Ugo — “When things are tough in the early stages, remember it is just a phase that does not last forever, things get easier, your baby is a precious gift and they grow so quickly so enjoy every moment.”

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Autumn: Dads’ Programme January 2018 WEDNESDAY

10 – 11.30 am

Curious Dads’ Programme – Five to Thrive*

3rd

Harmony Children’s Centre

9.30 – 11 am Dads’ Weekday Session Three Trees Children Centre

FRIDAY

Booking required. Crèche provided. *See flyer for more information.

5th

February 2018

6 – 8 pm

FRIDAY

Dads’ Family Fun An evening of activity at Willesden Sports Centre. Dad/male carer must be present. No entry after 7pm.

SATURDAYS 6th

Dads’ Family Fun Willesden NW10 3QX An evening of activity at Willesden Sports Centre. Dad/male carer must be present. No entry after 7pm.

MONDAY

Stay & Play: Football Fun with Little Foxes

Dads’ Weekday Session Church Lane Children’s Centre

13th

Stay & Play: Messy Play

WEDNESDAY

Three Trees Children’s Centre

Dads’ Weekday Session Three Trees Children’s Centre

20th

Baby Massage & Play Harmony Children’s Centre Booking required. Dads only and children up to 12 months.

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7th

10 – 11 am

Dads only and children up to 8.

10 – 11.30 am

5th

9.30 – 11 am

Church Lane Children’s Centre 10 – 11.30 am

2nd

6 – 8 pm

Willesden NW10 3QX

10 – 11.30 am

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To book please email to fathersinbrent@barnardos.org.uk The booking must be done by the dad or male carer attending.

To contact us about the Dads’ Programme please either email the address to the left, or call/text 07506 741480

SATURDAYS

MONDAY 3rd

10 – 11.45 am

9.30 – 11 am Dads’ Weekday Session

Paediatric First Aid

Church Lane Children’s Centre

The Willow Children’s Centre Booking required. Crèche provided.

WEDNESDAY

10th

10 – 11.30 am

Dads’ Weekday Session

Wykeham Children’s Centre

Three Trees Children’s Centre

17th

SATURDAYS

Stay & Play: Messy Play

10 – 11.30 am

Alperton Children’s Centre

24th

Curious Dads’ Programme – Physical Dads*

Preston Park Children’s Centre Booking required. Dads only and children up to 12 months.

10 – 11.30 am

Harmony Children’s Centre

10th

Stay & Play: Messy Play

Booking required. Crèche provided. *See flyer for more information.

Three Trees Children’s Centre 10 – 11.30 am

17th

Stay & Play: St Patrick’s Day & Easter Cards

March 2018 FRIDAY

3rd

Baby Massage & Play

Dads only and children up to 8.

10 – 11.30 am

7th

9.30 – 11 am

Stay & Play: Cook & Eat

10 – 11.30 am

5th

3rd

6 – 8 pm

Harmony Children’s Centre Dads only and children up to 8.

Dads’ Family Fun

10 – 11.30 am

Willesden NW10 3QX An evening of activity at Willesden Sports Centre. Dad/male carer must be present. No entry after 7pm.

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24th

Curious Dads’ Programme – Physical Dads* Harmony Children’s Centre Booking required. Crèche provided. *See flyer for more information.

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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 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 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 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 Brent Children and Families Information Service (CFIS) 0208 937 3001

Northwick Park and St Marks’ Hospital Community Midwives 0208 869 2871

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, carers, employers and childcare providers.

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 0208 937 4300

Housing advice for tenants and those at risk of homelessness.

Support, advice and help if you have any concerns about a child being harmed or at risk.

National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247

Shelter 0808 800 4444

24 hour confidential advice, information and support for women affected by Domestic Violence or family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Translation facilities for callers whose first language is not English, and a service for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing are available.

Brent Family Solutions Team 0208 937 2711 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.

Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393

Brent Health Visiting Service & Breastfeeding Support 0208 102 4900

Information on a range of Mental Health issues including: types of mental health problem, where to get help, medication and alternative treatments and advocacy.

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

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In partnership with

barnardos.org.uk

brent.gov.uk

Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605 19112sd17