tividale information booklet

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Tividale Children’s Centre, Holy Cross House, Ashleigh Road Tividale, B69 1 LL

01384 245 910

Information Booklet

Includes handy

pullout timetable!

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MEET THE TEAM

Dylan HarrisonHead of Children and family

support services

Paula RalphOperations Manager

Bal GillOffice Manager

Julie BurrowsStart-up Project Worker

Jorden SpencerCommunity Support

Herdip KhanguraParent Support

Mandy NashEarly Years Co-ordinator

Paul DoddCustomer Support Officer

Cheryl BowdleyMaternity support family

worker

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MEET THE TEAM

Sarah KennedyTeacher

Chris MitchellEarly Years Worker

Karen O’Driscall Family Support Worker

Lisa LoweFamily Support Worker

Due to the high number of families wishing to access our Stay & Play sessions and the limited number of places available, it may be necessary to restrict the number of Stay & Play sessions that each family attends each week.

This does not include playgroup for 2-3 year old or specialist sessions eg: Nattering Nippers, Baby Signing. Please note there is now a Stay & Play session every day of the week additional to playgroup and specialists session, to allow parents freedom to choose the most suitable day, however this does still mean some sessions are over booked!

Booking of your place is essential to avoid disappointment and being turned away at the door.

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Triple PPositive parenting programme

Do you have a child aged 2-12 years old?

Are you having problems with their behaviour?

Triple P is a researched family support strategy designed to help parents improve their parenting skills and build positive relationships with their children. The course takes place over 8 weeks, and there will be a presentation ceremony when you have completed the course.

Triple P is delivered by Lisa & Karen who are accredited by the University of Queensland.

Contact Tividale Children’s Centre for the next available dates.

Nattering NippersNattering nippers is a fun and exciting play session that focuses your child’s language development and looks at how we communicate with our children. This session runs over a 12 week period and we offer a screening process to baseline your child’s speech and language to provide you with lots of fun activities to do at home and help with their development.

Places are limited so call the Children’s Centre now to book your spot!

Start up projectOur aim is to increase opportunities by encouragement and support through training.

We assess your needs and offer employment support/ CV writing. We also offer training, please look for courses which are currently available in the Children’s Centre and notice boards outside the Children’s Centre’s for updates.

If you are interested in any of the above, please contact: Julie Burrows on 01384 245910.

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Baby Signing & Rhythm Kids

Baby signing is a language programme which uses Makaton signs.This helps with your child’s understanding and communication. This is a 6 week programme covering signs linked to everyday experiences.

Rhythm kids involves exercise, music and rhyme to help develop physical, cognitive and speech. It also improves social skills and communication between children.

To book your place contact Tividale Children’s Centre.

My Family Group“My Family Group “ is a small focus group for parents and carers who may lack confidence to attend larger groups or who would benefit from attending a small group, looking at various area they may need support with.

It is also an opportunity for parents to form friendships with each other.

Parents and carers are encouraged to make this their own group and inform the worker what topics they would like to cover.

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Fab TotsKeeping your tots healthy.

For all pregnant women and women with children up to 3 years old. You are invited to join an exciting 4-8 week programme designed to keep your tots healthy.

The course covers, controlling portion sizes, dealing with fussy eaters and fun ways to keep you and your child active. You’ll get an activity at home pack when you join and upon completing the course, you’ll receive a FREE goody bag!

Places are limited, so call now to sign up.

Young Parents Are you a young parent aged 16 - 24?

Our way provides support into training, budgeting and healthy eating and lots more! The group will also give you the chance to meet other young parents.

Citizens Advice Bureau ServiceProvides a free, independent confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

The CAB offers advice and assistance in all topics including housing, debts, consumer employment, immigration and much more

The service is at the Children’s Centre on Thursday’s from 2pm - 5pm please call to book.

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Family SupportThe Family support team offer a friendly and supportive service.

Confidential home visits can be made via appointments through the children’s centre.

Support can be given with:

Routines•

Behaviour•

Providing support to groups/appointments•

Signposting to CAB, Job Centre Plus, Housing and much more•

Lisa and Karen are here to support you and are sensitive both with information and your needs. Contact the Children’s Centre for information on how you can get involved.

Safe At Home SchemeSandwell sure start children’s centre’s “Safe at Home” project equipment loan scheme.

Are you in receipt of (one or more)

Income Support•

Job Seekers Allowance•

Income based Support and Employment •allowance

Tax Credits and a valid NHS tax exemption •certificate.

Disability living allowance care or mobility competent for a disabled child•

Housing Benefit•

Council Tax Benefit (not council tax discount)•

Call Tividale Children’s Centre for our family support workers to carry out an assessment on your home.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

T.C.C PlaygroupOakham Site

Coffee MorningOakham Primary School

10.00am - 11.30amMy Family GroupTividale Hall Site

Coffee MorningTividale Hall School

9.15am - 11.15amT.C.C PlaygroupOakham Site

Dad’s PadEvery first Saturday

10.00am - 11.00amFamily Fun PackTividale Hall Site

Baby Massage / Baby yogaOakham site

10.00 - 11.30Stay and PlayOakham Site

9.15am - 10.45am Under 1’s PlusOakham Site

Coffee MorningGrace Mary School

10.00am - 11.30amStay and PlayRounds Green Site

10.00 - 11.30Nattering NippersTividale Hall site

1.00pm - 3.00pmDevelopment Checks Holy Cross House

9.30am - 11.30amClinicHoly Cross House

9.30am - 10.30amBaby Signing & Rhythm KidsOakham Site

Coffee MorningGrace Mary school

10.00 - 11.30Child minders GroupOakham Site

10.45am - 11.45amUnder 1’s PlusOakham Site

10.00am - 11.30amStay & PlayRounds Green

T.C.C PlaygroupOakham site

1.00pm - 3.00pmFabtotsOakham Site

Nattering NippersGrace Mary School

10.30am - 12.00pmOur Way (Young Parents)Holy Cross House

1.00pm - 3.00pm Triple P

1.00pm - 2.30pmStay and PlayTividale Hall site

1.00pm - 3.00pmWell BeingOakham Site


2.00pm - 5.00pmCitizens Advice Bureau

2.00pm - 3.00pmStay & PlayOakham Library

Parents FitnessOakham Site

Parents forum (1 week in 6)Oakham Site

1.00pm - 2.00pmSEN Support

Timetable

Priority will be given to families living in the Tividale area. If you live outside the area, you may not be able to attend the session or you may be required to pay a higher charge.

January 2011 - Easter 2011


9.15am - 11.45am


9.00amCoffee MorningOakham Primary School

10.00am - 11.30amMy Family Group Tividale Hall Site

9.00amCoffee MorningTividale Hall School


Dad’s PadFirst Saturday of every month


10.00am – 11.00amBaby Massage / Baby yogaOakham site



9.30am - 10.30amBaby Signing / Rhythm KidsOakham Site

10.00am - 11.30amStay and PlayRounds Green Church


Training and CrecheOakham site

9.15am -10.15amUnder 1’sOakham Site

10.00am - 11.30amStay & PlayRounds Green school

9.00amCoffee MorningGrace Mary school


10.45am - 11.45Under 1’s Plus breast feeding support Oakham site

10.30am - 12.00pmYoung ParentsHoly Cross House

12.30pm - 3.00pmT.C.C PlaygroupOakham site


9.30am - 11.00am Stay and Play Grace Mary School

12.30pm - 3.00pmT.C.C PlaygroupOakham Site

1.00pm - 3.00pm Triple POakham Site


1.00pm – 3.00pmDevelopment Checks(Holy Cross House)




2.30pm - 5.00pmCitizens Advice BureauRounds Green School / Oakham site

1.00pm - 2.30pmSpecial Educational Needs Support

Tividale Sure Start Children’s Centre Timetable

Priority will be given to families living in the Tividale area. If you live outside the area, you may not be able to attend the session or you may be required to pay a charge.

January 2011 - April 2011

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Coffee MorningOakham Primary School

10.00am - 11.30amMy Family GroupTividale Hall Site

Coffee MorningTividale Hall School


Dad’s PadEvery first Saturday


Baby Massage / Baby yogaOakham site


9.15am - 10.45am Under 1’s PlusOakham Site

Coffee MorningGrace Mary School

10.00am - 11.30amStay and PlayRounds Green Site


1.00pm - 3.00pmDevelopment Checks Holy Cross House


9.30am - 10.30amBaby Signing & Rhythm KidsOakham Site

Coffee MorningGrace Mary school


10.45am - 11.45amUnder 1’s PlusOakham Site

10.00am - 11.30amStay & PlayRounds Green

T.C.C PlaygroupOakham site


Nattering NippersGrace Mary School

10.30am - 12.00pmOur Way (Young Parents)Holy Cross House

1.00pm - 3.00pm Triple P




2.00pm - 5.00pmCitizens Advice Bureau


Parents FitnessOakham Site


1.00pm - 2.00pmSEN Support

Timetable

Priority will be given to families living in the Tividale area. If you live outside the area, you may not be able to attend the session or you may be required to pay a higher charge.

January 2011 - Easter 2011


9.15am - 11.45am


9.00amCoffee MorningOakham Primary School

10.00am - 11.30amMy Family Group Tividale Hall Site

9.00amCoffee MorningTividale Hall School


Dad’s PadFirst Saturday of every month


10.00am – 11.00amBaby Massage / Baby yogaOakham site



9.30am - 10.30amBaby Signing / Rhythm KidsOakham Site

10.00am - 11.30amStay and PlayRounds Green Church


Training and CrecheOakham site

9.15am -10.15amUnder 1’sOakham Site

10.00am - 11.30amStay & PlayRounds Green school

9.00amCoffee MorningGrace Mary school


10.45am - 11.45Under 1’s Plus breast feeding support Oakham site

10.30am - 12.00pmYoung ParentsHoly Cross House

12.30pm - 3.00pmT.C.C PlaygroupOakham site


9.30am - 11.00am Stay and Play Grace Mary School

12.30pm - 3.00pmT.C.C PlaygroupOakham Site

1.00pm - 3.00pm Triple POakham Site


1.00pm – 3.00pmDevelopment Checks(Holy Cross House)




2.30pm - 5.00pmCitizens Advice BureauRounds Green School / Oakham site

1.00pm - 2.30pmSpecial Educational Needs Support

Tividale Sure Start Children’s Centre Timetable

Priority will be given to families living in the Tividale area. If you live outside the area, you may not be able to attend the session or you may be required to pay a charge.

January 2011 - April 2011

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Family Activity SessionOur “Family activity session” provide families with lots of fun activities you can do at home with your child. The activities are enjoyable and educational which support your child’s learning and development.

This session runs over a 12 week period, so contact Tividale Children’s Centre to secure your place on the course.

Dad’s PadChildren bring your Dad’s, Grandads & Male carers and have some fun, activities, games, interaction with your children!

Run’s firsts Saturday of the month, look for posters in Tividale Children Centre for dates and times. For more information contact the Children’s Centre

Well BeingWell Being is a group session working on how we can feel better about ourselves and to promote well being into our lives. Sessions are fun, easy going, interesting and enjoyable, sessions include..

Dealing with stress•Happiness•Way’s to make us feel good•Stress management •Self esteem•

For more information please contact Tividale Children’s Centre

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Baby Massage:This is 5 week programme run by the maternity support family worker. The benefits of baby massage are:

• Promotesphysical&cognitivedevelopment

• Enhancesbondingandattachment

• Canhelpwithgeneralwellbeingofbaby

Baby Yoga:This is a 5 week programme and is an excellent follow on from baby massage. The benefits of baby yoga are:

• Strengthens,balancesanddevelopsthebaby’sbodysystem

• Enhancescommunicationbetweenparentandbaby

• Increasesparentalrelaxation

Maternity Support ServiceThis is a home visiting support service available to expectant mothers during their pregnancy through to 6 months after the birth of their child. We offer a culturally sensitive service tailoring our support to meet the individual needs of mother and family.

We provide home demonstrations on bathing baby, sterilising equipment & preparing infant feeds. We also offer breast feeding support, we will help you to feel comfortable and confident with breast feeding your baby.

We can give you information during your pregnancy and support you in the comfort of your own home after discharge from the maternity ward.

If a parent feels that they are going through a difficult time or just want someone to talk to we are there to encourage, support and build confidence.

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SENCOSpecial Educational Needs Co-Ordinator

Do you have any concerns about your child / children with regards to development and progress?

We offer support, to individual children and families identified as having special educational needs (with parents written consent).

Support in groups working with parents of children with special educational needs•Support to signposting / parents to specialists advice and support as appropriate. •To liaise with other professionals in education, health, social services, and voluntary •sector.

If you would like to know more, please feel free to call the Children’s Centre.

Parents forumA chance for parents to feedback and discuss on the current timetable and to put forward new ideas, in order to steer the services offered by the children’s centre in the right direction.

If parents or carers would like to join the forum, please contact the Children’s Centre,

Under 1’s & Breast Feeding SupportUnder 1’s is a creative session for your children to join in activities and singing within a group.

Fun activities•Parents socialise & interact with each other•Breast feeding Support & information given •by our Maternity Family Support WorkerWe focus on the six areas of learning in the •Early Years Foundation Stages

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Parent Support AdvisorParents Support Advisor is all about supporting you and your child to get the very best from your school; this will mean providing support, advice and information. They can help you with worries that you may have with your child’s behaviour / attendance / learning, and ensure that they have the support available on how best to deal with it. (Children of school age 5 - 11)

They cover the following schools: • TividaleHallPrimarySchool• GraceMaryPrimary• OakhamPrimarySchool• RoundsGreenSchool

The coffee morning sessions are for any parents who’s children attend the above schools. (Rounds Green have their own).

They last for about 1 ½ hour and the sessions cover a different topic each week.•Introduction and Parents / Children’s Rights.•How to support your child in •learning. Money saving tips and advice •Business Start up Advice •Managing on a Budget •Volunteering •Raising Self Esteem •Confidence Building •Being a Positive Parent •Art and Craft on a budget •Adult and Family learning Courses •And much more. •

Please contact the Parent Support Advisor at Tividale Children’s Centre to find out about other activities.

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Useful ContactsSandwell Women’s Aid 24 hour domestic Violence help line 0121 552 6448•Humdard 24 hours Asian Women’s Domestic Violence help line 0845 607 6474•Sandwell Rape and Sexual Violence Service 0845 055 9597•Sandwell Family Information Service 0121 569 4914•Ofsted 0300 123 1231•SOADA 0845 359 7525•Children’s Services (Social Services) 0845 351 0131•Early years integrated support service 0845 352 8570•Samaritans 0845 579 0909•Sandwell Citizens advice bureau 0121 500 2703•Tividale extended services 0121 522 5501•

What else is going on in your area?

Stay & PlayMonday’s 9.00-11.00am

Contact no: 01384 254368Oakham Primary School, Darby’s Hill Road, B69 1SG

Please book with the school for place

Stay & PlayTuesday’s 9.00-10.30am

Contact no: 01384 859012Oakham Evangelical Church, City Road, Tividale, B69 1QZ

Toddler GroupWednesday’s 9.00-10.30amContact no: 01384 254865

Tividale Hall School, Regent Road, Tividale, B69 1TR

The following sessions are also available, but are not run by the Tividale Children Centre

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A Holy Cross House Ashleigh Road Tividale B69 1LL

B Oakham Primary School Darbys Hill Road Tividale B69 1SG

C Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road Tividale B69 1TR

D Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road Tividale B69 1LD

E Small World Nurseries 81 New Birmingham Road Tividale B69 2JF

F Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road Oldbury B69 2DP

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