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Visit us 24 hours a day at
www.eastdorset.childrencentres.org
These are our main
delivery sites but we work in the
local community and
encourage all of our
local families to use the
local groups for under fives.
You will sometimes find us at your
local health centre, Job Centre,
school or
preschool. You can contact us dur-
ing office hours on the above tele-
phone
numbers or text 07843 642982 or
see our website below.
Please held Action for Children to
continue to provide services for
you and your children
1 donation per session
East Dorset Childrens Centres
Corfe Mullen Childrens Centre 54 Wareham Road (inside Corfe
Mullen Library)
Corfe Mullen, BH21 3LE, Telephone 01202 699728
Wimborne Childrens Centre Leigh Park Community Centre, Gordon
Road, Wimborne,
BH21 2AP Telephone 01202 840790
Verwood Childrens Centre Inside the Hub, Brock Way, Station
Road, Verwood, BH31
7QE Telephone 01202 827024
West Moors Childrens Centre 4 Heathfield Way, West Moors, BH22
0DA
Telephone 01202 855056
If you live in the areas of West Moors, Ferndown, Verwood,
Wimborne
or Corfe Mullen and have a child under five years or are
pregnant, then
why not drop into any of your nearest centres to find out
more.
Ferndown Childrens Centre
Inside Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive,
Ferndown, BH22 9FB Telephone 01202 890476
East Dorset
Childrens Centres
Activities Calendar and
Newsletter 13 April to 17 July 2015
Where everyone is welcome
for fun and supportive
opportunities for children
under five years and their
families.
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Whats on offer at your childrens centre?
Children's centres in Dorset are for everyone
caring for a child under 5 and where there are
specific needs for children under 7. They bring
together local services and can offer support and
information as well as many organised fun
activities for you to enjoy with your child.
You can access support, help and guidance on a whole heap of
topics including -
Play, child development and learning
Funding and benefits advice - including debt management, finance
workshops
and employment advice
Antenatal support and advice, plus the chance to meet other
pregnant
couples locally
Specialised support for specific needs such as; children with
special or phased
needs, young parents, lone parents for example where advice is
therefore
specific just to your needs.
Parenting advice and groups
Re-training and employability support
Home based outreach family support
Read on for more information on all of the above or contact us
via the website,
email or telephone contact details on the last page of this
booklet.
Childrens Centres in East Dorset are
managed by Action for Children, we
support the most vulnerable and neglected
children through the UK and we have done
for 145 years. See our website for more
information www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Being a parent is the most important job there
is. That's why it's so important for parents to
be equipped for what's ahead. It's about
giving them the information, advice and skills
they need to be great parents.
Our guide to parenting..
PEEP (Parents Early Educators Partnership)
Our evidence based learning together programme helps parents
and
carers create the best start for their babies and children by
making the
most of everyday learning opportunities.
Running across the cluster every week, please see timetable for
ages and
contact the centre to book your childs place at the most local
venue for
you.
Do you have a two year old? You may be entitled to fifteen hours
free childcare per week which is funded directly to the setting. It
is different from tax credits so why not go to Dorset for you
(https://www.dorsetforyou.com)and check to see if your child might
benefit or ask us at the Centre to check with you!
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Calling all Families!
We focus our sessions as much on Dads as Mumsin fact any male
carers.
Not only do we offer a monthly fun packed Saturday morning
family session
but we welcome you at all of our venues! Come along to Messy
Play at
Ferndown or Play and Learn at Corfe Mullen to be amazed at how
much paint
you and your children can wear in a painting session, try the
forest garden in
Wimborne - we have loads to do!
Bring a change of clothes and all the family are welcome!
I didnt think I would stay the whole time, but I did, and we
love it, and we go
every month and look forward to seeing the same faces - the
venues are
great!
Services for parents and families of children
with special educational needs.
Dorset Local Offer
Dorset's Local Offer is being developed for children and young
people with SEN and disabilities and their families to be the one
place you need to visit for all information. Follow the link to
find out more. www.dorsetforyou.com/406949
Here at the childrens centres we can offer support and
information at any group running in the centres, all children are
welcome. We also have links with local groups such as Contact a
Family support nationally or one to one support through Outreach
support or through your early years setting via Parent Pitstop
meetingsjust ask your setting for more information. You could also
speak with the Dorset Parent Carer Partnership for more
information. www.dorsetparentcarercouncil.co.uk
10 - 12 @ Leigh Park Childrens
Centre 25th April
10 - 12 @ West Moors CC 23rd May
10 - 12 @ Wimborne Forest Garden 27th June
Getting back to work Here at the Childrens Centres we can
offer families lots of support and infor-
mation about getting back to work, Come
along to Job Club every Wednesday
morning from 10am12pm in Leigh Park
for advice with CV writing, on line
applications and more.
Citizens Advice Bureau 1st, 3rd and 5th Weds @ Leigh Park, 9:30
to 12:30
2nd and 4th Weds @ Corfe Mullen, 10 to 12pm
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month @ Verwood
Library 10 to 12pm
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10 to 12 @ The Heatherlands Centre
Skills for Success Are you looking for work but don't know where
to start?
Your local Childrens Centre can offer free help for you
to write an up to date CV or teach you the all important
interview techniques.
For your one to one session, contact Ella on 01202
890476 or Becca on 01202 699728
First Point (Housing Support)
Do you have rent arrears, a notice to quit, unaffordable rent,
debts, facing homelessness? Come along to a free drop in at Leigh
Park Childrens Centre - no need to book, just come along. Every
Wednesday 10am12pm For more information call 01305 216230
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Community Voice Stakeholders Meetings
Childrens Centres are required to ensure lots of opportunities
are given to
local families and the community to support and challenge
decisions and
services delivered by their local childrens centre and you can
get involved!
Please come along to our next meeting at your local centre, we
look
forward to seeing you!
Parent Feedback Every Friday we ask you to give us your feedback
- what you think
about the centres, the sessions, the venue and most importantly
the
difference it has made to your child. You can complete a
feedback
form in centre or online, a survey may come out to your email or
you
can post comments on questions on our facebook page for
interaction 24/7!
For more information about the East Dorset
Cluster of Childrens Centres visit us on
facebook
Wimborne and Corfe Mullen 12 May Wimborne First School
starts 9:30am
West Moors and Ferndown 21st May starts 10am @ West
Moors
Verwood (@ The Hub) 3rd June starts 10am
SKILLS and LEARNING
Want to learn a new hobby? Thinking about
returning to work? Then why not try adult or family
learning?
There are many courses available through Skills
and Learning, plus you get to meet new people and
get involved in projects in the community.
We can help you find one that is suitable for you or
go to the website
www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk
We NEED you!
Ever wanted to get involved? Fancy working
on reception or helping in a group? Or
supporting parents to come to the centre?
Our PARENTEERS programme gets you
trained in safeguarding, workplace
experience and a chance to be part of the
Action for Children team.
Get in touch via
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
to register and complete your application
online or contact Jane for more information
on 01202 840790
Freedom The Freedom programme is for any woman who wishes to
learn more about the reality of domestic violence and abuse. The
12, weekly, sessions of the programme are informal and friendly,
with quizzes (it's okay, nobody is being tested!) activities and
infor-mation sheets to help you understand the topics.
Nobody has to explain why they are there or disclose any
personal infor-mation. Nor will we be telling you what to do in
your situation or that your ex-periences are not as bad as someone
else's.
Woman who have attended the pro-gramme say they leave thinking
clearly for the first time in years and feel ready to change their
life around. Crche and refreshments provided.
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Safeguarding is everyones responsibility
Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While
physical abuse might be the most visible, other types of abuse,
such as emotional abuse and neglect, also
leave deep, lasting scars. The earlier children that get abused
get help, the greater
chance they have to heal and break the cycle. By learning about
common signs of abuse and what you can do to intervene, you can
make a huge difference in a
childs life.
Not all child abuse is obvious. Ignoring childrens needs,
putting them in unsupervised, dangerous situations, or making a
child feel worthless or stupid are
also child abuse. All types of child abuse can lead to low
self-esteem, difficulties in
forming and maintaining relationships, failure to thrive and
future mental ill health.
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If you are worried or concerned about a child please
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Breast pump and TENS
Machine hire
At East Dorset
Childrens Centres we can
provide you with free* Breast pump
hire for 4 weeks or TENs Machine
hire when you are 37 weeks
pregnant. Anyone can pop in and
collect it for you, all we ask is that
you register with us.
Contact your nearest
centre for more information or check
availability.
* There is fee of 5 for the
hygiene kit for the breast pump, and 2 for the
pads for the TENs machine as these are not
returnable due to health and hygiene reasons.
Steps 2 Wellbeing
Most of us feel sad, anxious, low or stressed now and again in
response to particular events in our life. While for most this is
short lived, for others it can cause ongoing distress, a sense of
hopelessness and impact on the quality of your life and of those
around you. Steps 2 Wellbeing can help, a
confidential NHS programme you can
self refer to via the following ways.
By phone 0300 1231120
Online at www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk or
Email [email protected] for more
information.
By post or via your own GP.
Just because you may be feeling this way
now, doesnt mean it has to stay that way.
Family Support Service You may have noticed we offer a Family
Support service, you may also be wondering what this is.
When life gets more difficult than usual, for whatever reason,
family support workers give help and advice to get you through.
Perhaps you have had enough of your childs behaviour and dont know
how to change it, money worries may be getting you down or you
would love to attend some of the groups we offer but just dont have
the courage to make that first step .We meet people from all walks
of life, and no two families are the same.
We have a team of 6 family support workers covering the East
Dorset area. No worry is too small or too silly. Phone one of our
centres and ask to speak to a family support worker, we may not be
there to take your call but if you leave a message we will call you
back.
We can meet you at the Childrens Centre or visit you at home and
if we find cant help we will get you in touch with someone who
can.
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Rhyme Time, with books and crafts
10.30am - 11.30am
Starts 13 April Term time only
Under Ones @ Sunny Hill Church
Weekly 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Member of Health Team available on 1st and 3rd weeks
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Child Minders Group 10.00am - 11.30am
The ARK Toddler Group @ St Nicholas Church 10.00am - 11.30am
Breastfeeding Group - @ Corfe Caf 10.00am - 11.00am
Supported
by trained peer supporters.
Baby PEEP Starts 16 June21 July 1.30pm3pm (booking
essential)
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Play & Learn 10.00am - 11.30am
with CAB drop in 2nd and 4th weeks 10 .00am- 12pm
Play and Learn @ Sturminster Marshall Village Hall 9.45am -
11.15am
Baby Clinic every 3rd week
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Moo Music 10.00am - 10.45am starts 16 April
Call Libby to book on 07730574171
Post natal Support Group 1.15pm - 2.45pm
Bright Sparks 9 April, 11 June, Massage 16 April, 18 June,
Weaning 23 April, 25 June (ring 01202 604345 for
information)
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Feedback Friday online please give us your feedback on the
week. Local toddler groups are running, please visit Dorset
For
You, Family Information Service online or call 01305 221066
to
find out which ones are near you.
Every SaturdayLibrary Gets Lively 10.30am-11.00am
Fun family morning with crafts & storiesages 4-7
Corfe Mullen Childrens Centre
We are located within Corfe Mullen Library and offer lots of
activities for local children under five years and their families.
Come down and meet us or call 01202 699728 to find out more.
Parent craft and antenatal support
At your local childrens centre
Every expectant parent is invited to a four week antenatal
programme delivered by Midwives and Health Visitors.
Topics include -
Birth expectations and labour
First few days with your new baby
Role of the Health Visitor
These days are interactive and not class taught sessions.
You are free to book on to any course after 24 weeks of
pregnancy with your midwife, please have a chat with them
for more information.
Corfe Mullen Childrens Centre Classes starting Monday 13,
20, 27 April, Tues 5 May 6.00pm8.00pm
Leigh Park Childrens Centre 5, 12, 19, 26 May 2.00pm4.00pm
Antenatal clinics
You may visit your midwife at one of the childrens centres
for routine appointments and checks through your
Pregnancy. When you are in, ask us for your free copy of
Having a Healthy Pregnancy and dont forget to register
with the childrens centre to keep updated with all our new
groups and activities for you and your new addition!
When baby is born, please dont forget to let us know!
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Ferndown Childrens Centre
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Messy Monkeys
Session 1 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2 11.00am - 12pm
Starts 13 April Come to one or the other Booking essential
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Under Twos 10.00am - 11.30am starting 14 April
Breast friends Breast feeding group, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Well Baby Clinic @ Ferndown Medical Centre 10.30am - 11.45am
Parent and Toddler Group @ Heatherlands Community Centre,
10.00am - 11.45am (Term time only) 1.50 donation per family
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Young Parents To Be - 12.00pm - 2.00pm (Contact Jodie on
07795 964025
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Childminder Group 10.00am - 11.30am
Under Ones @ Ferndown Medical Centre, 10.30am - 12.00pm
Pyjama Drama @ Heatherlands Community Centre, 1.45pm -
2.40pm,
booking essential
Frid
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Growing Together - for 0-3 year olds 10am - 11.30am starting
from 17 April Booking essential
Feedback Friday online please give us your feedback on the
week.
Rhyme Time 10.00am - 10.30am @ Ferndown Library
We have a fantastic resource within
Ferndown First School, just come
through the main entrance of the
school, plus we deliver a lot of
services from Heatherlands
Community Centre.
Please call for more
Information 01202 890476
Wimborne Childrens Centre
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Child Minders Group 10.00am - 11.30am
PEEP for one t two year olds
5 week course 13, 20, 27 April, 11, 18 May 1.00pm2.30pm
2nd course 15, 22, 29 June, 6, 13 July 1.00pm2.30pm
Antenatal Clinic (every Monday afternoonplease ring for
appointment
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Breast Feeding Group 9.30am - 11.00am
Tots and Toys 10.00am - 11.30am (Term time only)
Child Health Clinic 11.00am - 1.00pm
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CAB Advice drop in 9.30am - 12.30pm
1st, 3rd and 5th Weds of the month - call 01202 840790 to
check
Job Club 10 - 12pm all welcome, IT and laptops available for
free use,
develop your CV or get support to look for work and
training.
First Point Drop In 10.00am 12pm
Moo Music 10.00am 10.45 starts 15 April Call Libby to book
on
07730574171
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Under Ones 10.30am - 12pm
For parents and babies under 12 months
Rhyme Time @ Wimborne Library, 11.15am - 11.45am
Post natal support group 12pm to 1pm
Weaning 7 May, 4 June, 2 July Baby Massage 16 April, 21
May, 18 June, 16 July
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Multiple Births Group 10.00am - 11.30am
Feedback Friday - parent feedback online
Come along to the Childrens Centre
in Leigh Park, we are
inside the shared community
centre with a great outdoor play
space and free parking if you need it.
Call 01202 840790 or join our online
community on our Facebook page.
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Verwood Childrens Centre
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Play and Learn @ St Michaels Parish
Hall, Manor Road, 9.30am - 11.00am
(Term time only)
Breast Feeding support group starting 20th April within the Play
and
Learn
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Child Minders Group (Monthly) 9.30am - 11.00am 5 May, 2 June,
7
July
Rhyme Time @ Verwood Library, 10.15am - 10.45am Please call
Libray to book 01202 822972
Story Time @ Verwood Library, 2.00pm - 2.30pm
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Under Ones Group @ Verwood Library, 10.00am - 11.30am (Term
time only)
Baby Massage @ United Church, Manor Road, BH31 6DS (next to
Library) 4 week course 15th April8 May 10.00am11.15am
2nd 4 week course starts 15th May
Child health clinic @ Station Road Surgery, 2.00pm - 3.30pm
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Child health clinic 9.30am to 11.00am @ The Hub
CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) @ Verwood Library, 10.00am -
12.00pm (1st and 3rd weeks of the month, call 01202 822972 to
check)
Frid
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Feedback Friday online please give us your feedback on the
week.
Local toddler groups are running, please visit Dorset For
You,
Family Information Service online or call 01305 221066 to
find
out which ones are near you.
Our office is located in the Hub, Brock Way
and we run services for children under five
and their families across the Verwood area
and try to get our services directly to you.
For any more information or ideas, please
drop in or telephone 01202 827024.
West Moors Childrens Centre
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Theres always lots to do at our Childrens Centresso find us
on
facebook or at www.eastdorset.childrencentres.org
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Play and Learn 10.00am - 11.30 from 21st April
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Weaning Talk 2.30pm - 3.30pm first Weds of the month starting 6
May
PEEP for Twos @ Three Legged Cross Childrens Centre Room (in
the Preschool), starting 22nd April 10.00am - 11.15am
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Library Gets Lively @ West Moors Library, 10.30am - 11.15am
Under Ones @ Three Legged Cross Childrens Centre Room (in
the
Preschool), starting 23rd April 10.00am - 11.30am Health input
on 1st
and 3rd weeks
Well Baby Clinic 1.00pm- 2.00pm
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Antenatal Clinic 9.30 am - 12.00pm Please book on 01202
855056
Feedback Friday Online, get involved every Friday to let us
know
what you think.
We are on the West Moors Middle School
site, tucked away in a converted house
which offers you a comfortable and cosy
childrens centre service just right for nur-
turing your babies and children. With a fan-
tastic outside play space, please come
along to visit us or at one of the many plac-
es we run sessions. Call 01202 855056 for
more information.
