For more details on anything in this newsletter, go to the Trafford Service Directory at
http://trafford.gov.uk/fsd
Newsletter
North Area (Stretford & Old Trafford Children’s Centres)
West Area (Partington & Urmston Children’s Centres)
Central Area (Sale Children’s Centre)
South Area (Altrincham Children’s Centre)
Issue # 1 Summer 2014
(July - August)
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Introduction
W elcome to Trafford Sure
Start Children’s Centres
first joint newsletter.
We have put all our
information into one place so that
families with young children can find
out about our services wherever they
live - and also so we can get our
information out as widely as possible!
We hope you find this newsletter
interesting and useful. This first issue is
to cover the school summer holidays -
after this issue, plans are to put an issue
out every term, so they will be released
in September, January and May.
Our services are available from
pregnancy right up to when your child
goes to reception class at primary
school.
We offer advice on health, family
matters, how to get two year old
funded day care, child development,
parenting skills and much more.
How to contact us
North Area
Stretford Children’s Centre: 0161 912 5020
Old Trafford Children’s Centre: 0161 912 5542
West Area
Partington Children’s Centre: 0161 912 2122
Urmston Children’s Centre: 0161 912 3274
Central Area
Sale Children’s Centre: 0161 912 2431
South Area
Altrincham Children’s Centre: 0161 912 5821
Register with us
If you are not a member, or are unsure if you
are registered with us, then you can ask at any
of our activities, or call in, or register online -
the link is on our council page, at
www.trafford.gov.uk/childrenscentres
Like us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/otscc
www.facebook.com/puwacc
www.facebook.com/salealtcc
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Use of mobile phones / electronic notepads at groups
We make every effort to safeguard children when technology is used so families can feel confident in the systems in place. Our Acceptable Use of Technology Policy states the type of consent required before we can use any forms of technology to store information or images of individuals or groups of children.
We ask you not to use mobile phones or
electronic notepads / tablets during children’s
centre groups and activities. Please keep
phones in silent mode and store them in a
discreet secure place. If you do need to make a
call we can direct you to an appropriate place
where there are no children and where your
conversation will not interrupt others.
If you need to answer a call, especially when attending a group, please respect other group users by keeping calls to a minimum and if possible returning the call following the group. If long phone calls are taken that are affecting the parents/carers ability to observe their children, the parent/carer may be asked to leave the group.
Under no circumstances is the use of
personal mobile phones or devices for
photography permitted at the children’s
centre or at children’s centre groups/
activities.
Are you signed up?
The Early Years Pathways outline the
services available in your area from
pregnancy through to when your child is
five years old. Some services are
universal (everybody can go) and some
are targeted (you may need to be
referred, or live in a certain area, or on
means tested benefits)
There are currently Pathways in the North
and West areas, with plans to extend
these to the Central and South areas
Contact your local centre for details on
how to sign up
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Toddler Gym
Toddler Gym is an hour of “physical
fun” for your little one. We aim to
provide a range of activities and
equipment within a safe environment
that will encourage your child to get
active
We also provide some ideas for mums,
dads and carers to take away with
them so this can be continued within
the family home or whilst you are out
and about
Toddler Gym offers
Children the opportunity to
experiment with different ways of
moving
Encourages children to engage in
activities requiring hand - eye co-
ordination
Use a range of small and large
equipment
The chance for children to develop
new skills
Babysavers
Babysavers is a 2 hour session for
Mums, Dads, Grandparents and
Carers.
Sessions cover topics like
What to do if a baby or toddler
stops breathing
How to help a choking baby
Water safety in the home
Water safety at swimming pools
The sessions are taught by fully
qualified trainers and will include
practical sessions using approved
manikins.
For more information on any of our activities
please contact your local children’s centre
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Carolyn Webster-Stratton’s Incredible Years Programme is one of the best
known and most effective parenting courses available. All our centres run
Incredible Years courses - contact you local centre to find out more!
Incredible Babies
For parents with babies ages birth to 12 months
Discussions, exercises and video clips to support parents to
make babies feel loved, safe, and secure, how to encourage
babies’ physical and language development
Incredible Toddlers
For parents with children aged 1 - 3 years
Discussions, exercises and video clips to support parents
Understand toddler’s physical, social, emotional and language
development
Quote from a parent about this course
“The Incredible Years course at Broadheath Primary School has been very useful
to me. It has helped me to identify my daughter’s need of quality attention. I
can now also identify some areas where I needed development. I am very
satisfied with the results in my daughter’s behaviour
To me, the personalised tips/ advice have been most valuable. I am very
grateful for their advice and interest in helping. Their support is priceless!
I will certainly recommend this course to my friends. I think it really makes a
difference when facing challenging behaviour
Thank you very much!”
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Baby Massage
“Long before babies are able to speak, or even respond to sounds and sights, they
communicate with the world around them through touch.” www.nct.org.uk
Massage is a lovely way for you to express your love and care for your baby
It can soothe your baby and help her to sleep
It is a great way to bond with your baby, and you may find it relaxing, too
Benefits of Baby Massage
improves weight gain
aids digestion
improves circulation
eases teething pain
strengthens bonding and attachment
improves circulation and immune system
increases confidence in handling your baby
improves muscle tone. Greater sense of body
awareness
develops gross motor skills
improves sleeping and feeding patterns
is enjoyable and special time with your baby
can reduce constipation, colic, crying and fretfulness
“Baby massage
helped me and
my child with
bedtime
routines”
“I have learnt
different ways
to soothe my
baby”
“It has helped
me to make
friends and
become more
confident”
Baby massage
is great for
dads, too and
we would love
to see more
dads coming
to our courses!
We run Baby
Massage courses
on a regular basis
at all children’s
centres. Contact
your local centre
of check the
Family Services
Directory to find
out more!
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Family Support Services
Children’s centres can offer families with children under 5 a tailored individual support
package designed to meet their individual needs
We can meet families in their own home, in the children’s centre or wherever they feel most
comfortable
This is a free service delivered by trained, experienced children’s centre staff
Other services we can help you access
Job Centre Plus (latest jobs
support with applications and
appointments)
Housing
Further education and college
courses
2 year funding
Family Information Service
“I am more than happy with the
support that I have been
offered, both practical and
emotional. It has been essential
at this time.”
“The service has been commendable. I
have had all aspects of my young family
and our needs taken into consideration
and appropriate and suitable action has
always been provided and supported.”
Managing
children’s
behaviour
We can support
you in all of
these areas -
and if we can’t
help you we will
signpost you to
someone who
can.
Advice on
children’s
development
Help with
transitions into
school
Safety at home
Weaning, eating
habits, mealtime
routines
Sleep routines
Form filling
Breast feeding
support
Budget and debt
management
Speech and
language
Health issues Emotional
support
Parents say...
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Do you need a helping
hand to find work or
training?
Our Employment &
Training Officers have
become a widely used
Employment Support
Service
They deliver what
jobseekers need; a
friendly helping hand
Most importantly this
service is free,
convenient, and
effective!
Or are you interested in Volunteering?
Volunteering with us means that you can help us to make a
difference in the lives of young children in your community.
It will also give you experience, access to training, references,
and will be something really positive to put on your CV!
Employment and Training Support
What people have said so far
“I am sure I am not the first person he has helped and
there will be plenty more after me.”
“I want to say a big thank you for your support. I am
happy to attend the course.”
“Hello, I want to thank you so much for your support. I
just got a message to start the course on Tuesday.”
Contacting us
For your own personalised support, call your local children’s centre
and ask to speak to the Employment and Training Officer
Old Trafford / Stretford
James - 0161 912 5020
Partington / Urmston
Katherine - 0161 912 2122
Sale / Altrincham
Terry - 0161 912 2431
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We want to make sure our services meet local needs and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families. To do this effectively, we need to know what you think of our services. We ask for your feedback in many ways; such as asking you to fill in a questionnaire, write something on a post-it note or just by chatting to you at a group. We might ask you to complete a balance wheel, or ask you if the group you have just done has made a difference. At fun days we might ask you to write comments on a graffiti wall. On Facebook we might ask for
comments or questions and we do an annual parent satisfaction survey which we send out widely. Our last one had over 5,000 responses! All of these things help us to decide what services we need to put on so it is important to get involved if you want to have a say in what we do! Parents’ Forum (“Your Voice”) On a regular basis, we ask you to get together with us at a meeting where we will talk about what is needed for families with young children in the local area, what the children’s centre has been doing and what you think we should be doing. What you tell us at this meeting is taken forward along with the feedback we have gathered in other ways, to the Advisory Board. We try to time the Parent Forums to run about a week or two before the Advisory Boards for this reason. We try to keep these meetings informal and friendly but we do understand that a sit down meeting with minute takers and agendas can feel a bit intimidating. That’s why we offer full support for anyone who is interested in finding our more. Advisory Boards Advisory Board is a bit like a school’s Board of Governors, but without the legal accountability. Members come from a range of partner organisations such as health, social care, schools, adult education, job centre, voluntary and community sector, police, housing, libraries, local councillors and so on. Each Advisory Board should also have parents as members. The Board meets at least four times a year and is a formal meeting. The role of the board is to provide advice, support and challenge to the children’s centre and to contribute to the development, progress and oversee the centres self-evaluation and improvement plan. For more information on how we gather the views of parents and carers or to find out how you can get more involved, you can contact your local centre and ask to speak to Val Gray or Toni Scandella. In our next issue, we will look at how we gather the views of babies and young children!
Facebook &
Social Media
Your Voice Forum
Advisory
Board Informal chats
Surveys / Questionairres
Evaluation
Forms
Children & Young People’s Plan
Chatting to
staff Youth Parliament
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What parents say
“I found it really useful meeting other mothers and
getting new ideas”
“The course makes you think about different issues related
to food and eating”
“It’s changed the way I cook e.g. using less fast and trying a
variety of healthy foods”
Let’s Get Healthy with HENRY
This eight week parenting course runs two and a half hours each week.
It gives parents and carers of young children tools and skills to improve
healthy family lifestyles.
Parenting and relationships | healthy eating | eating patterns | physical activity | emotional wellbeing
| children’s choices | feelings and behaviour | dealing with stress
Family time
Parents, children and group
facilitators chat, eat a healthy snack
and play an active game together
Parent time
Parents explore the week’s topics
while their young children are cared
for in a crèche
Each session has two parts
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Breast Feeding Peer Support Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding in Trafford
It is well recognised across the world that breastfeeding is
the normal way to feed babies, and has huge advantages for
the short and long term health of babies and their mothers,
as well as contributing to strong mother and baby
attachment.
For many years in Trafford there has been a strong tradition
of supporting mums to breastfeed.
Since 2006, there have been over 120 local breastfeeding
women trained as volunteer peer supporters.
These ladies have encouraged and supported mums at local
breastfeeding drop-ins, some have attended parentcraft
classes in order to signpost women to the support they can expect after the birth, and others
have had the opportunity to help and support new mums on the postnatal ward at Wythenshawe
Hospital.
Our latest group of volunteers completed training at the end of February 2014 and are now
attaching themselves to various breastfeeding drop-ins, offering support and encouragement to
the pregnant and breastfeeding mums who attend.
As well as the work of the volunteers, all health visitors, their teams and children’s centre
workers attend a two day breastfeeding training course and have updates every year so they
can keep their skills and knowledge up to date, enabling them to offer all the support that is
necessary at all stages of breastfeeding.
You can also access further help via Trafford’s infant feeding coordinator, Jackie Hall, who can
be contacted on: 0789 448 9937.
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How Can I Protect My Children from the Sun?
Protecting the little ones
Seek shade. UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday, so it's best
to plan indoor activities then. If this is not possible, seek shade under a tree, an
umbrella, or a pop-up tent. Use these options to prevent sunburn, not just to seek
relief after it's happened.
Cover up. Clothing that covers your child's skin helps protect against UV rays.
Although a long-sleeved shirt and long pants with a tight weave are best, they
aren't always practical. A T-shirt, long shorts, or a beach cover-up are good
choices, too - but it's wise to double up on protection by applying sunscreen or
keeping your child in the shade when possible.
Get a hat. Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give
great protection. Baseball caps are popular among kids, but they don't protect their
ears and neck. If your child chooses a cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with
sunscreen.
Wear sunglasses. They protect your child's eyes from UV rays, which can lead to
cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to
100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.
Apply sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB
protection every time your child goes outside. For the best protection, apply
sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don't forget to protect
ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet.
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B eing active helps babies and young children to
learn about their bodies and develop balance,
strength and coordination. It is important for
health and well-being and for the development
of emotional, social, language and thinking skills.
Babies
From as early as three months of age, babies’ enjoy
kicking, rolling and being pulled to sit. By about six
months of age your baby may love using your lap as a
trampoline – jumping and bouncing with delight as you
provide the necessary support. Later your baby learns to
master other movements – sitting, getting onto all fours,
rocking backwards and forwards, crawling, pulling to
stand and ‘cruising’ around the furniture.
Toddlers
Children usually learn to walk between the ages of 12 - 18
months, opening up greater adventures. Toddlers will
have fun clambering, climbing, jumping and tumbling.
Simple play equipment, such as steps, doorways, sit on
toys, gentle swings and slides, furniture and playful adults
will be a great source of active fun and challenge.
Young Children
Around three to four years of age, as your child gets more
confident in their movements they will enjoy greater
challenges exploring and having a sense of ‘mastery’ over
their environment. Furniture, boxes, trees, and play
equipment (such as slides, swings, ladders and rope
walls) will provide endless opportunities for climbing,
jumping, swinging, sliding, pulling, pushing, and lifting.
Bikes, trikes and scooters are also fun!
What you can do?
Watch your child and support their movement
experiences in a way that suits their level of development.
Let them go at their own pace. Let them use you as their
support when they are learning about movement –
bouncing on your lap, clambering over your back,
balancing on your crossed legs – you will be able to ‘feel’
exactly the right amount of support that they need. Let
your child ‘have a go’ to try new things in his active play
experiences.
Provide encouragement and support, using positive
instructions (e.g. ‘hold on tight’, ‘look carefully’) rather
than negative warnings (‘you’ll fall off there’). Allow time
for repetition – your child will want to try a new skill over
and over again. Provide opportunities for new
experiences and challenges – go to a different park and
try new play equipment.
SOME ACTIVITIES TO TRY
Let your child have fun bouncing on an old couch,
give them piggy back rides or play pretend
wrestling games with them.
Play games like musical statues, Simon Says and
Hokey Pokey. Outside you can show them how to
do handstands, cartwheels, whizzies and animal
walks, or teach them traditional games like
hopscotch, using outdoor chalk to draw on the path.
For ball games, use balls that are different sizes
and weights. Use proper footballs, rugby balls,
tennis balls and basketballs as well as balls
designed for little ones. Show them how to roll,
bounce, throw, catch and bat.
Scooters and bikes - start with sit on toys, then
tricycles, scooters and bicycles.
Let kids have a go at climbing a tree!
Cardboard boxes are a favourite - let children stack
them, sit in them and be pushed around, hold onto
a rope and be pulled around, fill one with toys and
push it around, take it to a park and slide down a
grassy slope.
Visit your local park often, for play on swings,
slides, seesaws, monkey bars and flying foxes.
Children can be active digging, carrying buckets of
sand and walking in the sand. Water is wonderful
for running through, swimming and splashing. The
beach is a great place for active play.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always supervise active play.
Provide ‘hands on’ help to make sure that
your child feels safe and confident when
trying a new activity.
Provide shade / sunblock outdoors (see
previous page!)
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Davyhulme Library Hayeswater Road
Davyhulme M41 7BL
Partington Library and Wellbeing Centre 91 Central Road
M31 4FY
Lostock Library Selby Road
Stretford M32 9PL
Hale Library Leigh Road WA15 9BG
Old Trafford Library Shrewsbury Street
M16 9AX
Town Hall Library Trafford Town Hall
Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0TH
Stretford Library Kingsway M32 8AP
Sale Library Sale Waterside
M33 7ZF
Timperley Library 405 Stockport Road
WA15 7XR
Woodsend Library
Woodsend Road
M41 8GN
Urmston Library Unit 34
Golden Way M41 0NA
Local Studies Centre Sale Waterside
M33 7ZF
If you are reading the PDF version of this newsletter you can click on any of
the library names above to go to the web page for that library
Bowfell Library Urmston Leisure Centre
Bowfell Road M41 5RR
Altrincham Library 20 Stamford New Road
WA14 1EJ
Coppice Library Coppice Avenue
Sale M33 4ND
You can use your library card to borrow books and story tapes at any of these libraries. Our
friendly staff are waiting to help you.
Services include Books, (paper, audio and ebooks), self issue machines, computer and
internet access, Access Trafford services, monthly police meetings, Councillor advice
surgeries, archives and local history, talking book service, readers groups, film clubs and
more!
For more information on things to do at your local library, pop in or visit the
For Residents section at the council’s website at www.trafford.gov.uk
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For times and dates of activities
for parents and young children at
Trafford Libraries
Trafford Family Information Service
0161 912 1053
Family Service Directory
www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd
Some activities are term time only.
Most libraries run extra things during the
school holidays for children of all ages.
Toy Libraries
Coppice Avenue, Davyhulme and Lostock
Libraries. There is a charge of 50p per toy,
for a three week loan.
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0161 912 1053
www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd
@traffordFIS
www.facebook.com/traffordFIS
for children, young people and their families
You may be able to get up to 15 free hours per
week for your child
There are some day nurseries, preschool
playgroups and childminders who have places available
immediately
So don’t delay, apply today!
Free places may also be available for disabled children / children with additional needs
Contact us for more information: www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd | 0161 912 1053 | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 5pm
You are eligible to apply for a free place if you receive one of these benefits Income support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) The guarantee element of the State Pension Credit Extra working tax credit relating to a disability Child tax credit and your annual income does not exceed
£16,190 Asylum seekers receiving support under Part VI of the
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Religious Festivals
9 July
Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha'I) Each year on July 9, members of the Baha'i Faith
commemorate the Martyrdom of the Báb, an event
which -- according to Baha'is -- witnessed the
execution of one of God's divine messengers to
humanity.
23 July
Birthday of Haile Selassie (Rastafarian)
Rastafarians believe Ethiopia is Zion - the land promised to
them by Jah (God) - and that Jah was reincarnated as the
former Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie. Rasta’s
believe this was prophesised in the Book of Revelation,
and Selassie represents the Holy Trinity: God as the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Rastas refer to him as
the “King of Kings” or “Jah Rastafari.”
24 July
Pioneer Day (Mormon) Latter-day Saints throughout the United States and around the world may celebrate July 24 in remembrance of the LDS Church's pioneer era, and the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847 with songs, dances, potlucks, and pioneer related activities.
28 July
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Islam) Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities.
25 Sept
Rosh Hashanah (1st day) (Jewish) The Jewish New Year, which falls on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishri (September/October). Prayer services are longer than on a regular Shabbat or other Jewish holidays, and include (on weekdays) the blowing of the shofar. On the afternoon of the first (or the second, if the first was Saturday) day, the ritual tashlikh is performed, in which sins are "cast" into open water, such as a river, sea, or lake.
Local Celebration Events (pdf only - click the name of the event to go to the official website for each event)
12 / 13 July
Sparkle
(Sackville Gardens) Sparkle is the largest transgender festival in Europe. It
offers opportunities to make new friends, seek advice and
support from leading organisations and participate in a
number of fun and friendly events. This year is the 10th
annual event.
19 / 20 July
Caribbean Carnival of Manchester
(Platt Fields Park)
Two days of celebrating Caribbean culture, past and
present, with food, live music and a procession that
weaves through Moss Side and Hulme from Platt Fields to
Alexandra Park. This year the carnival celebrates 40 years
of independence for Grenada.
22 - 25 Aug
Pride Big Weekend
(Manchester Gay Village) The Big Weekend is held over four days where
Manchester's Gay Village becomes the focus for
thousands of visitors to enjoy one of the best parties in the
UK.
Awareness Days
12 August - International Youth Day
Festivals and Awareness Days
Experiencing a range of celebration events and religious festivals is a starting point for children to learn abut the world around them and begin to experience cultural and social differences. While we don’t participate in every festival (there would be a party every day if we did!) we thought it would be nice to list some of the big things that are happening locally, nationally and internationally.
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Hello from the North
Over the summer our term-time activities stop, and
our holiday activities begin!
We have not included a full what’s on guide here
(mainly because they are often out of date by the
time we get them back from the printers!), but you
can always get the latest information on what’s
going on by visiting our Facebook page, or the
Trafford Service Directory website, or by giving us a
ring or popping into a Children’s Centre.
We will be out and about at fun days, in parks, at
schools and in allotments right through summer -
we hope to see you all at these events!
Fun Days for your
diary
Old Trafford Fun Day
St Bride’s Field
(Field of Dreams)
Thursday 21st August
12:00 - 4:00
Donkey rides, zorbs, reptile
house, bouncy castles,
circus skills and much more
Lostock Fun Day
Lostock Park
Sunday 13th July
From 12:00
Archery, street tennis,
cycling, kids boot camp ,
teddy bears picnic, car
boot sales and much more
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Beresford Road Scout Hut Parents and young children playing,
learning, reading, dancing, singing,
exploring, digging together, indoors
and out - we even have our own
allotment available!
Term time only
Free of charge
Entrance is round the side of the
building through the side gate (Ignore the shutters being down)
Old Trafford
Community Academy Malvern Street
Wednesday 27th August, 1:00 - 3:00
Come and taste food from all over the world!
This is a free event for families in partnership
with the school, promoting healthy, home
cooked traditional food
We would love for as many people as possible to bring along a traditional dish to share - please
see our Facebook page for more details: www.facebook.com/otscc
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Last year, Trafford Housing Trust (THT), in Partnership with Trafford Council asked Old Trafford
residents about the community centre. They spoke to people at a number of drop in sessions, one
to one and group meetings and events. They recruited an independent panel of community
researchers who spent several weeks interviewing residents and talking to people the streets to
gather as much information as possible to create the design brief for the architects.
The plans now are for the new building to include the existing library, children’s centre and credit
union. THT are in discussions with Trafford CCG to move doctors and other supporting services
into the new centre. In addition, there are plans to include
At least 80 extra care apartments
3 enterprise units to support new businesses.
A cafe on the corner of Shrewsbury St and St Brides
A main hall with its own entrance and easier access to parking. As it will have its own
entrance, it can continue to be available for evening and weekend events. There will be a
service kitchen next to the main hall to allow for self-catering.
A terraced garden area for use by the whole community.
Outdoor seating areas on the terraced area and in the pedestrianized area on St Brides Way.
The cafe will also have outside seating
Over 100 parking spaces.
The current Community Centre will officially close on the 30th September 2014.
The library and children’s centre will be moving to Old Trafford Youth Centre in Seymour Park for
the duration of the build. We will still deliver services in a number of different venues in the North
part of Old Trafford - see our What’s On Guides on the Trafford Service Directory
(www.trafford.gov.uk/fsd), or call us for more details.
Once planning permission is granted then the hard work and fun really starts. Trafford Housing
Trust are asking residents to come forward with ideas about the interior layout and design,
landscaping and, in the longer term, how the building will be run and managed. The co-production
will not finish when the building work starts!
If you would like to be involved in any part of the project
or if you would just like regular updates
email [email protected]
Phone Audra Brandy 0161 968 0314
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Feedback from a parent
on the difference our
family support has made
“The program I was offered was of
great help. Before this, it was
difficult for me to communicate
with my daughter and how can I
teach her to behave well. But now
after 5 - 6 weeks, I am confident
that I can interact with my
daughter in a better way. We have
new ideas to play. Really thankful
to Laura and the team who helped
us. Anyone can see the difference
we have made.”
Feedback from parents
on the difference
coming to our Learn as
You Play group in Old
Trafford has made
“Good to be around other kids in a
relaxed, informal, manner. Good
for social development. Local as
well”
“Helped to develop my son’s social
skills. Provided a safe environment
for him to explore new things he
would otherwise not experience. A
place to meet and chat with other
parents. Has helped to develop his
walking skills.”
“Very Good. My child loves coming
over to meet other children. He
loves playing with water outside.
He is always very relaxed after a
session and has a good sleep”
“Every time we pass the centre he
wants to come in and play!”
Quotes from a session run in June 2014 at
Old Trafford Library
Lostock Drop-in
Leathwaite Centre
August 8th, 15th and 22nd
9:30 - 11:00
Alongside the Health Visitor’s Clinic
which runs every Friday morning,
we will have a child development /
behaviour management drop-in for
anyone who needs a little help or
advice in a relaxed and informal
environment.
Just come along or call Sara Mills
on 0161 912 5020 for more
information.
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We have reached our target of 65% registration in all areas and over 92% in our targeted area of Partington.
Some of the
activities and
support available
Courses
(run on a regular basis)
H.E.N.R.Y.
Incredible Years (Toddler)
Small Talk
Referrals via Health or Family
Support Workers
Baby Play (5 - 18 months)
Partington Children’s Centre
Follow-on from Baby Club
Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:45
Toddler Gym
(16 - 36 months)
Urmston Library
Please call 0161 912 2122 to
book a place
Thursdays 12:30 & 2:00
Employment & Training
Support and advice from our
Employment & Training
Officer
Soft Play & Sensory Room
Open daily at Partington
Children’s Centre - call to
check availability and prices
Summer Holiday Activities
Den making, Cook & Eat,
Specialist Play Sessions and
family fun events
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Urmston Children’s Centre * 0161 912 3274
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In May, we marked National Smile Month with a display at Partington Children Centre. There were top tips on dental hygiene and calculators for measuring sugar in food. Families were given leaflets, calculators and dental packs. Resources from Trafford’s dental health team were used in services such as Stay & Play allowing young children to play with giant tooth brushes and dress up as dentists to help overcome any fears in attending dental appointments.
Oral Health Tips
A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and fresh fruit and
vegetables can help to prevent gum disease.
A glass of water is the best drink to give your child after
eating sugary foods.
Brush your teeth just before going to bed and before
breakfast.
Quitting smoking reduces the chances of developing oral health problems such
as gum disease, tooth decay, yellow teeth and
mouth cancer.
Introduce your child to the dental practice at an early age. Take them with you
when you go for a check-up - this will help prevent
dentist phobia.
Children under three should use a pea-sized smear of toothpaste with a fluoride
level of no less than 1000ppm (parts per million).
After three years old, they should use the same pea-
sized smear but with a toothpaste containing 1350
-1500ppm.
If you have sensitivity when brushing your teeth with
cold water, use warm water instead.
For more tips go here:
www.nationalsmilemonth.org/oral-health-tips
National Smile Month
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Den Making Making dens helps to develop children’s imagination, social skills, physical skills, communication and problem solving skills. Children need secure spaces where they can talk and play. They like comfy spaces to chat and chill. Making a den is a great activity to do together. You can be imaginative about where you make the den, how it looks and even what you put inside!
You don’t need specialist equipment! A cardboard box can be the best den ever. Have you ever found that your child is more interested in the box than the present itself? This is because the box can be anything that your child wants it to be. It can spur the imagination and they can change it at will. They can put their own personal touches onto it. A child can decide where to put the window or door, decide the size and pick a colour scheme. In other words, they are able to control part of their world and make their own personal special space.
It’s great for all ages Even young children like den making (with the help of an adult). It’s an ideal place to read, feel safe and secure, pretend to write, think or talk through ideas and use their imagination. Research has found that den making for older children is about learning to be adults. Children often ask adults to help. Grandfathers can help saw wood. Boys want the men involved, because they are learning how to be men. Adults like things to look good. They want a space to be functional, beautiful and, generally, clean, that to a child's eye is bare. This is often the reason why den making is not encouraged in the home, adults don’t want the mess! Kids don't experience a space through visuals. They are interested in what they can do in it. They like bushes. They like hidden corners. They like cardboard boxes!
Equipment you could use Pegs, rope, clamps, camouflage net, ground sheet, rugs, fabrics, cushions, cardboard boxes, chairs, bed sheets…
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Grandparents group Feedback from Urmston Children Centre Parents Voice showed a large number of grandparents using local services whilst looking after their grandchildren. They asked for a support group where they could meet and discuss any issues and ask for current information to assist them in their role as child care provider. As a result, We started a fortnightly group for grandparents at Urmston Children’s Centre to support them with advice and information on issues such as child development, supporting speech & language, healthy diets and readiness for school. The first session was held in May and we received very positive feedback from those who attended.
An exciting new group at
Partington children’s centre
for babies aged 5 - 18 months
old who live in Partington.
The sessions include heuristic
play, messy play, songs and
rhymes, sing and sign and
also provide opportunities for
parents to meet.
Come along and join in the
fun! Ring to book a place on
0161 912 2122
Wednesday afternoons
1:30 - 2:45
Baby Play
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Up and Coming Summer Activities
in the SALE WEST COMMUNITY
Wednesday 30th July
12.00 - 4.00 pm
Sale West Youth Centre
Newbury Avenue, Sale,
M33 4ND
Activities provided for
families with children 0-5
years includes:
Sand and water activities
Buckets and spades
Face painter
Beach themed creative
activities
Lots of other exciting
fun events for the whole
family:
Caves
Crafts
Tea dance
Local choir
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Up and Coming Summer
Activities in the Altrincham Community
where you can
meet the children’s centre team and
Trafford’s Family Information Service
Altrincham Festival
Saturday 5th July
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
For more detail look on
Trafford’s Family Service
Directory
Safer Summer
Broomwood Community
Wellbeing Centre
Mainwood Road
Timperley
Altrincham
WA15 7JU
0161 912 2650
Wednesday 20th August
4.00 pm - 8.30 pm
More exciting Summer
activities
Timperley Community Centre
Tues 12th August 12.00 - 3.00
pm
Woodstock Park - Wed 13th
August 12.00 - 3.00 pm
Old Field Brow -Thurs 14th
August 12.00 - 3.00 pm
Coniston Walk, Broomwood
Wed 27th August 12.00 - 3.00
pm
Lots of fun activities for all
the family
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Well Baby Clinics
Parents can receive the health information and advice they need for their
young children by attending Well Baby Clinics.
Parents can have their babies weighed and checked and a Health Visitor
is on hand to offer advice about all aspects of feeding, nursing and caring
for babies and pre-school children.
Altrincham
Broomfield Lane Clinic Tuesdays 9:30 am - 11:15 am
The Lakes Medical Centre Tuesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Altrincham Children’s Centre Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:45 am
Timperley Health Centre Thursdays 9:30 am - 11:20 am
Sale
Conway Road Health Centre Mondays 1.30 pm - 3.15 pm
Meadway Clinic Wednesdays 9.30 am - 11.15 am
Boundary House Medical Centre Wednesdays 9.45 am - 11.15 am
Bodmin Health Centre Thursdays 9.30 am - 10.30 am
Chapel Road Clinic Thursdays 1.30 pm - 3.15 pm
Health Visitor Drop in Sessions
Altrincham Children’s Centre
Need advice from a Health Visitor?
Come to the daily drop in surgery
Mon - Fri
9.00 am - 10.00 am
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All Areas
We have been using symbols on our posters for a while to let
people know whether they are going to be able to access our
services or not. This is what the symbols mean.
You can easily get around in a wheelchair
Accessible toilets are available
Information can be requested in large print
Information can be requested in Braille
Assistance dogs are welcome
A hearing loop system is available
Sign language used
Staff have had disability awareness and equality training
There is accessible car parking on site
Blue badge parking spaces close by, or parking can be booked in advance
There is a public car park close to the venue (within 200 yards)
There is an accessible changing room available
All our Children’s Centres have been awarded Levels 1, 2 and 3 in
the Inclusion Friendly Stamp. This helps us make sure that all our
services are delivered in places that disabled people - both adults
and children - can get into and move around comfortably in.
If you ever have any problems at any of our services (someone may
have parked in the accessible parking space, for example), please
let us know so we can make the changes needed.
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All Areas
Postcodes are linked to Google Maps - click to go there! (PDF version only)
Stretford Children’s Centre 9, Poplar Road, Stretford M32 9AD
Delamere Health Centre Delamere Avenue, Stretford M32 0DF
The Lodge Scout Hut 22, Beresford Rd, Gorse Hill M32 0PY
The Leathwaite Centre 229, Winchester Road, Lostock M32 9PT
Sevenways Methodist Church Barton Road, Stretford M32 9RD
Stretford Library Kingsway, Stretford M32 8AP
Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street, Old Trafford M16 9AD
Old Trafford Library Shrewsbury Street, Old Trafford M16 9AX
Altrincham Children’s Centre Broadheath Primary School, Sinderland Rd WA14 5JQ
Sale Children’s Centre Coppice Library, Coppice Avenue, Sale M33 4ND
Hayes Lane Primary School Crofton Avenue, Timperley WA15 6BZ
Altrincham Library Stamford New Road, Altrincham WA14 1EJ
Broomwood Community Centre Mainwood Road, Timperley WA15 7JU
St. Francis Church Budworth Road, Sale M33 2RP
Timperley Library 405 Stockport Road, Timperley WAI5 7XR
Hale Library Leigh Road, Hale WA15 9BG
Sale Talkshop Tatton Road, Town Centre, Sale M33 7YH
Sale West Youth / Community Centre Newbury Avenue, Sale M33 4QW
Sale Library Sale Waterside, Town Centre, Sale M33 7ZF
Partington Children’s Centre Central Road, Partington M31 4FL
Partington Library / Wellbeing Centre Central Road, Partington M31 4FL
Partington Community Centre Central Road, Partington M31 4EQ
Ear 4U Moss Lane, Partington M31 4FA
Urmston Children’s Centre Acre Hall Primary School, Irlam Road, Flixton M41 6NA
Woodsend Scout Hut Crescent Road, Urmston M41 8AD
Urmston Library Golden Way, Urmston M41 0NA
St. Mary’s Church Hall Davyhulme Road, Urmston M41 7BU
St. Mary’s Primary School Cornhill Road, Urmston M41 5TJ
Christ Church Lostock Road, Davyhulme M41 0TD
Davyhulme Library Hayeswater Road, Davyhulme M41 7BL
In the next issue (due out at the start of September)
Going to big school - what to expect
Understanding the views of babies and young children
How Dads and male carers can support mum with breastfeeding
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