What’s On Guide Prudhoe Children’s Centre January to April 2019Learning Together Through Play (LTTP)(Open to all children living in Northumberland)

Courses and Groups to support you and your family(Please speak to a member of staff or your Health Visitor

If you would like to be introduced to any of these courses/groups)

Northumberland’s Sure Start Children’s Centre core offer is based on Learning Together Through Play activities.

LTTP sessions are at the heart of Children’s Centres and is our universal offer. LTTP is designed and facilitated in partnership with our health visiting colleagues.

Key themes are:● Attachment● Bonding ● Child Development● Weaning● Safety & accident prevention● Oral Health ● Speech & Language/Communication● School readiness● Early Years Entitlement .

Learning Together Through Play Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.00am (Term time)

Learning Together Through Play Thursdays 11.00am - 12.00noon (Term time)

In the community

Learning Together Through Play Tuesdays 1.15pm - 2.30pm( Term Time)

at Little Tinklers Nursery, Ponteland NE20 9QB

Learning Together Through Play Mondays 10.30 - 11.30am (Term Time)

at Albemarle Barracks, Nr Harlow Hill, Newcastle, NE15 0RF

HENRY HENRY is an 8 week course designed to help parents give their children the healthiest start in life. Sessions cover parenting confidence, physical activity, what we eat, lifestyle habits and enjoying life as a family. Parents receive a free toolkit to help them to maintain changes.

Incredible YearsThis is an evidence based parenting programme for strengthening parent/child interactions. The group provides a supporting and nurturing environment which encourages the development of peer support, networks and children’s socialisation. This is an opportunity to meet other parents and carers, discuss concerns and learn new skills.

Tiny TalkersThis unique and exciting language programme is designed to enable parents to support their child’s early attempts to communicate. You can choose from a wide range of themed sessions specifically developed to promote early communication skills. Suitable for children under 3 yrs.

. Parent Plus (formerly Little Gems)

This is a group for children with additional needs or disabilities or those going through a diagnosis process. Early Years Practitioners are on hand to facilitate play activities to suit children’s needs. Our staff are trained in the use of sensory equipment, portage, speech and language strategies, and much more.

Great ExpectationsThese are tailor-made sessions for parents and children within the home or the Children’s Centre. The one-to-one sessions provide fun activities to further support children’s learning and development. For children and families who feel they need more individualised activities.

What’s On Guide Prudhoe Children’s Centre January to April 2019Other Services in your local Children’s Centre Seasonal events and activities

Baby Buddy AppBaby Buddy is your personal baby support

expert who will guide you through your pregnancy and the first six months of your baby’’s life. The app has been designed with

parents and health professionals to help you give your baby the best start in life

British Red Cross Baby and Child First Aid App

A mobile app offering guidance to parents on how to deal with Emergency Baby and Child

First Aid including CPR and Choking

Early Help Family WorkersWe welcome families to engage in our services, which are for children and young people aged

0-19 yrs. Our practitioners tailor support packages to meet the needs of individuals, either In the home or a community setting.

2 & 3 year old entitlementPlease speak to a member of staff about two

and three year old childcare entitlement or visitwww.northumberland.gov.uk/freechildcare

Birth RegistrarAt Hexham Children’s Centre NE46 1JD

Tuesdays 2.30 - 4.00pmNo appointment needed.. Register your new baby and

receive a free gift

Food BankFamilies with children under 5 years who may be

facing financial hardship

Valentine PartyArts and crafts, music and party snacks.

Tickets available at the Centre

Easter PartyArts and crafts, music and party snacks.

Tickets available at the Centre

...dates and times to be issued in due course.

New opening times Contact us

Mon, Tues and Thurs 9.00am - 4.30pmWed 9.00am - 12.00 noon (12:30 to 4.30 by

telephone or appointment)Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm

www.westchildrenscentres.org.ukprudhoechildrenscentre@northumberland.gov.uk

01661 839350Prudhoe Children’s Centre, Broomhouse Lane,

Prudhoe NE42 5FT

Prudhoe Children’s Centre Parents Group

The Wild West Way DeclarationWe Pledge to:

Listen, respect and value all children, young people, families/carers and colleagues

Offer inspiring and creative activities to develop lifelong skills

Encourage resilience through healthy adventurous activities

Grow self-esteem, confidence and aspirationOffer uncomplicated, straightforward

approachesSupport each other to be the best we can be

Services delivered by your local Health Visiting and Midwifery Team in the Children’s Centre…...

What’s WeaningA one week session for babies 3 months+ run by the

Community Nursery Nurse

Birth and BeyondA three week antenatal course run by the Midwife and

Health Visitor

Baby MassageA four week course for babies aged 3 months run by the

Community Nursery Nurse

Little TreasuresA three week postnatal course about play, sleep, routines,

teething, and safety. Run by the Community Nursery Nurse