Sept - Feb 2018 Programme

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What areas do we cover?

Pre-school providers in the area

We are open:

Monday to Friday 8.00am- 5.00pmPlease visit Facebook for any changes to these times.

Our address is:

City and Eaton Children’s CentreThe Vauxhall CentreJohnson PlaceNorwichNR2 2SA

The City and Eaton Children’s Centre covers a large part of the City Centre, mainly the NR2 post code area. We also cover the Eaton area which is a lot of the NR4 postcode. We provide support for all local families with children under 8 living in this area.

The Hamlet Centre 01603 766566Nelson Preschool 01603 615355Notre Dame Nursery 01603 625593Peapod Preschool 01603 929653Bignold Nursery 01603 625721Chestnut at St Giles Nursery 01603 629009Town Close School 01603 620180Beehive Childcare Group 01603 259193Polliwiggle Nursery 01603 453265Eaton Elephants 01603 502454Jessopp Road 01603 458702Chapelfield Day Nursery 01603 611147Stretton School Nursery 01603 451285City College Nursery 01603 773121Fresh Steps Day Nursery 01603 454300If you would like help to find a childcare place then please contact the Children’s Centre or pop in to see us. Please contact the Children’s Centre on 01603 307680 for a full list of Childminders in the area.

Breastfeeding Network Support Line 0300 1000210Family information service 03448 008001Domestic violence support line-Leeway 08452 412171Young Dads MAP 01603 766994Norwich City Housing 0344 9803333Health Visiting Team 0300 300 0123Child Line 0800 1111Job Centre Plus 01603 248817 www.jobcentreplus.gov.ukNorfolk Police 0845 456456Forum Library 01603 737950 www.greatparents.org.uk www.dads-space.comIf you are worried a child is at riskplease call Children’s Services on 0344 800 8020

Useful information• For one to one breastfeeding or antenatal support within your own

home please call the Children’s Centre

• We also offer one to one support with a range of issues including sleeping, behaviour, weaning and parenting. Please call the Children’s Centre if you feel you would like some additional support

• Food Hygiene level 2 and health and safety e learning is available to complete in the comfort of your own home. Please ask at the Children’s Centre to find out more.

• For more information on any sessions run by the Children’s Centre please call us on 01603 729808

• Please come to the Children’s Centre to find out how you can claim your free book from accessing your local Library.

City and Eaton Children’s Centre

Tel: 01603 729808 Like us on Facebook - City and Eaton Children’s Centre

We aim to make our activities inclusive for everyone regardless of ability. If you or your child has any specific needs or require additional support to access our services, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss this.

Our staff have a positive attitude to working in partnership with our parents, ensuring easily accessible and open communication at all times.

We provide drop-in groups, courses, access to health services, family support, information and advice. We can help you find childcare suitable for your needs and can help you return to work. Contact us on 01603 729808 for any help and advice.

Now offering

sessions for children

up to 8 years!

Vancouver Children’s Centre

City and Eaton Children’s Centre September - February 2018Activity Time Venue Date

Please note: Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

MondayLittle FootstepsA nuturing group for children under 5 years who are finding communication and socialising more challenging - referral only

1.30 - 3.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre11th 18th

25th2nd 9th

16th 30th6th 13th

20th 27th4th 11th

18th

8th 15th 22nd 29th

5th

Toddler DanceA dance workshop for preschool children run by the Garage- limit of 20 children. Drop in

2.00 - 3.00St Thomas’ Church Hall,

Earlham Road11th 18th

25th2nd 9th

16th 30th6th 13th

20th 27th4th 11th

18th

8th 15th 22nd 29th

5th

Triple PAn 8 week course to support you with strategies to manage your child’s behaviour. Creche available on request - BOOK IT!

Heartsease Methodist Church, NR7 9NR

Dates confirmed upon booking

Employment Supportcome and get help with writing a CV, find a job and registering for job alerts NEW!

12.30 - 2.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre11th 18th

25th2nd 9th

16th 30th6th 13th

20th 27th4th 11th

18th

8th 15th 22nd 29th

5th

Little growersA drop in group group for children under 5 years. Come and have fun in the garden planting and growing - NEW!

10.30 - 11.30Grapes Hill Community

Gardens11th 25th 9th 23rd 6th 20th 15th 29th 12th

TuesdayCircle of securityAn 8 week course helping parents understand their childs world better

9.30 - 11.30City and Eaton

Children’s Centre19th 26th 3rd 10th

17th 31st 7th 14th

Stay and playDrop in sessionfor parents/ carers and their children with Soft Play available on the 2nd Tuesday of each month

1.00 - 2.30City and Eaton

Children’s Centre12th 19th

26th

3rd 10th 17th 24th

31st

7th 14th 21st 28th

5th 12th 19th

9th 16th 23rd 30th

6th 13th

Sensory play for babiesA drop in group for families with fun sensory play ideas for those under 12 months

10.00 - 11.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre12th 19th

26th

3rd 10th 17th 24th

31st

7th 14th 21st 28th

5th 12th 19th

9th 16th 23rd 30th

6th 13th

Parents forumCome and tell us what you want to see at the Children’s Centre and what you think about what’s on offer

11.00 - 11.45City and Eaton

Children’s Centre14th 6th

WednesdayFirst FoodsDrop in group for support around weaning, breast feeding and bottle feeding. First foods will be available to try

10.30 - 11.30City and Eaton

Children’s Centre6th 20th 4th 18th 1st 15th

29th 13th 3rd 17th 31st 7th 21st

Adult NumeracyCreche available on request - BOOK IT!

1.00 - 3.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre6th 13th

20th 27th 4th 11th

18th

1st 8th 15th 22nd

29th6th 13th 10th 17th

24th 31st 7th

Young memoriesA drop in group for parents under the age of 25 years 10.00 - 11.00

City and Eaton Children’s Centre

13th 27th 11th 25th 8th 22nd 6th 20th 10th 24th 14th 28th

MAPDrop in session for parents/ carers under the age of 26 years for advice and support

1.30 - 5.30 Chantry Hall NR2 1RF 6th 13th 20th 27th

4th 11th 18th

1st 8th 15th 22nd

29th6th 13th 10th 17th

24th 31st 7th

Story and craft library sessionInteractive story session with craft activities for children under the age of 8 years - BOOK IT!

10.30 - 11.30Millenium

Children’s Library27th 4th 22nd 6th 24th 28th

ThursdayHealth and Social Carelevel 1 and 2 qualification to support you in your new career. Creche available on request - BOOK IT!

1.00 - 3.00Dates to be confirmed

upon booking7th 14th

21st 28th5th 12th

19th

2nd 9th 16th 23rd

30th7th 14th 4th 11th

18th 25th 1st 8th

Understanding Child DevelopmentA 10 week course to help you better understand your child’s development. Creche available on request - BOOK IT!

10.00 - 12.00City and Eaton

Children’s CentreDates to be confirmed upon booking

Joy of FoodA 6 week course to give you practical cooking ideas for your family. Creche available on request - BOOK IT!

1.00 - 3.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre

2nd 9th 16th 23rd

30th7th

FridayHealth Visitor clinicDrop in weigh in clinic with advice from the health visiting team - DAY CHANGE!

9.30 - 11.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre8th 22nd 13th 27th 10th 24th 8th 22nd 12th 26th 9th

Wiggle and JiggleDrop in music and movement session for pre- walking babies - NEW!

1.00 - 2.00St Andrews Hall, Eaton

NR4 6NW8th 22nd 16th 20th 3rd 1st 15th 12th 26th 9th

EAL GroupDrop in play and support group for families from an international background

10.00 - 11.30City and Eaton

Children’s Centre1st 15th

29th 13th 27th 10th 24th 8th 22nd 5th 19th 2nd 16th

Sensory inductionsCall the Children’s Centre to book an induction so you can make use of the sensory room

11.30 - 12.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre1st 15th

29th 13th 27th 10th 24th 8th 22nd 5th 19th 2nd 16th

Fun Food FridayA drop in session to make and try new foods and supporting with healthy options within the home - NEW!

1.00 - 2.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre8th 22nd 13th 27th 10th 24th 8th 22nd 12th 26th 9th

Messy PlayDrop in session for children under the age of 8 years 1.00 - 2.00

City and Eaton Children’s Centre

1st 15th 29th 13th 27th 10th 24th 8th 22nd 5th 19th 2nd 16th

Saturday Halloween Party 1.00 - 3.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre28th

Christmas Party 1.00 - 3.00City and Eaton

Children’s Centre16th

Save a baby’s life First aid course for parents - BOOK IT!

10.00 - 11.30City and Eaton

Children’s Centre9th 14th 11th 9th 13th 10th

Baby massage is

offered throughout

the week. Please

call the Children’s

Centre to book a

place.

Self-Weigh in is available at the Centre throughout the week. Please feel free to drop in to the Centre to access this service.