- Valid from
- 7 September to 23 October
- Mondays
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Incredible Years Toddler (1 to 3 years) starting 14 September
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.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
Early Explorers under 1s - starting 7 September
A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for babies to explore using their senses, giving them opportunities to learn, supporting their early development.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Tuesdays
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Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - starting 8 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 sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
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
Baby Massage - starting 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 session, email SleafordCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Wednesdays
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SEND Drop in
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: 9am
Duration: 2 hours
Little Explorers 0 to 5 years - starting 16 September
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
Lincolnshire Breastfeeding Group
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 16 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 Sleafordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Moving on Up! 0 to 5 years, held at Heckington Children's Centre - starting 16 September
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: 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 - 24 September
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 this session, click here: First Bites and Baby Life form.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Parent and Carer Forums - 22 October
Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services.
For more information contact SleafordCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Early Voices under 1s - starting 10 September
Babies are born ready to communicate. This session will support these developing skills through songs and rhymes.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
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.
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.
For more information email lhnt.familyhub-salt@NHS.net.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
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. 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.
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: