- Valid from
- 15 April 2024
- Mondays
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Early talkers 0 to 5 years
This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Learning together toddlers 1 to 5 years starts 15 April
The session features a ‘talk time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their children’s learning, together with a range of fun play activities, songs and stories.
To book onto this session, email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Solihull antenatal education programme, group for parents starts 8 April
The Solihull Antenatal Education Programme is intended for parents to be, and their birthing partner. This is a 6-week programme designed to provide you with information around parent and baby relationships, labour and birth, breast feeding and caring for you baby. If you are 28 weeks pregnant or over and would like to attend this funded programme, please register using this education form.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Tuesdays
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Time to Play 0 to 5 years
(previously advertised as Kids Creche and Early Support and Learning Provision)
Early Support and Learning Provision, providing opportunities for children with disabilities or complex medical needs to learn and explore through play independently, whilst providing a short break for their parent and carer. For further information or to book a place please email: CWDLincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 3 hours
OWL babies under 1s
OWL babies - outdoor while learning. Sessions will include discussions around the benefits of being outside, sensory play activities, exploring nature, singing and sharing books.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding on 17 April, 1 May and 15 May
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: 11am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The early days
A programme to support families and their new babies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet other new parents, take part in activities such as tummy time, singing and sharing books. An ideal session for your first visit into a children’s centre.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Thursdays
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Little explorers 0 to 5 years
A sensory play session encouraging children to explore a range of messy play activities such as water, sand, crafts, gloop and play dough.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Speech and language drop in
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.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
Drop in baby cafe
Our drop-in baby café provides a warm and welcoming space for you and your baby to relax, eat and drink. Help yourself to free refreshments and let your baby explore the toys. We have baby changing facilities onsite and nappies available too. Our friendly Business Support staff will be on-hand to signpost you to all available community services.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours
Making it real on 2 May - Early years alliance event, making the most of stories and rhymes
During these sessions we will be sharing ideas that you can repeat at home to support your child's development. Fun activities that you and your child can enjoy that will prepare them for the exciting journey to being ready for school. These activities will include mark making fun, making the most of stories and rhymes, exploring environmental print and oral language.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Fridays
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Let’s get active 0 to 5 years
Children will be encouraged to be active in a range of activities such as running, jumping, balancing, climbing and throwing to develop their coordination.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Messy play at Gainsborough library
Free session for children aged 0-3yrs. Held at and facilitated by Gainsborough Library.
Cost: free
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 30 minutes
Parent and carer forums on 26 April
Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Saturdays
- Other sessions and services
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Sensory room
The sensory room is available for families to access with their child with lots of different sounds, lights and textures to explore. Please email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01427 617767 to book.
Borrow bags
Drop into any children’s centre to access the range of borrow bags. These include sensory bags, stories bags, treasure baskets and much more.
Free online sessions for parents and carer
Connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0 to 5. Share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other. Visit the Family Corner website.
Grow your own confidence
Email admin@eshconsultancy.co.uk to find out more, or when the next course begins.
Adult skills and family learning
Learning opportunities for adult residents of Lincolnshire. Visit the Aspire website to find out about the courses available in your area.
Health and antenatal appointments
Available by appointment.
Solihull approach - free online courses for parents, grandparents, teens and carers
The courses provide support through all stages of bringing up children, from pregnancy and birth to caring for toddlers up to teenagers. They include specific courses for teenagers, and for parents and carers of children with additional needs. Parents’ courses can be accessed via the Solihull approach website.
Targeted individual or group (family hub) incredible years baby 0 to 12 months
This parenting programme that covers the child’s first 12 months of life. It is an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your baby.
It is recommended to gain the most from the course content that you sign up when your child is aged between 0 to 6 months old.
This course will be up to 12 weeks, depending on the needs of the group. To book onto this course email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Targeted individual or group incredible years toddler 1 to 3 years
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 GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: