Spalding Children’s Centre term 2 timetable

Valid from
3 November to 19 December 2025
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: 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

Tuesdays

Multinational Stay and play 0-5 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


Parent and Carer Forums, 16 December only with Rhubarb Theatre

Parent and carers work together with partners and commissioned services to co-design and evaluate current services. Come along and have a hot drink and give your feedback.

To book, please email Spaldingcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Learning Together Babies under 1s - heald at At Pinchbeck Library, Knights Street PE11 3RU

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 SpaldingCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour


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 spaldingcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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


Supporting Families Employment Advisor (SFEA) Drop In, 25 November and 23 December

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

Cost: free
Time: 2.30pm
Duration: 2 hours

Wednesdays

Incredible Years Toddler 1 to 3 years - Started 17 September

This 13-week parenting programme is 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. Please note that children are unable to attend, this is a parent only course.  

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

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Baby Massage, starts 12 November for five weeks

This 5-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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
 

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


OWL Babies under 1s

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

Time to Play

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.

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


First Bites and Baby Life: 3 to 6 months - 13 November and 11 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, please click the link below;
First Bites and Baby Life: 3 to 6 months Form

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


Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - starts 30 October - 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: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours

Fridays

Little Explorers 0 to 5 years

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


Stay and Play under 1s

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 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 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: