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Abbots Langley Children's Centre
We are pleased to announce that this new centre has been approved. Keep an eye on the website for more details.
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Activity Programme January – March 2010
Activities
for children up to the age of 5 years and their parents / carers
Welcome to our spring programme detailing all the activities on offer in our two Sure Start Children’s Centre areas - Abbots Langley and Park Street & St Stephens. This term we are offering some new sessions such as
- 123 Cook with Me ( a course delivered by a qualified dietician giving advice on healthy eating and cooking)
- Welcome to the World – a new mums group established with the Health Visitors
- Parent Support Group - offering support to Parents
- Grandparents Matter Too – offering support to Grandparents.
All the sessions are delivered by qualified Children’s Centre staff and are all free of charge. We do hope that you will come along and enjoy our sessions, meet our staff and support your local Children’s Centre. Please note that all the ages in the programme are for guidance only and that you are welcome to try the sessions and see if they are suitable for your child.
Browse activities by day:
Monday
Under 1s
Come along to a drop-in session designed for parents/carers of children under the age of 1. Children’s Centre staff organise and lead these sessions.
Who: For parents and carers with children under 1
Where: Boundary Way Community Room
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Dates: 11th January – 29th March (not 15th February)
Bookings: Not required
Play & Stay
Come along to and enjoy a range of fun and stimulating early learning activities with your children. The session includes free nutritious snacks for the children. You will be encouraged to interact with your child/children. Children’s Centre staff organise and lead these sessions. Please dress your children suitably for messy sessions
- More information on Play & Stay sessions (pdf, 300k)
Who: For parents and carers with children 0 – 5 years old
Where: Boundary Way Community Room
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Dates: 11th January – 29th March (not 15th February)
Bookings: Not required
Baby Clinic
Baby clinic is run by our local Health Visitor team. It is an opportunity for you to receive support and advice on a wide range of family health issues plus we will be providing an information point to answer any questions you may have
Who: For parents and carers and their young children
Where: St Saviors Church Hall
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Dates: 11th January – 29th March (not 15th February)
Bookings: Not required
Save a Life – 2 hour course
This session will focus on family first aid and you will learn about resuscitation and how to manage emergency situations. Led by an Experienced First Aid Trainer
Who: For all Parents / Carers
Where: Henderson Hall
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dates: 1st February
Bookings: 01923 677 954
Tuesday
Welcome to the World – New mothers course
The early weeks with a new baby can be full of mixed emotions. When talking to parents of older children, gaining a network of friends in those early days was key to survival. Why not sign up for this new course, meet new mums and hear and discuss about a range of issues when caring for a young baby, ie: sleep patterns and understanding your babies crying.
Who: For mothers with babies 6wks – 12wks
Where: Abbots Langley Scout Hut
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Dates: 23rd February – 23rd March
Bookings: 01923 677 954
Chatter Box Café with Singing and Stories
Please join us for a free cuppa and a chance to chat with other parents/carers. A range of play equipment will be available for your children. Children’s Centre staff will be on hand to answer questions and tell you more about the centre’s Programme.
Who: For parents/ carers and their children
Where: St Saviour’s Church Hall
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm (Singing & Stories 2.00 – 2.30pm)
Dates: 12th January – 30th March (not 16th February)
Bookings: Not required
Toy Library
It works as an ordinary library enabling people to hire toys and equipment for short periods of time at very reasonable costs. To find out how to become a member pick up one of our Toy Library leaflets or speak to one of the Children’s Centre staff to find out more. You can pre-order toys and even get Home delivery!
Who: For parents/ carers and their children
Where: St Saviour’s Church Hall
Membership: Required
Time: 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Dates: 12th January – 30th March (not 16th February)
Bookings: Not required
Wednesday
Grandparents Matter Too NEW
Over the recent years Grandparents are taking on more of a key role in caring for their grandchildren. Come along to a drop in session where there will be play activities for the children, tea,chat and support for you.
Who: For grandparents and their Grandchildren aged 0 – 5yrs
Where: Abbots Langley Scout Hut
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Dates: 13th January – 24th March (not 17th February)
Bookings: Not required
123 Cook with me
These 3 sessions are design by a registered dietician as a way for families to explore and cook healthy foods together. There will be lots of hands on experience for adults and children and an opportunity to sit together and eat the food you have prepared
Who: For children aged 2 - 5 with parent / carers
Where: St Saviour’s Church Hall
Time: 10:30am – 12:00noon
Dates: 27th January, 3rd February, 10th February
Bookings: 01923 677 954
Thursday
Sticky Kids
Help develop your child’s listening skills through this interactive fun and lively music session. For children aged 18 months – 5 years.
Who: For parents and carers with children 18 months - 5 years old
Where: Henderson Hall
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Dates: 21st January; 28th January; 4th February; 25th February; 4th March
and 11th March
Bookings: Not required
Little Readers
An exciting and enjoyable introduction to stories and books for all children up to the age of 5. Come and explore the books and stories with us. The children will have the opportunity to select and take a book home to enjoy with their family. The children will be given a book bag in which to take their books home. Each child receives a stamp card and when it is full they will receive a certificate. We will end each session with a story/ rhyme time.
Who: For parents and carers with children 0 – 5 years old
Where: Boundary Way Community Room
Time: 1:.30pm – 2:30pm
Dates: 14th January – 25th March (not 18th February)
Bookings: Not required
Friday
Support session at Abbots Langley Mother & Toddler Group
We will be providing an activity each week within the Toddler Group. Plus our staff will be available to provide information regarding Children’s Centres and the services and support available
Who: For parents and carers with children 0 – 5 years old
Where: Abbots Langley Community Centre
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Dates: 15th January – 26th March (not 19th February)
Bookings: Not required
Great news for Abbots Langley!
There are plans for a new Children’s Centre to come into your area. Hertsmere Leisure has won the contract to set up and manage the centre that is coming to your area.
What happens next?
Firstly we need to find the right premises and we are working with Hertfordshire County Council’s building department. In most cases it will probably be a small extension or modification of any existing building. Watch this space for further developments.
What will my local Children’s Centre look like?
Every Centre will be different but you can expect to see a small office with a small meeting area for training and small groups. All activities for larger groups will be held in Community Venues spread around each Children’s Centre area to ensure that the majority of people will have easy access to our services.
Will local people have their views heard about the services on offer?
Absolutely right!
A consultation has been conducted with local parents, carers, children and everybody running services for children aged 0-5. You will have an opportunity to complete a questionnaire (which will also be available on line on this website); attend a focus group and local children will have the chance to get involved in a range of activities so that we can find out what they enjoy doing.
How much do your services cost?
Wherever possible our services are FREE, however we do encourage people to give a small donation.
What qualifications do the Children’s Centres staff have?
All our Children’s Centres staff have a level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education, they also complete training in First Aid, Safeguarding Children, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Baby Massage and Parenting Facilitation.
Will you be looking for new staff for the Centre?
Yes – over the next two years there will be a number of vacancies. All staff vacancies are advertised on our website.
When will you be opening?
The deadline is March 2010, however, we have already begun to put some services in to the new areas and as soon as the buildings are complete a full programme will be available.
Look forward to meeting you
Hertsmere Leisure’s Children’s Centres Team