Boston, Norfolk Lodge Children’s Centre term 2 timetable

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

Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - starts 3 November

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

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.

This session is for children with disabilities/complex needs, For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk or ESLP Request for support form

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

Baby Massage - starts 4 November 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 NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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

First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 25 November 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 on please click First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months.

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

Supporting Families Employment Advisor (SFEA) Drop in

Supporting Families Programme drop in to help and support the family into employment and connect to services. Please email NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk for more information.

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 3 hours

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 

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

Parent and carer forums - 10 December only

Come along for a hot drink and refreshments to have a chat. Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services.

Cost: free
Time: 12noon
Duration: 1 hour

First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months - 17 December 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 on please click First Bites and Baby Life 3 to 6 months.

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

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

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

Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - 30 October to 11 December - no session on 13 November

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

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: 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 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

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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:

• Boston, Carlton Road Children's Centre
• Boston, Fishtoft Road Children's Centre
• Boston, St Christophers Children's Centre
• Old Leake Children's Centre