Spalding Children's Centre term 6 timetable - Term 6 events at children's centres

Valid from
2 June to 22 July 2025
Mondays

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: 2 hours


Early Voices under 1s

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

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 45 minutes

Tuesdays

Multinational stay and play 0 to 5 years

Fun activities for children and families to explore together, singing and sharing books to support children’s confidence, independence and language development. Supported by PAB Languages Limited (PAB).

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Early talkers 0 to 5 years at Pinchbeck Library - Pinchbeck Community Hub and Library 48 Knight Street, PE11 3RU

This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 45 minutes


Baby Massage

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 spaldingcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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


Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - starting 3 June

Family Hubs - Universal Antenatal programme to support emotional health and wellbeing in the delivery of Solihull Approach groups for parents, with a focus on relationships and nurturing connected, sensitive and responsive interactions. If you are 28 weeks pregnant or over and would like to attend this funded programme, please register using the link below
Antenatal Education Form

Cost: free
Time: 6pm
Duration: 2 hours

Wednesdays

Top Tips for Babies 3 to 4 months - 11 June and 16 July

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 30 minutes


Portage Stepping Stones

An invitation only targeted small group, for SEN pre school children and their parents and carers, led by Portage Practitioners and supported by Early Years and Family Educators. Weekly sessions run over eight weeks focussing on specific areas of development.

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: 1pm
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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Thursdays

Time to Play

(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


Baby massage starts 12 June for five weeks

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 spaldingCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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


Supporting Families Employment Advisor (SFEA) Drop in - 12 June

Supporting Families Programme drop in to help and support the family into employment and connect to services.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours

Fridays

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


Stay and Play under 1's

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

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 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 spaldingcc@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 spaldingcc@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: