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What’s on Spring Term 2010
Abbey Children’s Centre
Abbey Children’s Centre
Welcome to the Centre
Welcome to the term-time spring programme for Abbey Children’s Centre. All our services, apart from the nursery, are FREE and everybody is welcome! As you look through the programme, please note that some services run for a number of weeks and require booking, therefore, you will be required to attend all the sessions to fully benefit from the course and receive your attendance certificate. Please be aware that places are limited. If you have booked a place on any of these services and are no longer able to attend please contact the centre to cancel your booking. This allows other people to book a place. All items in this programme are correct at the time of printing. Parents’ Forum and Development Group Do you have something to say about what is needed for families with children in your area? If so, why not join our Parents’ Forum or Development Group? At these meetings you can expect a friendly welcome in a relaxed environment plus refreshments. It is the place where dads / mums / grandparents and carers are able to share opinions on the delivery of current children’s centre services and have a say about future services. Staff will also bring their ideas to the parents to see what they think. Please contact Gemma Fordham for more information. Details are as follows: - Parents’ Forum (drop-in)
9:30am – 10:30am Abbey Children’s Centre Every second Tuesday in the month starting 12 January 2010
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Abbey Children’s Centre
Community Notice Board The children’s centre would like to invite you to make use of the Community Notice Board where you can find out about local information, events or notices you would like to inform others of. Perhaps you have a pushchair you no longer need and want to sell /donate, or you have a Fun Day you want to publicise, where better to advertise than at the local children’s centre!!!! Please contact the centre to find out more. Young People Friendly
Abbey Children’s Centre is Young People Friendly and provides a FREE and confidential health service for young people between the ages of 13 – 25. We offer all young people access to free condoms and free Chlamydia screening. We welcome all young people to come in and talk to any of our staff for advice on improving their sexual health and relationships. This service is available Monday – Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm.
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Chrissy Shurlock Strategic Lead, West Locality Rahat Ismail Children’s Centre Manager Gemma Fordham Children’s Centre Support Officer Eleanor Lightbody Childminding Development Officer Ruth Bailey Mina Mistry Speech and Language Therapists Teresa Brien Sarah Jerrom Johann Turner Play and Communication Workers Maria O’Grady Family Support Co-ordinator Amanda Dalladay June Hazell Claire Stafford Salema Begum Farhana Begum Family Support Workers
Nicola Solly Nursery Manager Michele Sorasio Deputy Nursery Manager Sue Felstead Advisory Teacher Sukbir Chohan Family Information Service Maria Sergides Early Years Development Worker Josiane Bomongo Acting Crèche Supervisor Tina Vandyke Midwife Stephanie Cahane Sue Darling PCT Nursery Nurses Ellen Ogunsanya PCT Health Visitor
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Bus Routes
368 to Harts Lane
5, 169, 369, 366, 179, 287
to London Road
Underground &
National Rail station:
Barking
Abbey Children’s Centre North Street Barking IG11 8JA Phone: 0208 724 1262 Fax: 0208 724 1263 Email: abbeychildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk
Abbey Children’s Centre Annexe 2 Queens Road Barking IG11 8GD Phone: 0208 724 1262 Fax: 0208 724 1263 Vicarage Fields Health Centre Vicarage Drive Barking IG11 7NR Phone: 0208 276 7020
Abbey Children’s Centre Nursery North Street Barking IG11 8JA Phone: 0208 724 1274 Fax: 0208 724 1263 Website: www.lbbd.gov.uk Bright Light @ Abbey (by BADAWA) Breakfast and After School Club 2 Queens Road Barking IG11 8GD Phone: 0208 507 8187 Email: badawa1993@btinternet.com
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What’s on
Spring 2010
Monday
Passport to Employment
9:00am – 5:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre The Passport to Employment team will be available to provide
support with everything from CV writing, interview skills, one to one job search, along with employability training and individual mentor support and much more.
Contact: Glenn Winney 0208 8599 1230, 07500842904 glennwinney@lifelineprojects.co.uk
Childminder Drop-in
3:15pm – 4:15pm Abbey Children’s Centre Takes place every other week at Gascoigne and Abbey Children’s Centres Starts 11 January 2010 at Abbey Children’s Centre
A group for childminders and their minded children to socialise, eat their lunch and have fun.
Contact: Eleanor Lightbody
Family Support Drop-in
10:00am – 11:00am Abbey Children’s Centre For dads / mums / carers to talk to a friendly family support worker for
practical advice or emotional support.
Contact: Salema Begum / Claire Stafford
Little Rhyme Makers (drop-in)
10:15am – 11:00am Abbey Children’s Centre Annexe A musical and movement group for children of 0-5 years and their
dads / mums / carers to sing, play, make friends and learn language together.
Contact: Johann Turner
What’s on Spring 2010
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on
Spring 2010
Monday continued . . .
Book Library (drop-in)
10:30am – 11:30am Abbey Children’s Centre For all mums / dads / grandparents and carers and their children to
borrow toys and books.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
2yr Development Check (appointment only)
Afternoons Abbey Children’s Centre Group check to assess your 2 ½ year old child’s development.
Contact: Stephanie Cahane / Sue Darling 0208 276 7162
Sensory Session
4:00pm – 5:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre A place for children up to 3 years old to relax, learn and have fun
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Story Telling (drop-in)
1:30pm – 2:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre Annexe A fun interactive story telling and craft session based on a book.
Age 0–5 years.
Contact: Sarah Jerrom
Spelling Workshop
9:30am – 11:30am Abbey Children’s Centre A course to help you to recognise and check your own spelling
errors and improve your spelling.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Club Promotion / Event Management Course
4:00pm – 7:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre Starting 25 January 2010 – 22 March 2010
Point Blank are offering a free accredited Events Management course to give 14 -19 year olds the skills needed to run a successful event, club night or party, including everything from flyer design to venue sourcing, budget control to talent booking.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Abbey Children’s Centre
Monday continued . . .
ESOL (booking only)
9:30am – 1:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre English classes for speakers of other languages. A crèche is
available upon booking.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Speech and Language Advice Session (drop-in & booking)
1:00pm – 4:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre 11 January 2010, 8 February 2010, 8 March 2010, 12 April 2010
For mums / dads / carers who have concerns regarding a child’s speech and language development.
Contact: Ruth Bailey
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on Spring 2010
Tuesday
Job Centre Plus (drop-in and appointment only)
9:00am – 4:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre A jobcentre plus advisor can help you take the first steps in
getting back to work, offering a range of advice and support, including benefits guidance.
Contact: Nickoyan McPherson 0208 258 8921
ESOL (booking only)
9:30am – 12:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre Annexe English classes for speakers of other languages. A crèche is
available upon booking.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Tots ‘n Teens (drop-in)
1:00pm – 2:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre A welcoming and relaxed group for young parents. Come along with
your children to socialise, play and enjoy a healthy snack with your mates.
Contact: Claire Stafford / Emma Mehegan
Teen Parent Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic (appointment only)
1:00pm – 2:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre 2nd Tuesday of the month starting 12 January 2010
Health Checks and advice for young new mothers and their babies up to two weeks old.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Health Concern (drop-in)
1:00pm – 2:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre A health trainer can give advice to young parents on healthy
lifestyles, getting fitter and many other health issues.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on Spring 2010
Tuesday continued . . .
Messy Play (drop-in)
3:30pm – 5:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre Have fun getting messy and exploring a range of different textures
together. Wear old clothes.
Contact: Sarah Jerrom
Introduction to IT
9:30am – 11:30am Abbey Children’s Centre A basic computer course to improve your IT skills.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Baby Massage (booking only)
10:30am – 11:30am Abbey Children’s Centre Come and get to know your baby in a calm, quiet environment. You
can learn more about your baby while relaxing together.
Contact: Sarah Jerrom
Women’s Trust (appointment only)
Various Times Abbey Children’s Centre Counselling and support services for women affected by domestic
violence.
Contact: Caroline Morgan 0207 034 0304
Health Advisor (drop-in)
2:00pm – 4:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre Takes place every other week at Abbey and Gascoigne Children’s Centres Starting 12 January 2010
For young people aged 11-25 years. Have a chance to talk to a health advisor about any concerns you may have, including managing emotions, stress, family problems and much more.
Contact: Sophia Goddard
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on Spring 2010
Wednesday
Child Health Clinic (drop-in)
10:00am – 12:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre For dads / mums / carers with children from birth to 5 years to get
your child weighed. A health visitor is in attendance every 3rd week of the month. A friendly family support worker is also available for practical advice and emotional support.
Contact: Claire Stafford
Father’s Group (drop-in)
10:00am – 12:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre A fun group for dads / grandfathers / uncles / males carers to enjoy
with their children.
Contact: Salema Begum
Toddler Talk (drop-in)
10:15am – 11:45am Abbey Children’s Centre Annexe A group that encourages children of 0-5 years, with their dads / mums
/ carers to learn, make friends and communicate through play.
Contact: Sarah Jerrom
Play Days (drop-in)
10:15am – 11:15am Abbey Children’s Centre Annexe A group for mums / dads / carers and their children aged 0-5 years.
Contact: Nazra Msallam / Bushra Sohail
ESOL (booking only)
12:30pm – 3:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
English Classes for speakers of other languages. A crèche is available upon booking.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on Spring 2010
Wednesday Continued . . . Postnatal Clinic (appointment only)
1:00pm – 4:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
Health checks and advice for new mothers and their babies up to two weeks old.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Sensory Session (booking only)
2:00pm – 3:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
A place for children up to 3 years old to relax, learn and have fun.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
The Kiran Project (drop-in)
1:30pm – 3:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
Free advice for women in English, Urdu, Hindu and Bengali.
Contact: Fiaz Akhtar 0208 558 1986
What’s on
What’s on Spring 2010
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What’s on Spring 2010
Thursday Local School Support
9:00am – 11:00am Various Local Schools
For mums / dads / carers to talk to a friendly support worker for practical advice or emotional support.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Play and Language Workshop (booking only)
1:30pm – 3:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre 28 January 2010 – 25 February 2010
A four week course for dads / mums / carers focusing on how to support interaction and communication during play and everyday activities.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Babbling Babes (drop-in)
10:00am – 11:00am Abbey Children’s Centre Annexe
This group encourages dads / mums / carers to play, explore and communicate with their babies, aged 0-15 months
Contact: Johann Turner
Street Warden (drop-in)
10:00am – 11:00am Abbey Children’s Centre
Get advice and support on environmental concerns, such as fly tipping, graffiti, street issues, dog fouling / handling, litter dropping, overgrown hedges and much more.
Contact: Gus Nwanze: 07968 511 893
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What’s on
Spring 2010
Thursday continued . . . Child Health Clinic (drop-in)
1:30pm – 3:30pm Vicarage Fields Health Centre
For dads / mums / carers with babies from birth to 5 years to get your child weighed. A health visitor is in attendance on a monthly basis.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Sensory Sessions (booking only)
4:00pm – 5:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
A place for children up to 3 years to relax, learn and have fun.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Young Women’s Group (drop-in)
4:30pm – 6:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
Run by the Kiran Project, this is a group for young women aged 11-19 years where they can meet, socialise, go on trips and learn new skills.
Contact: Fiaz Akhtar 0208 558 1986
NVQ 2 ChildCare
9:30am – 1:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre
Study towards an NVQ Children’s Care in Learning and Development Level 2
Contact: Gemma Fordham
NVQ 2 Book Keeping
9:30am – 11:30am Abbey Children’s Centre
Study towards a City and Guilds NVQ 2 Book Keeping that will teach you all about finances and management, including your own.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on Spring 2010
Friday Little Rhyme Makers (drop-in)
10:15am – 11:00am Abbey Children’s Centre
A musical and movement group for children of 0-5 years and their dads / mums / carers / to sing, play and make friends and learn language together
Contact: Teresa Brien
Teen Parent Drop-in
2:00pm – 4:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
For young parents to get friendly advice and support for issues they may face
Contact: Claire Stafford
Women’s Trust (appointment only)
Various Times Abbey Children’s Centre
Counselling and support service for women affected by domestic violence.
Contact: Caroline Morgan 0207 034 0304
Antenatal Clinic (appointment only)
9:00am – 5:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
Health checks and advice for pregnant mothers from a midwife.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Sensory Sessions (booking only)
2:00pm – 5:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
A place for children up to 3 years to relax, learn and have fun.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on Spring 2010
Friday continued . . . Speakeasy (booking only)
10:00am – 12:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre Starts 26 January 2010 – 22 March 2010
A fun and relaxed eight week course for parents and carers to learn how to talk to their children about sex, relationships and society.
Contact: Heather Sandhu
ESOL (booking only)
9:30am – 1:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre English classes for speakers of other languages. A crèche is
available upon booking.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
NVQ 2 Health & Social Care
9:30am – 1:30pm Abbey Children’s Centre A level 2 qualification in adult care to enable you to lean new
skills to work with vulnerable adults in various settings.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
Abbey Children’s Centre
What’s on Spring 2010
Saturday Parent Craft Sessions (booking only)
10:00am – 12:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre
Advice for expectant mothers and fathers on labour, pain relief, breastfeeding and much more.
Contact: Gemma Fordham
DABD (UK) (drop-in)
10:00am – 12:00pm Abbey Children’s Centre 3rd Saturday of the month staring from 16 January 2010
A service that is open to all in which an advisor from DABD (UK) can offer independent advice regarding benefits.
Contact: DABD (UK) 0208 252 5340 / Gemma Fordham
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Other Contacts
Abbey Children’s Centre North Street, Barking, IG11 8JA Tel: 020 8724 1262 e-mail: abbeychildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Becontree Children’s Centre Stevens Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QR, Tel: 020 8724 1830 e-mail: becontreechildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Castle Green Children’s Centre Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4UN Tel: 020 8724 1530 e-mail: castlegreencc@lifelineprojects.co.uk Eastbury Children’s Centre Blake Ave, Barking, IG11 9SQ Tel: 020 8724 1950 e-mail: eastburychildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk
Ford Road Children’s Centre Ford Road, Dagenham, RM10 9JS Tel: 020 8724 1384 e-mail: fordroadchildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Furze Children’s Centre 1A Farrance Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 6EB Tel: 020 8724 1941 e-mail: furzechildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Gascoigne Children’s Centre 140 St Anns, Barking, IG11 7AD Tel: 020 8724 1147 e-mail: gascoignechildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk John Perry Children’s Centre Auriel Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 8BS Tel: 020 8724 1560 e-mail: johnperrychildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk
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Other Contacts
Leys Children’s Centre 215 Wellington Drive, Dagenham, RM10 9XW Tel: 020 8724 1983 e-mail: leyschildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Manor Children’s Centre Sandringham Road Barking, IG11 9AG Tel: 020 8724 1801 e-mail: manorchildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Marsh Green Children’s Centre New Road, Dagenham, RM10 9NJ Tel: 020 8724 1553 e-mail: marshgreenchildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Sue Bramley Children’s Centre Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG Tel: 020 8270 6619 e-mail: suebramleychildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk
Sydney Russell Children’s Centre Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT Tel: 020 8724 1840 e-mail: sydneyrussellchildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk Valence Children’s Centre Bennetts Castle Lane Dagenham, RM8 3YJ Tel: 020 8984 0100 e-mail: valencechildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk
Wellgate Children’s Centre 119 Rose Lane, Marks Gate, RM6 5NR Tel: 020 8270 6091 e-mail: wellgatechildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk William Bellamy Children’s Centre Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7HX Tel: 020 8724 1924 e-mail: williambellamychildrenscentre@lbbd.gov.uk
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