- Valid from
- 23 February to 2 April
- Mondays
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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 - Tuesdays
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Little Explorers 0 to 5 years - held at Heckington Children's Centre
A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for Children to explore using their senses, giving them opportunity to learn and develop.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years, starting 24 February
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 sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
The Early Days
This programme is for families attending the Children’s Centre for the first time with their new baby, where families can meet other new parents in a relaxed and friendly environment. The programme will provide the opportunity to make a variety of ‘keepsake’ items and a taster of what is on offer for you and your baby in your Children’s Centres.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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SEND Drop in session
A safe space for parents and carers to discuss concerns, ask questions and explore available support with a trained children and family services professional.
Cost: free
Time: 9am
Duration: 2 hours
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 30 minutes
Learning Together Babies under 1s, starting 25 February
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 sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Moving On Up! 0 to 5 years, held at Heckington CC
This session offers a range of fun activities to support children developing their independence and social skills through play.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Thursdays
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Time to Play
Delivered by Early Years Alliance, Time to Play, provides opportunities for children with disabilities or complex medical needs (in their early years up until they transition into statutory full-time education) to learn and explore through play, whilst providing a short break for their parents and carers.
For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk or ESLP Request for support form
(Please note that this session was previously advertised as Kids Creche)Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months, 26 March and 30 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.
To book, please click the link below.
First Bites and Baby Life Booking Form
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Parent and Carer Forums - 16 April 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
Pop in and Play under 1s, Sensory Special, 26 March 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 30 minutes
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
EYA Non delivery day 26 March
- Fridays
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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
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
Baby Massage, starting 13 March
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: 11.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 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 - Saturdays
- Other sessions and services
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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. Vist - Free online learning for all the family - Join our courses for parents of 0-5s | Family Corner
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.
Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: