SUMMER TERM 2008
AT HAVEN
CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Family Learning and Development
A wide range of courses for adults are available including First Aid
and NVQ’s in Business Admin and Children’s Care, Learning and
Development. Our joint
workshops and courses provide opportunities for children and
families to play and learn together.
Our employment support service includes regular visits from Job
CentrePlus offering advice on training, vacancies and benefits.
Family and Parenting Support
Our family support service aims to provide the support that families
themselves say they need.
Our outreach workers are available to work with families on
an individual basis in their own homes or through groups to provide
advice, support and guidance on a range of issues connected with
being a parent, including behaviour management, child development
and general parenting.
They can also put parents in touch with other organisations who
provide support on more specific issues.
Our maternity services include a weekly drop-in Health Visitor
clinic, baby group, baby massage and ‘Life with Baby’ Classes.
We aim for the additional services we offer to be responsive to
local need, and regularly consult and evaluate them with our service
users.
Further detailed information is available from Centre Staff on 01329
232095 / 01329 237227
SERVICES / GROUPS AVAILABLE FOR PARENT / CARER & TODDLERS
Drop-in as no appointment necessary
PUFF – 0-4 years
Monday Afternoons
Parent and child/children drop-in group which meet weekly on a
Monday afternoon.
This group is run by parents for parents, allowing you and your
child to play
together in a safe and friendly environment
Tums to Mums – Mums to Be (and babies up to 12 weeks)
Wednesday Mornings
Is a group for Mums-to-Be, each session covers a different aspect of
pregnancy
and through to the early days with your baby
Baby Group 0-1yr / First Steps 1-2 yrs
Wednesday Afternoons
These groups are Parent and Child drop-ins, allowing you to play
with your child without the distraction of home environment and
socialise with other parents and children
Baby Clinic
Wednesday Afternoons
A clinic where you can have your baby weighed
Health Visitors Drop-In
Wednesday Mornings
This drop-in is open to any parents who have any concerns about
their child’s development
Childminders Support Group (NCMA)
Alternate Tuesdays (starting May 6th)
A drop-in group for childminders with their children to play and
socialise
TWINS Club
Alternate Fridays (starting May 9th)
A group which meets alternate Fridays for parents whom have had or
are having twins
Dad’s Group 0-8 years
The last Saturday of every month -
A group for Dads, Grandads and male guardians and their
child/children
(0-8 years inclusive).
To spend time playing with your child/children, have a coffee and
chat with other dads
Lone Parent’s Group
The last Saturday of every month -
A group for lone parents and their child/children.
To spend time with your child/children, have a coffee and
chat with other lone parents
Young Parents Drop-In
(For Young Parents up to 23yrs old)
Every Tuesday
A fun, social group for young parents.
A chance to meet other young parents.
Lunch and crèche provided.
Professional staff on hand for advice
Y.E.P. (For young parents up to 23yrs old)
(Young Expecting Parents, Mums to Be and Babies up to 12 weeks)
Every Wednesday
A group for young expectant parents under 23 years old, a chance
to meet other young parents
(Please ring to check if Young Parents Groups are running
as they are new groups)
SERVICES / GROUPS AVAILABLE FOR PARENT / CARER
& TODDLERS
Please ring for a place
Time 2 Play
A time for you to join in activities with you’re older
child whilst your younger child is cared for in
in the crèche
Every Monday morning (term time only)
For parents of 2 or more siblings under age of 3 years
Please ring to book a place
(Limited places)
Crèche places £1.50
Spring-A-Lings
Musical Movement & Activities (for 18months+)
Please ring to book a place
Every Friday
(£2.50 per child)
JOINT ADULT/CHILD WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Courses/Workshops for Parents/Carers working with their
child/children
Please ring for a place
Bounce & Rhyme
Fridays 9th May – 27th June
A fun music group with an insight into child development
Chit Chat
Wednesdays April 23rd – June 18th
This course runs for 8 sessions, the aim of the group is to explore
and encourage
development in play, speech and language, confidence, interaction
and independence
in a fun setting. A
Speech Therapist and Play Development Worker lead the sessions
Baby Massage
Courses are ongoing – please phone to book on 01329 237227
An introduction to Baby Massage introducing oils, strokes and
benefits to babies and their parents
Baby Signing
Dates to be confirmed –
please book now to avoid disappointment
COURSES / WORKSHOPS FOR
PARENTS / CARERS ONLY
Free crèche for your child/children
Please ring for a place
Confident Parents Confident Kids
Thursdays June 12th – July 24th
Do you want to understand your child’s behaviour?
Learn effective ways of encouraging good
behaviour, communication and play, disciplining children and
reducing family stress.
The course lasts for 8 sessions which be informal and fun.
First Aid Courses
Thursdays April 24th – June 5th
COURSES / WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS &
CARERS WORKING WITH THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
Special Parents Special Children
On-going courses
Please ring for details and course dates
S.E.N. Drop-In
Tuesday afternoons
(Supported consultation by staff – 1st Tuesday of the
month)
Stepping Stones
(by invitation from
Alternate Fridays
SPECIAL EVENTS
Please contact the Centre or
check the screen in the Main Entrance
for details of forthcoming events.
PARENTS LINK
This is a group of parents who meet fortnightly to give feedback on
the services we provide, and also offer help and support to the
Centre.
For more information, please contact
Kathy on 01329 237227
OTHER SERVICES & AGENCIES THAT WE WORK WITH
Haven Adult & Child Library Lending Service
Books / CD’s / Videos available to borrow – see Family Learning
Staff
Speech & Language Therapist
Early Intervention Programme
Solicitors (Family Law Advice)
Last Wednesday of every month
(an appointment must be made through the Family Learning Office)
Job Centre Plus
1st Wednesday of every month
Homelink Support
For families either in the home or in group environments
MIND – Mum’s in Mind
(Referrals only)
(for more details ring the Portage Team on 01329 283498)
(Service for parent and their pre-school children with additional
needs)
Hampshire Children’s Information Service
For information about childminders, day nurseries, pre-schools,
Playgroups, out of school clubs, holiday schemes.
Tel: 0845 602 1125 /
www.hants.gov.uk/childcare
Hampshire Children and Families Forum
National Childminding Association
Alternate Tuesdays starting 22nd April
National Childbirth Trust
PARENTING SUPPORT
Stay & Play Behaviour Drop-In
Tuesday mornings on the following dates:
May 13th & 27th
June 10th & 24th
July 8th & 22nd
August 5th & 19th
All sessions -
COMING SOON
. . . .
Men’s Confident Parents Confident Kids Course
Please ring to book your place on 01329 237227
Life with Baby
(please book through your
Health Visitor)
Various dates throughout the year
Advice Sessions
Weaning
Sleep
Behaviour
(please ring for dates/places – crèche available)
Involving Parents in their Children’s Learning
Would you like to know why your child fills up bags around the
house?
Or lines up all their cars?
Or empties toys on the floor?
We have the answers to all of these and more.
For more information, please ring Julie Caldwell
or to put your name down on the waiting list, call 01329 237227
HAVEN TRAINING CENTRE
Would you like to work with children?
We are now registered as an
NVQ Training Centre
NVQ II and NVQ III
In Children’s Care and Development
(Single Units also available)
For more details contact
Mandy or Julie
01329 826530 / 01329 232095
NVQ Administration
No crèche available
Family Services Office –
01329 237227
Haven Main Office - 01329 232095
Haven Nursery - 01329 826530
If you wish to enrol on any courses within this Brochure, please
contact the Adult Learning Office at Haven
Children’s Centre.
