bond and learn how to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch and massage in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Centre to book a place. Fun, Food and Fitness Fun, physical activities and ideas to keep your child healthy and fit. An opportunity for your child to try different types of food each week and for parents to receive advice on healthy eating including fussy eating and portion sizes. 18 to 60 months 6 weeks programme Children’s Centre staff Contact the Children’s Centre to book a Patch A parenting course which provides support with everyday challenges of parenting young children. The sessions will cover topics such as being a parent, play, temper tantrums and praise. Parents have the opportunity to discuss other areas of concern if they wish to do so. Parents and carers who have children between the ages of 18 to 60 months 6 programme Children’s Centre Contact the Children’s Centre to book a place. Pyramid Parenting A parenting course which raises parent’s awareness of the role they play in promoting a positive self-image and resilience in their children. The course also provides parents with the knowledge, skills and positive experiences that can be used to enhance their relationship with their children. Parents and carers who have children between the ages of 5-11 years 6 week programme Children’s Centre Contact the Children’s Centre to book a Chatterbox A structured language running for six to eight weeks providing support, advice and guidance to help your child develop their communications skills. 18 to 60 months 6 to 8 programme Referral only Children’s Centre Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Bookstart Corner A Booktrust programme to support families to develop a love of stories, books and rhymes to help their children’s early reading skills. 18 to 60 months 4 week programme Children’s Centre Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Parent Outreach Service Parent Outreach Workers provide high quality support and parental outreach services to families in their own home with a series of home visits. Parent Outreach Workers will also support parents to access and use services at the Children’s Centre and in the community. Parents and Carers Visits to the home. Children’s Centre staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Speech and Language Drop in Speech and language therapists will be available to provide advice and support to families who feel their child might be experiencing 18 to 60 months Individual sessions Speech and Language Therapists All welcome- no booking needed
some delay in their speech and language development. Let’s Talk With Your Baby A programme to promote positive interaction and communication skills, attachment, stimulation in a rich environment through interactive, fun activities. 0 to 12 months 6 weeks course Children’s Centre staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Language Focused Play An evidence based therapy for children with expressive or receptive language delay 24 to 60 months Individual sessions Referral only Speech and Language Therapists Contact the Children’s Centre for more information SEND Sessions Sessions specially designed to support parents with children with SEND 0 to 60 months Individual sessions Staff from various teams Contact the Children’s Centre for more information PEEP A programme to support parents and carers to value and build on the home learning environment and relationships with their children, by making the most of everyday learning opportunities – listening, talking, playing, singing and sharing books and stories together. Parents and carers 6 course Children’s Centre staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Go Girls A programme to support parents and carers with practical approaches for supporting girls' emotional development and building their self-esteem. Packed with ideas for activities, exercises, group-work, games and helpful hints on supporting girls' and young women's personal development. Parents and Carers 6 weeks course Children’s Centre staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information ESOL Conversation Club A club for parents and carers to develop their speaking and listening skills in English with friends. Parents and Carers Individual sessions Children’s Centre staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Dental Sessions Sessions to help families gain knowledge and understanding about supporting their children with good dental hygiene the frequency of sugars, the importance of brushing teeth and how to manage dental visits. 0 to 60 months Individual sessions Children’s Centre Staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information
Special Events Events throughout the year to support families with learning and playing with their children. 0 to 11 years Individual sessions Children’s Centre staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Child minder Led Session Sessions led by Child minders to support children’s learning and development who are in the care of a child minder. 0 to 11 Individual sessions minders Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Phonics Workshop A one hour workshop to help parent and carers develop their children’s early reading and writing skills 24 to 60 months One hour School Improvement Team Officer Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Anglian Water- Keep It Clear Campaign Sessions to support families to learn about the correct disposal of waste, such as fats, oil, grease and un-flushable items, wipes, nappies and sanitary waste and to support financial awareness by avoiding big repair bills. Individual sessions Anglian Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Adult/Family Learning Courses Accredited and non-accredited training courses which aim to help families return to volunteering and/or employment Individual to each course Children’s Centre and Thurrock Adult Community College Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Volunteering Project If you would like to volunteer at the Children’s Centre, please contact us to find out more. Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Food Bank Vouchers Food Bank Vouchers. Please contact the Children’s Centre to to a member of staff to arrange a visit and for more information. Contact the Children’s Centre for more information screening Blood screening for those in the early stages of pregnancy Ante natal up to 10 weeks gestation Individual sessions Community Maternity Assistants Community Maternity Assistants Midwife Clinic Antenatal midwife checks, advice and support Ante up to birth Individual sessions Midwife Contact your midwife Glucose Tolerance Test Blood Screening Antenatal 24-28 gestation if applicable Individual sessions Community Maternity Assistants Community Maternity Assistants Blood test 28 weeks Blood Screening Antenatal 28 Weeks Individual session Community Maternity Assistants Contact Maternity Bloodline 01268
524900 ext 8300 New Born Screening Postnatal new born screening includes baby weighing and heel pricks Postnatal day 5 to day 8 Individual sessions Community Maternity Assistants Contact your midwife/ Community Secretaries Teenage Midwife Clinic Antenatal checks , advice and support Antenatal up to birth for mums to be under the age of 19. Individual sessions Midwife Contact your midwife Introduction to Solids A programme to support parents and carers with introducing foods to their baby. 0 to 8 months Individual sessions Health Service Nursery Nurses Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Infant Feeding Support sessions for you to discuss any matters relating to feeding your baby, e.g. breastfeeding, formula feeding and introducing solid foods. 0 to 12 months Individual sessions Health Visitors Contact the Children’s Centre for more information 1 and 2 year old Developmental Assessments Checks Health and development assessment to check your child’s weight, height, learning, diet and behaviour etc. 12 to 24 months Individual sessions Health Visitors Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Child Health Clinic ( Baby Weighing) Baby Weighing and support advice and guidance on your child’s health 0 to 60 months Individual sessions Health Visitors Contact the Children’s Centre for more information. SERVICES WE REFER TO Activity Description Details Delivered by Booking Mind The mental health charity Counselling services are available to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. Individual sessions Mind Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service (EWMHS Nelft) If at any time you feel that you cannot cope with life and things around you can ask for support. Individual sessions EWMHS Nelft Contact the Children’s Centre for more information St Luke’s Hospice Bereavement Service A bereavement and Counselling Support service for people Individual sessions St Luke’s Hospice Contact the Children’s Centre for more information CAB Free, confidential information and advice to assist people with money, legal, consumer and other problems. Individual sessions CAB Contact the Children’s Centre for
more information Benefit Advice To support council tenants who have rent arrears and are struggling financially. Individual sessions Financial Inclusion Officers Contact the Children’s Centre for more information St Mungo’s Floating Support Service St Mungo's helps people recover from the issues that create homelessness, such as rent arrears, debt and benefits, and support families with employment and education. Individual only St staff Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Thurrock Healthy Lifestyles Service Thurrock adults who may need health improvement intervention. Includes mental health screening, alcohol and consumption screening. There are 3 main health improvement programmes from Thurrock Healthy Lifestyle Service: Smoking Cessation, NHS Health Checks and Weight Management. A range of sessions available Thurrock Healthy Lifestyles Service Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Local Area Coordinators (LAC’s) Local area coordinators (LACs) help people find ways to make a better life. Based in towns and villages around Thurrock, they know the local people – those who need help, and those who can offer different types of help. Individual sessions LAC’s Contact the Children’s Centre for more information Parenting Programmes Helping parents who need additional support with parenting – parents of children aged 0 to 19 13 week parenting programme (once per week) Coram Referral only via Children’s Services – should be discussed with Children Centre Domestic abuse and violence support Supporting victims (female and male) of domestic abuse and violence Drop-in sessions / telephone help and advice Changing Pathways 01268 729707 Sexual abuse and violence support Supporting victims of sexual abuse and violence Variety of support available SERICC 01375 380609 WORK PLACEMENTS Activity Description Details Delivered by Booking Prince’s Trust The Prince’s Trust provide free that give young people the practical and financial support they need to stabilize their lives. The Prince’s Trust helps them develop key skills while boosting their confidence and motivation. The Children’s Centres support the Prince’s Trust programmes by having work placements/volunteer opportunities. Arranged according to the need of the individual Prince’s Contact the Children’s Centre for more information TCHE Private Company that run government initiatives and programmes to support families back into employment. Work in partnership with Thurrock. Arranged according to the need of TCHE TCHE