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Children and Families

Woodlands Childrens Centre Information and Timetable


September 2013 - March 2014
Primarily for families in Olney, Hanslope and the surrounding villages of North Milton Keynes

01234 241837

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/woodlandscc

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Our Woodlands Timetable Mondays


Mum & Co with Woodlands Soft Play
10.00am - 11.30am (Term time only) Olney Youth Centre 2 pay as you go Friendly, safe and lively toddler playgroup for children up to 5 years old. Good range of toys including ride-on toys and play dough, baby zone for younger siblings.

Tuesdays
Haversham Toddler Time music and movement and Stay and Play
9.30am - 11.00am Haversham Social & Community Centre,The Crescent, Haversham MK19 7AN 1 suggested contribution per child. A chance for you to interact with your child in a fun music and movement session. Sing, clap, jump and wiggle to a variety of songs and rhymes. If your child is not yet toddling, just bounce them on your knee! Develop your childs physical abilities, rhythm and coordination. Followed by a stay and play session with a healthy snack. No booking required.

Tuesdays continued
Olney Ragdolly Annas Music Group, (2 sessions)
10.00am - 10.45am Session or 11.00am - 11.45am Session Olney Youth Centre, East Street, Olney MK46 4DH 2 per parent & child, (50p for each additional child) is payable directly to Ragdolly Annas. Music and play for babies and children aged 0-5 years and their parents. The sessions concentrate on physical and language development of babies and toddlers, whilst also supporting social and emotional development. Classes are pay as you go but booking essential, to book call or text Anna on 07901 854894 / 07989 713745. Visit www.ragdollyannas.com

Mini Strikers Multi Sports


1 suggested contribution per child. A fun and lively session for adults and walkers to ve years old. Children will play games to become familiar with dierent types of balls and sports equipment, getting lots of praise and attention, while developing their listening skills in an enjoyable and safe environment. No booking required.

Lavendon
10.00am - 11.00am Lavendon School, High Street, Lavendon MK46 4HA

Castlethorpe
1.30pm - 2.30pm Castlethorpe Village Hall, North Street, Castlethorpe MK19 7EW

Olney Drop-in Clinic (including Baby weigh in)


9.30am - 11.30pm The Olney Centre, High Street, Olney Run by the Olney Health Visitors from Cobbs Garden Surgery.

Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults


Woodlands Childrens Centre is committed to the safeguarding of all children and adults who use the centre and follows local safeguarding board procedures.

Wednesdays
Olney Post-Natal Group
10.30am - 12.00 noon The Olney Centre, High Street, Olney A post-natal group with an 8 week rolling programme of information and support for new parents. Please contact the Cobbs Garden Health Visitor team for more details of the programme on 01234 713911.

Hanslope Stay and Play and Toddler Time music and movement session
Children and Parent Session 9.15am -11.30am Woodlands Childrens Centre at Hanslope MK19 7BL 1 suggest contribution per child. A chance to meet other parents and enjoy time playing with your child both indoors and outside. Parents are asked to get involved in tidy-up time and in serving a sit-down healthy snack for the children. Toddler Time is a fun and interactive music and movement session for children and parents to enjoy together. Sing, clap, jump and wiggle to a variety of songs and rhymes. If your child is not yet toddling, just bounce them on your knee! Develop your childs physical abilities, rhythm and co-ordination. Advice and guidance available from our Family Support Workers.

Thursdays
Hanslope Bumps and Babies with Baby Clinic
10.00am - 11.30am Woodlands Childrens Centre Hanslope MK19 7BL A weekly session designed to stimulate baby, while giving parents/carers a chance to relax and chat with other parents of children aged 0 to 1. Baby Clinic for Patients of Hanslope Surgery takes place within the session on the second Thursday of every month: 12 September, 10 October, 14 November, 12 December, 9 January, 13 Februrary and 13 March with Health Visitor, Alison Smith.

Fridays
Hanslope Messy Play
9.15am - 10.45 am Woodlands Childrens Centre in Hanslope MK19 7BL 1 suggested contribution per child. A messy play session aimed at providing children aged 0-4 an opportunity to explore new textures, tastes, smells and experiences in a safe environment. Includes indoor and outdoor plan, water and sand play and experimenting with dierent foodstus (please advise centre sta of any allergies).

Olney NCT Bumps & Beyond NEW


1.00pm - 3.00pm Olney Youth Centre A safe and supportive session designed to support new parents and babies up to a year. Come and make new friends, nd out what sessions, activities and groups are available in and around the local area and make use of the baby play area that has everything you need to stimulate your baby. Refreshments are included. Supported by Woodlands Children centre. 1.50 contribution per child towards refreshments. Karen Fell the NCT breast feeding support counsellor will be attending monthly - dates to be conrmed.

Olney Ragdolly Annas Craft Time NEW


1.45pm - 2.30pm Olney Youth Club 4.50 for the rst child 2 for any additional children. Come and spend some quality time with your little one and support them in their learning and development while encouraging their creativity. Session aimed at children 2.5 -5 years. Classes are pay as you go but must be booked in advance, to book call or text Anna on 07901 854894 / 07989 713745 or visit www.ragdollyannas.com for more details.

Parents and carers are encouraged to join in with all the activities and sessions on oer alongside their children: a perfect way to build condence, develop early language and communication skills, meeting new friends and having fun.

Saturdays - A chance for working parents to access activities


Mini Strikers Multi Sports session for 0-5s
11.30am - 12.30pm followed by a healthy lunch at 12.30pm - 1.30pm in the Coee Bar. Olney Youth Centre, East Street, Olney MK46 4DH Dates: 21st September, 12th October, 9th and 23rd November. 3 per parent and child together and 1 for each additional child. A fun and lively session for adults and walkers to ve years old. Children will play games to become familiar with dierent types of balls and sports equipment, getting lots of praise and attention, while developing their listening skills in an enjoyable and safe environment.

Events supported by Woodlands


NCT Nearly New Sale
12.30pm - 2.00pm The Olney Centre Saturday 12th October (Members get early entry at 12pm) Top-quality toys, Designer babywear and kidswear, maternity and nursery equipment at bargain prices. To be a seller of for more information call Jenny 01234 240536 or email olneynearlynewsale@hotmail.com

The Big Olney Food Festival


12.00 noon - 10.30pm Olney Market Square Saturday 7th September An event jam packed full of food, drink, entertainment, competitions and fun things for the kids to do! Woodlands Children Centre will be at the KIDZONE doing lots of kids activities including crafts, telling story and song times from 12.00 - 5.00pm.

Dickens of a Christmas
10.00am - 4.30pm Sunday 8th December Free Park and Ride. Olneys Dickensian Christmas Market where towns folk and stall holders dress in Victorian clothes and the town comes alive with Brass Bands, Street Entertainers, Childrens rides, craft fayres, storytelling, Punch and Judy, farmers market, stalls and refreshments. Woodlands Children centre will be hosting a Stay and Play Soft Play session from 10-3pm at the Olney Youth Centre. Local businesses will be in the coee area selling Christmas gifts and stocking llers perfect for babies and young children. If you would like a stall please contact the centre on 01234 241837.

Woodlands Training Courses and Parenting programmes


Woodlands will be running a rolling programme of training and parenting courses including Foods Safety, Paediatric rst aid, Baby Massage, The Nurturing Programme and The Freedom Programme - dates to be conrmed.

The Nuturing Programme


The Nurturing Programme provides simple, eective tools to help adults and children, understand and manage feelings and behaviour, improve relationships at home and in school, improve emotional wellbeing and develop condence and self-esteem.

The Freedom Programme


The Freedom Programme is open to any parent/carer who wishes to know more about abuse including both physical abuse and emotional abuse. It is a 12 week course for two hours a week. Each group has two facilitators who are fully trained and have a deep understanding of the issues surrounding domestic abuse. The aim is to help women to understand the beliefs held by abusive men and the eects upon children, whilst helping them gain the condence to improve the quality of their lives. The Freedom Programme is completely condential.

Baby Massage
Woodlands Children Centre is excited to oer Baby Massage from March 2014. Baby massage is a long-standing parenting tradition in many cultures, with numerous benets for both baby and parent. Parents who have attended baby massage sessions run by International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) trained sta say that some of the many benets can include, strengthening the bond with your baby, relaxation for both parent and baby and giving the baby relief from wind, colic and constipation - See more at: www.iaimbabymassage.co.uk/

MKDONS Kick into business course


November 11th and 12th - Venue to be conrmed. Are you looking for ways to juggle bringing up children and nding ways to work from home? This fun practical one day workshop will help you to understand the basics of setting up your own business as well as giving you a qualication.

Whats it all about?


Parent Involvement
Parents are so very important, they ARE and will ALWAYS be the primary educators of their children and as such, we aim to support parents to get involved and understand their childs learning through play. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in with all the activities and sessions on oer and family support workers are on hand to explain the WHY? in what we do. Sessions are designed and planned using child development principles and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) helping children develop a range of important skills as well as encouraging them to make new friends and have fun.

Family Support: Home visits/one to one support


Days/ times can be arranged to suit you. Everyone needs some extra support every now and again for all sorts of reasons on a variety of subjects and family issues. Sometimes it is more appropriate for us to oer family support on a one-to-one basis or within smaller family sessions. Whether you need information, advice, guidance or just a listening ear, our aim is to support you in a way that best suits you and your familys needs. Referrals are welcome from health professionals and partner agencies. Please ring and speak to Ana-Maria, our Family Support Worker, on 07747 457841 or talk to your Health Visitor.

Breast Feeding/Bottle Feeding Support


The centre works closely with the Olney NCT (National Childbirth Trust) to promote a culture in which breastfeeding is a realistic option for more mothers. Support is available however you have decided to feed your baby and the centre can signpost you to local support groups that oer advice and guidance on any feeding related issues. Karen Fell the local NCT Breastfeeding Support Counsellor is trained to oer support over the phone, ring Karen on 01234 713370 (please be aware that Karen works and has a young family, so please leave her a message and she will return your call as soon as possible) or ring the NCT Breastfeeding helpline 0300 330 0771, open everyday 8.00am - 10.00pm. The local Breast Feeding Support Group runs every Monday 1.30pm - 3.00pm at Newport Pagnell Health Centre.

Woodlands Children Centre Team


Kristianne Emma Nikki Ana-Maria Julie Centre coordinator (Mon, Wed, Fri) Centre Coordinator (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Centre Administrator (Mon - Thurs, 9.30am - 2.30pm) Family Support Worker (Mon - Fri) Children Centre Teacher (Tue and Wed)

Opening Times:
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Our services:
Woodlands activities take place across the large rural village communities of North Milton Keynes and the town of Olney, where we have our oce in Olney Youth Centre. Our main activity room we share with Hanslope Primary School, in addition to which we adapt village community venues to provide a welcoming, stimulating and supportive environment to enable us to meet a wide variety of family needs through the services we oer. We're here to support every local family with children under 5: from bump to baby, to their rst day at school. Our aims are to: Encourage children to try new things, have fun and gain condence, through a great range of activity sessions. Inspire parents and carers with practical ideas, from setting up messy play to getting a good nights sleep! Give you access to the latest information and resources available, through those busy early years. Connect you directly with professional experts who can help, should you need us to.

Advisory Board
Woodlands children centre is governed and led by the advisory board which is made up of a team of parent representatives, partner organisations and centre sta. The board meets regularly to discuss and review the centres services and strategic plan. If you would like to be involved in shaping the children centres services please call Emma or Kristianne on 01234 241837.

What else can we help with?


Childcare and Pre-School Information
Pop in for information, advice and guidance on childcare or pre-school provision, including information on 2, 3 and 4-year-old nursery education funding entitlement. Or phone Children & Families Information (CFI): FREEPHONE 0800 035 0335

Speech & Language Development


Ask to speak to one of our Family Support Workers if you have concerns.

We signpost families to a variety of support services Here are some of our partner agencies:
Local Health Visitors Community Midwives Local Schools/Pre-Schools/Nurseries Town & Parish Councils Job Centre Plus 0845 6060234 Adult Continuing Learning (ACE) 01908 556700 MK Act 0844 3754307 Womens Aid 0800 2000 247 Citizens Advice 0844 4994 122 Relate 01908 310010 Milton Keynes Dons 01908 622888 Milton Keynes Play Association 01908 263033 Pre-School Learning Alliance 01908 263700

Woodlands Childrens Centre


Olney Youth Centre East Street, Olney MK46 4DH Hanslope Primary School Long Street, Hanslope MK19 7BL

To keep up to date with all the latest activities, events and training course information join our Facebook page www.facebook.com/WoodlandsChildrenCentreMiltonKeynes Please note: Our service is primarily for families from our reach area: Olney, Emberton, Hanslope, Castlethorpe, Haversham, North Crawley, Chicheley, Sherington, Astwood, Cold Brayeld, Lavendon, Ravenstone, Lathbury, Tyringham, Stoke Goldington, Weston Underwood, Olney, Hardmead, Clifton Reynes, Newton Blossomville, Warrington, Gayhurst, Little Linford, Filgrave and Moulsoe and as such we will give priority to families living in these areas.

01234 241837

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/woodlandscc
Woodlands Childrens Centre Hanslope Primary School Long Street Hanslope MK19 7BL Tel: 01234 241837 woodlands.childrenscentre@milton-keynes.gov.uk www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/woodlandscc

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