South Lowestoft Children s Centres Search Facebook for: South Lowestoft Children s Centres and free in South Lowestoft Children s Centres From Monday 4th January 2016 Riverside Children s Centre was assessed in July 2015 as GOOD with elements of OUTSTANDING Kirkley Children s Centre - July 2011 was assessed as OUTSTANDING Uplands Children s Centre was assessed as GOOD in December 2014
Who s Who at South Lowestoft Children s Centres All at Kirkley Children s Centre Tel: (01502) 532740 Jenny Carter Lynne Small Lynn Parker Shelby Berrey/Catherine Dynan/Ruth White Andrea Collins/ Anne-Marie Freeman/Rachel Hill/ Claire Jones/ Gail Roberts/Holly Winter/ Kate Ryczanowski/ Jayne Thynne/Paula Watson/Amanda Bellett Children s Centre Team Manager Practice Lead Reception/Information Officer Children s Centre Family Support Practitioners Health Visiting Team Amanda Kane/Stella Saunders Marie Lafleur/Chloe Woodhouse Nathalie Crisp/Emma Green/ Rachel Simms Danielle Chapman/ Sharon Mills/ Sue Sheen/Kelly Tillett Georgette Vass/Emma Chaston Community Nursery Nurses Health Visitors Admin Support Speech and Language Therapists Community Parents Ladybird Day Care Managers All at Riverside Children s Centre Tel: (01502) 674700 Sharon Hayter and Jenny Lloyd Lynn LePage/Leanne Rigby/Kerry Sustins/Kerri Sweeby Donna Williams Donna Cuppleditch Reception/Information Officers Children s Centre Family Support Practitioners Midwife Team Leader Midwife Support Worker All at Uplands Children s Centre Tel: (01502) 533580 Melissa Fuller Debi Cooke/Rachel Gardner Reception/Information Officer Children s Centre Family Support Practitioners
HOW CAN WE HELP? We offer a free programme of activities at all three Centres for families with children aged 0 5 years. During the school holidays we hold special events to which older siblings can come. Ask for details! The Children s Centre Team works across all three Centres and can help with: Ante-natal support in preparing for your baby and looking at those first few months Parenting help and support Dads, Grandads and male carers welcome Speech and language Understanding child development and behaviour Support for post-natal depression Difficulties with debt, benefits and housing Information about learning opportunities and getting into work Healthy eating advice Full day care by Lowestoft College (at Kirkley Children s Centre only)
Adult Learning and Employment Opportunities Would you like more information about: Confidence and Self Esteem Coping techniques and overcoming problems in daily life Help with CV writing, interview techniques, job applications - National Career Services Courses for work skills, for example, Maths, English and Computer/ICT to name but a few! Parenting courses Triple P, Solihull Family Learning First Aid Health and Wellbeing courses Indian Head massage, Aromatherapy and Hand Massage 1-to-1 support with your job search Have we missed something? Is there a course that you need to help you move on in your life please let us know and we will try to support you to find it Many of these courses will result in educational credits or start your pathway into Adult Learning and Employment. For more information please contact a Parent Development Worker on 01502 674700 or simply ask at any Children s Centre Reception. Let s Get Healthy with HENRY 8 week course for parents and carers with children up to the age of 5 Please ask at reception for more information Crèche places available Borrow books at your local Children s Centre today! You can borrow books for you and your child to enjoy. Parents will find a range of reference books on childcare subjects.
Monday Groups Kirkley Children s Centre 10.00-12.00 Well Baby Clinic Health Visitors offer advice and weighing 10.00-11.30 Baby and Me A free five week course for parents and carers provided by Realise Futures Learning and Development. Ask in Centre for more details, or to book a place 1.30-2.30 Baby Play and Inbetweeners Combining both groups - Baby Play covers birth to crawling a chance to meet other babies; bring mum and dad too! Inbetweeners is toddler messy play up to 2½ years - The best of both worlds all at the same time with designated areas for each! Riverside Children s Centre 1.00-2.30 Young Parents Group Drop-in A group for young mums and dads, including mums- and dads-to-be. Indoor and outdoor play and free snack. All children aged 0-5 years are welcome. One parent must be between ages 13-24 Uplands Children s Centre 9:30-11.00 Mucky Ducks Drop-in Toddler messy play Younger brothers and sisters are also welcome! 2:00-4:00 Citizens Advice Bureau 2nd Monday of each month a drop in for those wishing to seek advice from a CAB adviser
Parents Voice Your views matter to us! Come along and chat about what s going on in YOUR Children s Centres Kirkley, Riverside and Uplands! PLAY AREA AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN If you are interested please ask at reception for further information SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DROP IN Once a month - see posters in centre for current dates If you need help and advice with no appointment - just drop in! Through the Children s Centres you can access support with: Domestic Violence Mental Health issues Emotional Wellbeing Self esteem
Tuesday Groups Kirkley Children s Centre 1.15 2.30 Little Stars Portage Support Group. Invitation only. For more information contact Michaela Scarle on (01986) 784287 Riverside Children s Centre Childminder Support Group Twice Monthly For more information contact Kerry Sustins on (01502) 674700 Our Centre is open if you would like to change library books or access our resources Uplands Children s Centre 10:15-11:30 Family Nurture An Early Years and Children s Centre Group. Invitation Only. For more information contact (01502) 533580
DAD Our Centres offer a support service for dads and other male carers, dealing with pregnancy, child development, bonding and practical issues Dads are WELCOME at all of our groups Whether you are a dad, step-dad, grandad or other male carer with children aged 0 5 years, our groups offer: Indoor and outdoor play, support and advice. Fathers-to-be also welcome. Baby Massage courses are available just for dads!
Wednesday Groups Kirkley Children s Centre 10.00 12.00 Café B For breastfeeding mothers relax and enjoy your baby, have a cup of tea, bring dads too! Support from UNICEF trained staff 1.30 2.30 monthly Flagship Housing Support Team offers free advice about housing related issues to families using South Lowestoft Children s Centre s. Please contact reception at Kirkley for further details or to book an appointment 1.15 2.45 Natural Wonders Inside and outside play using natural materials. From walking to 5 years. Invitation only Ask your Health Visitor! Riverside Children s Centre 9.15 12.00 Midwife Booking Clinic By appointment via Midwife 10.00 11.00 Baby Play and Inbetweeners Combining both groups - Baby Play covers birth to crawling a chance to meet other babies; bring mum and dad too! Inbetweeners is toddler messy play up to 2½ years. The best of both worlds all at the same time with designated areas for each! Uplands Children s Centre 9.15 11.30 All Stars The 3 rd Wednesday of each month. A support group for families who have children with additional needs. Run by Lowestoft Community Church 1.15-2.45 Baby and Me A free five week course for parents and carers provided by Realise Futures Learning and Development ask in Centre for more details, or to book a place
South Lowestoft Children s Centres Baby and Me Free 5 week course for parents/carers Courses run: Monday morning - Kirkley Children s Centre Wednesday afternoon - Uplands Children s Centre Join us if you would like to: Enjoy musical activities and interacting with your baby Make a selection of resources to use with your baby Make a Baby and Me scrapbook Understand how parents/carers can support a child s development through play Learn about the Early Years Foundation Strategy and its main principles Discuss experiences with other parents Be part of a friendly supportive group BOOK YOUR PLACE BY CONTACTING Kirkley Children s Centre - (01502) 532740 Uplands Children s Centre - (01502) 533580
Thursday Groups Kirkley Children s Centre 9.30 10.15 Beebops Music Group For walking up to 5 years 10.30 11.15 Beebops Music Group For babies to walking Music, Singing and Movement sessions Both groups booking only for one term due to demand 2.00 3.00 Baby Massage with Stella For information or to book on the five week course, please contact Marie on (01502) 532752 5.30-7.00 Antenatal classes To book please contact (01502) 532752 Riverside Children s Centre 9.30 11.00 Mucky Ducks Drop-in Messy play for 18 months+ Uplands Children s Centre 10.00-12:00 Well Baby Clinic Health Visitors offer advice and weighing 1.15 2.00 Beebops Music Group For babies to walking 2.15 3.00 Beebops Music Group For walking up to 5 years Music, Singing and Movement sessions Both groups booking only for one term due to demand
South Lowestoft Children s Centres SOUNDS NOISES AND WORDS 10 hour course (2 hours a week for five weeks) for parents/carers with 12-24 month year old Course supplied by Realise Futures Learning and Development Courses run: Friday morning - Kirkley Children s Centre Join us if you would like to: Take part in musical and craft activities Understand how parents/carers can support a child s language skills through play Discuss experiences with other parents Develop your relationship with your child To book on the course please contact Reception: Kirkley Children s Centre - (01502) 532740
Friday Groups 9.30-11.30 Midwives Clinic Kirkley Children s Centre Appointments only. 10:00-11.30 Sounds, Noises and Words A 5 week course to explore how babies/toddlers develop language skills. Ring (01502) 532740 for more details Riverside Children s Centre 9.00 1.00 Midwife Booking Clinic By appointment via Midwife 10:00 11.30 Realise Futures Learning and Development A rolling programme of Paper, Paint and Play together with Rhythm and Rhyme and Story Sacks each a 5 week course. Is your child aged between 2 and 3 years old? 9:30-11:30 (Running from 12th Feb - 18th March) Ask at Reception for more details, or to book a place Made of Money Course A course providing information and support on how to get the most out of your money. Ring Lynn LePage or Debi Cooke for more information (01502) 674700 Uplands Children s Centre 9.30 10.30 Baby Play Drop-in From birth to walking a chance to meet other babies; bring mum and dad too! 1.15 2.45 Realise Futures Learning and Development A rolling programme of Paper, Paint and Play together with Rhythm and Rhyme each a 5 week course. Is your child aged between 2 and 3 years old? Ask at Reception for more details, or to book a place
South Lowestoft Children s Centres Join us if you would like to: Experience musical activities with your child(ren) and understand how they contribute to communication, language and literacy development Make a song and prop book for your child Discuss experiences with other parents Develop your relationship with your child A free five week course for parents/carers with 2 to 4 year olds COURSES RUN: RIVERSIDE CHILDREN S CENTRE - FRIDAY MORNINGS - CONTACT 01502 674700 TO BOOK UPLANDS CHILDREN S CENTRE - FRIDAY AFTERNOONS - CONTACT 01502 533580 TO BOOK
South Lowestoft Children s Centres FREE 5 week course for parents/carers with a 2-4 year old to have fun with messy play and craft activities. Courses Run: Friday mornings at Riverside Children s Centre Friday afternoons at Uplands Children s Centre Join us if you want to: Understand the importance of creative experimentation in a child s development Understand how you can support a child s learning through play Discuss experiences with other parents Develop your relationship with your child To book a place contact Riverside on 01502 674700 Uplands on 01502 533580
Where to find us Kirkley Children s Centre Opening Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00am 5.00pm Friday 9:00am 4.30pm Ladybird Day Care 8am 5.30pm Kirkley Street Lowestoft NR33 0LU Tel: 01502 532740 Fax: 01502 532745 Health Visiting Team: 01502 532752 Email: kirkley@suffolk.gov.uk Riverside Children s Centre Opening Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00am 5.00pm Friday 9:00am 4.30pm 6 Canning Road Off Riverside Road Lowestoft NR33 0TQ Tel: 01502 674700 Fax: 01502 534995 Email: riverside@suffolk.gov.uk Uplands Children s Centre Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 5:00pm Friday 9:00am 4:30pm THIS CENTRE IS CLOSED DAILY BETWEEN 12.30PM AND 1PM Ashburnham Way Carlton Colville Lowestoft NR33 8LJ Tel: 01502 533580 Fax: 01502 511237 Email: uplands@suffolk.gov.uk www.suffolk.gov.uk/childrenscentres