What s On! Your guide to what s on at children s centres in your neighbourhood. ISSUE 10

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1 Clissold One O clock Club What s On! Woodberry Down Springpark Drive London N4 2NP T ISSUE 10 Your guide to what s on at children s centres in your neighbourhood.

2 What is a Children s Centre? Children s Centres offer a wide range of free fun activities for all families with children under five. We offer 6 key services: Early education; Childcare from (charges will apply depending on your circumstances); Child and family health including midwives, health visitors; Speech and language therapists and dieticians; Family support; Adult Education and help into work. This guide will take you through all the activities, services and courses that our children centres provide. Most of the services are free, just call us on for more information or to make an appointment if needed. Clissold One O clock Club Hillside Children s Centre DO YOU REQUIRE QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE FOR YOUR 2-5 YEAR OLD? Hillside and s currently have childcare places Great locations for families living near Manor House or Stoke Newington Station. Some parents can claim up to 15 hours free childcare* For application forms or further information please contact reception on * Childcare hours and places are subject to availability. Cost depends on age of the child, household income, and location of residence in relation to the London Borough of Hackney. 2, Lilliput Building WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

3 Healthy Lifestyles Help for you and your family to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle. Our FREE support includes: Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group Drop in to the Clissold One O clock Club to buy fabulous, fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables at market stall prices. Pre-order and pick up the following week or buy on the day. Clissold One O clock Club, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 9HJ Monday, 1.30pm 4pm Tuesday Friday, HENRY (Health, Exercise and Nutrition for the Really Young)* An eight week exciting programme for parents and children, offering tips on enjoying meals, exercise and good health. Crèche provided. Call to book a place on a course, see dates below. Fridays, 10am 12.30pm Creche & Course registration 6 October 2017,10am 12.30pm 26 January 2018,10am 12.30pm 11 May 2018, 10am 12.30pm Course dates 13 October 8 December February 23 March May 13 July 2018 Zumba* Zumba fitness classes are a fun and effective way to keep fit. Pre-booking is required to attend. Please book a place with the children s centre before attending. John Scott Health Centre, Green Lanes, N4 2NU Mondays, 6.30pm 7.30pm Cost 1 per session *Contact reception to book onto courses on Paediatric Essential First Aid* First Aid for Parents/Carers of Children Under 5 What you will learn: Trainees will understand how to provide first aid for an infant and a child, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Where: Hillside Children s Centre, 1 Leatherhead Close, Holmleigh Road, N16 5QR Dates: Friday 27 October 2017, 10am-12noon Friday 24 November 2017, 10am-12noon Friday 15 December 2017, 10am-12noon Friday 26 January 2018, 10am-12noon Friday 23 February 2018, 10am-12noon Contact reception for more 2018 dates. *Booking is required for all first aid courses; please call reception on to book a place. A 20 deposit is required to secure a place. Deposit is refunded ONLY if you attend the course, non-attendance will result in you losing your deposit. Payments must be made by cash at Woodberry Down Children s Centre, Lilliput Building, Spring Park Drive, N4 2NP. 4 WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER 2018 Back to Work ESOL Advice Session To join an English class, you need to come to see an adviser who will check your level of English and try to find a class for you. Where: Woodberry Down Children s Centre When: Wednesdays, 10am 11am Volunteers Assessment* Help us to help local families! If you are thinking of going back to work or would like to give time to your community, this is a great way to build confidence and experience. We might be able to help you develop skills in administration, childcare, premises management and family support-drop-ins. Call reception on for more information or to put your name on our waiting list. Apply to become a Childminder Gain skills and knowledge to work from home caring for other people s children. Call for more information. Ways into Work* Ways into Work (WiW) is the Council s Programme to help residents into employment, apprenticeships, volunteering and training. The service is free if you live in Hackney, we provide: Client centered support including 1:1 advice and guidance CV writing workshops One to one job search and access to training. Whether you re just starting out, haven t worked for years or you want to change careers, we can help you find the most suitable training and help you apply for the jobs that you want. ahmed.jama@ hackney.gov.uk Where: Woodberry Down Children s Centre When: Fridays, 10am 12noon Call Ahmed Jama on to book an appointment. 5

4 Adult Learning: Courses and parenting programmes All courses run term time only English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)* To attend an ESOL course you need to join a class that runs from September to June. A course consists of two lots of two hour classes per week during term times. ESOL Entry Level1 & Language and Community for ESOL Learners E1* Where: When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1pm 3pm (crèche provided) ESOL Entry Level 2* Where: Hillside Children s Centre When: Mondays and Tuesdays, (Crèche provided) Computer Skills ICT Level 2* 32 week course Where: When: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 10am 12noon Enrolment date & time 11 September 2017, 10am Course date 13 September June 2018 Launching an Online Business: Essentials* 3 week course Where: When: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 10am-12noon Enrolment date & time 25 June 2018, 10am Course date 27 June 16 July 2018 Maths Functional Skills Entry Level (E1, E2, E3)* 19 week course Gain a recognised qualification that can help you secure employment, and improve your maths skills to help you in everyday life. Where: When: Fridays, 9.30am 12.30pm Enrolment date & time 22 September 2017, 9.30am 12.30pm Course date 22 September February 2018 Functional Skills Level 1* 19 week course Where: When: Fridays, 9.30am-12.30pm Enrolment date & time 23 February 2018, 9.30am 12.30pm Course date 2 March 20 July 2018 BTEC Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge* 16 week course Understanding the Business of Retail, Health and Safety, Customer Service and Retail Legislation. Where: When: Tuesdays, 4pm-7pm Enrolment date & time 5 December 2017, 4pm 12 December 2017, 4pm Course date 9 January May 2018 Parenting Programmes Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities* Make the most of family life with our 13 week parent support programme. Our group sessions encourage discussion and provides a rich learning environment. Topics include: Behaviour management Building positive family relationships Child development stages. Where: When: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm Enrolment & crèche registration 26 September 2017, 10am 12noon Course dates 3 October January 2018 Call for more information on further courses or to book a place. 6 WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

5 NEWS Childcare Vacancies We currently have childcare vacancies in our early years settings at Woodberry Down and Hillside Children s Centres. We believe children are active learners from birth. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing childcare and education of the highest standard. Children become independent learners able to work together to solve problems using an array of materials and equipment both indoors and out. We work closely with parents by offering home visits and settling-in sessions to smooth the transition from home to setting. Regular parents meetings ensure ideas from mums and dads support nursery activities. Who is eligible for a place? Any child aged between three months and five years at Hillside Children s Centre Any child aged between two years and five years at Woodberry Down Children s Centre The child should not normally be attending any other childcare provision Cost The amount you pay depends on the age of your child and your household income. You may be eligible for up to 15 hours of free childcare and education if you have a child over 2 years of age. Who should I contact? For more information and an application form call on , or visit and click Applying for a nursery place tab. Discover all our Services Find out about all of our services. We run welcome sessions on the last Tuesday of the month. Call reception for more information and to book a place. 27 Month Review When your child is between 2 years and 3 years of age your health visitor, early years or children centre practitioner will invite you for a developmental check. We call this a 27 month review. First Thursday of the month 1 O clock Club Second Thursday of the month John Scott Health Centre (invitation only) Third Thursday of the month Hillside Children s Centre. Short Breaks What is a short break? A short break is any service that allows a child or young person with disabilities to have an enjoyable break away from their main carer. Equally a carer can have respite from their caring responsibilities. It includes any community activity that a child with disabilities can enjoy. The short break team will share specialist advice with staff to ensure they are able to meet your child s specific needs. For more information please call hours free childcare From September 2017, you may be able to get up to 30 hours free childcare (1,140 hours per year, which you can choose how you take). If you re eligible for the extra hours, you sign up online to get a code to give to your childcare provider to reserve your place. You ll get the extra hours once the next term starts. If you ve already registered, you can sign in to your childcare account Eligibility You can usually get 30 hours free childcare if you (and your partner, if you have one) are: in work or getting parental leave, sick leave or annual leave each earning at least the National Minimum Wage or Living Wage for 16 hours a week this is 120 if you re over 25 This earnings limit doesn t apply if you re self-employed and started your business less than 12 months ago. You re not eligible if: your child doesn t usually live with you the child is your foster child either you or your partner has taxable income over 100,000 You can get 30 hours free childcare at the same time as claiming Universal Credit, tax credits or childcare vouchers. Who should I contact? For more information and an application form, call on , or and click Applying for a nursery place tab. New Parents Welcome Meeting Termly welcome sessions for parents with children in Hillside or Woodberry Down Early Years daycare settings. Contact reception for the setting your child attends for more information and to book a place. Lilliput Playgroup Places available for children 2 5 years of age. Fees are 5 per session, some places are subsidised or free. Where: Based in the Woodberry Down Children s Centre For more information call WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

6 Fun Splash Play Scheme 2018 Funsplash is a play scheme offering fun and exciting activities both indoors and outdoors for children aged between four and ten years. Dates: Easter Half term: Tuesday 3 April Friday 6 April 2018 (4days) Summer: Monday 30 July Friday 10 August 2018 (10 days) Time: 9am-5.30pm FREE hot meal and snack! Cost: per day for Hackney residents (no sibling concessions) per day for Non-Hackney residents How to book: Full payment is required at the time of booking. Payments must be made by cash. Booking will take place at Woodberry Down Children s Centre, The Lilliput Building, Spring Park Drive, N4 2NP. Please bring proof of address to the booking session. For further information please call Pauline on Funsplash also offers respite places and can take professional referrals. A limited number of places are available. For further information please call Laura on Safety Equipment Loan Scheme Safety equipment is available to protect your children at home, absolutely free if receiving benefits. For more information call Foster for Hackney Do you enjoy looking after children? Have you ever thought about fostering? With over 300 Hackney children in care, we need more foster carers to support and care for them. Hackney provide a range of training and support as well as generous allowances. If you would like to know more please call Have Your Say! Would you like to have your say and help make decisions about the running of the centres? Then why not become a member of our parent s advisory board supporting children centre work at Hillside and Woodberry Down children s centres. Children and Parents with Disabilities Children and parents with disabilities and special educational needs are welcome are welcome at all children centre groups and activities. The following services are available for you and your family: Stay and Play with Toy Library Fun Splash Respite Creche Step by Step Talking Walk-in Drop-in Please call if you would like to discuss which groups will best suit you and your child s needs or to request additional support to help you to attend. Healthy Start vitamins can be collected from: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Clissold One O clock Club Tuesday Friday, 12.30pm 3.30pm 10 WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

7 TIMETABLE: Autumn Summer 2018 Venue Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Woodberry Down Early Years 7.45am 5.45pm Under 1 s Group 10.30am 12noon Music and Movement 1.45pm 2.45pm Hackney Registrar* Service to resume April 2018 Child Psychologist: First Steps* 9am 5pm Hackney Registrar * Service to resume April 2018 Breast Feeding drop-in for newborns Hackney Registrar* Service to resume April 2018 Family Support Surgery* 9.30am 12.30pm Woodberry Down Children s Centre Postnatal Clinic* (for newborns) 9.30am 12noon Computer Skills ICT* 10am 12noon ESOL* 1pm 3pm Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)* 10am 12.30pm Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities* 13 week course 10am 1pm (See adult learning for dates) BTEC Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge* 16 week course 4pm 7pm (See adult learning for dates) One O clock Club Child psychologist: First Steps Drop-in (1st Monday of the month) 1.30pm 3pm Childminders Drop-in (1st Monday of the month) 9.45am 11.30am Drop-in and Play 1.30pm 4pm Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group 1.30pm 4pm Under 1 s Group (Hackney residents only) Computer Skills ICT* 10am 12noon One Support Surgery* 10am 12.30pm (Every two weeks) ESOL* 1pm 3pm Drop-in and Play Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group Postnatal Clinic* (for newborns) 9.30am 12noon Functional Skills Maths* 19 Week course 9.30am 12.30pm (See adult learning for dates) Functional Skills Maths* Level 1 19 Week course 9.30am 12.30pm (See adult learning for dates) HENRY* Health, Exercise & Nutrition for the Really Young 8 week course, 10am 12.30pm ESOL Advice Session 10am 11am Ways Into Work* 10am 12noon 27 Month Review* (1st Thursday of the month) 10am 11.30am Drop-in and Play Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 Weaning Group* (Invitation only) (Last Thursday of the month) 10am 11.15am Dietetic Clinic* (1st,3rd,5th Wednesday) 10am 1pm Drop-in and Play Please note one-to-one sessions are available with any member of our team by appointment. 12 Messy Play (for 1 4 yr olds) 10am 12noon (term time only) Rhyme Time (for 18mth-5yr olds) 10am 11am (Hackney residents only) Drop-in and Play Fruit & Vegetable Buying Group *Booking or registration is needed, please call us on for more information. AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

8 Venue Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday John Scott Health Centre Speech and Language: Health Visitor Drop-in Clinic (Open to all) Health Visitor Drop-in (for Heron Practice clients) 9am 11am 27 Month Review* (Invitation only) (2nd Thursday of the month) 10am 11.30am Health Visitor Drop-in (For Cedar Practice clients) (1st & 3rd Friday of the month) Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* 8.30am 4.30pm Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* 8.30am 12.15pm Postnatal Clinic* noon Health Visitor Drop-in (For Barton House clients) Talking Walk-in Drop-in (1st Monday of the month) 9.30am 11am Zumba* 6.30pm 7.30pm Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* 8.30am 12.15pm Barton House Stay and Play with Toy Library 9.30am 11am Antenatal Community Midwife Clinic* 8.30am 4.30pm Health Visitor Drop-in (Open to all) 1.30pm 3.30pm Breast Feeding Support 10am 12noon Health Visitor Drop-in (For Barton House clients) 1.30pm 3.30pm Hillside Children s Centre ESOL* ESOL* Music and Movement 10am 11am (term time only) Baby Yoga Drop-in 2pm 3.30pm Baby Massage* 1.30pm 3pm Messy Play (for 1 5yr olds) 1.30pm 3pm (term time only) 27 Month Review* (3rd Thursday of the month) 1.30pm 3.30pm Cook n play (for 1 5 yr olds) 1.30pm 3pm (term time only) Other midwifery activity in area A Antenatal Clinic by appointment only at: Abney House Medical Centre Barretts Grove Surgery Please note one-to-one sessions are available with any member of our team by appointment. 14 WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 *Booking or registration is needed, please call us on for more information. AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

9 Free Activities for children aged 0 5 All activities are drop-ins unless marked with an asterisk (*) which indicates that booking or registration is necessary. These activities take place at various locations please see the timetable for times and locations or call for more information. Baby Massage* 5 week course Baby massage is suitable for babies aged 0 pre-crawling. Booking required. Charges may apply for baby massage, but some free places are available. Call to book a place. Baby Yoga Drop-in Baby yoga is suitable for babies aged 6 weeks 1 year and is a great way for you to have fun and bond with your baby. Charges may apply for baby yoga, but some free places are available. Cook n Play Stay n play or have fun with a cold cooking activity, all ingredients FREE. Ihsan Children s Centre North London Muslim Community Centre Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington London N16 6AA Tel: The mother and toddler group operates from Monday to Friday, for mothers with children aged 0 5. Clissold One O Clock Club A daily drop-in centre for parents and children to play, learn and meet others. Call the club directly on Messy Play A fun activity group for children to have fun with new textures, colours and materials. Music and Movement Music, rhythms, singing and dancing for all children. Rhyme time Fun with action songs and rhymes. Stay and Play with Toy Library Come and borrow toys to take home with you, or just drop in and play. Under 1 s Group Play, chat or ask questions for babies aged 0 12 months. Free Services for Dad s and Mum s-to-be Antenatal Care For details/dates on Parent Education sessions for pregnant women and their partner, please ask your midwife for dates or call Homerton maternity helpline on Breast Feeding Drop-in for Newborns Trained staff and health professionals are available every week to answer queries as we know that breast feeding is not easy. Come to the group for expert advice and to meet new mums. Mondays, Breast Feeding Support Beis Brucha, 208 Lordship Road, N16 5ES Wednesdays 10am 12noon (Closed on Jewish holidays and some School holidays) Call for more information Maternity Helpline For help and advice during pregnancy call , there will be a friendly midwife to give you advice and direction. Every day, 10am 6pm Public Health Midwives* Midwives based in children s centres provide additional support to specific groups of pregnant women. Free Health Services Child Psychology from the First Steps Service* First Steps offer a service for children who are experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. We aim to tackle issues early on, before they become severe. Your child/family will need an appointment to meet us, call directly on to self refer or ask your child s GP, teacher or health visitor to refer them. Dietician Discuss any concerns you have for yourself, your children or your partner s diet and eating. Please request a referral form from the children s centre and to book an appointment with one of our dieticians call Dietetic Clinic* 1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday of the month 10am 1pm For anyone concerned about their family s diet. Booking required. Health Visitor Drop-in Drop-in for your child s regular checks or to ask questions. Speech and Language Therapy Service If there are any concerns about a child s speech, language or communication skills, you are welcome to attend the Talking Walk-in drop-inassessment sessions for under 5s at: John Scott Health Centre 1st Monday of the month 9.30am 11am Please contact Speech and Language Therapy on for further information. For children over 5, parents are advised to contact the school SENCO in the first instance. For more information or to book a place call WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

10 Support for your Family Our family support service aims to help families to deal with any issues that are affecting their family s wellbeing, such as isolation, depression, housing, and for mothers and fathers who are stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. There is one-to-one support and support groups. Family support workers can also help you connect with other services. Family support is available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. If your query is outside of office hours and you believe that a child is at risk or your family support enquiry cannot wait until the next day please contact Hackney Children s Social Care on or call 999 if it is an emergency. Family Support Surgery* Wednesdays 9.30am 12.30pm For Parents... Here are a wide range of other services, courses and classes that parents or carers may find useful, to find out more information and to book an appointment just call us unless otherwise stated. Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)* This is an appointment only service CAB gives advice, support and information to all families with children under 5 around welfare benefits, financial support, housing, immigration and childcare. Tuesdays 10am 12.30pm Call to book an appointment Childminders Drop-in A drop-in group for childminders and the children in their care. Clissold One O Clock Club 1st Monday of the month 9.45am 11.30am Childminders Network A supportive network for childminders and a Self-help group with drop-ins and activities. Call for more information. Crèche Support - FREE Free crèche services are provided for the following activities: ESOL, HENRY, parenting courses and some adult learning courses. Hackney Registrar* This is an appointment only service for parents to register their new born children. Service will resume at Woodberry Down from April 2018 Call to book an appointment. Hackney SENDIAGS* Hackney Special Educational Needs Disability Information Guidance Service Is a confidential service offering impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special education (SEN) and disabilities. Interpreters can be arranged. Call for more information. One Support Surgery* Housing advice, support on applying for benefits, dealing with rent arrears, practical living skills, developing skills and training to obtain work, arranging repairs and more for families living in Hackney with children under 5. Every two weeks Thursdays 10am 12.30pm Call to book an appointment. Step by Step (Out of school activities) Step by Step provides out of school activities for children with disabilities primarily from the Orthodox Jewish Community. Activities include: After school sports, swimming, horse-riding, ice-skating, hydrotherapy, soft play, exercise, music therapy and cycling. For more information: info@stepbystepkids.org.uk Tel: WHAT S ON ISSUE 10 AUTUMN 2017 SUMMER

11 STA MFO RD H ILL Where to find us Redmond Community Centre Kayani Avenue London N4 2HF T Woodberry Down Early Years Centre Springpark Drive London N4 2NP T John Scott Health Centre Green Lanes London N4 2NU T B LAC K ST O C K RD SEVEN SISITERS RD F INSBURY PARK RD GLOCESTER DRIVE Q UEEN S D RIVE WILBERFORCE RD Clissold One O clock Club Clissold Park Stoke Newington Church Street London N16 9HJ T ALEXANDRA GR Woodberry Down Lilliput Building Springpark Drive London N4 2NP T WOODBURY GR OVE MANOR HOUSE PORTLAND RISE G RE E N L A N E S WOODBURRY DOWN G RE E N LA N E S B ROW N SWO O D RD SEVEN SISTERS RD WEST RESERVOIR A L L E RT O N RD Barton House Health Centre Albion Street London N16 9JT T N E WT O N C LO LORDSHIP RD CLISSOLD PARK C L ISSO SE EAST RESERVOIR CLISSOLD RD L D C RE SC E N T RD SPRIN G D A L E W IN ST O N RD FAIRHOLT RD ST. KILDA S RD LORDSHIP RD MILTON GROVE H E AT H L A N D RD YOAKLEY RD H O WA RD RD BO U V E RIE RD BETHUNE RD LORDSHIP PARK M A N OR GREEN LANES Hillside Children s Centre 1 Leatherhead Close Holmleigh Road London N16 5QR T Cluster A ALBIO N RD ST O K E RD A LB IO N STAMFORD HILL ABNEY PARK CEMETERY STOKE NEWINGTON O L D F IE L D RD BARBAULD RD SH A K E SPE A RE WA LK ALLEN RD RD N E WINGTO NC H U RC HST NEVILL RD St Matthias Church Hall Wordworth Road London N16 8DD T KYNASTON RD D YNEVO R RD WALFORD RD BRIGHTON RD BELG RA D E RD BA RRE T T S G R PE L L E RIN RD HOLMLEIGH RD STO KE NEWINGTO N RD KINGSLAND HIGH ST DALSTON KINGSLAND ST O K E N E W IN G T O N H IG H ST Produced by Hackney Design, Communications & Print October 2017 HDS4527