Monday

Post Natal Toning

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre.
Time: 11.30 am 12.30 pm
Dates: 9th January – 26th March.
Bookings: Booking required 01707 850566.

Progression 2

This service is based at the Furzefield Children’s Centre on a Tuesday afternoon. Parents and Carers with children under 6 years old can access a wide range of computer based courses. The courses range from single courses such as: Buying on line, Understanding Facebook and Job searching, to accredited courses in English, Maths and ITQ. For more information on the range of courses available please contact Progression2 on 01707 272694 or text ‘furzefield’ to 07411 705139 and they will contact you as soon as possible.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 12.45 – 2.45 pm
Dates: 9th January – 26th March (Excluding 13th February)
Bookings: Booking required 01707 850566. Crèche places available

Creative Play

A drop in class for you and your child to come along and enjoy a range of messy play activities. The activities will be provided and co-coordinated by a member of the Children’s Centre Team. Please dress your children in suitable clothing for messy play. Recommended for 1-5 year olds.“Despite appearances, creative play can make an enormous contribution to babies’ and young children’s cognitive and creative development” – Early years foundation stage

Where: South Mimms Village Hall
Time: 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm.
Dates: 9th January – 26th March (Excluding 13th February)
Bookings: Just drop in

About Boys Course (0–5 yrs)

The About Boys Course (ABC) aims to give mums more understanding of their son’s development and behaviour. This 4 week course aims to help parents understand their son and also provides a series of techniques to encourage him to listen, engage and accept discipline and boundaries.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre.
Time: 12.45 pm – 2.45 pm
Dates: 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th March
Bookings: Booking required. Crèche places available

Tuesday

Fun for Under 1's

This session is for children under 1 years and their parents/carers. Children will be given the opportunity to explore and play with lots of different equipment and resources in a safe and stimulating environment.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 11.00 am – 12 noon
Dates: 10th January – 27th March
Bookings: Just drop in.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Advice sessions.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 12 noon -2.30 pm
Dates: Weekly during term time
Bookings: Just drop in.

Practical Parent Helper Course

Practical Parent Helpers will give you background knowledge, practical ideas and an understanding of how children learn. Topics include:

An introduction to Early Years Foundation stage, health and safety, the national curriculum, communicating with children, behaviour issues and more....

This 5 week course is suitable for parents or carers of 3-7 year-olds. Informal learning in a friendly group led by an experienced adult education tutor.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time:12.45 pm – 2.45 pm
Dates: 28th February – 27th March
Bookings: Booking required. Crèche places available.

Wednesday

Potters Bar Children with Special Needs and Disabilities Group

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 9.15 am – 11.00 am
Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month. Starting 11th January.
Bookings: Just drop in

Music and Movement (2–5 yrs)

Help develop your child’s listening skills through this interactive fun and lively music session. For children aged 2 – 5 years.

Where: St. Johns Church
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30 pm
Dates: 11th January – 28th March (Excluding 14th February)
Bookings: Just drop in

Parents Room

Parents and Carers of children under 5 are welcome to access our new parent’s room. There is a wide range of resources including books on child development and parenting. With FREE internet access parents will be able to search for jobs, write CV’s or research different topics. Talk to a member of staff for more information.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
Dates: Weekly starting 11th January
Bookings: Just drop in

Thursday

Child Health 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.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 9.15 am – 11.15 am
Dates: Weekly
Bookings: Just drop in

Health Visitor’s Weaning Talk

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Dates:2nd Thursday of every month
Time: 11.00 am
Bookings: Just drop in

Singing and Stories (0–5 yrs)

Come along and take part in an interactive story session with your child. Following the story the children will have the opportunity to join in a fun singing group where your child can learn new songs as well as develop their rhythm using a variety of musical instruments. Sharing stories is a great way to improve children’s early literacy skills.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 3.45 pm – 4.30 pm
Dates: 5th January – 29th March
Bookings: Just drop in

Friday

Creative Play

A drop in class for you and your child to come along and enjoy a range of messy play activities. The activities will be provided and co-coordinated by a member of the Children’s Centre Team. Please dress your children in suitable clothing for messy play. Recommended for 1-5 year olds.“Despite appearances, creative play can make an enormous contribution to babies’ and young children’s cognitive and creative development” – Early years foundation stage

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Dates: 6th January – 30th March
Bookings: Just drop in

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Advice sessions at Play and Stay.

Where: Furzefield Children’s Centre
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Dates: 27th January and 9th March
Bookings: Just drop in