Free services for families with children under five

January to March 2017 Forging forces to give children the Best Start in Life Stratford & West Ham Community Neighbourhood

Rebecca Cheetham Nursery & Children’s Centre Marcus Street, London E15 3JT Telephone: 020 8534 3136 option 4 Email: [email protected]

You are welcome to breastfeed here

Rebecca Cheetham

Monday Breastfeeding Support Group Find out more about breastfeeding, share experiences and gain professional advice and support from the BARTS Health Parent Education Team. 2:00pm-4:30pm. Drop-in session.

Toilet Training Workshop Get tips and share ideas on how to help your child use the toilet. 20th February 2017, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Booking essential and creche provided.

Made of Money

Stratford Library

Ideas on making your money go further. Relaxed workshops using taste tests, games and activities that will enable you to gain confidence, save the fun way, improve communication around finances and give your children a head start. Four week course. Commencing: 6th March 2017, 1:30pm-2:30pm Booking essential and creche provided.

Bumps and Bundles Group A fun and interactive session designed for expectant parents and for parents and carers of babies under 18 months. 10:00am-12:00pm. Term time only.

Move it to Music

Abbey Lane

Ranelagh Primary

A fun and interactive session designed for children with their parent and carers to get active through music and dance. 1:30pm-2:30pm. Term time only.

Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 9:10am-11:00am. Term time only.

Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 1:30pm-3:00pm. Term time only.

Rebecca Cheetham

Tuesday Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 9:30am-11:30am. Term time only.

Child Bereavement Sessions If you have been bereaved of a child, or are caring for or concerned about a bereaved child, Child Bereavement UK hold regular drop in support and information sessions. 17th January 2017, 14th February 2017 and 14th March 2017 9:30am-11:30am

Rising Two’s Play Session

Ronald Openshaw

Abbey Lane

Manor Primary

Stratford Library

A fun and interactive session to promote investigation, social skills and build confidence in children aged 18 months to 2 ½ years of age. Please bring your national insurance number to complete the FE2 application form, if interested.. 1:00pm-2:30pm. Term time only.

Singing and Storytelling Come along and enjoy singing nursery rhymes and other fun songs together with your child and help us to bring stories alive. 11:00am-12:00pm. Term time only.

Stay and Play with BSiL Family Support A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 10:00am-11:00am. Term time only.

Messy Play Explore many different activities including sand, water, play dough, painting and many more. Dress to get messy! 10:00am-11:30am. Term time only.

Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 1:00pm-2:45pm. Term time only.

Rebecca Cheetham

Wednesday Childminders Network (Stratford and West Ham) Support group and training for registered childminders. 9:30am-12:30pm. Term time only.

Chatterbox Session A Speech and Language Therapist will discuss any concerns you have about your child’s communication. Booking is essential. 4th January 2017, 1:15pm-3:15pm 22nd February 2017, 1:15pm-3:15pm

Oral Health Advice Drop In The dentist will be visiting the centre to provide tips and techniques to help maintain and improve your child’s oral health. 8th March 2017, 10:00am-11:00am

ESOL (English) classes

Stratford Library

Curwen Primary

English classes to support your learning and enhance your communication skills. 12 week course. Booking essential and crèche provided. Commencing: 4th January 2017, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Term time only.

Stay and Play with BSiL Family Support A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 1:00pm-2:45pm. Term time only.

Baby Massage Learn the benefits of baby massage and simple techniques to relax and bond with your baby. For babies 6 weeks to mobile. Five week course. Booking is essential. Commencing 11th January 2017, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Baby Yoga Learn the benefits of Baby Yoga for babies aged 16 weeks to mobile. Five week course. Booking is essential. Commencing 22nd February 2017, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Adult Learning

ESOL classes

Teaching Assistant course- develop new skills, knowledge and understanding of how to support teaching. Gain a certified qualification.

Build on your speaking, writing and understanding of the English language.

For more information please ask at reception.

For more information please ask at reception.

Rebecca Cheetham

Thursday Sensory Room Play Offering stimulation and relaxation for babies and their parents and carers – includes lights, music and padded play equipment. Booking essential. Term time only. 9:30am- 9:50am and 9:50am-10:10am (20 minute slots)

Bumps and Bundles Group Drop in session. A fun and interactive session designed for expectant parents and for parents and carers of babies under 18 months. 10:00am-12:00pm. Term time only.

Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 1:30pm-3:00pm. Term time only. (No session: 30th March 2017)

Health Vising Team- Drop in (High Impact Areas) Every Thursday (for further information, please see the back page) 1:45pm-2:45pm

Talking Together

Stratford Library

This session is run by the Speech and Language Team to support your child’s communication needs. Referrals only. 30th March 2017, 1:15pm-3:15pm

Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 9:30am-11:30am. Term time only.

Liberty Bridge

Baby Clinic - Taster Play Session Have fun with us whilst you wait to be seen by the Health Visitor. Gather information about our services and find out what we have to offer you and your family. Every 1st and 2nd Thursday, 1:30pm-3:30pm.

What is the Best Start in Life? We are committed to maintaining a free, universal, local offer to support every family with young children in Newham to give their child the Best Start in Life. Investment in the early years is critical to securing positive outcomes later in life. We aim to be that one stop shop, where families can access a range of services relating to employment, health, education and more. Come along to our sessions, either at Rebecca Cheetham or in one of our neighbourhood locations or call us and speak to our friendly team at Rebecca Cheetham.

Rebecca Cheetham

Friday Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. Term time only. 9:30am-11:30am (No session 6th January 2017)

Oral Health Advice Drop In The dentist will be visiting the centre to provide tips and techniques to help maintain and improve your child’s oral health. 24th February 2017, 10:00am-11:00am

Here, There and Everywhere VARIOUS LOCATIONS Join us for educational visits to a range of fun and exciting places for mums, dads, carers and family members with children aged 5 and under. 20th January 2017, 24th February 2017 and 24th March 2017 10:00am-12:00pm

Simple Signs to Nursery Rhymes

Parents/carers can learn basic baby sign language to nursery rhymes in a fun and interactive way. Four week course. Booking essential. Commencing 24th February 2017 2:00pm-3:00pm

FNP - Young Parents Network Group

Stratford Library

This group is run by the Family Nurse Partnership Team who offer a strength based helping approach to first-time young mothers. The programme’s primary focus is to support the future health and well-being of the child and mother. Referrals only. 27th January 2017, 24th February 2017 and 31st March 2017 1:00pm-3:00pm

Singing and Storytelling Come along and enjoy singing nursery rhymes and other fun songs together with your child and help us to bring stories alive. 11:00am-12:00pm. Term time only.

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Friday cont. Atherton Leisure

For parents, family members and carers with children from 4 months – 5 years. Led by a qualified swimming instructor. Term time only. (No session: 6th January 2017) 1:30pm-2:00pm 2 – 4 year olds 2:30pm-3:00pm Under 2’s (Arrive 15 minutes before session to change. Swimming nappies and baby swimwear must be worn – these are not provided) Priority given to families living in the Stratford and West Ham area.

Abbey Lane

Swimming Sessions

Stay and Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. 1:30pm-3:00pm. Term time only.

Rebecca Cheetham

Saturday Family Play A fun and interactive session for mums, dads, carers & family members with children under 5. Term time only. 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. 9:30am-11:00am

DADI day

A fun informative and interactive session to help dads prepare for birth and beyond. 25th February 2017 10:00am-4:00pm

Safeguarding If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to a member of our Safeguarding Team on 020 8534 3136. Alternatively, you can also share your concerns with The Newham Triage Team on 020 3373 4600.

PLEASE NOTE: Most of our sessions, either booked or drop-in, are offered on a first come, first serve basis. We sometimes need to cap our sessions to ensure the safety of all participants. Referral only sessions are indicated accordingly. At times we may have to enforce a postcode restriction on some sessions; we apologise for any inconvenience.

Health Visiting Team Drop in Sessions 12th January Transition to Parenthood 19th January Breastfeeding Support 26th January Safety and Accident Prevention 2nd February Family Wellbeing 9th February Nutrition 16th February School Readiness

Upcoming Important Dates 6th January 2017- Inset Day 13th- 17th February 2017- Half Term

IMPORTANT Don’t forget to bring in your yellow or white Newham Children’s Centre Cards to every session. Hand them in at Reception to be scanned.

Book Shop / Learning Bags Our Book Shop offers families an opportunity to purchase books for reasonable prices; most under £2. Running on alternative Wednesdays at 8:45am in the Rebecca Cheetham Foyer. Bring along your Red Health Book and receive your free Book Start pack.

Can you spare a few hours a week volunteering in your local area? Would you like to gain knowledge to deliver health promotion and support to families with children under five? Relevant training will be provided. For more information contact: Jane Hodges, Early Start Volunteer Engagement Worker Call 020 3373 0580 or email: [email protected]

Stratford and West Ham Community Neighbourhood Map

Put the postcode of the venues into google maps or download the citymapper app for directions. Ronald Openshaw, Henniker Road, E15 1JP

Liberty Bridge 40 Liberty Bridge Practice, E20 1AS

Atherton Leisure 189 Romford Road, E15 4JF

Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL

Rebecca Cheetham Children’s Centre Marcus Street, E15 3JT

Abbey Lane 1 Abbey Lane, E15 2SD

Curwen Primary, Atlas Road, E13 0AG

Manor Primary, Richardshon Road, E15 3BB

Ranelagh Primary, Corporation Street, E15 3DN