Brent Children's Centres activities programme Jan to March 2017

Brent Children’s Centres Delivered by Barnardo’s Winter Programme January – March 2017

Discover what’s happening at your children’s centre At Brent Children’s Centres you will discover a wide range of services, help and advice to support families from pregnancy through to a child’s fifth birthday.

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, we aim to cater to the needs of all families with children aged 0 to 5.

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

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

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

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

Towards the back of the brochure you will also find information about parenting programmes, fathers’ activities, news articles and other information that we hope you will find useful.

Over the coming months, we look forward to welcoming you and your children at your local children’s centre.

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Important Information

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

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

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, exercise classes etc. We have a suggested minimum amount of £1 per session.

Subsidised Activities/Charges:

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

Closure Days:

Please note centres will be closed on the following dates for staff training: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th of February 2017.

Disclaimer:

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

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Central Cluster Happy New Year to all our Brent Families, there is lots to look forward too. The Black History Month Story time sessions across the cluster were a great success, so have introduced regular Story time sessions and opened two Children Centre libraries. Families can use this opportunity to encourage the love of books in there children, and borrow up to 4 books at a time.

We are also really excited to announce a monthly Saturday Stay, Play and Learn session, every 3rd Saturday of the month at St Raphael’s Children’s Centre.

This is only some of the many things we have to look forward to in the Central cluster, come over to your local Children’s’ Centre join one of our sessions and have your say on our Parents Voice. Please speak to a member of the team to find out, what it’s all about and how you can be involved.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Alperton CC Ealing Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4PW 0208 937 3860

St Raphael’s CC The Community Centre, Rainsborough Close, St Raphael’s Estate, Wembley, NW10 0TS 0208 937 3620

Welcome CC 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4UZ 0208 903 9541

Barham Park Building Harrow Road, Sudbury, HA0 2HB 0208 903 9541

Harmony CC 38 Bridge Road, London, NW10 9BX 0208 451 4180 * Cluster rule: Anyone that arrives 15 minutes or more after the start of a play session will not be allowed entry into the session.

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January January – March – March 2016 2017

Central

Alperton CC Tuesday

Monday Incredible babies 10 am – 12 pm

Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am

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

Parent and child themed play session 0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Messy Play Session 12.30 – 1.30 pm

parents

A parent and child themed play session

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 11.30 am – 4.30 pm

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Sensory Play for Little Explorers 2.30 – 3.30 pm

Opportunity to visit, and borrow books Parents and 0 – 5 yrs

Develop your child’s skills through sensory play

Teaching assist course 1 – 3 pm

0 – 12 month

£1 (voluntary)

Teaching assistant course for parents parents

£5

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Wednesday

Thursday

Time for Rhymes 9.30 – 10.30 am

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 am – 12 pm

Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development

Health visitor review for parents, children and babies.

Please call 0208 795 6030 parents & child

appointment only

0 – 5 yrs

Children’s Centre Library (Drop In) 1 – 4 pm

Young Parents Group 1 – 3 pm

Opportunity to visit, and borrow books

Last Wednesday of the month parents under 23 & children

Parents and 0 – 5 yrs

Story Time 4 – 4.30 pm

Friday

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 0 – 5 yrs

CAB 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

£1 (voluntary)

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more parents

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booking required

January – March 2017

Central

Alperton CC

Central

Welcome CC Monday Bumps to Babies 10 am – 12 pm Group for expectant parents, mums and carers with a babies 0 – 6 moths

£1 (voluntary)

Wednesday CAB 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more parents

Booking required

Friday Time for Rhymes 9.30 – 10.30 am Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development 0 – 5 yrs

Tuesday & Thursday closed

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Monday

Tuesday

Stay, Play and Learn 10 – 11.30 am

CAB 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Parent and child themed play session 0 – 5 yrs

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more

£1 (voluntary)

parents

Physical Play Session 1 – 2 pm

Cook & Eat Session 10 am – 12 pm

Parents and children walking confidently 0 – 5 years or 18 months upwards 0 – 5 yrs

Cook and eat session with parents and children. Six weeks course

£1 (voluntary)

0 – 5 yrs

Sensory Play for Little Explorers 2.30 – 3.30 pm

booking required

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

Develop your child’s skills through sensory play 0 – 18 month

booking required

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

£1 (voluntary)

My Special Time 1 – 2.30 pm Monthly session. Support, information and opportunities to play with your child. First Tuesday of every month session 0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

Wednesday closed

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Central

Harmony CC

Central

Harmony CC Friday

Thursday

Midwife Clinic 9 am – 4.30 pm

Midwife Clinic 9 am – 4.30 pm

Please note: appointments for this clinic are not made through the Children’s Centre

Please note: appointments for this clinic are not made through the Children’s Centre

parents & 0 – 5 yrs

parents & 0 – 5 yrs

Child-minders Stay, Play and Learn 9.30 – 11 am

Time for Rhymes 10 – 11.15 am Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development

A structured group for child-minders and their children to meet, learn and play together child-minders only

0 – 5 yrs

Parenting Programe 4pm

Parents Business Network 11.30 am – 1.30 pm

A healthy living parenting programme

A group to support parents at the various stages of starting their own business, from considering their options to launch. Please call for more information

parents

parents

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Wednesday

Monday closed Tuesday

Time for Rhymes 10 – 11 am Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development

Sewing Course 9.30 am – 11.30 pm Provided by Brent Start.

Please call for more information and to book

0 – 5 yrs

Stay, Play and Learn 13.30 – 3 pm

parents

Parent and child themed play session

ESOL 12.30 – 2.30 pm

0 – 5 yrs

Provided by Brent Start.

Please call for more information and to book

£1 (voluntary)

Story Time 4 – 4.30 pm

parents

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

Community Library (Drop In) 10 am – 4.30 pm

0 – 5 yrs

Registration and book loan parents & 0 – 5 yrs

Community Library (Drop In) 10 am – 4.30 pm Registration and book loan parents & 0 – 5 yrs

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Central

St Raphael’s CC

Central

St Raphael’s CC Thursday

Community Library (Drop In) 10 am – 4.30 pm Registration and book loan

Child-minders Stay, Play and Learn 10 am – 12 pm

parents & 0 – 5 yrs

Friday

A structured group for child-minders and their children to meet, learn and play together

Family Focus 10 – 12.30 am

child-minders only

Informal group for parents discussing potty training, fussy eating, behaviour management and other topics useful for parents with young children. Every 3rd Friday of the month

Bumps2Babies 1 – 2 pm Parents and children sessions six months and under parents & 0 – 6 months

£1 (vol.)

parents

CAB 1.30 – 4.30 pm

Saturday

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more parents

Stay, Play and Learn 10.30 am – 12 pm

booking required

Parent and child themed play session, 3rd Saturday of the month

Little Explorers Adventure 2.30 – 3.30 pm An opportunity for our Little explorers to experience different aspects of play, with a 3 weekly rolling programme 0 – 5 years

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

£1 (voluntary)

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Tuesday Family Focus 10 am – 2.30 pm Informal group for parents discussing potty training, fussy eating, behaviour management and other topics useful for parents with young children. Every 3rd Friday of the month parents

Thursday Stay, Play and Learn 1.30 – 3 pm Parent and child themed play session, 3rd Saturday of the month 0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

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Central

Barham Park Building

Grange Cluster We offer activities and support to local parents, and carers with children under five, including expectant parents who are expecting their first child. There are five Children’s Centres within the area and our team provides support, information, professional advice and fun for all the family.

Please pop into any children’s centre to find out about the upcoming events; St Patricks day, International Women’s Day, Mothering Sunday etc.

The areas that we cover: Willesden, Neasden, Kilburn, Cricklewood, Kensal Rise and Kensal Green.

Three Trees CC Tiverton Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3HL 0208 459 4385

Treetops CC Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3SQ 0208 937 5960

Wykeham CC Annesley Close, Neasden, London, NW10 0ES 0208 937 5960

Braintcroft Primary School Warten Road, London, NW2 7LL 0208 452 2413

Hope CC 228 Walm Lane, London, NW2 3BS 0208 937 6490

Willesden Green Library 95 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2SF 0208 937 3400

Granville CC Carlton Vale, Kilburn, London, NW6 5HE 0208 937 6581

St Mary’s and St Andrews Church 216 Dollis Hill Lane London, NW2 6HE 07949 764 986

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Three Trees CC Monday

Tuesday

Citizen Advice 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Child-minders Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child

A structured group for child-minders and their children to meet, learn and play together child-minders only

parents

Yoga for Woman 1.30 – 2.30 pm Yoga for mothers and female carers. For children under 5 years old. (crèche provided) Term time only. Starts 17th January – 28th March

Stay and Play 10 – 11.30 am Parent and child themed play session, Starts 6th of February 0 – 5 yrs

0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

booking required

Wendesday

Bumps to Babies 1 – 2.30 pm Group for expectant parents, mums and carers with a babies, Starts February 2017 0 – 6 months

£2

DOR Therapy 9 am – 12 pm

£1 (voluntary)

One to One counselling sessions.

Booking only parents

booking required

Portage 10 am – 12 pm Stay and Play for children with additional needs. Facilitated by Brent Portage. Last Wednesday of each month parents

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Three Trees CC Thursday

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 11 am – 4 pm Midwifery postnatal clinic.

By appointment only. Parents and babies babies

Music and Movement 10 – 11.30 am Have fun with your child singing, dancing and making music

booking required

Developing Good Bedtime Routines 10 am – 12 pm

0 – 5 yrs

Young Parents Group 1.30 – 3 pm

2 hour session to explore strategies to improve children’s sleep patterns. (crèche provided) Start 25th January TBC parents

Monthly stay and play sessions facilitated by the Family Nurse Partnership. Invitation only

booking required

0 – 5 yrs

Making Story Sacks 12.30 – 2.30 pm

Friday

Bring a child’s favourite book to life by making puppets, props and games to go with your sack (crèche provided).

22 Feb to 29 Mar parents

£5

£1 (voluntary)

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 – 11.30 am Under 5’s health review by appointment only. 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

booking requ.

child & baby

Antenatal Yoga 6.30 – 7.30 pm Yoga for pregnancy parents

£3

booking required

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January – March 2017

Grange

Wykeham CC Monday

Tuesday

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 am– 12.30 pm

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic Appointments only

Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies.

Appointments only

Antenatal clinic.

Expectant parents

child & baby

parents

Child-minders Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am

Stay and Play with Music 10.30 am – 12 pm

A structured group for child-minders and their children to meet, learn and play together

Parent and child themed play session parents

child-minders only

£1 (voluntary)

Cook and Eat 1 – 2.30 pm

Making Story Sacks 12.30 – 2.30 pm

Enjoy making healthy, tasty snacks and meals. (crèche provided) 21 Feb – 29 Mar

Bring a child’s favourite book to life by making props, puppets & games to go with it and a bag to keep them in. (crèche provided) 20 Feb – 29 Mar parents

£5

booking required

booking required

parents

£5

booking required

booking required

Wednesday BUSS 10 am – 12 pm Sensory impairment group, please contact centre before attending parents & children

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Grange

Wykeham CC Small Talk 10 – 11 am

Job Centre Plus 10 am – 2 pm

Speech & Language Therapist small group activity.

By invitation only

Support in finding employment parents

parents & children

Time for Rhymes 12.30 – 1.30 pm

Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities 12.30 – 3.30 pm

Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development

13 week parenting programme.

Suitable for parents of children 3yrs plus. (crèche provided) 18 Jan – 10 May. Term time only parents

0 – 5 yrs

Zumba 2 – 3 pm

booking required

Dance your way to a fitter and healthier you during these weekly exercise classes. (crèche provided)

Thursday

parents

Stay Play and Learn 9.30 – 11 am

booking required

Friday

Parent and child themed play session parents

£2

£1 (voluntary)

Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Clinic 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

Citizen Advice 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Antenatal clinic.

Expectant parents.

Appointments only

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child

parents

booking required

parents

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Monday

Wednesday

Family Focus with Stay and Play New Time 10 – 11.30 am

Citizen Advice 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child

Stay and Play session with weekly topical discussions to support parents with potty training, fussy eating, behaviour management and family support. 10 weeks Starts 16th January. (crèche provided)

parents

booking required

Child-minders Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am

parents & children

A structured group for child-minders and their children to meet, learn and play together

Tuesday

child-minders only

Time for Rhymes 9.45 –10.45 am

Stay and Play with Messy Play 1.30 – 3 pm

Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development

Parent and child themed play session parents & 0 – 5 yrs

0 – 5 yrs

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 – 3.45 pm Health Visitor review for parents, children and babies. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Appointments only child & baby

booking required

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January – March 2017

£1 (voluntary)

Grange

Hope CC

Grange

Hope CC Thursday English Course 10 am – 12 pm 10 week English course for parents who want to improve their English. In partnership with Brent Start. Please call for an assessment. Crèche provided.

Start Date TBC parents

course

booking requ.

Friday Stay and Play with Music and Movement 10 – 11.30 am Stay and play sessions with exploring musical instruments and songs. Have fun with your child, singing, dancing and making music parents & 0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

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January – March 2017

Monday

Midwifery Postnatal Clinic 9 am – 4 pm Midwifery postnatal clinic. By appointment only

Keep Fit 10.30 – 11.30 am

parents

Keep fit and health awareness for women only. Female instructor. In partnership with Albahdja. (crèche provided) women only

Healthy Cooking 10.30 am– 1.30 pm Enjoy making healthy, tasty snacks and meals. Women only session in partnership with Albahdja. To book please call 07411 653 366/07533 851 672

£1 (voluntary)

Time for Rhymes 1 -– 2 pm Fun music session led by the Speech and Language team to support children’s language development

parent & child

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 – 3.45 pm

parents & 0 – 5 yrs

Health Visitor health review by appointment only.

Call 0207 644 8144

Tuesday

child & baby

booking required

Breastfeeding Advice 1:1 1.30 – 3 pm

Citizen Advice 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

One to One support and advice on breastfeeding. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years old parents

£1 (voluntary)

parent & child

booking required

Baby Stay and Play 1 – 2.30pm

booking required

Parent and child special time with baby friendly activities 0 – 12 month

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£1 (voluntary)

January – March 2017

Grange

Granville CC

Grange

Granville CC Wendesday

Thursday

Child-minders Stay and Play 9.30 – 11.30 am

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9 am –4.20 pm

A structured group for child-minders and their children to meet, learn and play together

Antenatal clinic. Expectant parents. Appointment only. parents

booking required

child-minders only

English with IT Course 10 am – 12 pm Combined English and computer course with Brent Start. (crèche provided). Starts January 2017 Parents

One Voice 11 am –12 pm Sessions for children with additional needs. Facilitated in partnership with One Voice. Start date to be confirmed

booking required

0 – 5 yrs

Made of Money 1 – 3 pm A fun, relaxed, 6 week course looking at ways to save money, budgeting and much more. Start date to be confirmed parents

booking required

Friday Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9 am – 4.20 pm Antenatal clinic. Expectant parents. Appointment only parents

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booking required

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Braintcroft Primary School

Wednesday

Thursday Citizen Advice 4 pm – 6 pm Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits, immigration and much more. Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to five years old parents

booking required

Stay and Play 9 – 10.30 am & 2 – 3pm Stay and play run in partnership with the Braincroft Primary School. Term time only. Call to book 0208 452 2413 0 – 5 years

£0.50

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

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

Fortnightly. Alternate Saturdays.

Starts 21st January 2017 0 – 5 yrs

£1 (voluntary)

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January – March 2017

Grange

Treetops CC

Grange

Willesden Green Library Friday Songs and Play Time 10 am – 1pm Stay and Play sessions in partnership with Willesden Green Library parents & 0 – 5 yrs

St Mary’s and St Andrews Church Friday Time for Rhymes 10 –11 am Stay and play run in partnership with the St. Mary’s and St Andrew’s Church. Term time only.

Call Gifty for more information on 07949 764 986 0 – 5 yrs

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Stadium Cluster Stadium Cluster Children’s Centres serves a community of just over 6000 0 – 5’s in the areas of Kingsbury and Wembley close to the iconic Wembley Stadium. We operate services from the five buildings listed below, as well as providing services at different venues in the community.

Booking We do not book appointments at the centres for the following Health Services: Midwifery Services at Church Lane or Mount Stewart call Northwick Park Hospital on 0208 235 4252 Baby Clinic and Developmental Checks at Church Lane, Mount Stewart and Willows call 0208 736 7115 Speech and Language Welcome Session Time for Rhyme Session on the first Tuesday of the month at the Willow Children’s Centre and the first Friday of the month at Church Lane Children’s Centre are for new parents only.

Facebook Follow us on our page Kingsbury Locality Children’s Centre and look out for information about our Stadium Cluster Facebook page that we are in the process of setting up.

Church Lane CC Church Lane Fryent Primary School, Church Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 8JD 0208 937 3890 Mount Stewart CC Mount Stewart Infants School, Carlisle Gardens, Kenton, HA3 0JX 0208 937 5970 Winter Programme

Preston Park CC College Road, Wembley, HA9 8RJ 0208 937 5980 Wembley Primary CC East Lane, Wembley, HA97NW 0208 937 5590 Willow CC Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP 0208 937 6562 25 January – March 2017

Stadium

Church Lane CC Monday

Tuesday

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 12.30 – 3.30 pm

Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Antenatal clinic. By appointment only, call 0208 235 4252 or 0208 869 2871

Free legal advice regarding housing, debt, employment, benefits and much more. To book call 0208 937 3890

parents

booking required

parents

Family Language 10 am – 12 pm Starts 16th Jan. To book telephone 0208 937 3890 parents

booking required

Well Baby Clinic 9.30 – 11.30 Appointment only.

Call 0208 736 7115 parents

Parent & Baby Group 1.00 – 2.15 pm Parent and child special time with baby friendly activities 0 – 12 moths

£1 (voluntary)

booking required

Afterschool Singing & Story Time 15.30 -16.00 A fun singing and Story time session. 3rd Tues of the month 3 – 5 years

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£1 (voluntary)

January – March 2017

Wednesday

Friday Time for Rhymes 9.30 – 10.30 am

Stay & Play with Messy Play & Child Development Talk 9.30 – 11.30 am

Led by Speech & Language Team; music and singing. Time for Rhymes Welcome Session takes place on 1st Friday of each month for new parents only

A parent and child themed play session parent & child

£1 (voluntary)

parents

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.30 am – 3 pm

Stay & Play with Story Time 10.45 – 11.45 am

Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 0208 235 4252 or 0208 869 2871

Parent/carer and child play session and storytime

parents

parents

£1 (voluntary)

Thursday DOR Therapy

Therapeutic counselling by appointment parents

booking required

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January – March 2017

Stadium

Church Lane CC

Stadium

Mount Stewart CC Monday

Thursday

Magic Numbers 1.15 – 3.15 pm

Getting Ready 1.30 – 3 pm

A fun way to gain knowledge of how children learn maths and how you can support their learning

A weekly group for children aged 2½ and above. The group supports children to move on to nursery and school. 8 week session 19th Jan-9 March

parents

£1 (voluntary)

parents

Well Baby Clinic 1.30 – 3 pm

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 1.30 – 3 pm

Weekly health review for parents, children and babies Appointment only.

Call 0208 736 7115 parents

£1 (voluntary)

Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 0208 235 4252 or 0208 869 2871

booking required

parents

Wednesday

Friday Rhyme Time Stay & Play 1.45 – 3 pm

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 1.30 – 3 pm

Fun stay & play session with rhymes parent & child

Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 0208 235 4252 or 0208 869 2871

£1 (voluntary)

parents

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January – March 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.30 am – 3 pm Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 0208 937 5980 parents

booking required

Stay & Play with Rhymes 10 – 11.30 am Until 13th Feb. Play, music and singing session parent & child

£1 (voluntary)

Cook & Eat 10.00 am – 12.00 pm 6 week Foodtalk cook and eat session. Learn about diet and nutrition whilst cooking fun, nutritious and healthy snacks and meals to enjoy with your child.

20th Feb-27Mar parents

£1 (voluntary)

Family Support Themed Workshops 9.45 – 10.45 am Discussion workshops to explore fussing eating, temper tantrums, sleep patterns, child development and much more parents

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

By invitation only parents

Midwifery Antenatal Clinic 9.30 am – 3 pm Antenatal clinic. By appointment only. Call 0208 937 5980 parents

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booking required

January – March 2017

Stadium

Preston Park CC

Stadium

Wembley Primary CC Tuesday

Monday Healthy Living Programme 9.30 – 11.30 am

English Conversation 9.30 – 11 am

A health living parenting programme. Starting on the 27th of February

A fun and relaxed English conversation class to boost your confidence. 17th January parents

parents

English Literature 12 – 3 pm

Citizen’s Advice Brent 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Level 2 English course.

Continued from previous term

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

Expectant parents and parents who have a child up to 5 years

parents

Coffee Morning 9.30 – 10.30 am Every 2 weeks. Tea, coffee and refreshments. Make new friends and find out what is happening in the children’s centres. 24th Jan parents

£1 (voluntary)

parents

booking required

Afterschool Singing & Story time 3.45 – 4.30 pm A fun singing and story time session. 4th Tues of the month 3 – 5 years

£1 (voluntary)

Stay & Play 2 – 3 pm A parent and child play session 0 – 4 years

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£1 (voluntary)

January – March 2017

Thursday

Wednesday Baby & Parent Club 9.30 – 11 am

Time for Rhymes 9.30 – 10.30 am

Parent and baby special time with baby friendly activities

Led by Speech & Language Team; music and singing. Time for Rhymes Welcome Session takes place on 1st Friday of each month for new parents only

0 – 18 month

£1 (voluntary)

Breastfeeding Support 11 – 11.30 am

parents

Breastfeeding peer support for parents and babies

Maths Course 12 – 3 pm

parents

Maths course with functional skills. Continued from previous term

One Voice 12 – 2 pm

parents

A weekly support group for parents and carers of disabled children. Offering practical advice, support and signposting to services and facilities

Friday Child-minders Stay & Play 9.30 – 11.30 am

parents

A structured group for registered child-minders and their children to meet learn and play together Child-minders

Zumba 11.45 am – 12.45 pm Dance your way to a fitter and healthier you during these weekly exercise classes. Starting the 20 Jan – 31 March parents

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£1 per week

January – March 2017

Stadium

Wembley Primary CC

Stadium

Willow CC Monday Stepping Stones Parents Programme 10 am – 12 pm

Time for Rhymes 2 – 3 pm Led by Speech & Language Team; music and singing parents

Wednesday

A support parenting programme for parents who have a child with a disability parents

Tuesday

Stay & Play with Messy Play & Child Development Talks 9.30 – 11 am A parent and child play session parent & child

Special Education Toddlers Group 9.30 – 11.30 am Support and information sessions 2nd Tues of each month run by Portage Team

£1 (voluntary)

Thursday Stay & Play 9.30 – 10.30 am A parent and child play session

parent & child

parent & child

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

By invitation only

Little Movers 10.45 – 11.45 am A parent and child play session 0 – 12 moths

Health and development review for 2 year olds by appointment only.

Call 0208 736 7115

£1 (voluntary)

Friday

parents

Health Visiting Team 12 – 3 pm

£1 (voluntary)

Child-minders Stay, Play & Learn 9.30 – 11.30 am A structured group for child-minders and their children to meet, learn and play together

parents

child-minders & children Winter Programme

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Winter Term Fathers To book please email to fathersinbrent@ barnardos.org.uk The booking must be done by the father or male carer attending To contact us about the fathers programme either email the above address or call/text 0750 6741 480

January Friday 6th Father’s Family Fun 6 – 8 pm Father must be present. An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre

Willesden NW10 3QX

Saturday 7th Cook and Play 10 – 11.30 am Fathers only and Children up to 8 years old

Church Lane Children Centre

Saturday 14th Messy Play 10 – 11.30 am Fathers only and Children up to 8 years old

Three Trees Children’s Centre

Saturday 21st Baby Massage and Play 10 – 11.30 am Fathers only and Children up to 12 months old. Booking required

Alperton Children’s Centre Winter Programme

February

March

Friday 3rd

Friday 3rd

Father’s Family Fun 6 – 8 pm

Father’s Family Fun 6 – 8 pm

Father must be present. An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre

Father must be present. An evening of activity at the Willesden Sports Centre

Willesden NW10 3QX

Willesden NW10 3QX

Saturday 4th

Saturday 4th

Stay and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Sensory Development and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Fathers only and Children up to 8 years old

Fathers only and Children up to 12 month. Booking required

Willow Children’s Centre

Preston Park Children’s Centre

Saturday 11th

Saturday 11th

Little Foxes and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Paediatric First Aid 10 – 11.30 am

Fathers only and Children up to 8 years old

Booking required

Three Trees Children’s Centre

Wykeham Children’s Centre

Saturday 18th

Saturday 18th

Little Foxes and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Baby Yoga and Play 10 – 11.30 am

Fathers only and Children up to 8 years old

Fathers only and Children up to 12 months old. Booking required

Alperton Children’s Centre

Harmony Children’s centre Winter Programme

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Financial Advice and Support There are times in the year that can bring joy as well as additional stress to families, such as Christmas, birthdays, and also the higher than normal winter bills that require extra finances. All of which can leave parents feeling anxious if they are unable to pay for the items, extra bills, presents, or an unexpected bill.

Communication is one of the key ways to cope with this pressure.

However, if you do not feel that you can talk with your energy supplier, a family member or friend about your finances, then contact your local children’s centre to make an appointment to speak with a Citizen’s Advice Brent (CAB) advisor.

Winter Programme

Citizen’s Advice Brent formally known as Brent Citizen’s Advice Bureau has advisors based within 13 Children’s Centres across Brent and provides a free service. CAB Advisors can offer professional advice and support, liaise with energy suppliers, and work with you to help find solutions. For the complete list of support and advice provided

by CAB please contact your local children’s centre or on the CAB website www.brentcab.co.uk.

To make an appointment to speak with a Citizen’s Advice Brent Advisor please call your local Children’s Centre.

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Remembering Dad – Daddy Daddy Look There are lots of things I remember about my father but two stand out. Him standing on the side lines at one of my rugby matches (I am a New Zealander) and saying at the end, although we lost, that was a good game you should be proud of the way you played and the second was playing snooker with him in a snooker club feeling very grown up. I often watch children at our father’s sessions running up to Dad to show them something they have made or they have done and I think that may be something they will remember when they think about their dads later in life. I watch mums, having that experience regularly and think oh if only Dad was here but in our world most have to work. So at our Fathers programme we try to create more of those chances for children to remember Dad.

Winter Programme

First Friday night of the month at Willesden Sports Centre is really family fun for all. We have a bouncy castle, (yes the Dads and some mums get on it) lots of toys, space to play football and pizza. Only condition Dad must be there.

Saturdays are less hectic and usually have a theme. Once a month we focus on the really young ones. Other times there is a class or local trip. Saturday Mornings are about fun, learning and the opportunity to meet and talk with other fathers. Some sessions you have to book, for others it is just about turning up.

We also provide one off events and trips throughout the year.

Watch out for the fliers. You can find our more in the timetable or email us on fathersinbrent@ barnardos.org.uk. We email out regular updates so if we have your email we will let you know what is happening.

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Caring for your Children’s Teeth Do you know that the highest rate of hospital admission among children is because of tooth decay?

Take your child to the dentist from an early age around one year so they get used to going to the dentist.

Brush twice a day at least two minutes each time 1. Use fluoride toothpaste.

2. Amount of tooth paste:

Children under three should only use a smear of toothpaste. Children between three and six should not use more than a small pea size.

3. Spit, don’t rinse. We

should only spit after brushing our teeth.

This means, we should not rinse after brushing.

The fluoride in the toothpaste will continue to protect the teeth for longer.

Winter Programme

Use of mouthwash Mouthwash should not be used straight after brushing. This should be done at other time, if you wish to use mouthwash.

Visiting the dentist The frequency of your visit (for regular check up) is determined by the dentist. This could be as frequent as every three months or as infrequent as every two years, depending upon your oral health need.

Sugary foods and drinks Sugary foods and drinks should only be consumed with your meals, if consumed. Higher intake of sugary foods is linked with over weight and many other diseases.

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Walk-in and Urgent Care Centres NHS walk-in centres 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? Minor 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, suspected fractures.

On arrival you will be assessed and treated in order of the priority of your condition. The following walk-in centres and urgent care centres are located in and nearby to Brent: Brent GP Access Walk-in Centre Wembley Centre for Health and Care 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley Middlesex, HA0 4UZ Open 8am – 8pm, 7 days p/w 0208 900 6020 Brent Urgent Care Centre Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane London, NW10 7NS Open 24 h, 7 days p/w 0333 999 2575 Cricklewood Walk-in Centre Britannia Business Centre 2 Cricklewood Lane, Barnet London, NW2 1DZ Open 8am – 7pm, 7 days p/w 03000 334335

Edgware NHS Walk-in Centre Edgware Community Hospital Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware Middlesex, HA8 0AD Open 7am – 10m, 7 days p/w 0208 732 6459 Northwick Park Hospital Urgent Care Centre Watford Road Harrow, HA1 3UJ Open 24 h, 7 days p/w 020 8864 3232 St Mary’s Hospital Urgent Care Centr, St Mary’s Hospital Praed Street London, W2 1NY Open 24 h, 7 days p/w 0203 312 6666 St Charles NHS Urgent Care Centre, St Charles Hospital Exmoor Street London, W10 6DZ Open 8am – 9pm, 7 days p/w 0208 969 2488

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

NHS advice and support during the first 5 years of a child’s life to promote mental and physical health, development and wellbeing.

Brent Children and Families Information Service

Brent Health Visiting Service:

0208 937 3001

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

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.

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 Solutions Team

Northwick Park and St Marks Hospital Community Midwives

0208 937 2711

0208 869 2871 Housing advice for tenants and those at risk of homelessness.

Shelter

0808 800 4444

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

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