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What’s on Spring Term 2010

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


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.


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


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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]


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 [email protected]

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


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.


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


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.


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.



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.


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



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



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.


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.




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.


Introduction to IT

9:30am – 11:30am Abbey Children’s Centre A basic computer course to improve your IT skills.


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.


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



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.


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.




Wednesday Continued . . . Postnatal Clinic (appointment only)


Health checks and advice for new mothers and their babies up to two weeks old.


Sensory Session (booking only)


A place for children up to 3 years old to relax, learn and have fun.


The Kiran Project (drop-in)


Free advice for women in English, Urdu, Hindu and Bengali.

Contact: Fiaz Akhtar 0208 558 1986

What’s on




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.


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.


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


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.


Sensory Sessions (booking only)


A place for children up to 3 years to relax, learn and have fun.


Young Women’s Group (drop-in)


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


NVQ 2 Book Keeping


Study towards a City and Guilds NVQ 2 Book Keeping that will teach you all about finances and management, including your own.




Friday Little Rhyme Makers (drop-in)


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


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)


Health checks and advice for pregnant mothers from a midwife.


Sensory Sessions (booking only)


A place for children up to 3 years to relax, learn and have fun.




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



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.




Saturday Parent Craft Sessions (booking only)


Advice for expectant mothers and fathers on labour, pain relief, breastfeeding and much more.


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


Other Contacts

Abbey Children’s Centre North Street, Barking, IG11 8JA Tel: 020 8724 1262 e-mail: [email protected] Becontree Children’s Centre Stevens Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QR, Tel: 020 8724 1830 e-mail: [email protected] Castle Green Children’s Centre Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4UN Tel: 020 8724 1530 e-mail: [email protected] Eastbury Children’s Centre Blake Ave, Barking, IG11 9SQ Tel: 020 8724 1950 e-mail: [email protected]

Ford Road Children’s Centre Ford Road, Dagenham, RM10 9JS Tel: 020 8724 1384 e-mail: [email protected] Furze Children’s Centre 1A Farrance Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 6EB Tel: 020 8724 1941 e-mail: [email protected] Gascoigne Children’s Centre 140 St Anns, Barking, IG11 7AD Tel: 020 8724 1147 e-mail: [email protected] John Perry Children’s Centre Auriel Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 8BS Tel: 020 8724 1560 e-mail: [email protected]


Other Contacts

Leys Children’s Centre 215 Wellington Drive, Dagenham, RM10 9XW Tel: 020 8724 1983 e-mail: [email protected] Manor Children’s Centre Sandringham Road Barking, IG11 9AG Tel: 020 8724 1801 e-mail: [email protected] Marsh Green Children’s Centre New Road, Dagenham, RM10 9NJ Tel: 020 8724 1553 e-mail: [email protected] Sue Bramley Children’s Centre Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG Tel: 020 8270 6619 e-mail: [email protected]

Sydney Russell Children’s Centre Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT Tel: 020 8724 1840 e-mail: [email protected] Valence Children’s Centre Bennetts Castle Lane Dagenham, RM8 3YJ Tel: 020 8984 0100 e-mail: [email protected]

Wellgate Children’s Centre 119 Rose Lane, Marks Gate, RM6 5NR Tel: 020 8270 6091 e-mail: [email protected] William Bellamy Children’s Centre Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7HX Tel: 020 8724 1924 e-mail: [email protected]


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