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 Baby Groups

A group where you and your baby can enjoy singing, stories and much more

Baby Clinics

 For health information and advice about your baby

*fortnightly

Baby Massage

To encourage relaxation for babies and to assist with wind, colic etc (please ring to book a place)

Mini Melodies

A music and movement group for 0 - 1 year olds with singing, instruments and dancing (Term Time only)

Baby Explorers

for babies aged 0 -12 months of age.  Activities for you and your baby including sensory play, song time and more (Term Time only)

Twinkle Tots

 A volunteer stay and play group (older children are welcome in the school holidays)

Little Learners

 A stay and Play group for children aged 1-3 years (Term Time only)

Musical Mayhem

 Fun with song, dance and instruments for toddlers (Term Time Only)

Family Fun Time

 Join in fun activities with your children (Term Time only)

Story Makers

A fun packed reading and play session for children 0-5 years (Term Time only)

Baby Explorers

for babies aged 0 -12 months of age.  Activities for you and your baby including sensory play, song time and more (Term Time only)

Little Explorers

For 12 to 24 month olds, Activities for you and your child including sensory play, parachutes games, song time and more (Term Time only)

Get Busy

A fun activity for 0 - 5 year olds and their parents/carers involving music and movement

Fun to be Active

An outdoor play group to promote children's play and learning

PEEP

Supporting parents to make the most of playing and learning opportunities in everyday life

MATCH

For 'Men and their Children' to take part in activities and have fun together

For Ages 0 - 5 years

Baby Cafes

The Infant Feeding Team's drop in groups for all mums offering breast milk to babies.  A chance to join other breastfeeding mums, have a nice cuppa and share experiences in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.  A member of the Infant Feeding Team will be present at each session to answer any questions you may have.

Introducing Solid Foods

Offer a professional and caring approach to supporting mothers and families, to introduce solid food into a baby's diet.

Sessions take place once a month across the Children's Centres, please see the attached timetable for dates.

ARK - Multiple Birth Group

A change to meet other mums and make new friends

Young Parents Groups

A group aimed at 14 - 19 year olds who want to meet new people and develop their parenting skills as well as building up their confidence while making new friends.

Grandtots

A stay and play session for grandparents and their grandchildren

There are 2 groups for Ofsted Registered Childminders at our centres

Fun to be Active (0-5 years)

 A volunteer led group focused on outdoor play in all weathers.

Twinkle Tots

A volunteer stay and play group (older children are welcome in school holidays)

• Get involved - Volunteer in one of our centres
  

There are a variety of health and well-being sessions offered across the centres, including Fit for Life, Health Checks, Introducing Solid Foods and Drug and Alcohol misuse.

Please see our Activity Timetable for more details are visit our partners websites:

• Healthy St Helens
• CGL

Please use the link for a guide to the milestones in your child's development from birth to five years old. Use it to see when your child may gain certain skills and learn new things.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme)

Parenting courses for parents/carers with children

• aged 0-12 years
• teenagers
• or children with a disability, developmental delay or conduct disorder

Please see our Triple P leaflet for more information and to self refer please complete our referral form.

Freedom Programme

The Freedom Programme is open to any woman who wishes to learn more about domestic abuse. Being subject to constant abuse can have a serious and dramatic effect on their life. Many women feel they are to blame for the confusing mess that their lives have become.

To self refer please complete our referral form.

Speech and Language Therapy and Chatterbox Groups

Support for children with speech and language developmental delays.  Please speak to your Health Visitor, GP, or any professional involved with your child to discuss a referral.

Me Time

A 7 week programme full of creative activities - for mums with children under 2.  Please speak to your Health Visitor to discuss a referral or self referral by contacting Central Link Children's Centre on 673444.

Ready for School

7 weekly sessions to ensure you're ready for school (referral from Nursery, Pre School and Health Visitors)

New Beginnings

A course for parents to be who require additional support to learn skills to care for their new baby including: Feeding, Bathing and Early Communication.  Please ring Central Link Children's Centre for more information on 01744 673444

A variety of educational classes take place across the Children's Centres, including:

• First Aid Courses
• English/Maths Courses
• English for speakers of other languages

Please contact Parr Children's Centre for more information on 01744 671788 or visit the Adult Learning website

Coffee Mornings and Afternoons