Sleaford Children's Centre summer holiday timetable - Summer holiday events at children's centres

Valid from
28 July to 29 August
Mondays

Incredible Years Toddler 1 to 3 years - starting 8 September for 13 weeks

This 13-week parenting programme an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your child. For Parents with children aged 1 to 3 years children. Please note that children are unable to attend, this is a parent only course.  

To book onto this course email Sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours


Stay and Play under 1s

Sessions will offer activities to encourage babies to grow and learn through treasure baskets, messy play, singing and sharing stories.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour


Centre Closed 25 August for Monday Bank Holiday

Tuesdays

Early Talkers 0 to 5 years - held at Sleaford Children's Centre

This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 45 minutes

Wednesdays

Moving on Up! 0 to 5 years - no session 20 August

This session offers a range of fun activities to support children developing their independence and social skills through play.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 years with siblings up to 8 years - Animal UK visit, 20 August only

A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Breast Start from pregnancy and breastfeeding

Come and join us in a relaxed, friendly environment, chat and meet other breastfeeding mums and get some support and advice. A member of the health visiting team supports the group.

Cost: free
Time: 11.15am
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes


Early Explorers under 1s - no session 30 July, held at Sleaford Children's Centre

A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for babies to explore using their senses, giving them opportunities to learn, supporting their early development.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour


Holiday Fun 0 to 1 year - 30 July only

New session coming for the 2025 Summer holiday timetable in your Children’s Centre. Early Years Alliance will be piloting a Holiday Fun for 0 to 1 year olds . A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Thursdays

Time to Play - last session 31 July, will restart 28 August

Previously advertised as Kids Creche and ESLP.
For children with disabilities with complex health needs in their early years up until they transition into statutory full-time education.
For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Top Tips for Babies 3 to 4 months - 31 July only

This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development. It’s a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family. 

Cost: free
Time: 9.15am
Duration: 1 hour


Top Tips for Babies 3 to 4 months - 28 August only

This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development. It’s a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family. 

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Recovery College - Five Ways to Wellbeing - 14 August only

Course on understanding and recognising the signs of anxiety and how to manage it. Free course for more information visit Recovery College.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Parent and Carer Forums - Teddy Bears Picnic event, 14 August only

Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services.

Cost: free
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 years with siblings up to 8 years - 21 and 28 August

A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Fridays

Pop in and Play under 1s - no session on 1 August

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Speech and Language drop in - no session on 1 and 29 August

Drop-in for parents and carers to chat with a speech and language assistant where they may have concerns about their child’s speech and language development.

Bookable sessions please email lhnt.familyhub-salt@nhs.net.

Cost: free
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 years with siblings up to 8 years - 1 August only

A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun.

Cost: free
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 1 hour


Pop in and Play 0 to 5 years with siblings up to 8 years

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Other sessions

Early Years Alliance

The Early Years Alliance also offer free online sessions. For details see the Early Years Alliance website.


Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: