- Valid from
- 2 June to 22 July
- Mondays
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Children’s Health Clinic
Pre-booked appointments are available across our children’s centres, to provide health advice and information about your baby, child or young person. To speak to a health professional in the team, please contact us on 01522 843000.
Cost: free
Time: 9am
Duration: 6 hours
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
CAB offer support and advice to families for money, benefits, housing or employment. Open drop in.
Cost: free
Time: 9am
Duration: 7 hours
Baby Massage - starts 2 June
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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Tuesdays
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Time to Play
Previously advertised as Kids Creche and ESLP. For children with disabilities with complex health needs in their early years up until they transition into statutory full-time education. For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Incredible Years Baby (0 to 12 months) - starts 6 May for 12 weeks
This parenting programme 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 10 weeks, depending on the needs of the group. To book onto this course email NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour
Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - starts 3 June until 8 July
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 and would like to attend please contact the children's centre for more information at norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours
Supporting Families Employment Advisor (SFEA) Drop in - starts 17 June - every four weeks
Supporting Families Programme drop in to help and support the family into employment and connect to services. Please contact the children's centre for more information at norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 3 hours - Wednesdays
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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.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Baby Massage - starts 4 June
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, please email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
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: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours - Thursdays
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Speech and Language drop in 0 to 5 years
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. Drop in for parents 0 to 5 years. Open to all.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
Adult Learning - starts 10 May for 10 weeks - term time only
Essential English Course term time only. Learn essential english skills, support your child at school, get help at work or get a new job. To book email adult.learning@linconshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - starts 5 June
A programme of sessions featuring a talk time to show how the little things a parent does make a difference to their child’s learning, together with a range of fun play activities, songs and stories. To book for our six-week programme please email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Top Tips for Babies 3 to 4 months - 19 June and 17 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: 11.15am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Learning Together Babies under 1s - starts 5 June - held in Central park, Boston. Please meet on Norfolk Street Entrance.
A programme of sessions featuring a talk time to show how the little things a parent does make a difference to their baby’s 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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Fridays
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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. Supported by BSL interpreter.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
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: 10.45am
Duration: 45 minutes
Portage Drop-in Group - starts 25 April alternate weeks
Portage Drop-In Group is a stay and play open access opportunity for Portage families only, who are currently receiving or have previously received support through the Early Learning and Portage Support Service. The group is run by Portage Practitioners, and families can access the group up until the term before their child starts school. The Drop-In Group provides an opportunity for families with SEND children to meet and share experiences and also receive information and signposting to other services where appropriate.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
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 NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 843135 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 NorfolkLodgeCC@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 NorfolkLodgeCC@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: