North Banbury Children’s Centre

North Banbury Children’s Centrehow it helps and supports local parents

Mandy, Mum of one“Fantastic place to come for new Mum’s that need a bit of space from the home environment. I have been coming since baby was 6 weeks old now nearly 2 years old and still coming. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.”

What is North Banbury Children’s Centre?North Banbury Children’s Centre is a place where children under five years of age and their families can access help and support from teams of professionals... including managing childrens’ behaviour, parenting skills, supporting children with additional needs, ante and post-natal support, healthy living, play and learning, smoking cessation - and more. A ‘one stop shop’ for parents.

North Banbury is managed by Hardwick Primary School

and available at these three locations:

North Banbury Children’s Centre:how we help parents

Every Child Matters

North Banbury Children’s Centre services are planned around the five ‘Every Child Matters’ Theme...developed by Government in consultation with what children saw as the five most important issues, which are:

• being healthy

• enjoying and achieving

• making a positive contribution

• achieving economic well-being

• staying safe

North Banbury Children’s Centre used to be called Children of Hardwick Under 5’s and Families (CHUFF)

The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School, Ferriston, Banbury OX16 1XE

Tel: 01295 271841

Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Hanwell Fields, Banbury OX16 1ER

Tel: 01295 271841

Ruscote Hall Community Centre, Ruscote Arcade, Longelandes Way, Banbury OX16 1PH

Tel: 01295 271841

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The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School, Ferriston, Banbury OX16 1XE Email: northbanburychildrenscentre@oxfordshire.gov.uk

• Free Car Parking available outside centre

• B8 Bus from Debenhams in central Banbury to the junction of Ferriston, the centre is a short walk along Ferriston. The bus journey takes approximately 20 minutes from the centre of town

• Short walk to the Hardwick Shops which include a Chemist, Co-op, Laundrette, Fish & • Chips Takeaway and Hairdressers

Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Hanwell Fields, Banbury OX16 1ER

A Ruscote Hall Community Centre, Ruscote Arcade, Longelandes Way, Banbury OX16 1PH

North Banbury Children’s Centre:is delivered from these three locations

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Dukes Meadow Dr

Dukes Meadow Dr

Warwick Rd B4100

Warwick Rd

Warwick Rd

Stratford Rd

Highlands

Ruscote Ave

Southam Rd

Banbury

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Hennef Way

Longelandes Way

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Day Session Venue Time

Wednesday ESOL The Cabin 1.00pm - 3.00pm English language tuition for Asian families.

Thursday Family Session The Cabin 1.00 - 3.00 pm

Thursday Music for Babies The Cabin 1.00 - 1.45 pm

Friday Play with Numbers The Cabin 9.30 - 12.00 noon

Friday Free need to book CLL support group The Cabin 2.30pm - 3.00pm

Saturday Family Time The Cabin 10.00 - 12.00 noon 2nd & 4th Sat of the month

North Banbury Children’s Centre:Timetable of Events

Day Session Venue Time

Monday First Steps 1 - 2½ year olds The Cabin 9.30 - 11.30am

Parent & Toddler Group Hanwell Fields 9.00 - 11.30 am

Babies Birth - 1 year The Cabin 1.00 - 2.30 pm

Physical Play Session Ruscote 1.00 - 3.00 pm

Mums to Be The Cabin 1.00 - 2.30 pm

Tuesday Outdoor Session The Cabin Garden 9.30 - 11.30 am

Tuesday Asian Lunch Club in English The Cabin 1.00 - 3.00 pm

Wednesday In-house Activities The Cabin 9.00 - 5.00 pm

Closed Group The Cabin 9.15 - 11.15 am

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We also run courses on parenting, cooking, language & literacy etc

Contact: 01295 271841 for further details on all events

North Banbury Children’s Centre:groups explained

First Steps is a group for parents/carers with 1 to 2½ year olds - its safe, informal and fun and all year round. £1 donation.

Hanwell Fields Parent & Toddler Group is term time only, activities for parents/carers 0 to 4 year olds.

£1.25 per session.

Babies Birth - 1 year is all year round, all welcome just drop in. £1 donation.

Mums to Be - visits from various health professionals, chance to meet other new mums & centre staff. Unfortunately children over 1 year cannot attend as the group runs alongside the baby group.

Outdoor Session a great opportunity for you and your children to play & learn outdoors - all welcome

Asian Lunch Club in English - a drop in group for Asian families to enjoy lunch and practice their English.

Family Sessions at The Cabin are all year round drop in group where you can bring children up to 5 years old with a variety of play activities. £1 donation.

Physical Play Session at Ruscote Hall term time only with a variety of physical play activities for children up to 5 years old, including workers who also speak Asian languages. £1 donation.

Music for Babies drop-in music group for parents/carers & their babies.

Accompanied first visits, contact the centre for information.

Play with Numbers drop-in group for families with number based activities. All year round £1 donation.

Speech and language therapist assessments offered subject to agreement by centre.

Saturday Morning Family Time, fun activities for families, all welcome just drop in. £1 donation.

Parenting courses, contact the centre for further information.

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North Banbury Children’s Centre:what parents say

Heather, Mum of three“When I needed help with my youngest the Children’s Centre gave me the help I needed and the confidence to change things in my life. Now my youngest is at School and with the help of a team of staff at The Cabin I am now working on my level 3 Diploma in Childcare and have received lots of advice and encouragement to pursue something that I’ve always wanted to do .To be given this opportunity is an extremely rewarding experience.”

Karen, Mum of four“I have been going to North Banbury Children’s Centre for over 12 years, first as a parent, then a volunteer and now as a session worker. At one stage I had four children under 5 so going to a place where I knew someone would be there to listen or hold a screaming baby while I deal with a two year old having a tantrum over what colour socks I had put on them this morning was a blessing. Even at 12 years old my eldest still if she can go to “chuff” as it was then, to play! I have made lots of friends and learnt so much from staff and other parents about bringing up children.”

Paul, Dad of two children“I used the Dad’s group on Saturdays, it was great to get a break from the house and do something with the children which we all enjoyed.”

Louise, Mum of one, baby on the way!“We started using the Centre when my son was a couple of months old. I wanted to meet other Mum’s in our area. Since that day it has become more like family and part of daily life. I believe that the Centre has helped my son become the social, intelligent little boy he is today. He loves coming to all the different sessions which help him grow and develop in an all round way. We have both made lots of friends for life because of the Centre.”

Karen, Mum of two“The Cabin and staff are always welcoming, friendly and helpful – They have been an incredible support in a range of ways, ever since we started coming when Charleigh Grace was just a few weeks old, from courses to hands on help, especially when Konnor was born! We enjoy many groups, especially the outdoor learning and singing – our second home!”

Laura, Mum of twoThe North Banbury Children’s Centre is like a family to us. We use many of the groups and have participated in various courses that they have provided, including cookery and parenting skills. As a family we enjoy fabulous trips out and about and from all of this have made some great friends. Megan is a confident, sociable and happy child and Joshua is quickly learning from her and from the continuous help and support the Centre and brilliant staff provide.”

Tammy, Mum of three“The Centre outreach worker has been fantastic, I wouldn’t be where I am today without her support. She has been a great support for me and my three children.”

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North Banbury Children’s Centre The Cabin, Hardwick CP School, Ferriston, Banbury, Oxon OX16 1XE.

01295 271841

In partnership with: Hardwick CP School 01295 258355

Hanwell Fields School 01295 709583