Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children's Centre

Sophia Road, London, E16 3PB

Tel: 0207 473 2761

www.edithkerrison.newham.sch.uk

Free services for families with Children under 5

Together we play, talk, listen and learn

January - March 2020

Newham’s Best Start in Life Guarantee

will ensure all Newham parents have access to:

15 hours of free eligible childcare, with this increasing

hours when the Government’s proposals are rolled out

programmes, workshops and sessions offering evidence

based advice and guidance to improve parenting capacity in each Neighbourhood

in each Neighbourhood, a range of family health and

development sessions including: antenatal support; the

transition to parenthood; the early weeks of life; perinatal wellbeing; breastfeeding initiation; healthy weight and

nutrition; managing minor ailments and reducing accidents; and supporting speech and language development.

regular Stay and Play sessions every week in each Community Neighbourhood

regular employment advice sessions will be available in each Neighbourhood

Membership

Please bring your Newham Children Centre Card to all groups

If you are not registered as a

user you will be required to show proof of ID and address to obtain a membership card.

Please ask or call the centres for further Information

Two year old and three year old early education eligibility

Are you eligible for 15 hours or 30 hours

free childcare?

Contact Edith Kerrison Children's Centre and speak to Julie Sussex who

will be able to answer all your enquiries. Julie will be available during

Baby and Toddler Group at Edith Kerrison on Friday mornings

please call centre to check her availability in advance

Tel: 0207 473 2761

Group Information

Parents/Carers Please note all universal sessions have a room capacity limit which is enforced for your health and safety. We operate a first come first serve

policy on all of our universal sessions. We would like your experience at our Children's

Centres to be memorable for all the right reasons.

Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before each session

Parent Champions Would you like to be a Parent Champion?

We need mums, dads, and carers who would like to share their experience to support other parents in accessing the

2 year old childcare provision.

Please contact Julie Sussex or Cheryl Callender on 0207 473 2761

Closure Dates 2020

Half Term @ Edith Kerrion and Keir Hardie CC 21st and 22nd February Good Friday 10th April 2020 No Saturday Play 11th April and 18th April Easter Monday 13th April Easter Holidays 14th April - 17th April

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Sewing Class Learn how to use a sewing machine, different sewing techniques, take measurements and make patterns. Limited spaces available. Time: 9.30am -11.15am OR 1pm - 2.45pm

Early Positive Approach to Support (E-PAtS) Coffee morning Come along and meet parents with children who have a diagnosis or emerging additional needs and share ideas over coffee. For further Information speak to Sam Cornell Senior Family Support Worker. Date: 20th January Time: 9am - 10am Little Champions Are you a parent/carer/childminder of a child with delayed speech/language and communication. Come along and enjoy playing and exploring a variety of engaging activities (to support speech and language delay, sensory needs, social sills, play and interaction). For further information please contact Edith Kerrison. First Session: 27th January Time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Messy Play @ Ravenscroft Primary An opportunity for your child to explore using all of their senses. Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road, London E16 4BD Time: 9am –10am

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Baby Club For parents/carers of babies 0-12 months old. An opportunity for babies to explore their environment. For parents to share experiences, socialise and support each other. Time: 1pm - 2.45pm Oral Health Information on how to promote healthy teeth and gums. Alongside Baby Club Date: 16th March Time: 1.30pm Teaching Assistant Training Level 2 Accredited Course For more information contact Keir Hardie: 0207 476 1284 Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm

Childminders Training An opportunity for childminders to access training. This session is delivered by the neighbourhood Childminder Coordinator Julie Sussex. Time: 9am - 11.15am

Story Time @ Custom House Library Reading stories sparks your child's imagination, stimulates curiosity and helps with brain development. Limited capacity of 15 families. Custom House Library Prince Regent Lane, London E13 3JJ Time: 10.30am -11.15am

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Family Language ESOL Class You will be required to complete an assessment. Please bring your National Insurance number with you for enrolment purposes. Time: 9am - 11am

Baby Club For parents/carers of babies 0-12 months old. An opportunity for babies to explore their environment. For parents to share experiences, socialise and support each other. Time: 1pm - 2.45pm Breastfeeding Support On the 1st and 4th Tuesday of every month a breastfeeding peer supporter from National Childbirth Trust (NCT) will be available to offer guidance and support to breastfeeding mothers. Alongside Baby Club Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Antenatal Workshop Delivered by the Health visiting team. Invited parents only. Date: 28th January Date: 25th February Date: 31st March Time: 1.30pm – 2.45pm Ready Steady Play This is a group for children that attend a private nursery or a childminder setting, that are not known to a service in Newham or the Area SENCO Team. You will be able to meet a professional and discuss your child's learning needs and get practical advice and support. This session is delivered by Newham SEND Hub. Attendance by referral only. Telephone 0208 534 6196 OR Mobile number 07494408311 Date: 4th February Date: 3rd March Date: 31st March Time: 9.30m – 11.30am

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Baby and Toddler Group An opportunity for you and your child to play, learn and grow together through a vast range of activities. Time: 9.30am-11.15am General Health Promotion This session will be delivered by the health visiting team. Alongside Baby and Toddler Group Date: 4th February Date: 3rd March Time: 9.30am - 11.15am Story time @ Canning Town Library Reading stories sparks your child's imagination, stimulates curiosity and helps with brain development. Limited capacity of 18 families. Canning Town Library Barking Road, London E16 4HQ Time: 9 45am - 10.30am OR 10.45am - 11.30am

Keeping Children Safe

Please note the use of mobile phones/cameras/

tablets and other electrical devices are not permitted

during sessions.

This is for safeguarding purposes.

Wednesday

Messy Play An opportunity for your child to explore using all of their senses. Please dress your child appropriately to enable your child to maximise their experience. Please note this session is for children 12 months and over. Time: 1.30pm - 2.45pm Baby Massage A positive bonding experience for you and your baby. Each week you will be taught new strokes. Priority is given to families living within our community neighbourhood. This session will run for 4 weeks. First session: 26th February Last Session: 25th March Time: 10am – 11am

Little Builders Build and construct with a variety of resources which will aid your child's growth and development. Time: 9.30am - 11am Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) Aims to increase parents competence and confidence in raising their children. This is a 6 week programme. To book, call Keir Hardie on 0207 476 1284 First Session: 5th February Last Session: 18th March Time: 1pm – 3pm

Vitamin D Come along and find out about the benefits of Vitamin D.. To book, call Keir Hardie on 0207 476 1284 Date: 25th March Time: 9.15am

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Jiggaree A fun filled music and movement session for parents/ carers and children. This session is for children 18 months and over. Shoes and socks will need to be removed for safety. Please be prompt however no earlier than 10 minutes. If you miss the start of the session you will not be permitted to join the group. Limited capacity of 15 families. Time: 10am - 11am Baby and toddler group An opportunity for you and your child to play, learn and grow together through a vast range of activities. Time: 1pm - 2.45pm Antenatal Class Contact the Parent Education Team to book your place on 0207 363 8026 Date: 23rd January Time: 9.30am - 3pm

Women's Aerobics A fun filled aerobic session.. Please note there is no crèche available. Time: 9.30am - 10.30am

Childminders Network Group An opportunity for childminders and children in their care to network and play together. Time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Parent and Toddler Fitness Session A session for children and parents/carers to exercise together, including healthy eating topics. Please wear suitable clothing, footwear will need to be removed for safety. Please be prompt. Limited capacity of 15 families. Time: 9.30am - 11am

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Bin the Bottle Practical advice and guidance for parents whose children are still using a feeder bottle over the age of one year. Date: 30th January Time: 9am - 10am & 1pm - 2pm

Building Community Capacities School Readiness Promotion This session is led by our local health visiting team offering tips and advice around helping your child to be school ready. Alongside Baby and Toddler Group Date: 30th January Time: 1pm - 2.45pm Building Community Capacities Safety/Accident Prevention Promotion This session is led by our local health visiting team offering tips and advice around baby proofing your property and managing minor alignments. Alongside Baby and Toddler Group Date: 27th February Time: 1pm - 2.45pm Building Community Capacities Healthy Weight / Nutrition Promotion This session is led by our local health visiting team offering tips and advice around weaning, family nutrition, oral health etc. Alongside Baby and Toddler Group Date: 26th March Time: 1pm - 2.45pm Stay and Play @ Eastlea An opportunity for parents to socialise and babies to play in a safe and stimulating environment. For 0 - 2 year olds. Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road, London E16 4NP Time: 9.30am - 10.45am

Early Positive Approaches to Support (E-Pats) Are you a family caregiver for a child who has a learning disability, global delay or Autism? This offers sensitive support and information for families in the early years. It is delivered by a trained family caregiver and a professional. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other families to build on ways to support yourself, your child and family. This session will run for 8 weeks. First Session: 6th Feb Last Session: 2nd April Time: 9.30am – 11.30am For further information speak to Sam Cornell Senior Family Support Worker

Coffee Morning Coping with Stress What is stress? What does it mean? How do you cope? Come along and join the discussion about looking after yourself! Date: 13th February Time: 9am - 10am

Work Place Are you looking for work or training? An advisor from work place will be available to discuss the work place offer. Alongside Baby and Toddler Group Date: 19th March Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

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Book start packs for Children

aged 0 - 1

years old

Available from Edith Kerrison

and Keir Hardie Children's

Centres

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Group Sessions

Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before

each session. All universal groups

operate on a first come first serve basis

Baby and Toddler Group An opportunity for you and your child to play, learn and grow together through a vast range of activities. Time: 9am-10.45am Coffee Morning – Bright Futures Come along and meet a representative from Newham Adult Leaning Services to discuss training opportunities for your future! Date: 31st January Time: 9am – 10am

Dealing with Disobedience This will provide positive parenting tips and strategies for managing disobedience. Date: 7th February Time: 9.15am – 11.15am

Antenatal Class Contact the Parent Education Team to book your place on 0207 363 8026 Date: 17th January Date: 7th February Date: 28th February Date: 6th March Time: 9.30am - 3pm

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Messy play An opportunity for your child to explore using all of their senses. Please dress your child appropriately to enable your child to maximise their experience. Please note this session is for children 12 months and over. Date: 9.30am-10.45am Toileting Workshop Useful tips on how to support children to become toilet trained. Date: 27th March Time: 9.15am - 11.15am

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Jiggaree @ Canning Town Library A fun filled music and movement session for parents/carers and children. Shoes will need to be removed for safety. Please be prompt. If you miss the start of the session you will not be permitted to join the group. For children 18 months and over. Limited capacity of 15 families Canning Town Library Barking Road, London E16 4HQ Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Swimming @ Newham Leisure Centre Help your child become water confident while having fun. Priority is given to families living within our community neighbourhood. To book please call Edith Kerrison Children's Centre on 0207 473 2761 Time: 1.15pm - 2.30pm

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Friday

Family Support

Our experienced family support workers can offer guidance and support on a range of issues,

parenting, domestic abuse, mental health, referrals to

agencies and a listening ear.

Saturday

Gym Tots A fun gym session with a qualified gym Instructor. This session will build strong bones and muscles. Improve balance and develop skills, maintain and develop flexibility. For children 18 months - 5 years old. Time: 10am-11am

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Saturday play An opportunity for you and your child to play, learn and grow together through a vast range of activities. Dads are particularly welcome. Time: 10am -11.30am

Holiday Activities

The centres offer activities for families with children up to the age of 8 years old

during half term holidays. Please speak to a member of the Children's Centre

team or call the centres for further information.

Where to find Keir Hardie

Keir Hardie Primary School and Children's Centre 13 Robertson Road, Canning Town, London E16 1FZ

Tel: 0207 476 1284 www.keirhardie.newham.sch.uk

All drop in sessions at Keir Hardie Children's Centre have

limited capacity, so admission is on a first come first serve basis.

Keir Hardie is a breastfeeding friendly

Children's Centre

Map for Outreach Sessions

Canning Town Library Barking Road, London E16 4HQ Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane London E13 8SD

Custom House Library Prince Regent Lane, London E13 3JJ

Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road London E16 4NP Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road London E16 4BD

Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children's Centre Sophia Road, London, E16 3PB

Tel: 0207 473 2761 www.edithkerrison.newham.sch.uk

Located next to Rosetta Primary School

All drop in sessions at Edith Kerrison Children's Centre have limited capacity, so admission is on a first come first serve basis.

Where to find Edith Kerrison

Edith Kerrison is a breastfeeding friendly

Children's Centre