in:form - June

June 2012

Thank you to those of you who took part in our in:form evaluation in the April edition. The information you gave us, and the suggestions you made were invaluable in making sure that we can continue to provide you with a newsletter and programme which is useful and relevant to you. The whole evaluation analysis is available from the Office, should you want to read it, but there were 4 pertinent questions which indicate the usefulness of in:form to you which I’d like to share the results of: Firstly, 100% of you rated the content of in:form as either good or excellent – that’s great news for us, but we want to be better! So, over the next few editions, you’ll see some of the great suggestions you made make it into in:form. Thanks for your great ideas! Also, more than 95% of you think that in:form has improved or greatly improved your knowledge of the Centre, our activities and services, and 91% of you feel that your knowledge of our upcoming events and activities has improved as a result of reading in:form. Lastly, 86% of you want to keep in:form, instead of going back to the termly programme, so that’s what we’ll continue to provide. Even though the evaluation is over, please do let us have your comments, suggestions or feedback by contacting the office. Thank you again for spending your time to help your Children’s Centre.

Duane Kirkland, Centre Manager.

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Are you a couple and expecting your first child?

Family Foundations is a unique course for expectant mothers and fathers in Surrey expecting their first baby together.

There are seven sessions in total. Four are held before the birth, starting when you are around 20-30 weeks’ pregnant. There are three further sessions in the

weeks and months after your baby arrives.

Both parents come to the course which helps couples to prepare for and adapt well to being parents.

The course will be held at The Red Oak for 4 weeks, starting on 5th July from 6pm- 9pm.

The course is free but donations are asked for refreshments.

Please contact reception to book your place.

Baby Clinic- Please note that from July there will be a few changes made to the way that Baby Clinic on a Thursday is run. More information coming soon…..

Post Natal Group

There is no post natal group running in June, the next group begins on Wednesday 4th July.

Baby Massage

The next 5 week baby massage course starts on Friday 15th June. £5 per week.

First Aid For Parents

A 2 hour first aid course for parents on 23rd June. £5 per person. Places are limited, please book with reception.

Family Foundations

Course for couples expecting their first child together. Starts 5th July for 4 weeks. (See page opposite for more details.)

Courses coming soon!

June’s activities:

Advice & Info

Drop in and see us if you have a question or need help on anything to do with raising a family, or if you need help with completing paperwork.

Free

baby baby

A small, friendly and open session for parents to drop in with their under 1s. Join us for coffee, chat & play.

50p per family

Baby Clinic

Drop-in to have your baby weighed or to see the health visiting team... then stay for a while and have a drink while your little one plays.

Free

Baby Massage

A 5-week course to teach you all you need to know about baby massage. It’s great for relaxation, bonding and communication. Call to book.

£5 per week

Dad’s Club

An opportunity for dad’s to bring their children to a session of play and activities. Open to children under 7, and their superheroes!

50p per family

Kids Zumba

Zumba classes for children aged 4 and over. Little Stars from 4pm- 4.45pm (ages 4-7 years) and Big Stars from 4.45pm- 5.30pm (ages 8-11 years)

£3 per week

Little Sports Stars

A drop-in active session with ‘Little Sports Stars’ – the specialists in children’s multi-sports and activities. Open to children aged 2-5.

£1.50 per child

Fox Cubs

A group for children (aged 3-6) to enjoy, explore and learn about nature, the environment & wildlife. Run with Surrey Wildlife Trust & Furzefield Primary School. See web site for more information.

£10 per child per 6 week course.

Playlink

A popular drop-in stay and play session run jointly by Merstham Playlink (Welcare in East Surrey) and us. Runs at Age Concern, Weldon Way, Merstham

50p per family

Post Natal Group

A 4-week course for new mums introducing a wide range of topics including Baby Massage, First Aid, Feeding, Dentistry and more.

Free

SPLAT!

Come, stay, play & learn all together! Use all our facilities and equipment, meet others, take part in organised activities… There’s LOTS to do! SPLAT (hbc) – for home-based child carers – is on Mondays @ The Red Oak. After school SPLAT is open to all, and runs on a Monday. See calendar for venue.

HBC: £1 per child After school: 50p per child

Splodgers!

A chance to come and do all the arty, crafty and MESSY things you want to do with your children, but without the stress of doing it at home!

£2 for first child, then £1 each

CoCo… is having a break from our programme at the moment. If your child has any

additional communication and language needs and you require any support or information, please contact the office.

Calendar

Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

29 May 30 31 1 June 2

0830-1130

Mobile bus @ Nutfield School

1000-1200 Post Natal (4)

1300-1500 baby baby

1545-1730 Kids Zumba

1000-1200 Playlink

1230-1415 Baby Clinic

1900-2030 HBC cluster evening

1000-1215 Jubilee Craft morning

1300-1400 Baby massage (5)

1430-1500 Little Sports Stars

4 5 6 7 8 9

HALF TERM HALF TERM HALF TERM HALF TERM HALF TERM HALF TERM

MAY BANK HOLIDAY

CENTRE CLOSED

JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY

CENTRE CLOSED

1300-1500 baby baby

1000-1200 Playlink


0930-1100 Splodgers!


11 12 13 14 15 16

0930-1100 SPLAT! (HBC)

1000-1200 Playlink

1500-1630 Splat! (Bletchingley)

0930-1140

Preparing to help in schools (1)

1300-1500 baby baby


1000-1200 Playlink





18 19 20 21 22 23

CHILD SAFETY WEEK CHILD SAFETY WEEK

0930-1100 SPLAT! (HBC)

1000-1200 Playlink

1500-1630 SPLAT! (The Red Oak)

0930-1300


1230-1430

Introducing Family Foods

1300-1500 baby baby


1000-1200 Playlink


1530-1700

Fox Cubs




1000-1200

Dad’s Club

1000-1200

First aid for parents

25 26 27 28 29 30

0930-1100 SPLAT! (HBC)

1000-1200 Playlink

1500-1630 SPLAT! (Bletchingley)

0930-1140


NEW EDITION OF

IN:FORM OUT TODAY!

1300-1500 baby baby


1000-1200 Playlink





These are the activities provided by the Children’s Centre (or by our partners) that are open to all our families with children aged 0-5. In addition, we host or run some groups or activities that are only open to some families, or which need an

appointment to attend. These do not appear on the calendar, so don’t worry if you are coming to an appointment that isn’t showing!

Bank Holidays-The Red Oak and Shining Stars pre-school will be closed on 4th & 5th June.

‘How to save a baby’s life’ first aid course Saturday 23rd June, 10am -12noon. £5.00 per person.

Places are limited, please book with reception. Please note you need to have completed a Sure Start registration form to book

onto this course, and payment must be made at the time of booking.

Is your baby around 4 months old? Are they starting to show an interest in food?

Come along to a free Introducing Family Foods Session

for advice and information about feeding and weaning your baby.

Next sessions are- Tue 19th June & Tues 17th July, 12.30pm- 2.30pm.

Run by the Merstham 0- 19 Public Health Nursing Team.

National Child Safety Week 18th June- 24th June

As part of National Child Safety Week we are hoping to have visits from

local emergency services.

There will be plenty of information in the centre for you to read, or take

home covering many topics including safety in the home and road safety.

We will also be holding a one off, 2 hour, First Aid Course for parents with

infants. See details below.

Please see our facebook page, website or pop into the Centre for more information.

A 6 week course for children aged 3- 6 years to enjoy, explore and learn about

nature and wildlife.

There will activities such as pond dipping, nature crafts and camp making. The first course starts on Thursday 21st June (3.30pm- 5pm) and runs fortnightly

until 30th August. £10 per child.

For more information or to book a place please contact the Centre.

Run in conjunction with Furzefield Community Primary School and Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Fox Cubs

July’s edition will be available on Tuesday 26th June…

Please recycle me when you pick up the next edition of in:form!

We are still collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers & Tesco’s for schools & clubs. Please bring them to the centre and pop them in the boxes in reception.

Soon, it’s our 3rd birthday!

….and to celebrate, we’ll be holding a family fun day, but we need your help!

We have 3 ideas for a theme, but we’d like YOU to choose which we go for. The options are-

At the Seaside Circus Safari

To cast your vote, pop into the centre or ask any member of staff.

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