Information bookletSeptember – December 2013

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Evelyn enjoying messy play in the Under 1's drop-in.

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Welcome to All Saints Children’s Centre Early Education and Childcare Nursery

All Saints Children’s Centre, Chris Hogbin and the Early Education and Childcare Team.

We are an Ofsted registered setting providing free, high quality childcare and education for three and four-year- old children. We also provide free places for eligible two year olds. Please ask for details at reception.

Our nursery runs during term time from two sites. Magpie Hall Road, opening hours, 9am-12noon and 1-4pm,Monday to Friday and Tramways, opening hours, 9am-12noon and 12.30-3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

We offer an exceptional early years environment that inspires children’s curiosity and desire to learn.

If you have any questions about our services, or if you haven’t been to our centre before and would like a member of the Community Development Team to show you around, please phone us on 01634 338833 or email allsaints.enquiries@medway.gov.uk. Why not visit our website www.allsaints.childrencentre.org or www.facebook.com/allsaintschatham

All Saints Children’s Centre is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all parents/carers, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Other Sure Start centres that may be nearer to you are:Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NX. Phone Richard Brown on 01634 335850.Lordswood Children’s Centre, Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NN. Phone Alex Lynch on 01634 333670.Oaklands Children’s Centre, Weedswood Road, Chatham Kent, ME5 0QS. Phone Tracey Davis on 01634 333820.Wayfield Children’s Centre, Wayfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH. Phone Martha Collins on 01634 336350.

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Adopters’ drop-inEileen Braham and the Playlink TeamThe drop-in is a fun, stimulating and safe place for children and parents to share, learn and playtogether. Adoptive parents can share parentingexperiences and gain new play ideas to helpenhance parent and child attachment. The PlaylinkTeam, in partnership with the Adoption SupportTeam, runs the drop-in. For more information pleasephone Eileen on 01634 338833 or Paddy on 01634 331222.

After School ClubPlaylinkCome and join Playlink for a fun-filled session forchildren aged 3-8 years (up until their 8th birthday)with their parent/carer. The sessions are geared towards encouraging and enabling children to improve key skills such as communication, languageand social and emotional skills. Each week will also

include a confidence building messy play activity.Sessions cost 50p per family and can be booked at reception.

All Saints Children’s Centre librarySue TomanEncourage your babies to develop a life-long love ofbooks by borrowing up to six books at a time fromour mini library. Medway’s libraries provide thecentre with an exciting range of books that childrenmay choose and borrow. Please take advantage ofthis wonderful opportunity at no charge. Ask at thecentre’s reception for further details.

01634 338833 All Saints Sure Start Children’s Centre email allsaints.enquiries@medway.gov.uk

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All Saints Children’s CentreEarly Education and Childcare NurseryAll Saints Children’s Centre, Chris Hogbin andthe Early Education and Childcare TeamWe are an Ofsted registered setting providing free,high quality childcare and education for three andfour year old children. We also provide free placesfor eligible two year olds. Please ask for details at reception.Our nursery runs during term time from two sites.Magpie Hall Road, opening hours, 9am-12noon and1-4pm, Monday to Friday and Tramways, openinghours, 9am-12noon and 12.30-3.30pm, Monday to Friday.We offer an exceptional early years environment that inspires children’s curiosity and desire to learn.

All Saints Postnatal Depression GroupEileen Braham and Morag NeeldThis group is to support parents that may be suffering the effects of postnatal depression, perhaps feeling emotional and tearful, not sleepingwell and loss of appetite. This group will be very informal and involve a craftactivity as well as looking at relaxation techniques. A crèche is available and places need to be bookedearly. Please contact reception to book the crèche,as well as checking the date the group is on, as it is held fortnightly.If you are unable to attend the group and would like to chat to someone, please contact the centreand ask to speak to either Eileen or Morag on 01634 338833.

Antenatal informationSarah Allen and the Midwifery TeamFollowing confirmation of your pregnancy you will be advised of an appointment with a midwife.Appointments are held here at All Saints Children’sCentre and White Road Community Centre. If you areunable to contact your midwife, then please phone

Midwifery Liaison on 01634 825114 or thePregnancy Booking Line on 01634 825188. Active Birth Class*: Antenatal classes, a workshopfor labour and a guide for those early days availablein one bite size afternoon session. Call 016343374470 to book a place for when you areapproximately 36 weeks pregnant. Classes are heldonce a month on a Wednesday, 1-4pm. *Please speak to your midwife for furtherinformation and dates.

Baby bitesSara CooperBaby Bites is for mums and dads wanting supportand guidance in introducing solids to their baby. It isa fun, relaxed and practical cooking class showingyou how to prepare delicious first foods, that can beadapted from your own meals. We have kitchenequipment available for you to hire and a library ofbooks that you can borrow. Baby Bites will run in thesecond Tuesday morning of the month. Please visitour website or contact the centre for more information.Phone for the next available date and to book. Costper session: £1.

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Baby bounce wiggle andgiggle at Luton librarySue TomanThis activity is held, at no charge, at Luton library andis ideal for children aged from birth to 18-months-old,although older children are also welcome. It providesan ideal opportunity for your baby to enjoy kneebouncing, action songs, signing and rhymes. Music is the perfect tool to support children’s developmentand also aids pre-reading skills. Parents must staywith their child.

Baby massagePlaylinkBaby massage is ideal for babies from six weeks to eight-months-old. Massaging is a lovely way tointeract with your baby; it enhances the bondbetween you both and you may notice your baby is more relaxed and settles easier to sleep. There areso many benefits. Dad’s group offers baby massage

for dads too. See pages eight and nine for details orcontact the centre. Please book at reception. Costper session: 50pence.

Baby signingPlaylink TeamBaby signing is a six-week bookable course forparents interested in this fun and innovative way to support their baby’s speech and languagedevelopment, based around music and singingenabling key words being signed. Please visit ourwebsite or contact the centre for more information.Contact reception to book a place.

Baby yoga and rhythm kidsMorag Neeld and Playlink TeamBaby yoga incorporates yoga with infant massage.This is a programme of exercise for your baby, alongwith breathing and stretching exercises for parents.Parent/Baby Yoga is suitable for babies from six to

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eight weeks but certainly after the babies’ healthcheck, up to the age of nine months. Rhythm Kidsexpands and enhances baby yoga and babymassage by incorporating more dynamic exercise,music and rhyme. This session supports a child’sdevelopment from thinking and reasoning through tosocial skills.Please visit our website or contact thecentre for more information. Contact reception tobook a place. Cost per session: 50pence.

Boardroom CaféThe Healthy Eating Project TeamThe Boardroom Café is a welcoming and friendlyplace where you can enjoy healthy, delicioushomemade and affordable food in a relaxed family–friendly environment. We have comfy glidingnursing chairs and big V maternity pillows to supportyou during breastfeeding. Babies have their ownmenu of tempting homemade baby and finger food.There are special dining chairs which grow withyour child and allow you all to eat at the same table,a play area to amuse your children and, for parents,delicious Fairtrade tea and coffee and all the latestfood magazines, should you find yourself with aspare minute. Our garden is a great place to relax inthe sunshine and listen to the wind chimes andtrickling water. You can also check on the progressof our fruit, vegetables and herbs.The café is used for all groups and activities theHealthy Eating Project Team runs and also for foodevents throughout the year.

Boogie buddies Megan EdwardsA one-hour session for children aged two to five-years-old using different dance styles to help getthem moving. This fun session will help yourchild/children develop skills such as balancing,spatial awareness and control over their body. It will also help them to identify parts of the body and learn little routines and sequences. The sessionsare held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Contact the centre to book. Please wearcomfortable clothing and sensible footwear.

Medway BreastfeedingNetwork (M.B.N.)M.B.N. is made up of local mums who havebreastfed their own babies and have had extratraining so that they can give information andsupport to other mums. Our peer supportersunderstand the highs and lows of breastfeeding,they can answer your questions or if necessary,point you in the right direction of a healthprofessional. All Saints Children’s Centre has it’sown peer supporter Sally who is available on07507 458622.

Clothes swapHealthy Eating Project Team Please bring any clean good condition 0-5yearclothes you would like to swap. You will be awardedpoints for each item, which can then be exchangedfor clothes at the swap sessions. Don’t worry if youhave nothing to swap, you will be given free pointsto start.Clothes swap will be held on the thirdMonday of each month, between 9.30-10.30am, in the café. Due to space restrictions please bring inno more than one carrier bag of clothes to swap.Sorry no shoes, bedding or towels can be taken.

Coffee and cultureDarshna Gupta and Sue Toman Greenvale Infant School - term-time only. The group’s focus is to provide a relaxed, friendlyenvironment for families interested in understandingeach other’s cultures and to make cross-culturalrelationships. Activities that we have run in the pastinclude Thai red curry making, celebrating ChineseNew Year, belly dancing, pamper sessions and manymore. Cost per session: 50pence. Please phoneDarshna or Sue on 01634 338833 if you would likemore information.

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Community computer pointAdministration TeamNeed general information, or to pay a bill online?Then come and use our community computerpoint, which is in reception. The computer alreadyhas sites available for you to access; there arealso leaflets and posters to give you help andadvice on various matters. As part of ourpartnership working with Jobcentreplus, you canuse our computer to job search and completeapplication forms online. Please ask receptionabout using the computer.

Crafty caféHealthy Eating Project TeamCan you knit, sew or crochet? Do you scrapbook ormake cards? Why not come along to the café on aFriday morning and share your projects and skillswith others over a cuppa and a chat. If you'd like tolearn how to knit or crochet, do come along andwe'll help you get started. We have some craftsupplies available for you to use, a small donationwould be asked for. Children are welcome to playin the café under your supervision while you craft.

Early birdThe Midwifery TeamJust found out you are pregnant? Why not attendone of our early bird sessions? At the sessions meetmidwives in your team, learn about how we cancare for you, obtain your pregnancy notes and takeaway literature/info packs. You need to book intoone of the sessions so please phone 01634 338833or ask at reception.

Filial coachingEileen Braham and Nikki LloydFilial coaching supports and enhances the relationship between parent/carer and their child.Coaching is suitable for parents who have childrenaged from 18 months to 15-years-old. If your childis displaying worrying or challenging behaviours filial coaching can help. Parents are coached with

techniques to enhance the parent and child relationship. For more information please contactEileen Braham or Nikki Lloyd at the centre.

Fun fit Megan EdwardsFun fit is a one hour session providing a chance toexercise and use up some energy for children agedtwo to five-years-old. Full of different activities tokeep fit using lots of different equipment for yourchild to enjoy. These sessions will be held on thefirst and third Thursdays of the month. They are freeof charge and take place in the Boardroom café.Contact the centre to book.

Fun with English for you, your baby and childDarshna Gupta and Medway CommunityLearning ServiceAll Saints Church - term-time only Learn and improve your English, while finding outabout health, safety and other interesting topics surrounding young children. While you learn, a qualified child tutor looks after your children. Thiscourse is for parents/carers who do not speak English as their first language and who are residentin England. To book a place please phone Darshna at the centre on 01634 338833. Cost per session: 50pence.

Funky feet walking group Community Development TeamCome and join in the fun of our walking group. Wewalk every Wednesday from April to October. Weleave from All Saints Children’s Centre and set off toexplore local parks and play areas, enjoying funactivities when we arrive. Please check our website, Facebook page or contactthe centre on 01634 338833 to see which parks weare visiting.

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Healthy child clinicHealth Visiting Team and Darshna Gupta(Community Inclusion Worker)The Child Health Clinic is an opportunity to meetmembers of the Health Visiting Team and discuss anyhealth or development issues. The session gives youthe ability to self-weigh your child, as well as a healthvisitor being available for advice or privateconsultation. When you come to the clinic you can getthe latest information about the centre and the localarea. You can also have a look around the centre andsome of the activities taking place.

Jobcentre plusAre you looking for work and in receipt of benefit?Need help with a CV or improving your job search,then phone 07789 270125 to book an appointment.

Lighter living clinicDavid LeeThe Healthy Eating Team offers one-to-one weightloss sessions with a qualified nutritionist cateringto your individual needs. Sessions will teach youabout: Healthy eating for you and your family;realistic weight loss goals; the importance ofphysical activity and identifying behaviours thatpromote weight gain. Fifteen minute one-to-onesessions run between 1-2pm fortnightly on aWednesday, book at reception.

Little chefsThe Healthy Eating Project TeamLittle chefs is a cooking group for children agedtwo-years-old and above. From experience we knowthat through cooking children gain increasedconfidence and self-esteem; they become morewilling to try new foods, become familiar withdifferent ingredients, as well as improving hand-eyeco-ordination and introducing maths, science and

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language skills. It is also a lot of fun. You can book aplace for six sessions at a time but if circumstancesmean you miss two sessions in a row, your place willbe given to another family and you may join the waitinglist for another place. The cost of the course is £2.Booking is needed.

Lunch groupDavid LeeIs a fun social cooking group for you to learn andcook a tasty seasonal two-course lunch, then stayand eat with your family and friends. If you can’tattend the group but you are in the centre, let usknow in the morning and you’ll probably be able to pop in and buy some tasty lunch that your fellowcentre-users have made (subject to availability).Cost per session: £1 per adult, 50pence per child.

Music groupSue Toman and Darshna GuptaGreenvale Infant School - term-time onlyBabies feel pulses, rhymes and vibrations evenwhile in the womb. Music group offers children theopportunity to enjoy a wide range of music from birthonwards. We use action songs, signing, music andinstruments to help with the children’s development andself-expression. Music group is a free, relaxed andfriendly group, always welcoming parent/carer input.

Nipper noshSara CooperThis class is for older babies, independent feedersand toddlers. Make and try some delicious dishesfor your family and your toddler to enjoy together at mealtimes. You can also get helpful advice andsupport on new skills such as using cups andcutlery, and valuable information on portion sizes forone to three-year-olds. Nipper Nosh will run everytwo months on the fourth Tuesday of the month.Please contact reception for the next available dates and to book a place. Cost per session: £1.

Next stepsEileen Braham and the Playlink TeamThe drop-in sessions are aimed at children betweenone to two-years-old, where discovery takes on awhole new meaning. You will find a range of activitiesto stimulate your child’s curiosity and holisticdevelopment. This is a warm, friendly and welcomingatmosphere where you can really enjoy sharing inyour child’s sense of wonder as they explore. Cost per session: 50pence.

Playlink drop-inEileen Braham and the Playlink TeamThese drop-ins are for parents/carers with childrenaged up to their fifth birthday. Why not come alongand join us to have a fun-filled time exploring thewonders of play with your child, which help supportchildren’s global development. Play provides manyopportunities for children to learn and develop life-long skills within a warm, friendly andstimulating environment. The Playlink Team providesmany opportunities for everyone to experienceexciting play activities and lots, lots more. Cost per session: 50pence.

Play with your foodMegan EdwardsPlay with Your Food is held every other month on aMonday morning over two-weeks. It is suitable forchildren aged two to five-years-old and it helps themmake friends with food by playing with it. It aims to provide parents with ideas and strategies toencourage their children to try new food and expandthe range of food they are willing to eat. Childrenbecome more confident and willing to try new foodby exploring and experiencing its sensory qualities,all through having fun and playing. Please contactreception for the next available dates and to bookyour place. Cost per session: £1.

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Pop in and playSwitch Team, White Road Family CentreThis drop-in is for parents and carers with childrenunder five. You are welcome to come along andmeet other parents while your child has theopportunity to experience a wide range of activities,including art and crafts. Staff will also be available to offer information and signposting to other services.Dates may vary in school holidays, for moreinformation please contact a member of the SwitchTeam on 01634 338833.

Positive parenting programme(Triple P)Do these problems sound familiar: Infants’ sleepingdifficulties; toddler tantrums; fighting at school orteenage defiance; struggling to establish healthyeating patterns or a regular homework routine?Triple P helps you understand how your familyworks so you use the things you already think, feel,say and do in new ways. Based on clinical researchsimple strategies have been shown to help familiesin all types of situations. Contact the centre formore information.

Saturday dads’ groupEileen Braham and the Playlink TeamSaturday dads’ group is a drop-in session for dadsand their children. It gives dads the chance to playand engage with their child/children in a warm andwelcoming environment. This exciting and energeticsession includes planned activities such as messyplay and cooking. The Saturday dads’ group is runfortnightly from 10am to 12.30pm by our PlaylinkTeam, with varied input from other teams at thecentre. Cost per session: 50pence. To find out datesand any further information, please see a member of staff within our centre or phone 01634 338833.

Sensory sessionsCourtney WilliamsonIndividual Sensory Sessions for families with a childwho has a development delay, additional need ordisability.The aim of the block of six sessions is to enhancethe skills and development of the child throughengaging with the sensory activities. The sessionswill also offer the parent and any sibling’s emotionalsupport to enable them to work through any

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complex issues, which may arise within theirrelationship and therefore enhance their attachment.The activities may include messy play, sand andwater play, painting, garden exploring and sensorytoys and lights. Siblings welcome too up to 11 years.Every Tuesday. There are two family sessions 3.30-4pm and 4.15-4.45pm. For more informationcontact Courtney in the Playlink Team.

SpeakeasySWITCH TeamThe Speakeasy course helps parents learn together,to gain the confidence and skills they need to talk positively with their children about sex and relationships. It is designed to be fun and providesan atmosphere where parents can learn together ina non-threatening and relaxed environment. Thecourse runs for nine weeks. If you think you mightbe interested and would like to know more, thenphone Sarah Graham-Clark or Carol Coatham for details on 01634 338833.

Special time therapeutic sessions for childrenSpecial time helps children to work through and understand muddled feelings and upsetting eventssuch as sudden loss, transitions or a trauma thatthey haven’t had the chance to emotionally workthrough. When children come to special time they use play to communicate Play helps children toexplore their feelings and allows them time to go attheir own pace without feeling either threatened or interrogated. For more information please contactEileen Braham or Nikki Lloyd.

Spend less, eat betterMegan EdwardsJoin us on a two-week challenge to help youbecome a savvy shopper. It includes marvellousmeal plans to make the most of your money andfeed your family frugally but fantastically and evensome tips to make the supermarket more fun withchildren in tow. Spend less, Eat better will run every

other month on a Monday morning. Please contactreception for the next available dates and to book a place.

Stop smoking adviceAre you interested in giving up smoking? We havean advisor here every Thursday from 9.45-11.15am to give you free 1-1 advice. They can give youinformation on support groups, free prescriptiondrugs and smoking aids (for up to 12 weeks),advice on how to deal with places and peoplearound you when giving up smoking and arrangereturn visits to help you continue with giving upsmoking. Appointments are necessary and are for15mins (please allow 30mins for your firstsession).Call the centre to book an appointment.

Story Sack LibrarySue TomanA Story Sack is a large cloth bag containing achild’s picture book with supporting materials tostimulate reading activities. The aim of a Story Sackis to give parents/carers the confidence to enjoybooks together and to create a joint learningexperience. The supporting material that a storysack offers means that all parents/carers can sharebooks with their children at a variety of levels. StorySacks will help develop and improve your child’spre-reading skills and encourage a life-long love ofbooks. Story sacks are available to borrow inreception on alternate Wednesday mornings at acost of only 50p for 2 weeks. Please take advantageof this wonderful opportunity to share and enjoybooks in a new way with your child.

Talk ‘n’ toddleChaz and JanaSt John’s Infant School – term time only This drop-in is for parents and carers with childrenunder five. Come along and meet other parentswhile your child enjoys a fun filled time exploring the different play activities. If you would like to know more, then contact Chaz and Jana at All SaintsChildren’s Centre on 01634 338833.

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TopazSWITCH TeamAre you stuck in a rut and needing motivation/inspiration to move forward? Then Topaz may be the group for you. Topaz is a seven-week coursewhere we explore different ways to make changesin our lives, build confidence and feel good about ourselves. If you think you might be interested andwould like to know more, then phone Brenda Prudence or Chaz for details on 01634 338833.

Topsy turvy totsDarshna Gupta and Sue TomanGreenvale Infant School - term-time only.These free sessions for two-and-a-half to five-year-olds provide an enjoyable way to get healthy withyour child. During the 45-minute sessions, join in withthe excitement, fun and challenges of physical playand musical movement, increasing confidence andself-esteem. Join Darshna and Sue who will greet you.

T.O.T’s drop-in (twins or triplets)Eileen Braham and the Playlink TeamThis drop-in is aimed at parents who have morethan one child of the same age. Having more thanone child of the same age can at times pose manychallenges. If you feel you would like to exploresome of these issues, as well as enjoying the exciting play opportunities and meet other familiestoo, then come along.

Touch and tasteMegan EdwardsTouch and Taste is for children aged one to two-years-old. The session is designed to help your child discover a love of food through sensory play. It will help broaden your child’s food experiences byexploring the senses of touch and taste. The sessionis held on the last Monday of every month. Contactthe centre to book.

Toy libraryEileen Braham and the Playlink TeamOur toy library has a fantastic selection of toys andactivities for all children under five-years-old. The toylibrary is open five days a week, Monday to Friday -please see the timetable for times. For further information please phone the centre on 01634338833.

Under ones drop-inEileen Braham and the Playlink TeamFor all mums and dads with a new baby under one-year-old. Join us to explore the wonders of play andsinging. Share some special time with your little oneand meet new friends. Cost per session: 50pence.

Want 2 cookThe Healthy Eating Project TeamThis is a monthly group held on the first Tuesdaymorning of the month for adults. You will learn abouta different food group, such as dairy foods, or findout about cooking for those in your family with foodallergies or cooking for Christmas or lunchboxes. No previous cooking experience is required, we canshow you all you need to know in a fun and relaxedenvironment. Take the food home to feed your familyand maybe you’ll want to cook some more. Pleasecontact reception for the next available date and tobook a place. Cost per session: £1.

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Programme ManagerCarolyn Theedom

Administration TeamYou will receive a warm welcome from our Administration and Finance Team. The team consists of: Building Operations Manager TrevorPoulter, Gilly, Jamie, Gemma, Sarah, Yvonne andKatie, who provide a front-line service to allfamilies and visitors to the children’s centre,which includes signposting to other services,such as Family Information Service and WestKent Housing Association. In addition, it supportsall teams with their administration and financerequirements. From time-to-time we are pleasedto have volunteer support in reception.

All Saints Children’s CentreEarly Education andChildcare NurseryEarly Education and Childcare Co-ordinator ChrisHogbin leads the Nursery Team, Senior EarlyYears Practitioners Cathy and Hayley, DeputySenior Early Years Practitioners Emma and Di,Early Years Practitioners Charmaine, Lauren,Fran, Helen, Mandi, Louise and Lisa.

Community Development TeamThe members of the Community DevelopmentTeam are: Co-ordinator Jo Miles, BookStart

Officer Sue Toman (please see below) InclusionWorkers Charanjit, Darshna Gupta and ClientLiaison Worker Jana Rai. The team promotes theAll Saints Sure Start Children’s Centre amongfamilies and other organisations, including local pre-schools and schools. It works in partnership with the community, tohelp meet its needs and by encouraging andsupporting families to access our groups,services and events. It provides information onservices available by various means, such as the centre newsletter and information booklet. It promotes cultural awareness among thecommunity and ensures that the services weprovide are accessible to all regardless of ethnicorigin. Jo also co-ordinates the centre’svolunteer programme.

BookStartSue Toman is the Bookstart Officer. BookStartis committed to promoting the idea of earlybook sharing and seeks to give every baby the opportunity to develop a life-long love ofbooks, together with encouraging earlylanguage and emotional development.

CaretakerYou will see Neal our caretaker, busily workingaround the centre and at the pre-school. Nealprovides valuable support with setting-upactivities and events, maintenance of thebuilding and making sure the centre is safe and welcoming.

Healthy Eating Project TeamThe Healthy Eating Project team is led by RachelHogben-Lambert and consists of Deputy HealthyEating Project Co-ordinator David Lee, HealthyEating Project Workers Sara Cooper, MeganEdwards and the Healthy Eating Café Worker.The team runs many groups in the BoardroomCafé and activities in local pre-schools andnurseries to help support you in choosing ahealthy diet in all stages of family life. The team

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also take a turn in preparing all the deliciousfood in the café. You can find the team in theBoardroom Café.

Health Visiting TeamHealth visitors in the local area provide adviceand support to Chatham families. Your healthvisitor is linked to your GP surgery and offershome visits and child-health clinics within thelocal area.

MidwivesWe have a team of midwives providing antenataland postnatal support through antenatalappointments. They also enable mums who have breastfed their babies to become peersupporters to support other breastfeeding mums.

Playlink TeamCome and meet our fun, innovative andwelcoming Playlink Team during a drop-insession in the Playlink room. This energeticteam consists of Playlink Manager EileenBraham, Deputy Playlink Manager Morag Neeld,Playlink Workers Courtney Williamson, HelenPackham and Rhea Eldridge, Playlink

Worker/Play Therapists Lindsey Simpson, LouHarrild and Louise Burton, with ChildcareAssistant Kalvinder Kaur. The Playlink Team runsa number of drop-in groups, a specialisedsensory group and a home-play visiting service.The Playlink Team also runs an Ofsted-registered crèche, which supports parentingprogrammes and other groups.

SWITCH TeamSupport Workers in Teams, Communities andHomes is led by Social Worker Nikki Lloyd. Withsupport workers Sarah Graham-Clark, BrendaPrudence, Carol Coatham, June Hawkes andMaria Stockdale, the team offers children andtheir families support to meet their needs. The team works individually with families orwithin groups. Its aim is to encourage andenable families to make choices and changes.The team are also involved in Topaz, children’sgroups, Speakeasy and pop in and play at WhiteRoad Community Centre.

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PARKING is extremely limited at the centre. To maintain good relationships with local residents, please check with reception that you have parked in a designated centre parkingspace. Please do not park in any of the residential parking spaces in All Saints Gardens.

Every effort is taken to make sure all the activities and groups provided at All Saints Sure Start Children’s Centre are safe. However, responsibility for the supervision of children while at the centre remains with parents and carers.

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