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Dear Parents and Carers, Summer holidays are here at last, we hope you all enjoy the break with your children,

and the good weather continues. At the Roundabout Children’s centre we have

activity days for you to enjoy, and. also our groups summer programme information.

(see the flyers in this newsletter)

The Autumn term is not too far away, there is also information in this Newsletter

about courses for adults at the Roundabout Children’s Centre. So with children back

to school it’s time for you to explore new opportunities as well which we hope

you will enjoy.

Roundabout Children’s Centre

Newsletter

FACEBOOK

Roundabout Childrens Centre now has a facebook page!

We will be posting information about activities, events and training so

please view our page and spread the word to your friends so as many people

can be informed about what’s going on at the Children’s Centre.

https://www.facebook.com/roundaboutchildrenscentre

ACTIVITY DIARY

NEW activity diaries with information about groups

running throughout the rest of 2013 will be

available soon.

Look out for new ones in reception.

Roundabout Children’s Centre Whitehawk Road, BN2 5FL. (01273) 290300

Activities for 0-5s, siblings up to 8 welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult

DON’T FORGET your sun cream and sun hats!

Whitehawk Road, BN2 5FL 01273 290300 email: roundaboutcc@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Monday

• Crawlers and Toddlers for 0-2yrs: 1.30 - 3.00pm

• Playbus Session - Haybourne Road, Whitehawk:

29th Jul & 19th Aug 2.00 - 5.00pm

Tuesday

• Teddy Bears Picnic for 0-8s: 6th Aug 12.00 - 1.30pm

Bring a teddy and a picnic and enjoy singing, dancing, story and

hunt for the teddy!

Wednesday

• Jump for Joy Activity Days for 0-8yrs: 10.00 - 12noon

31st July, 7th, 21st & 28th Aug (NB - not running on 14th Aug)

• National Play Day - Hove Park: Wed 7th Aug 11.00 - 3.00pm

( inc: Playbus, Marquee, Adventure Unlimited’s Climbing Tower, Kidsroom Mobile Ark,

Park Rangers with toy making, Baby Boogie, Fire Engine, Active for Life)

Thursday

• Baby & You for non crawling babies: 10.00 - 11.30am

Friday

• Healthy Child Clinic: 9.30 - 11.00am

All activities are free.

This is a 12 week certificated course starting Thursday 26th September from

9.15-11.45am.

Please contact Janet Cupidi on 290300 at Roundabout for more information.

CHILDSPLAY LEVEL 1

ADULT COURSES

AVAILABLE AT ROUNDABOUT CC

MOVING ON

Moving On starts Monday 9th September (see flyer in newsletter)

It is a very popular course. People attending in the past have always enjoyed it.

Below is a personal testimonial from one of our parents below:

10 WEEK MOVING ON COURSE at Roundabout Children’s Centre

After having my fourth baby I felt very lost, apart from being a mum I had lost

all direction and had forgotten all about myself and who I really am. The moving

on course really helped me find me again. I found out lots of things that I had

forgotten about myself and strengths I have. It helped me find my confidence

and to know that I can achieve things that I want if I take little steps.

I learnt something new or maybe something I had forgotten about myself every

week and I feel a lot more positive about my future. The people were really

friendly and made me feel safe and comfortable. I found Rosetta really easy to

talk to, she didn't judge anyone just offered her helping hand. I would

recommend this course to anyone that may just be a little lost.

Thanks everyone who helped me find me again.

Michele

LEVEL 1 in CHILDCARE

12 week course starting

Thursday 26th September 2013 9.15 –11.45am

At Roundabout Children’s Centre

Topics include: Craft activities for young children

Music activities for young children

Listening and talking with children

Respecting and valuing children

This course is available FREE for, Learners aged 19 or over without a full Level 2 equivalent qualification, or in receipt of a means tested benefit, (otherwise there may be a charge) for more details contact: Janet Cupidi on (01273) 290300 at Roundabout Childrens Centre or Chloe at ChildsPlay Training on (01323) 846868 How do I sign up? Please call the numbers above or see Janet Cupidi (Parent Involvement Worker) at Roundabout Children’s Centre.

Free course for September2013

Moving on

Do you wish you had more motivation? Would you like to feel better about

yourself and your place in the world? Then come on a free 6 week course,

which will support you to identify your skills and values, help prepare you for

work and boost your confidence

Details of course

Day: Mondays Dates: September 9

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October 7th

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Time: 9.30 – 12.30

Venue: Roundabout Children’s

Centre

Whitehawk Rd, Brighton BN2 5SL

Help with childcare

Call Christina on 01273 294186

or Janet Cupidi 01273 290300

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Email: csl@brighton-hove.gov.uk | Web: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/communitylearning

Volunteer help at the cen-

tre is always appreciated.

VOLUNTEERING

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 9.30-11.30

At Roundabout Children’s Centre we have a number of volunteers who help us out in a

variety of positions. They are a valuable asset to our centre and we hope they are all

enjoying and benefiting from this experience as well.

We are holding this volunteer breakfast for any people who maybe interested in vol-

unteering at the Children’s Centre in the future. Mums, Dads and Grandparents are

all welcome.

All our present volunteers will be invited so there will be an opportunity to meet with

them as well as finding out what volunteering positions are available at the centre.

The Family Information Service (FIS) can support you with advice and help on

a wide range of issues including:

• Finances and debt

• Fuel bills

• Benefits

• Childcare

• School applications

And much more!

A FIS Adviser can see you by appointment at the Children’s Centre and talk

through your issues with you and offer you the most appropriate help. If you would

like to make an appointment, speak to your Health Visitor or Early Years Visitor

who will refer you to the FIS.

Alternatively, you can call the FIS on (01273) 293545.

DID YOU KNOW?

GROUPS

BRISTOL ESTATE PARENT TODDLER GROUP

This group started in April 2013 at the Community Room, Donald Hall Road, Bristol

Estate. It runs on Tuesdays, 10.00—12noon.

The group has been set up as a Volunteer Parent led group and at the present is

being supported by Claire a Community Development Worker and Janet the Parent

Involvement worker from Roundabout Children’s Centre. We would welcome any

Volunteers interested in helping out at the group (DBS, Criminal Record Checks will

be paid for by the Community Development team)

It is a lovely place for a group with a small outside garden for the children to enjoy.

The morning session consists of art and craft activities, free play with a snack and

singing time each session.

We have a good selection of toys and would always welcome donations of good quality

children’s books and toys for ages 0-5. Please take any toys that you can donate to a

group. Thank you.

The group will be open throughout the summer holidays.

ORAL HYGIENE

A Dental Nurse from Oral Hygiene is coming to the Bristol Estate group to speak

with parents on Tuesday 10th September.

Triple P

*Places must be booked in advance*

1.00—2.30pm

Parenting

talks Weds 9 Oct 2013 - The Power of Positive Parenting

Weds 16 Oct - Raising Confident, Competent Children

Weds 23 Oct - Raising Resilient Children

To book your place please contact

Jon or Marian on 01273 290300

or email roundaboutcc@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 4FL

Christmas & New

Year

Opening Times

Friday 21st

Dec: 9.00am -

5.00pm

Monday 24th

Dec: 9.00am -

4.00pm

Tuesday 25th

Dec: CLOSED

(Bank Holiday)

Wednesday

ROUNDABOUT NURSERY

Our nursery has three areas: a baby room, a

toddler room and an over 3’s unit. Each area is

equipped with a wide range of educational toys and

furniture.

Please contact us for more information

on (01273) 294780.

Roundabout Children’s Centre

Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL.

Tel: 01273 290300

E-mail: roundaboutcc@brighton-hove.gov.uk

DROP-IN GROUPS AT THE

CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Why not come along to one of our free and friendly drop-in

groups, meet new people and have fun!

Crawlers & Toddlers Monday 1.30 - 3.00pm

Childminder Drop-in Tuesday 9.30 - 12 noon

Healthy Child Clinic Tuesday –Craven Vale 2.00-3.30pm

Jump for Joy Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am

Baby & You Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am

Stories & Play (at Whitehawk Library, term time only) Thursday 1.30 - 3.00pm

Healthy Child Clinic Friday-RCC 9.30 - 11.00am

Dad’s & male carers 3rd Saturday of month 10.00-12noon

Drop-in group 21/9; 19/10; 16/11; 21/12