- Valid from
- 15 April 2024
- Mondays
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Early talkers 0 to 5 years - younger siblings welcome
This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 45 minutes
Pop in and play 0 to 5 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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Baby massage - starts 15 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 birchwoodcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
There are no sessions running on 6 May
- Tuesdays
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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
Making it real - Mark making fun 21 May only
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: 10.30am
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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Time to Play
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: cwd@eyalliance.org.uk
Cost: free
Time: 9.15am
Duration: 3 hours
Learning together babies under 1s - six-week programme - starts 17 April
The session features a ‘talk time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their babies’ learning, together. With a range of activities such as treasure baskets, messy play, singing songs and sharing books.To book onto this session, email birchwoodCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Pop in and play 0 to 5 years
Do you have a child 0 to 1 year old? Would you like to meet other families in the area? Are you pregnant or about to become a new parent? Why not come and join us for a coffee and a chat and play in our activity room. Your early years practitioner will be on hand to offer advice and information about your local children’s centre offer.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Thursdays
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Paediatric first aid course - 13 June only
Adult only - non-mobile babies welcome. Learn life skills focusing on CPR, choking and other child emergencies
To book onto this session, email birchwoodCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 5 hours
Learning together toddlers 1 to 5 years - six week programme starts 18 April, no session 16 May
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. Younger siblings welcome.
To book onto this session, email birchwoodCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Pop in and play 0 to 5 years, 16 May only
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
Top tips for babies 3 to 4 months - 18 April, 23 May and 27 June
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
The early days, no session 16 May
A programme to support families and their new babies in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour
Pop in and play under 1s, 16 May only
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 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: 10.00am
Duration: 1 hour
Time to play
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: 9.15am
Duration: 3 hours
Pop in and play 0 to 5 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: 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 birchwoodCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 689991 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 BirchwoodCC@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 BirchwoodCC@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: