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Bracknell Forest Council Children’s Centres “Making a difference every day”

The Children’s Centres operate a ‘No Mobile Phone Policy’

Autumn Term 2017 Activity Programme

Refreshments are provided at most of our sessions. However, if your child requires a snack whilst in the centre, please provide a healthy one.

Most of the sessions are fully funded by the Children’s Centres. However, donations are gratefully received and help us to cover refreshments and/or materials costs.

The Children’s Centres opening times: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4pm on Friday (closed bank holidays)

Time Activity Location Age group9.30am - 11.30am Breastfeeding Support

Term time onlyThe Alders Children’s Centre

Under 5 years

9.30am - 11.30am Baby Weighing Clinic The Alders Children’s Centre

Under 5 years

9.30am - 12 noon Job Start AdviceDrop-in for one-to-one advice02/10/2017; 06/11/2017; 04/12/2017

The Oaks Children’s Centre

Anyone thinking of looking for work

11.30am - 12.30pm Baby Massage4 week course - please book11/09/2017 to 02/10/201730/10/2017 to 20/11/2017£10.60 per person

Crown Wood Community Centre, RG12 0PE

Babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months

11.30am - 1.30pm Paediatric First Aid 2hr course - please book04/09/2017£2.65 per person


For anyone looking after children

MondaysMornings

Time Activity Location Age group1pm - 2.30pm Family Play Together Young Parents

Parents aged 23 and underThe Willows Children’s Centre

Parents aged 23 and under

1pm - 2.30pm Baby PEEP10 week course - please book18/09/2017 to 27/11/2017

The Alders Children’s Centre

Babies up to crawling

1pm - 3pm Understanding your Baby6 week course - please book11/09/2017 to 16/10/201706/11/2017 to 11/12/2017

Courses will run at both The Rowans Children’s Centre and The Oaks Children’s Centre

Babies aged up to 4 months

2.15pm - 2.45pm Singing with the Willows North Ascot Library, SL5 8LA

Under 5 years

3.30pm - 5.30pm Cantonese Family GroupOn every 2nd Monday of the month


All Cantonese speaking families

Afternoons

Time Activity Location Age group6pm - 8pm Paediatric First Aid

2hr course - please book11/09/2017; 13/11/2017; 04/12/2017£2.65 per person



6pm - 8pm Paediatric First Aid 2hr course - please book02/10/2017£2.65 per person

The Rowans Children’s Centre


7pm - 9pm Paediatric First Aid 2hr course - please book04/09/2017; 06/11/2017; 11/12/2017£2.65 per person



Evenings

Time Activity Location Age group9.30am - 11am CAB Appointments

Citizens Advice Bureau Advisor – please call to book a 45 minute one-to-one appointment19/09/2017; 17/10/2017; 21/11/2017; 19/12/2017

The Willows Children’s Centre

Any Bracknell Forest Resident

9.30am - 11am Family Play Together The Rowans Children’s Centre

Under 5 years

9.30am - 11.30am Baby Weighing Clinic with Breastfeeding Support


Under 5 years

10am - 11am Baby Massage4 week course - please book12/09/2017 to 03/10/2017 31/10/2017 to 21/11/2017£10.60 per person



10am - 11.30am Family Play TogetherRMA Residents only

RMA RMA residents only

10am - 10.45am Family Messy Play The Oaks Children’s Centre

0 - 18 months

11am - 11.45am 18 months - 5 years

TuesdaysMornings

Time Activity Location Age group2pm - 3pm Baby Massage

4 week course - please book12/09/2017 to 03/10/201707/11/2017 to 28/11/2017£10.60 per person



Afternoons

Pop up ParentingWe offer one-to-one advice and support on any parenting related questions. Please contact any Children’s Centre to book an appointment.

Time Activity Location Age group9am - 11am Speech and Language Drop In (SALT)

Excluding 1st Wednesday of the monthThe Willows Children’s Centre

Under 5 years

9.30am - 11am CAB AppointmentsCitizens Advice Bureau Advisor – please call to book a 45 minute one-to-one appointment13/09/2017; 11/10/2017; 08/11/2017; 06/12/2017


Any Bracknell Forest Resident

9.30am - 11.30am Breastfeeding SupportExcluding 3rd Wednesday of the month


Under 5 years

9.30am - 11.30am Baby Weighing Clinic The Oaks Children’s Centre

Under 5 years

9.30am - 11.30am Understanding your Baby6 week course - please book27/09/2017 to 01/11/201708/11/2017 to 14/12/2017



10am - 11am Singing with the Oaks Jennetts Park Community Centre, RG12 8EB

Under 2 years

10am - 11.30am Baby PEEP10 week course - please book13/09/2017 to 22/11/2017



WednesdaysMornings

Time Activity Location Age group1pm - 2pm Baby Massage

4 week course - please book13/09/2017 to 04/10/2017 01/11/2017 to 22/11/2017£10.60 per person



Afternoons


2hr course - please book04/10/2017£2.65 per person



6pm - 8pm Journey to Parenthood6 week course - please book13/09/2017 to 18/10/2017 01/11/2017 to 06/12/2017


Expectant families

Evenings

Are you thinking of returning to work?Our DWP advisor can help you with your CV and job hunting, benefits advice and interview techniques. Drop in to The Oaks on the dates shown for one-to-one advice.

Slimming World ReferralsThe Children’s Centres can give you a free 12 week referral to Slimming World. If you have a BMI over 30, aren’t pregnant, haven’t attended a Slimming World class within the last 3 months and haven’t received a free referral before, then you can apply. Contact or drop in to any Children’s Centre.

Time Activity Location Age group9am - 11am Speech and Language Drop

In (SALT)The Rowans Children’s Centre1st Thursday of the month

Under 5 years

The Oaks Children’s Centre2nd Thursday of the month

The Alders Children’s Centre3rd Thursday of the month

Crown Wood Community Centre, RG12 0PE4th Thursday of the month

9.30am - 10.15am Family Messy Play The Willows Children’s Centre

Under 18 months

10.45am - 11.30am 18 months to 5 years

9.30am - 11am Toddler Time Only 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

St Michael’s Church, Sandhurst, GU47 8HN

Under 5 years

9.30am - 11.30am Paediatric First Aid 2hr course - please book09/11/2017 £2.65 per person



9.30am - 11.30am Baby Weighing Clinic and Breastfeeding SupportExcluding 1st Thursday of the month


Under 5 years

9.30am - 11.30am Baby Weighing ClinicOnly on 1st Thursday of the month


Under 5 years

10am - 11.30am Baby PEEP10 week course - please book05/10/2017 to 14/12/2017

The Oaks Children’s Centre Babies up to crawling

10am - 11.30am PANDA Support GroupOnly on 4th Thursday of the month

The Alders Children’s Centre Any mother suffering post/antenatal depression and children under 5

ThursdaysMornings

Time Activity Location Age group1pm - 2.30pm Fantastic Food Finders

6 week course - please book02/11/2017 to 07/12/2017Crèche available which must be booked


Parents/carers of children aged under 5 years

1pm - 3pm Understanding your Baby6 week course - please book14/09/2017 to 19/10/201702/11/2017 to 07/12/2017



Afternoons


2hr course - please book14/09/2017; 30/11/2017£2.65 per person



Evenings

Time Activity Location Age group

9.30am - 11.30am Freedom Recovery Programme10 week course - please book06/10/2017 to 15/12/2017Crèche available which must be booked


Women who have experienced Domestic Violence

9.30am - 11am CAB AppointmentsCitizens Advice Bureau Advisor – please call to book a 45 minute one-to-one appointment15/09/2017; 13/10/2017; 10/11/2017; 08/12/2017


Any Bracknell Forest resident

9.30am - 11am Family Play Together Bullbrook Community CentreRG12 2NL

Under 5 years

9.30am - 11am Family Play Together St John the Baptist Church, Crowthorne, RG45 7NT

Under 5 years

10.30am - 12noon Baby PEEP10 week course - please book29/09/2017 to 01/12/2017



10am - 11am

11am - 12noon

Family Soft Play The Rowans Children’s Centre

Under 18 months18 months to 5 years

FridaysMornings

Time Activity Location Age group

12.30pm - 2pm Spanish Family GroupOn every 2nd Friday of the month


Any Spanish speaking families

1pm - 2.30pm Child-minders Soft Play The Rowans Children’s Centre

Any childminder looking after children aged under 5 years

1pm - 2pm Breastfeeding Support The Alders Children’s Centre

Under 5 years

1.30pm - 3pm Baby PEEP10 week course - please book29/09/2017 to 01/12/2017



Afternoons

Are you thinking of returning to work?The Health Visitor Service provides monthly weaning talks at various venues. Please call them on 0300 365 6000 to book. Lines open from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.

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What’s it all about?Baby Massage4 week course

Learn easy techniques to help you and your baby relax together, to relieve the discomfort of colic, constipation and improve sleep patterns. Cost £10.60 per person. Please contact any Children’s Centre to book a place.

Baby PEEP10 week course

Discover how opportunities you give your baby early on help with their future development. We’ll show you how to support their development with songs, rhymes, a story time and play ideas. Please contact any Children’s Centre to book a place.

Baby Weighing Clinic A drop in session provided by the Health Visitors. You can weigh your baby and health visitors are on hand to give advice.

Breast Feeding Support

A drop in session run by the Breastfeeding Network; providing information and support.

CAB One-to-one Citizens Advice Bureau appointments are available. Please contact any Children’s Centre to book a 45 minute appointment.

Family Play Together Family Messy PlayToddler Time

Drop in play sessions for parents/carers and their children aged under 5 years.An opportunity to meet other parents/carers whilst playing with your children and supporting their development by learning through play.Please bring a change of clothes for family messy play.

Family Soft Play A fun way to help your child with their confidence and physical skills. A chance for children to climb, jump, slide and explore movement.

Fantastic Food Finders6 week course

A fun, interactive course covering hidden sugars and fat finding, meal planning for fussy eaters‎ and healthy lunch box ideas. Each week we will make a new snack for you to enjoy with your family. Please contact any Children’s Centre to book a place.

Freedom Recovery Programme10 week course

The programme helps those who have experienced Domestic Abuse to move on. It offers practical strategies to increase your confidence and self esteem, using your own strengths, resources and coping skills to build health and wellness on a long term basis.

Job Start Advice Help and guidance around returning to work. Help with your CV, courses, interview skills and current job vacancies.

PANDA A drop in support group for the families affected by Postnatal / Antenatal Depression and other perinatal mental health issues.

Pop up Parenting One-to-one advice and support on any parenting related questions. Please contact any Children’s Centre to book an appointment.

Speech and Language Drop In

If you have concerns about your child’s speech and language development please drop into the centre where they can be assessed by a speech and language therapist. Places are on a first come first served basis.

Time out for Dads5 week course

What are dads for?A course looking at the role of the father in meeting children’s needs; it covers parenting styles, understanding your child’s temperament, setting boundaries and positive discipline styles.

Understanding your Baby6 week course

A course for new parents which looks at relationships and feelings, sleep, feeding, crying and baby’s development. Please contact any Children’s Centre to book a place.

Copies of this booklet are available in large print, Braille, on audio cassette or in other languages. To obtain a copy in an alternative format, please telephone 01344 352000.

The Alders and Chestnuts Children’s CentreBranksome Hill Road SandhurstGU47 0QET: 01344 354200

Please use the carpark at the front of the building. Use the left hand gate (2) and press the buzzer.

The Oaks and Hollies Children’s CentreWordsworth BracknellRG12 8QNT: 01344 317020

Please use the carpark at the end of Wordsworth, as this centre has no onsite parking facilities.

The Rowans and Sycamores Children’s CentrePond Moor Road Easthampstead RG12 7JZ T: 01344 312800

There is a small carpark at the front of the building.

The Willows and Maples Children’s CentrePriestwood Court RoadPriestwoodBracknellRG42 1TU T: 01344 354450

Please use the carpark at the front of the building.

Come in and see us

Are you registered with us?

Call in or telephone for a Registration Pack.

Contact informationEmail: [email protected]: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/childrenscentres

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