- Valid from
- 22 April to 23 May 2025
- 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 Babies under 1's - starts 28 April for three weeks only
The session features a ‘talk time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their babies learning with a range activities such as treasure baskets, messy play, singing songs and sharing books.
To book onto this session, email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - 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: 2 hours
Baby Massage - Starts 22 April
This five-week course offers a chance for you and your baby to spend precious time bonding through massage whilst meeting other parents with babies to form friendships
To book onto this session, email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 10am
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 - 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
OWL Babies under 1s
Babies explore their environment through their senses which are vital for early brain development. These sessions will include discussions around baby’s brain development, the benefits of being outside, sensory play activities, singing and sharing books.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Thursdays
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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
Little Explorers Plus
A drop in stay and play session for families of children with disabilities or complex medical needs, that will provide play and learning opportunities that meets the needs of all children. To ensure we provide the best opportunities for your children, we would encourage you to contact our team so we can understand a bit more about your child's needs
For more information please email CWDLincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins - 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 - 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.
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 and 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.
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.
Sleep workshop
Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.
Behaviour workshop
Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.
Toilet Skills Development Workshop
Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.
Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: