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1 Children & Family Centre 51 Penn Crescent,, Tel Street parking only Sidney West Children & Family Centre Leylands Road Burgess Hill RH15 8HS Tel Plenty of Parking The Gattons Children & Family Centre Royal George Road Burgess Hill RH15 9SL Tel Nearby street parking only The Gattons Children & Family Centre Tel: Summer Programme May - August 2014 Welcome to your local Children and Family Centres Sidney West Children & Family Centre Tel: sidneywest.cfc@westsussex.gov.uk Children & Family Centre Tel haywardsheath.c&fc@westsussex.gov.uk us on facebook for news and information:

2 S e r v i c e s i n A l l C e n t r e s Get Involved! Toy Library Each centre has an extensive Toy Library for you to borrow toys for your child/children. All toys are linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage and encourage play and learning with your child. The only cost is an initial joining fee of Please see the schedule for opening times at each centre. Family Outreach Each centre has a Family Outreach Worker who is available to support parents and carers to have the confidence to give their children the best start in life so that they continue to flourish and reach their full potential. Information, Advice & Guidance All centres have staff available to support you with information, advice and guidance on a range of issues including childcare, parenting, activities in the area, healthy eating and oral health. We also stock a wide range of leaflets and parenting books for you to borrow free of charge. FREE Internet Access Use our computers to find childcare, research benefit entitlement, search for jobs, look at learning resources for your children, access the internet, and much more. Bookstart Corner Every Centre has a Bookstart Corner where children and their parents can spend quiet time on the bean bags and cushions and share the joy of reading a book together. This is a great way for you to help your child with their communication, language and literacy. We also have some kit bags available for you to borrow and use at home to make dens and quiet spaces of your own. You can find out more about Bookstart by visiting Family Information Service - Warm Phone At our centre you can use our free telephone line to get in touch with the West Sussex Family Information Service. You can also contact them directly on Training Opportunities We offer you training opportunities, such as First Aid, Returning into work and Money Management. Speak to the centre staff to find out more or to register your interest in future courses. We treat all children and families with dignity and respect, recognising that everyone is different and individual. All services are developed and delivered ensuring equality of access for all. We are always interested in receiving feedback about our services; please send us an or telephone us if you have any comments. Thank you. Family Forum Ideas about how we could improve? Or want to have your say about what happens at your centre? Then come along to this informal session and share your ideas. Crèche provided for children and refreshments served. 30 June The Gattons 17 July Places must be booked in advance. Please contact your local centre for further details. DISCOVER VOLUNTEERING Parents, grandparents, students or any other interested person: We need your help to make a difference to children and families share your skills and gain new ones explore back to work opportunities and career ideas Contact our Parent Volunteer Coordinators Karen Claydon on karen.claydon@westsussex.gov.uk or phone any of the centres to ask for information. Visit our Facebook pages for regularly updated information, latest activities and events!!

3 Adult Education Courses Moving On Into Work Thinking of returning to work or going back to College to refresh your skills? Need help developing confidence and finding routes back onto volunteering and work? This 4 week course (one 2 hour session each week) will cover CV writing, interview skills and impact on benefits. Crèche places available. Please call to book a place. For more information please contact your local centre. Making the most of your Money This 2,5 hour workshop is about how benefit changes may affect you, how to make your money go further and how to avoid debt. Crèche places available. Please call to book a place. For more information please contact your local centre. Impact Cookery A fun, interactive course which will enable you to cook healthy meals on a budget and give you great new recipe ideas for all the family. Crèche places available. Please call to book a place. To express an interest please contact your local centre. Solihull Parenting Course Would you like to learn more about your child s development and meet other parents and carers? Would you like to understand more about your relationship with your children? Do you know why children have temper tantrums or sulk? Please call the team for a chat about the course. This is a 10 week course with one two hour session per week. Crèche places available. Baby Massage Baby massage is a way of forming meaningful and secure attachment with your baby, and developing a closer relationship whilst improving early communication. Suitable for babies 6 weeks to crawling. Crèche places available. By referral only from your Health Visitor. Essential First Aid for Parents Improve your confidence, skills and knowledge to keep your children safe. A course (a three hour session) will run in Mid Sussex bi-monthly throughout the year. For dates and venues please contact your local centre. Early Years Hub The Early Years Hub for Mid-Sussex is based at Sidney West Children & Family Centre. This centre provides specialist sign-posted support for young children with additional needs and their families. Please see our Guide of Services for Children with Additional Needs and their families, or ask a member of staff for more information. FREE BENEFITS ADVICE Do you have a child with a disability or additional needs and feel that you need some help and support to access the right DWP benefits? Aiming High and West Sussex County Council are funding a benefits advisor to offer help with DLA, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Housing Benefit, Employment Support Allowance, Tax Credits etc. We have a drop in session at Sidney West, where you can meet with Robert Hayes to discuss the above benefits. These will be on a Friday morning. Please contact the centre for dates. Burgess Hill Festival Teddy Bears Picnic Weds 11th June 2014; 12pm-3pm St Johns Park Fun, play and activities for the under-5s and their families including: library rhyme & story time, play on the sensory bus, pond dipping, the weird and wonderful creature corner, face painting, balloon modelling, sand, gloop and flubber, lots of crafty activities and much more. Bring your teddy and a picnic and join the fun. Refreshments available. Do you live in the surrounding areas of Burgess Hill or? The Mid Sussex Rural Children & Family Centre Team can provide you with further information on their programme. Please contact , or mid.sussex.rural@westsussex.gov.uk

4 Keeping in Touch HAVE YOU MOVED, changed your or telephone number, had a baby or become unemployed/employed? If so please let us know so that we can keep your information up to date. You can either ring the centre or (please see front cover for details). Thank you! What s on at the Weekend? DATES ACTIVITY VENUE TIME COST 10 May 05 July Essential First Aid for Parents Scaynes Hill Village Centre Scaynes Hill RH17 7PG C&FC 51 Penn Crescent As Above 10 (Please book) As Above Speech & Language Drop In For anyone with concerns about their pre-school child s speech and/or language development. No appointment necessary, runs on a first-come first-serve basis. Tuesday 01 April Tuesday 08 April The Gattons Tuesday 08 April Monday 28 April Sidney West Tuesday 06 May Tuesday 13 May The Gattons Tuesday 13 May Wednesday 14 May St Andrews Monday 19 May Sidney West Tuesday 27 May Tuesday 10 June The Gattons Tuesday 10 June Monday 23 June Sidney West Tuesday 24 June Tuesday 08 July The Gattons Tuesday 08 July Wednesday 09 July St Andrews Tuesday 22 July Monday 28 July Sidney West Tuesday 05 August The Gattons May 21 June 19 July 16 Aug 24 May 21 June 26 July 23 Aug Time Aside A drop in session for families with children who have additional needs. Play Penn A fun informal play session for 0-5yrs. 28 June Dads Breakfast An informal play session for Dads and their children 2 nd Saturday of the month 1 st Saturday of the month Dads Rhyme Time The Glebe Centre All Saints Church Crawley Down RH10 4JJ C&FC 51 Penn Crescent C&FC 51 Penn Crescent Library, Boltro Rd RH16 1BN Burgess Hill Library The Martlets Rh15 9NN As Above 5 per family 1 per family 2 donation Free Free St Andrew's Pre-School; Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0LG

5 Penn Crescent, MONDAYS CLOSED ALL DAY Bookings only TUESDAYS Open: Twins Group (weekly) An independent drop in group for families with twins, triplets or more, 1 per family Speech & Language Therapy (fortnightly) Drop in sessions see page 3 for dates Child Health Clinic (every 3rd Tues of the month). Nightingale Clinic, Butler s Green Road,, RH16 4BN. Speak to a member of CFC staff & access Toy Library, Information, Advice and Oral Health supplies. WEDNESDAYS Open: Closed: from Play & Learn Together & Toy Library a play session for 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers. 1 per family. Places limited to 15 children Please book your place on THURSDAYS CLOSED ALL DAY FRIDAYS Open: Childminders Drop in (monthly, 30 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 26 Sep) A group for Childminders and their children. Come and have fun in the garden. The garden at Penn Crescent, Children and Family Centre is open and can be enjoyed during our opening hours. Please report to reception on arrival! Health and Wellbeing at a Glance Child Health Clinics Nightingale Primary Care Centre, RH16 4BN The Gattons CFC Sidney West CFC Lindfield Child Health Clinic, United Reformed Church Hall, RH16 2HL Hassocks Health Centre, BN6 8LY Tuesday pm Friday am Mondays 10am am Thursdays 9.30 am am Thursdays am Wednesdays 10am - 12pm Hurstpierpoint Health Clinic, Tuesdays 10am-12noon BN6 9UQ Handcross Surgery, RH17 6 HB 1st Wednesday of month pm Breastfeeding Support Princess Royal Hospital, Hayward s Heath, RH16 4EX The Gattons CFC Hassocks Health Centre, BN6 8LY Lindfield Child Health Clinic, United Reformed Church Hall, RH16 2HL Wednesdays pm Mondays 10am - 12 am Wednesdays 10am - 12pm Thursdays am Introducing Solid Food Sessions Sessions for all parents who need advice on introducing solids. Please book your place by calling Nightingale Primary Care Centre under Nightingale Primary Care Centre, RH16 4BN Penn Crescent CFC, Thursday 1 May 2-3pm Friday 18 July 2-3pm Thursday 14 August pm Monday 2 June 2 3pm Wednesday 2 July pm Mid Sussex Wellbeing Mid Sussex Wellbeing offers you information, advice and guidance on all things to do with your health and wellbeing ranging from becoming more active, losing weight, dealing with stress, quitting smoking or to find ways to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. To find out more about the services available visit wellbeing.midsussex.gov.uk or call for more information

6 Sidney West, Burgess Hill MONDAYS Open: Closed: from Time to Talk - Postnatal Depression Group (By referral only) Starts on 12 May. 10 week course. Please contact the centre if you would like more details. Speech & Language Therapy (monthly) drop in sessions see page 3 for dates Creating Communicators (By referral only) 02 Jun, 09 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 21 Jul TUESDAYS Open: Closed: from Play & Learn Together & Toy Library week pre-bookable course for 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers. 1 per family. Places limited to 25 children please book your place on WEDNESDAYS CLOSED ALL DAY Appts & Bookings only Parent Education Antenatal class for parent s to be. (By appointment only through your midwife) Home Birth Matters (Every last Wednesday of the month) Please book your place on THURSDAYS Open: Child Health Clinic Please arrive before am A drop in child health clinic for children aged 0-5 to see the Health Visitor. Giggles & Wiggles & Toy Library A babies informal play session including Rhymetime. Suitable from birth to age 1. 1 per family. The Gattons, Burgess Hill MONDAYS Open: Closed: from 3.00 Child Health Clinic Please arrive before am A drop in child health clinic for children aged 0-5 to see the Health Visitor. Breastfeeding Support Group Antenatal Clinic Antenatal appointments with the Midwife please book by calling ( ) and ask for Community Midwives. TUESDAYS Open: Postnatal Clinic Postnatal checks for new mums. Appointments through the Midwives. Chatterbox By referral only. 29 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 16 Sep Speech & Language Therapy (monthly) drop in sessions see page 3 for dates WEDNESDAYS Open: Closed: from 3.00 Play & Learn Together & Toy Library week pre-bookable course for 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers. 1 per family. Places limited to 15 children please book your place on Young Parents Group & Toy Library A group for young parents up to the age of 25. FRIDAYS Open: Closed: from THURSDAYS CLOSED ALL DAY Play & Learn Plus & Sensory Toy Library Jo Jingles attending 16 May & 18 Jul. A play and support drop-in group, for children with disabilities, special needs and their families. 1 per family. Solihull - Understanding your Child s Behaviour Course (By referral only) Starts on 2 May. 10 week course. Please contact the centre if you would like more details. ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages Free English lessons & Crèche, spaces must be booked in advance. FRIDAYS CLOSED ALL DAY Appts & Childminders only Antenatal Clinic Antenatal appointments with the Midwife. To book please call the Centre on Childminders Drop In (Monthly, 2 May, 6 Jun, 4 July, 1 Aug, 5 Sep ) A group for Childminders and their children.