Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre

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1 Centre, Trevol Road, Torpoint, PL11 2NH Tel: Children s Centre Manager Sarah Trubody Children s Centre Worker Tracey Brown Sue Nicholas Rachael Wilson Receptionist/Administrators Kate Almond Ann Gibbs Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre Family Information Service The Family Information Service is the only source of all registered childcare in Cornwall as well as holding a wealth of information for parents, carers, children and young people up to the age of 19. It can provide details on all children s centres, leisure activities, extended services, family support, benefits and debt services, health services and much more. Call the FIS free on or visit If you would like this information in another format please contact: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro TR1 3AY Telephone: enquiries@cornwall.gov.uk What s on guide April, May and June 14 Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

2 Volunteering Would you like to volunteer in your Children s Centre? Please ask at reception Do you have an interest that you might like to take up as a career? Then go online at: Search for vacancies that interest you and then apply Liskeard & Looe Foodbank Nutritionally balanced everyday food to people in crisis. Referral by local agencies. Contact Torpoint Children s Centre for further information Torpoint Library One Stop Shop Bringing advice and information on council services closer to where you live. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30 am - 6pm Wednesday 9.30 am - 5 pm Saturday 9.30 am pm Contact Torpoint Library One Stop Shop for further details Domestic Violence Helpline & Outreach Service Free confidential support for women and teenage girls, who are experiencing or have experienced any form of domestic violence. Telephone helpline Monday 7.30pm 10pm Thursday 10am -1pm Plus 24hr answer phone Seeds Cornwall Works with survivors of domestic abuse to obtain their views, raise awareness and understanding, empower survivors to move forward with their lives, highlight good practice in local services, identify gaps and challenge poor practice. If you are a survivor of domestic abuse and would like to join contact ESTEEM Empowering men affected by domestic abuse. Telephone helpline (24hr) Or visit Family Information Service The Family Information Service is the only source of all registered childcare in Cornwall as well as holding a wealth of information for parents, carers, children and young people up to the age of 19. It can provide details on all Children s Centres, leisure activities, extended services, family support, benefits and debt services, health services and much more. Call the FIS on uk Family Support Workers Family Support can help with - Bedtime routines - Mealtime routines - Advice on getting ready for school - Understanding your child s behaviour and how to respond - Point you in the right direction for housing, benefits and debt advice - Information about work or training. If you would like to make a referral for Family Support, please talk to Children s Centre staff or self refer: edirectory.org.uk Cornwall Works with Families CWF is a programme that is about helping workless adults in families who need a lot of support to overcome barriers to work - whether these barriers relate to work, family or social issues. Cornwall Works with Families can provide up to 12 months support for individuals to gain the skills, self confidence and enthusiasm they need to help smooth the path back into work. Call info@cornwallworks.org.uk Please contact Reception if you would prefer this information in any other format

3 BeMe A positive space giving you the tools to deal with depression, anxiety, worry, ocd, phobias, panic trauma and stress. A mental well-being service from the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for anyone over 16 who needs it, free of charge. Contact or visit Share Provides information, advice, counselling and mentoring for young people aged 13 to 25. Free, confidential, independent and non-judgemental. To find out more contact: Freephone Stop Smoking Service For one-to-one or group based advice text GIVE UP and your postcode to The NHS Smoking helpline is open 7am 11pm Tel: Or go online and visit Contact your midwife Advice Line We are a breastfeeding friendly centre. Please feel free to drop in to feed your children at any time. Private feeding area may also be available. Employment Service Lone Parent Advisor Weekly on Fridays Community Health Around Promoting Health Information Line Would you like to improve you or your family s health? Lose weight and maintain a healthy diet? Contact Or visit org FREE Public Access Computer available to use at Torpoint Children s Centre. Please call to book a space. New Events ***************************************************************** Easter Activity On Tuesday 15 th April am Craft Activities, Easter hunt and activities Suitable for children of all ages. Cost 1.00 per family. Please call to book your place. ***************************************************************** May Half Term Activity Play & Learn On Tuesday 27 th May am Come suitably dressed for junk modelling make a model big or small. There are plenty of resources but feel free to bring your own. Cost 1.00 per family. Please call to book a place. ***************************************************************** Coming soon New Great Expectations Ante-natal Course 6 weekly sessions presented by the children s centre, your health visitor and midwife to support you through your pregnancy, birth and beyond. Please contact for dates and to book your place.

4 Do you have a two year old? You could be eligible for a free early learning and childcare place. 2 year-olds who meet any one of the following criteria will be eligible: WHAT: Food Revolution Day is a global day of action for people everywhere to celebrate real food, where it comes from and how to cook it. It s a day to come together to keep these cooking skills alive, improve our food knowledge and share it with others. WHY: Learning how to cook is one of the most valuable skills you can ever learn. These skills used to be passed down from generation to generation, but now millions of people lack even the most basic skills as a result, it s costing millions of lives and billions of pounds to cope with the increase in diet-related diseases. We need to get back to basics and share our cooking skills and knowledge so everyone has access to good, nutritious food made from scratch. For more information see A t Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre on Friday 16 th May 2014 from 9.30 to 4.00pm. Look out for posters and flyers for more details if they meet the eligibility criteria also used for free school meals if families are receiving Working Tax Credits or Universal Credit and have annual gross earnings of no more than 16,190 per year if they have a current statement of special educational needs (or in future an education, health and care plan) if the 2-year-old attracts Disability Living Allowance if the 2-year-old has left care through special guardianship or through an adoption or residence order Cornwall s local criteria where children will be automatically eligible regardless of income: o if they are looked after by their local authority o children supported through social work (child protection, child in care or child in need) o families within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Community If there are any funds remaining when the Government s criteria has been met, the Council will allocate additional free places based on additional local criteria. This will be monitored monthly by the Early Years Panel: children who have English as an additional language a child whose main carer has left care a child whose main carer is a teenage parent a child whose family is supported by the Together for Families programme Checking eligibility: you can call the office or text starting with FIS and then the benefit claimant s surname, date of birth and national insurance number. The funding starts the term following your child s second birthday: Please contact: - Telephone Fax: nurseryfunding@cornwall.gov.uk

5 Friday Friday (cont ) Monday Tuesday Health Trainer Weekly Community Health around Careers South West Weekly Community Health Around Childminders Group All Childminders welcome Meet th Friday of the Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre Term time only Baby Massage (5 week course) Learn how to massage your Baby. Weekly Centre Cost Please call to book a place or pop in to the centre Funding may be available for low-income families Under 2s group Come along and support your parent led drop in session Weekly Torpoint Contact Brook (Under 25 s) Sexual Health Contraceptive advice for under 25 s Weekly 15 Centre Ask Brook Saturday Children s Football Weekly in football season Contact Jonathan Cowd Stay and Play Soft Play Sessions Weekly Cost 2.00 per Torpoint and Rame Sports Hall Sunday Stay and Play Soft Play Sessions Weekly Cost 2.00 per Torpoint and Rame Sports Hall Contact Wild Young Mums Group Group for Mums under 24 Yrs + children. Weekly Centre Contact: Wild Small Steps A support group for women who have completed the Recovery Toolkit or Freedom Program. Weekly Contact Torpoint Youth & Children s centre on or smallsteps5@live.com Star Parents Forum All parents welcome, we plan fund raising events, fun activities and training opportunities. 2nd & 4th Mondays Centre Child Health Clinic Get your baby weighed and chat to a member of the health team. Weekly Torpoint Midwives Antenatal Appointments with your midwife, pre-booking essential Weekly Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre Job club Help with job searching, CV writing & job applications, skills training, confidence building, interview skills and practice. Weekly from am Contact Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre on Wobblers & Toddlers A stay and play session for under 5 year olds. Weekly Cost Torpoint Term time only Finding Yourself Again An informal supportive group for Mums who are feeling low after the birth of their baby. Meeting for 5 weeks from am from 3 rd June Torpoint. To book please call Stonham Housing A weekly drop in Torpoint Library One stop Shop

6 Tuesday (Cont d) Wednesday (Cont d) Wednesday (Cont d) Thursday (Cont d) Under 1s Group A group for parents/carers and their babies under 1, Health Visitor usually available for Advice Weekly Centre Citizens Advice Bureau Information and advice to help resolve your problems. Weekly Community Health Around Torpoint, Old School House, Macey Street, Torpoint PL11 2AJ Junior Club (7-11yrs) Friendship and activities for 7-11 year olds Weekly Cost Torpoint Term time only Youth Club (School Years 7-9) Meet new friends and engage in trips, activities and opportunities Weekly Cost Centre Contact: Jayne Walker Food Group A celebration of food, where it comes from and how to cook. A chance to share cooking skills and knowledge so everyone has access to good, nutritious food made from scratch. Starting on 23/4/14 from Contact Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre Here s Looking at Little One This group gives parents the skills and knowledge to communicate and support their child effectively. 6 week course 9.30am 11.30am starting 11 th June 14. To book contact Centre Baby bounce and Rhyme At Torpoint Library One stop shop am Term time only Midwives Antenatal Appointments with your midwife, pre-booking essential Weekly at Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre Citizens Advice Bureau Information & advice to help resolve your problems. Community Health Around Torpoint, Old School House, Macey Street, Torpoint PL11 Story Time Activities for under 5 Torpoint Library One stop Shop Term time only Share Free impartial advice, guidance & support. Sexual health, housing, benefits, rights, forms and more. Drop in for age pm 5pm at Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre Thursday Health Trainer Weekly Community Health around Careers South West Weekly Community Health around by appt only Citizens Advice Bureau Information and advice to help resolve your problems. Appointments available on alternate Thursday s from 16/1/ Booking essential Rame Baby Cafe Advice & help from trained breastfeeding peer supporters Weekly Village Hall Health Visitor Development Reviews By appointment with your Health Visitor. Weekly Centre Contact: Torpoint Clinic Oasis Support group for parents /carers with children who have additional needs. Meet on 2nd Thursday of the month at Torpoint Youth and Children s Centre Youth Club (School Yrs 10-13) Meet new friends and engage in trips, activities and opportunities Weekly Cost Centre Contact: Jayne Walker