Boston, Norfolk Lodge Children’s Centre term 1 timetable

Valid from
7 September to 23 October
Mondays

Children's Health Clinic

Pre-booked appointments are available across out 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: 5 hours

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

CAB offer support and advice to families for money, benefit, housing or employment.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 7 hours

Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - starts 7 September

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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Learning Together Babies under 1s - starts 7 September

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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - 14 September to 19 October - held at Fishtoft Road Children's Centre, PE21 0AA

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 22 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
Tuesdays

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/carers.
For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk or complete ESLP Request for support form
 
(Please note that this session was previously advertised as Kids Creche)

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes

Baby Massage - starts 8 September

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. Please note baby must have had their six to eight week NIPE health check prior to starting Baby Massage.

To book onto this course email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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

SEND Drop in session

Friendly advice and support for parents and carers of children with SEND. Come along to talk about your child’s development, ask questions and find out about available support

Cost: free
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 2 hours

First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 8 September 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 onto, complete the form: First Bites and Baby Life form

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 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: 1pm
Duration: 45 minutes

Parent and Carer Forums - 13 October only

Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services. Autmn crafts and light refreshments.

Cost: free
Time: 2pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Children's Health Clinic

Pre-booked appointments are available across out 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

Stay and Play 0 to 5 years - no session 9 September

This session offers a range of fun activities for children and families to explore together, singing and sharing books to support children’s confidence, independence and development.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Incredible Years Baby (0 to 12 months) - starts 7 October

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 programme content that you sign up when your child is aged between zero to six months old.
 
To book onto this course email NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 14 October 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 onto, complete the form: First Bites and Baby Life form

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

OWL Babies under 1s - starts 23 September

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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Thursdays

Children's Health Clinic

Pre-booked appointments are available across out 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

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 Voices under 1s

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

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 45 mins

Fridays

Children's Health Clinic

Pre-booked appointments are available across out 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

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

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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour

Early Talkers 0 to 5 years - held at Wyberton Community Centre, PE21 7DE

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

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 45 minutes

Saturdays

View Saturday timetables

Other sessions and services

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: