Activity Brochure - July - September

MARYLAND
CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood
July - September Activity Brochure
Free services for children
under five and their families
living in Newham
All activities @ Forest Gate Children’s Centre are term time only
Kay Rowe Nursery School
and Forest Gate Children’s Centre
Maryland Primary School
and Children’s Centre
Osborne Road, Forest Gate E7 0PH
Tel: 020 8534 4403
www.kayrowe.newham.sch.uk
Buxton Road, Stratford E15 1QX
Tel: 020 8534 8351
www.maryland.newham.sch.uk
Launch of Forest Gate Children’s Centre
We are now coming to the end of a very exciting
transition period from Kay Rowe Children’s Centre to
Forest Gate Children’s Centre under Newham’s Best
Start in Life Guarantee. This means that we are now the
lead centre for Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood
Area, and will be delivering services in partnership with
Maryland Children’s Centre.
Best Start in Life Guarantee
The guarantee that Newham council has proposed to make to families with
children aged 0-5.
The guarantee focuses on high quality parenting support, health and
development support and improved access to childcare.
This is a joined-up offer of services to Newham’s residents including early
education, health and childcare.
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Forest Gate
Children’s Centre
Maryland
Children’s Centre
Stay and Play
Messy Mondays
9.30am - 11.00am
Enjoy fun and interactive activities indoors and
outdoors to promote your child’s development.
First 10 toddlers and their parent/carer.
Last session will be 11th Jul. Next session will
start 12th Sept.
10.00am - 11.30am (1-3yrs)
Come and join us for some storytelling fun.
We will take you into a whole new world full of
imagination, adventure and creativity. Please
remember to bring a change of clothes as you
will get messy!
Baby Group
Little Explorers
1.30pm - 3.00pm (3-12 months)
An inviting, safe environment where you can
meet others, share ideas and experiences,
enjoying regular focussed activities designed
to develop babies’ senses.
1pm - 2pm
This is a Stay and Play session for 2yr olds
and under, with plenty of opportunities to
encourage their independence as they freely
explore!
Community Nursery Nurse will also be
available for advice about your child’s
developmental stages.
First 10 under 2’s and their parent and carer.
Last session will be 11th Jul. Next session will
start 12th Sept.
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Forest Gate
Children’s Centre
Maryland
Children’s Centre
Developmental Health Reviews
Chatterbox
19th Jul, 16th Aug, 20th Sept
9.30am - 11.15am
Session delivered by Lord Lister Health
Centre.
By appointment only
19th Jul
9.15am - 11.15am
Come and speak to a specialist if you are
concerned about your child’s speech.
Triple P One to One
Storytelling @ The Gate
Library
Tuesdays 12th, 19th, 26th Jul
10.00am - 12.00pm
Strategies to promote your child’s behaviour
and enhance your parenting skills.
10.30am - 11.30am
Come and enjoy a story, arts, crafts, songs
and rhymes.
Last session will be 16th Aug. Next session
will start 13th Sept
Let Me Communicate
10.00am - 12.00pm
20th, 27th Sept, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Oct
These speech and language sessions are for
children with special needs.
By appointment only.
For more information contact Forest Gate
Children’s Centre.
Stay and Play
1.15pm - 3.15pm
This is an opportunity for mums, dads and
carers to interact in fun activities. We have a
welcoming and safe environment where
children can learn and play through a variety
of indoor and outdoor activities.
Booking required
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Forest Gate
Children’s Centre
Maryland
Children’s Centre
Childminders Network @ The
Lodge
Stay and Play
9.15am - 11.15am
Drop in for advice, training and information.
Last session will be 13th Jul. Next session will
start 14th Sept.
9.15am - 11.15am and 1.15pm - 3.15pm
This is an opportunity for mums, dads and
carers to interact in fun activities. We have a
welcoming and safe environment where
children can learn and play through a variety
of indoor and outdoor activities.
SEND Stay and Play @ The
Lodge
Child Health Advisory Clinic
0-5 years
1.00pm - 3.00pm
For children with additional needs and their
parents and carers.
Last session will be 13th Jul. Next session will
start 14th Sept.
Every 3rd Wednesday, 20th Jul, 17th Aug
21st Sept
Come and speak to a health visitor about your
child’s development.
Please remember to bring your child’s red
book.
Treasure babies
Baby Massage (2-7 months)
10.00am - 11.00am
Let your babies explore through their senses
and a chance for you to meet other parents.
First 10 babies and their parent/carer
Last session will be 13th Jul. Next session will
start 14th Sept.
Wednesday 20th, 27th Jul and 3rd,
10th Aug
9.30am - 10.30am
Learn the benefits of baby massage through
positive touch. Learn massage strokes to aid
your baby’s stimulation, bonding, sleep, colic,
teething and digestion.
Stay and Play
1.15pm - 2.45pm
Enjoy fun and interactive activities indoors and
outdoors to promote your child’s development.
First 20 toddlers and their parent/carer.
Next session 14th Sept.
Booking required
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Forest Gate
Children’s Centre
Maryland
Children’s Centre
Messy play
Legal Advice
9.15am - 10.30am
This is a messy, fun and interactive,
experience. Make sure your child wears old
clothes as they will get messy!
First 10 babies/toddlers and their parent/carer.
Last session will be 14th Jul. Next session will
start 15th Sept.
Thursday 7th Jul,
4th Aug and 8th Sept
Duncan Lewis Solicitors are offering a 30
minute free advice consultation for any
matters with family law such as domestic
violence, divorce, public law, housing and
immigration.
Soft Play @ Woodgrange
Baptist Church
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Come and enjoy a soft play experience, where
children can have fun and enhance their
physical development!
First 18 babies (over 6 months)/toddlers and
their parent/carer.
Last session will be 14th Jul. Next session will
start 15th Sept.
Out and About
22nd Sept to 13th Oct
Times may vary
Sessions visiting local places of interest such
as parks, museums etc., by using public
transport. You will also make a photo book at
the end of the course!
Chatterbox
16th Aug
9.15am - 11.45am
Come and speak to a specialist if you are
concerned about your child’s speech.
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Booking required
Forest Gate
Children’s Centre
Maryland
Children’s Centre
Treasure babies
Childminders Network
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Let your babies explore through their senses
and a chance for you meet other parents.
First 10 babies and their parent/carer.
Last session will be 15th Jul. Next session will
start 16th Sept.
9.15am - 11.15am
Drop in for advice, training and information.
Afternoon Tea
1.00pm - 3.00pm
This is an informal group for parents and
carers to enhance their life skills and personal
development through group therapy, training
and workshops.
Forest Gate
Children’s Centre
Gardening Project
Forest Gate Festival
7th Jul
10.30am - 12.30pm
Enjoy the outdoors, come and plant bulbs,
vegetables etc.
16th Jul
10am - 5pm
Come and enjoy this whole street festival, lots of
activities at Forest Gate Children’s Centre as well
as Osborne Road!
Holiday
Activities @
Forest Gate Children’s
Centre
The centre offers activities for
families with children up to 8
years old during school holidays.
Please look on our website for
information about our
Holiday Activities or call
the centre.
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Toilet Training Workshop
The centre will have a Party in
the Park launch event:
Are you thinking of
starting to potty train your
child?
When: Wednesday 21st Sept
Time: 11am - 1pm
Where: The Lodge, Forest Lane Park
Would you like some
useful tips on how to
begin potty training?
Come and celebrate this
occasion with us. There
will be lots of activities,
information, snacks
and refreshments.
Free t-shirts
and key rings
will also be
given on the
day!
When: 21st July
Where: Maryland Children’s Centre
Time:
9.30am - 11.30am
Crèche is available.
For bookings call Maryland Children’s
Centre: 0208 534 8351
This will also be
an opportunity
for you to meet
the staff from both centres, find out
about our services and how you can get
involved!
Parent Protect Workshop
Understanding potential risks to children
and knowing how to put in place a Family
Safety Plan can help reduce the risk of
harm to your child. Come and join us for a
free informal Parents Protect!
For further information about Newham’s
Best Start in Life Guarantee please visit
our website
www.kayrowe.newham.sch.uk or
www.newham.gov.uk/childrenscentres
In this session we will build on the guidance
below and assist you in picking up practical
tips and advice on how to help protect
children from sexual abuse.
When: 21st July
Where: The Lodge, Forest Lane Park,
E7 9DF, 0208 534 4403
Time:
9.30am - 11.30am
Crèche is available.
For bookings call Forest Gate Children’s
Centre: 0208 534 4403
Sleep Workshop
Would you like to
learn top tips on
how to set up a
positive sleep
routine for your
child? Come
along to this two hour workshop, where
you can learn how to begin the process
of setting up a sleep & bedtime routine.
Workshop is for parents with children of
the ages 1 and over.
When: 13th July
Where: Forest Gate Children’s Centre
Time:
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Crèche is available.
For bookings call Forest Gate Children’s
Centre: 0208 534 4403
You are welcome to
breastfeed at Forest
Gate Children’s Centre
and Maryland
Children’s Centre
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Community Events @ Forest
Gate Children’s Centre
Saturday 16th Jul
Forest Gate Festival
10.00am - 5.00pm
Launch of Forest Gate Children’s
Centre
21st Sept
Where: The Lodge, Forest Lane
Park, E7 9DF
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
More information will be available
nearer the time.
Special Dates @ Maryland
30th Jul - International day of Friendship
The week beginning 25th Jul children, parents
and carers will explore what friendship is.
2nd Aug - National Sisters’ Day
Children, parents and carers will celebrate
sisters.
22nd Sept - Autumnal Equinox
The week beginning 19th Sep, children, parents
and carers will explore the wonders of autumn.
Baby Clothes Bank @ Maryland
Parent Play and Talk
This six week programme is
delivered on a 1:1 basis in your
home.
Parents can learn techniques to
encourage their child’s speech
through play.
Why not contact: Josie, Eduardo or
Farjana @ Forest Gate Children’s
Centre.
Sophia @ Maryland Children’s
Centre.
Newham community
breastfeeding drop-In group
Monday: 4 July - 26 September 2016
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Rebecca Cheetham
Children’s Centre
Marcus Street
Stratford E15 3JT
Please contact the Parent Education
Team for more information on 0207
363 8026.
Forest Gate Children’s Centre has achieved the
Newham Healthy Children's Centre status.
Do you have any new, newly new or good quality
second hand children's clothes from 0-5 years?
We kindly welcome all donations from parents.
We will hold our baby bank sale to sell baby
clothes and items at a low price. Come and grab
yourself a bargain! We also give away clothes for
parents that need additional support.
(Please contact our Outreach Officer Sophia
Skeen at Maryland Children’s Centre to book an
appointment).
Family Support Information and
Advice
Do you need support with:
• housing
• childcare
• domestic violence
• benefits
• nutrition
• speech and language
• training
• support for children/adults with additional
needs?
Then come and speak to:
Ana France, Josie Brown, Farjana Hussain,
Eduardo Da Costa, Farida Patel @ Forest Gate
Children’s Centre on 0208 534 4403
Sonia Thomas and Sophie Skeen @ Maryland
Children’s Centre on 0208 534 8351
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Attention parents!
More children are eligible for Free Early Education for 2 year olds.
Your child may be entitled to up to 15 hours per week of free early education, starting the
term after their second birthday. This is subject to meeting qualifying criteria.
For more information contact:
Your local Children’s Centre or online www.newham.gov.uk/twoyearold
Is your child 2yrs old or under
Are you concerned about your child’s
development? Do you need advice on
bedtime routines, nutrition or toilet
training? Then call Forest Gate Children’s
Centre to book an appointment with Anna
Tschani, Community Nursery Nurse.
Appointments will be for Monday
afternoons between 1.30pm and 3.00pm.
Childminders
Are you a parent looking for childcare or to
become a childminder? Are you looking
for support, advice on training and
information?
Then Contact: Jennifer Walcott @ Forest
Gate Children’s Centre 0208 534 4403
Farida Patel @Maryland Children’s Centre
0208 534 8351
Volunteering opportunities
Can you spare a few hours a week
volunteering in your local area?
Newham’s Best Start in Life (BSiL) offer
provides access to early education,
childcare and health services to families
with children under five.
Relevant training will be provided.
Toy Library @ Maryland
For more information or to book an
induction, please contact the Early Start
Volunteer Engagement Worker
The toy library provides resources to
introduce parents and children to early
years learning and development.
Children can borrow a book and one toy
for up to one week.
on 020 3373 0580 or email:
EarlyStartvolunteer@newham.gov.uk
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Triple P
Made of Money
A Positive Parenting Programme group
session could help you enhance your
parenting skills. Groups discuss how
parents can work with their children using
tried and tested parenting techniques.
These sessions will help you to
understand your finance, debt and how
to manage your budget.
By attending these sessions you will gain
confidence, learn for the future about
money and share top tips to beat the big
brands!
You will be able to use strategies to
support your child’s sleep routine,
behaviour, teach new skills and much
more. Crèche will be provided.
For more information contact Ana on
0208 534 4403, or Maryland Children’s
Centre on 0208 534 8351
For more information contact Ana / Farida
on 0208 534 4403 or Sonia
0208 534 8351
Stepping Stones Group Programme
Stepping Stones Triple P specifically addresses
the needs of families who have a child with
additional need aged 2-12yrs.
You will learn how to manage behaviour
problems and developmental issues common
amongst children with additional needs. How to
take care for yourself reducing parenting stress,
develop a close relationship with your child and
lots more.
For more information contact Josie on
0208 534 4403.
Welcome
Everyone who has a child under 5 years old in their family and living in Newham are
welcome to use our services. Some of our groups need to be booked in advance. We
provide a free crèche for most of our classes for adults. You will be asked to register your
child in the crèche when you book on a course. It is best that you book early as places in
our crèche are limited.
Please bring your Family Membership Cards when
attending sessions at the centre. If you need to apply,
please ask at reception.
Why not take a photo of your cards on your phone, so if
you forget your cards at home, we can always track them
on your phone?
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