Chingford

Childrens Centre

Look new
time table which
has many exciting
changes including
venues,groups
and times.

Activities Programme
5th October to 18th December 2015
Wyemead Centre, 5 Oaks Grove, Chingford, London E4 6EY
Telephone: 0208 496 1551
www.chingfordchildrencentre.org

Chingford

Childrens Centre
Chingford Childrens Centre supports families of children from birth to five years
as well as pregnant parents in the Chingford area.
Our universal groups like Stay and Play are for all families and are free.
The groups are planned around the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
and support children to learn and develop through play.
Please contact us if you would like to know more about our services or the
partners we work with or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

Safeguarding Children
All staff regularly receive child protection training so that they know what to
do if they believe that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm or neglect.
If you have any concerns about a child or adult Raymond Wood is the lead
safeguarding officer and can be contacted on 0208 496 1551.

Some of the Services on offer

Child Health Clinic
Breast Feeding Support
Midwife
Adult and Parenting classes
Health Visitor
Outreach Support
Speech and Language Therapist
Stop Smoking Advice

Training and Employment

Volunteering
ESOL classes and family learning
Back to work courses
Fathers group
Baby massage
Baby yoga

Monday
Activity/
Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of
Child

Stay and Play

9.0010.30

Larkswood
Primary School

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

Children
under five
years

TTOPS

1.30pm3pm
Invitation Only

Wyemead Centre

A play session which supports

children and parents.

05 years

Toddler Time
Term Time Only

1.303.00

Yardley Early
Years Centre

1835
Bring your toddlers to play and
make new friends. This session is months
very informal. Lots of opportunities
for you to meet other parents and
swap ideas and tips.

Outreach
information
support and
advice surgery

3.304.30
1st and 3rd
Monday term
time only

Larkswood Primary Come along and speak to our

School
outreach worker about any of our
services.

Parents/
Carers of
children
under five
years

Educating your 2 year old

Do you have a 2 year old child?
Do you re receive Working Tax credit?
Earn less than 16,190 a year?
Have an older child receiving free school meal?
If you have answered yes to any of these
questions then you may be entitled to take
advantage of a fantastic opportunity.

And lets not forget about the benefits for you.

Time to relax

You could be entitled to receive up to 15 hours

of free childcare a week with either a nursery
or childminder.

Time to get things done without having to

worry about entertaining your child

Just think of the benefits to your child,

socialising with other children
improve their learning
The opportunity to play with new and
different toys in a safe and secure setting.

Coming soon new Stay

and Play session for
Eastern European parents
and children. Make friends
and gain confidence in
accessing community
resources and services.

Time to train

Want to know more? Then contact

Chingford Childrens Centre we
will be happy to check your
eligibility.

Tuesday
Activity/
Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of
Child

Tiny Tots
Term Time Only

9.1011.00

Yardley Early
Years Centre

Babies and parent/carers can enjoy 018

meeting friends and exploring toys months
which extend learning.

Stay and Play

9.3011.00

Handsworth Ave
Health Centre
This group will
run up until the
3rd November
2015 due to
building works
starting sorry for
any inconvenience

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which with support your childs
learning for life.

05 years

Rollers and
Crawlers

1.303.00

Wyemead Centre

Babies and parent/carers can

enjoy meeting friends and
exploring toys which extend
learning.

018
months

Stay and Play

1.303.00

Paradox Centre

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which with support your childs
learning for life.

05 years

Rhyme
time and
imagination

9.3011.15

Parkside Centre

Stories and rhymes to spark

imagination and creative
adventures.

05 years

Rhyme Time
Term Time Only

2.003.00

Yardley Early
Years Centre

23 years
The children (and parents) will be
able to sing, play with puppets and
musical instruments and join in
with ring games.

Speech and
Language drop
in session

1.303pm
13th October
27th October
10th November
24th November
1st December
15th December

Paradox Centre
during Stay and
Play

The speech and language

therapist will be present at this
stay and play. They will be able to
give you advice and information
in regards to your childs speech
and language.

Outreach
information
support and
advice surgery

3.304.30
2nd and 4th
Monday term
time only

Longshaw Primary Come along and speak to our

School
outreach worker about any of our
services.

Parents/
Carers of
children
under five
years

Baby Massage
Improves relaxation,
encouraging longer sleep
duration for infants
Helps to relieve the
effects of colic, teething,
constipation and wind
Stimulates all a babys major
systems: co-ordination,
respiration, digestion,
learning ability and language
development
Helps strengthen the bond
between parents and child
Relaxes both parent and
child
If you would like to attend
a five week baby massage
course come along to the
centre or phone us on
020 8496 1551.

Wednesday
Activity/
Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Painters and
Decorators
Term Time Only

9.3011.00

Yardley Early
Years Centre

If your little ones like messy play

but you would rather they didnt
do it at home then painters and
decorators is the one for you.

1835
months (or
3 year olds
who are not
currently at
Yardley)

Stay and Play

9.3011.00

Selwyn
Primary School
Term Time Only

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

05 years

Child Safety
Please phone
to book your
place

9.3011.00
14th October
17th November

Paradox Centre

Learn some practical tips on

how to keep your child safe in
the home and in the community.

05 years
(crche
available)

Middlesex
Midwives
booking
necessary

9am5pm

Wyemead Centre

Ante-natal service

Booking by
appointment
only

ESOL classes
booking
necessary

1pm3pm

Wyemead Centre

If you want to learn to speak

English in a friendly environment
with people of similar standard
then this is for you.

Parents with
under 5s

Looking for Employment?

Want to gain employment?
Need to improve your interview style?
Want to update your CV?
Look out for information on our website chingfordchildrencentre.org
If you are interested in Adult Learning, ESOL, Maths, English or help in finding
a job then please contact us, fill in the form on our website and someone
will be in touch. Or alternatively call the office and ask or Karen who is our
employment lead.
Can you afford to miss such an opportunity?

Volunteers wanted
Have you some spare time? Do you want to get some valuable experience whilst
learning some new skills? Do you want to meet new and interesting people?
If you have answered yes to these question we would like to hear from
you. We have some interesting volunteering opportunities and while youre
volunteering we will offer some vital training in health and safety, safeguarding
and first aid.
If you want to find out more please call Karen she will be pleased to help.

Thursday
Activity/
Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Lets get
creative

9.3011.00

Paradox Centre

You and your child will be able to try

new tools and techniques to create
beautiful artwork and sculptures.
We will be making story boxes,
instruments and learning ideas and
techniques to use at home.

25 years

Dare to Design

9.3011.00

Paradox Centre

Come along to this adult workshop

and learn how to design crafts
and gifts.

Children under
five years are
welcome

Child Health
Clinic

9.3011.30
8th October
22nd October
5th November
19th November
3rd December
17th December

Paradox Centre

Come to get your child weighed with

a Health Visitor, receive health and
feeding advice and much more.

05 years

Movers and
Shakers

1.302.30

Paradox Centre

Physical fun with rhymes songs and

musical instruments, which supports
childrens communication skills

05 years

Family Time
Please book
as places are
limited

1.303.00

Yardley Early
Years Centre
Term Time Only

This session is open to all families

with children under the age of 5
years. There will be lots of activities
for the children and plenty of
opportunities for them (and you) to
make new friends.

05 years

Breast Feeding
Support

1.303.00

Silverthorne Clinic A friendly group which offers one to

one support and advice about breast
feeding your baby.

ESOL classes
booking
necessary

1pm3pm

Wyemead Centre

If you want to learn to speak English in Parents with

a friendly environment with people of under 5s
similar standard then this is for you.

Middlesex
Midwives
booking
necessary

1.30pm4pm

Paradox Centre

Ante-natal service

Under
2 years

Booking by
appointment
only

Friday
Activity/
Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of
Child

Stay and Play

Term time only

9.3011.00

Wyemead Centre

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

05 years

Parents and
Volunteers
Forum

Please call the Wyemead Centre

centre for the
date of the next
meeting.

Have your say and help us shape

the Chingford Childrens Centre
services and become the best
we can for all under-fives in our
community.

05 years
(Crche
available)

Grand Parents
stay and play

1.30pm3pm

05 years
Be creative with your grandchild
and learn all about the first
curriculum which will support your
grandchilds learning for life.

Wyemead Centre

Saturday
Activity/
Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of
Child

Fathers Group
Weekly

10.0011.30

Wyemead Centre

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

05 years

Benefit
As more and more of us receive
benefits and with the ever changing
rules and procedures it is more
important than ever that we make
sure that we are on top of it. This you
may say is easier said than done as
the rules are always changing, how
am I expected to know what the
latest is, how am I to know if I am
receiving too much or not enough.
Well the answer is simple you can
download all the benefits information
from the web and read it all and
then understand all the legal jargon
and how it relates to you and then
complete the necessary paperwork
and submit it.

Or you can ask us at the Children

Centre and we will make sure we
point you in the right direction to get
accurate information and advice,
what have you got to lose?
It is advisable to check benefits
periodically or when there has been
a change in your circumstances.
If you have been overpaid the sooner
you find out the less you have to
repay. If you have been underpaid
then you want to get your entitlement
as soon as possible.
We can also give information on what
work, paid or voluntary can be done
without affecting your benefit and
also what training and courses you
could benefit from.

FATHERS GROUP
DADS + FATHERS + MALE CARERS +
UNCLES + GRANDFATHERS
In a world of change there are few things
that remain the same and one thing that
has stayed the same is that children want
their fathers. What we have found is that
week days are okay for some fathers to
attend groups with their children however
some still find it difficult to attend during
the week so we have decided to put on a
group on Saturday.

The group will run every Saturday. So come

along with your child, stay and play in a
welcoming and child friendly environment.
We have an experienced facilitator who will
be able to support and give advice when
needed; you will also be able to meet male
carers just like you.

So what are you waiting for,

come along and bring a friend.
Weekly from October 2015

at the Wyemead Centre

5 Oaks Grove
E4 6EY

See you there

Healthy Teeth Happy Smile

Sing to the tune of Im a little tea pot
and change morning for bedtime for
second verse.
Im a tube of tooth paste on the shelf,
Sad and lonely by myself,
When it comes to morning hear me
shout, Lift my lid and squeeze me out.
Taking care of your general health as
well as your teeth is the key to making
the most of your smile.
Brushing your teeth twice a day with
toothpaste, flossing them daily and
having regular check-ups with a dentist
can help keep your teeth healthy. But
diet, smoking and drinking alcohol also
have an effect on dental health.

Limiting the amount of sugar you and

your family eat and drink is important to
prevent tooth decay. Have sugary food
and drink only at mealtimes and dont
eat sugary snacks between meals. This
is especially important in young children
and babies.
It is also important you brush your teeth
in the right way. See the NHS choice
website for more details.

Grand parents
Calling all grandparents, we are putting on a stay and play
directed at you the Grandparents. We value your contribution
to the raising of the next generation and we want you to
have a place to come and meet other grandparents doing
just what you are doing.
Where: at the Wyemead Centre a place which has the latest
toys and equipment to give your grandchild an amazing
experience and the ability to socialise with other children in
a safe and friendly environment.
We know that you are called upon to share the care of your
grandchildren, so we have on offer a place for you to take
them, you are not alone so dont be alone.

Breastfeeding
Im sure you know how
good breast milk is for your
baby. The first weeks milk
is vital for supporting their
immune systems, making
their digestive system work
smoothly. It works as the
primary mum-child bonding
attachment factor, which
helps baby to feel safe
and secure.
Did you know how breast
feeding is good for you? First of
all it helps to restore your body
back to pre-pregnancy as the
body is able to recover quickly.
Secondly, the researchers
discovered breast feedings
positive impact in preventing
the breast and ovarian cancers.
Thirdly, helps to overcome
post birth/natal depression
and builds self-confidence.
Breastfeeding can be very
challenging at first for most,
but I urge you to not give up
at the first hurdle as you and
your family will benefit.

And finally, did you know that

men can breastfeed? Especially
these days as there are
numerous ways to express milk
so that the feeding experience
can be shared by both parents.
Its your choice as a parent and
we are here to support you.
We have a breastfeeding
worker to help you through
those first few days and weeks
so you are not on your own.
Call us on 0208 496 1551 for
more information or contact
us through the website
chingfordchildrencentre.org

Activity Addresses
Wyemead Centre

5 Oaks Grove E4 6EY 020 8496 1551

Paradox Centre

3 Ching Way, Chingford E4 8YD 0208 496 1551

Handsworth Avenue Health Centre

Handsworth Avenue E4 9PD

Larkswood Primary School

New Road E4 8ET

Parkside

82 Peel Close E4 6XQ 0208 496 1551

Silverthorne Clinic

2 Friars Close, Larkshall Road E4 6UN

Selwyn Primary School

Cavendish Road, Highams Park E4 9NG

South Chingford Community Library

265 Chingford Mount Road E4 8LP

Yardley Early Years Centre

Hawkwood Crescent E4 7PH

Longshaw Primary School

Longshaw Rd, London E4 6LH

Dare to Design
Art and Craft Workshop for Parents!
Learn new techniques each week with
different materials through painting,
recycling, embroidery, decopatch, and
much more.

All classes are experimental and

fun, allowing you to explore your
creativity and share your
creations and experiences with
other parents.
Come along to one of our classes
and build your artistic confidence.
There is always a friendly
atmosphere and kids are
welcome too! This is a great
opportunity to experiment with
mediums you have never used
before. This leads to a beautiful
range of results and is always
extremely inspiring. Make
friends, and get creative!
www.chingfordchildrencentre.org