Sleaford Children’s Centre term 5 timetable - Term 5 events at children's centres

Valid from
15 April 2024
Mondays

Pop in and play under 2s

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: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 


Early explorers under 1s

Babies learn through their senses. This session will provide a range of opportunities for babies’ to explore different messy play activities such as sand, water, gloop and cereals.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour


There are no sessions running on 6 May

Tuesdays

Learning together babies under 1s - starts 16 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 for our six-week programme please email sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Baby massage - five week course starting 16 April held at Heckington Children's Centre

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 sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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


Big cook, little cook 0 to 5 years, no session 14 May

Children and parents will work together to prepare nutritious food. There will be lots of chopping, mixing, stirring, measuring and following a recipe. Weekly bookings required for each Thursday for following Tuesday session, email sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free 
Time: 1.15pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Pop in and play 0 to 5 years, 14 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: 1.15pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Early talkers 0 to 5 years - at Heckington Children's Centre, no session 14 May

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

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


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


Little explorers 0 to 5 years - at Heckington Children's Centre

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: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Thursdays

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: 9.30am
Duration: 3 hours


Baby massage - five week course starting 18 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 sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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


Top tips for babies 3 to 4 months - 25 April 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


Early voices under 1s

Babies are born ready to communicate. This session will support these developing skills through songs and rhymes.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 45 minutes

Fridays

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: 10am
Duration: 45 minutes


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: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 15 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: 1.30pm
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

Saturdays
Other sessions and services

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 sleafordcc@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 sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.


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