Chingford

Childrens Centre

Activities Programme
4th April to 1st July 2016
Wyemead Centre, 5 Oaks Grove, Chingford, London E4 6EY
Telephone: 0208 496 1551
www.chingfordchildrencentre.org

Monday

Chingford

Childrens Centre

Activity/Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Stay and Play

Term Time Only

9.0010.30

Larkswood
Primary School

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

Children
under five
years

Stay2play

9.3011.30

Wyemead Centre

Taster session for those eligible

for free 2 year old nursery places.
(see article on free nursery places
on page 3)

2 year olds

TTOPS

Wyemead Centre
1.303.00
Invitation Only

A play session which supports

children and parents.

05 years

Chingford Childrens Centre supports families of children from birth to five years
as well as pregnant parents in the Chingford area.
Our universal groups like Stay and Play are for all families and are free.
The groups are planned around the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
and support children to learn and develop through play.
Please contact us if you would like to know more about our services or the
partners we work with or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

Safeguarding Children
All staff regularly receive child protection training so that they know what to
do if they believe that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm or neglect.
If you have any concerns about a child or adult Raymond Wood is the lead
safeguarding officer and can be contacted on 0208 496 1551.

Toddler Time
1.303.00
Term Time Only
No session on
the Monday
30th of May.
Booking necessary
as spaces are
limited

Yardley Early
Years Centre

1835
Bring your toddlers to play and
make new friends. This session is months
very informal. Lots of opportunities
for you to meet other parents and
swap ideas and tips.

Family Signing
Session (BSL)

Wyemead Centre

For deaf or hearing impaired

families with children 018
months

10.00 -10.30

Some of the Services on offer

If you dont see a service listed that you feel we should be
offering please get in touch and let us know, either by phone,
or through the website, or if you are passing then stop by.
Child Health Clinic
Breast Feeding Support
Midwife
Adult and Parenting classes
Health Visitor
Outreach Support
Speech and Language Therapist
Stop Smoking Advice

Training and Employment

Volunteering
ESOL classes and family learning
Back to work courses
Fathers group
Baby massage
Baby yoga

Baby signing
Baby signing group starts

June 6th on Mondays

at 10.00 here at the
Wyemead.
Parents and children
under 18 months old.

Babies
0-18months.

Tuesday
Free nursery places available interested? Why not?
1. Some parents have gone into further
education or training preparing
themselves for the working environment
and a lot of these courses are free or at
least discounted.
2. Some parents use this time for
volunteering, to gain experience in the
work market to develop their CVs.
3. Some parents find it invaluable to be able
to do some chores, shopping, cooking
etc. without having to also concentrate on
what their little ones are doing.
4. Some parents use it to go to the gym and
to keep fit, a great way to get rid of stress
from the body.
People on some form of benefits qualify
for a free nursery place for their 2 year
old child and whats more all they have to
do to find out if they qualify is to log on to
myearlylearning.co.uk enter their details and
straight away it lets you know if you qualify
or not.
Then if you qualify it gives you a number,
once you have that number you can take
it to most nurseries in Waltham Forest and
they will be able to offer you a place at their
nursery if they have space.
You do not give any money and the nursery
claim their fees from the council direct.
Now once that is all done you can then think
about what to do with the time you will have
on your hands, here are some of the things
parents are using their time for;

5. Some parents are using it for a good old

rest, being a parent is one of the hardest
jobs in the world.
Whatever your reason can you afford to miss
an opportunity like this, why not come in to
Chingford Childrens Centre and speak to us
about it we will be able to give you so many
reasons why it will be good for you and your
children.
If you want to have a taste of what it will
be like then come along to our Stay2Play
sessions especially set up for parents like
you. You will be able to experience a small
part of what your children will do, you can
get any questions answered and if there is a
need for further support this can be provided
as well.

Activity/Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Tiny Tots
Term Time Only

9.1011.00
No session
Tuesday 31st
May and
14th June.
Booking
necessary as
spaces are
limited

Yardley Early
Years Centre

Babies and parent/carers can enjoy 018 months

meeting friends and exploring toys
which extend learning.

Rhyme
time and
imagination

9.3010.30

Parkside Centre

Stories and rhymes to spark

imagination and creative
adventures.

Rollers and
Crawlers

1.303.00

Wyemead Centre

Babies and parent/carers can enjoy 018

meeting friends and exploring toys months
which extend learning.

Stay and Play

1.303.00

Paradox Centre

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which with support your childs
learning for life.

Speech and
Language drop
in session

1.303pm
Call office
for dates

Paradox Centre
during Stay and
Play

The speech and language

18 months to
therapist will be present at this
5 years old
stay and play. They will be able to
give you advice and information
in regards to your childs speech
and language.

Rhyme Time
Term Time Only

2.003.00
No session
Tuesday 31st
May and
14th June.
Booking
necessary as
spaces are
limited

Yardley Early
Years Centre

23 years
The children (and parents) will be
able to sing, play with puppets and
musical instruments and join in
with ring games.

Zumba adult
dance and
fitness class

5.00 - 6.00 pm

Wyemead Centre

Come along and get fit whilst

dancing to great tunes.

05 years

05 years

Adults only

Wednesday
Baby Massage

Description

Age of Child

Yardley Early
9.3011.00
No session
Years Centre
on Wednesday
1st and
15th June.
Booking
necessary as
spaces are
limited

If your little ones like messy play

but you would rather they didnt
do it at home then painters and
decorators is the one for you.

1835
months
(or 3 year
olds who are
not currently
at Yardley)

Stay and Play

9.3011.00

Selwyn
Primary School
Term Time Only

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

05 years

If you would like to attend a five week baby massage course

come along to the centre or phone us on 020 8496 1551.

Child Safety
Please phone
to book your
place

10.00
27th April
25th May
29th June

Paradox Centre

Learn some practical tips on

how to keep your child safe in
the home and in the community.

05 years
(crche
available)

Enjoying Nature and the Outdoors

Middlesex
Midwives
booking
necessary

9.3011.00

Wyemead Centre

Ante-natal service

Booking by
appointment
only

ESOL classes
booking
necessary

9.3011.30

Wyemead Centre

If you want to learn to speak

Parents with
and write English in a friendly
under 5s
environment with people of similar
standard then this is for you.

Coffee morning 10.3011.30

Wyemead Centre

Come and meet other parents

while you child plays in a vibrant
play room.

Parents and
children
under 5
years

Outdoor play,
exploration
and discovery

Pimp Hall Nature

Reserve

Enjoy being in nature with your

child and find out about the many
benefits of outdoor learning that
will help your child develop and
thrive throughout life.

05 years
Please dress
suitably for
the weather.

Improves relaxation, encouraging

longer sleep duration for infants
Helps to relieve the effects of colic,
teething, constipation and wind

Activity/Event

Time

Painters and
Decorators
Term Time Only

Stimulates all a babys major systems:

co-ordination, respiration, digestion,
learning ability and language
development
Helps strengthen the bond between
parents and child
Relaxes both parent and child

Days can pass by with your child staying mostly indoors feeling
cramped or caught up in television and computer games.
It can make such a difference to step outside for a walk and a
wander instead.
Join us on nature trails, scavenger hunts and other related
activities that help your child:
- move about freely and with fun in wide open spaces
- get regular exercise in the fresh air
- explore, discover and ask questions
- be curious about the world around
- learn about plants and wildlife
- play with joy and imagination
- find a sense of calm and well-being
If you would like to find out more, ask at the Chingford
Childrens Centre or phone Olivia on 020 8257 3761.
You can also go to: www.walktheloop.org.uk
Ignite a spark that will last a lifetime

Monthly
1pm3pm
13th April
11th May
8th June

Venue

Thursday
Looking for Employment?
Want to gain employment?
Need to improve your
interview style?

Activity/Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Lets get
creative

9.3011.00

Paradox Centre

You and your child will be able to try

new tools and techniques to create
beautiful artwork and sculptures.
We will be making story boxes,
instruments and learning ideas and
techniques to use at home.

25 years

Dare to Design

9.3011.00

Paradox Centre

Come along to this adult workshop

and learn how to design crafts
and gifts.

Children under
five years are
welcome

Child Health
Clinic

9.3011.30
14th April
28 April
12th May
26th May
9th June
23rd June

Paradox Centre

Come to get your child weighed with

a Health Visitor, receive health and
feeding advice and much more.

05 years

ESOL classes
booking
necessary

9.3011.30

Wyemead Centre

If you want to learn to speak English in Parents with

a friendly environment with people of under 5s
similar standard then this is for you.

Child Health
Clinic

1.005.00
1.30 to 3.30 Wyemead
Centre

Come to get your child weighed

05 years
with a Health Visitor, receive health
and feeding advice and much
more.

Movers and
Shakers

1.302.30

Paradox Centre

Physical fun with rhymes songs and

musical instruments, which supports
childrens communication skills

05 years

Family Time
Please book
as places are
limited.

1.303.00
No sessions on
Thursday 2nd
June and 16th
June.
Booking
necessary as
spaces are
limited

Yardley Early
Years Centre
Term Time Only

This session is open to all families

with children under the age of
5 years. There will be lots of activities
for the children and plenty of
opportunities for them (and you) to
make new friends.

05 years

Want to update your CV?

Look out for information on our
website chingfordchildrencentre.org
If you are interested in Adult Learning,
ESOL, Maths, English or help in
finding a job then please contact
us, fill in the form on our website
and someone will be in touch. Or
alternatively call the office and ask for
Karen who is our employment lead.
Can you afford to miss such an
opportunity?

Volunteers wanted
Have you some spare time?
Do you want to get some valuable
experience whilst learning some
new skills?
Do you want to meet new and
interesting people?
If you have answered yes to these
question we would like to hear
from you. We have some interesting
volunteering opportunities and while
youre volunteering we will offer some
vital training in health and safety,
safeguarding and first aid.
If you want to find out more please
call Karen she will be pleased to help.

Saturday

Thursday
Activity/Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Activity/Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Breast Feeding
Support

1.303.00

Chingford Health
Centre

A friendly group which offers one to

one support and advice about breast
feeding your baby.

Under
2 years

Dads club

10.0011.30
9th January
2016

Wyemead Centre

05 years

Middlesex
Midwives
booking
necessary

1.304.00

Paradox Centre

Ante-natal service

Booking by
appointment
only

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

Fathers Group
Outdoor play,
exploration and
discovery

Monthly
10.0011.30
16th April
21st May
18th June

Pimp Hall Nature

Reserve

Enjoy being in nature with your

child and find out about the many
benefits of outdoor learning that
will help your child develop and
thrive throughout life.

05 years
please dress
suitably for
the weather.

Parent craft
classes

6.008.00

Wyemead Centre

Ante Natal appointments only

For
prospective
parents

Friday
Activity/Event

Time

Venue

Description

Age of Child

Stay and Play

9.3011.00

Wyemead Centre

Be creative with your child and

learn all about the first curriculum
which will support your childs
learning for life.

05 years

Parents and
Volunteers
Forum

Please call the Wyemead Centre

centre for the
date of the next
meeting.

Have your say and help us shape

the Chingford Childrens Centre
services and become the best
we can for all under-fives in our
community.

05 years
(Children
welcome)

Grand Parents
stay and play

1.303.00

05 years
Be creative with your grandchild
and learn all about the first
curriculum which will support your
grandchilds learning for life.

Wyemead Centre

Sleep experts say most adults need

between seven and nine hours
of sleep each night for optimum
performance and health. Not getting
enough sleep can result in health
problems such as obesity and high
blood pressure, negative mood and
behaviour, decreased productivity, and
safety issues in the home, on the job,
and on the road.

New born babies should sleep up to

18 hours a day and this reduces to about
12 hours for 5 year olds, (see the websites
for more details).
If you wake up in the middle of the night
and are not able to go back to sleep

relaxing imagery or thoughts may help you

get back to sleep, if you do not fall back
to sleep within 1520 minutes, you should
get out of bed, go to another room and
do something relaxing such as listening to
music or reading. Return to bed when you
feel sleepy. Avoid watching the clock or
television.
Here are some more opinions on sleeping
1. Having a new baby can result in over
700 hours of lost sleep for the parents
in the first year; over a months worth of
lost sleep.
2. Teenagers need as much sleep as small
children (about 10 hours)
3. It is said that 1 in 6 fatal road accidents
is caused by fatigue.
4. Its not uncommon for deaf people to
use sign language in their sleep
5. Sleeping less than 7 hours each night
reduces your life expectancy.
6. Lack of sleep can cause you to gain
weight at a rate of nearly 2lbs a week
or 0.9kg.
7. You burn more calories sleeping than
you do watching television

FATHERS GROUP

DADS + FATHERS + MALE CARERS + UNCLES + GRANDFATHERS

In a world of change there are few things that
remain the same and one thing that has stayed
the same is that children want their fathers.
What we have found is that week days are
okay for some fathers to attend groups with
their children however some still find it difficult
to attend during the week so we have decided
to put on a group on Saturday.

The group will run every Saturday. So come

along with your child, stay and play in a
welcoming and child friendly environment.
We have an experienced facilitator who will
be able to support and give advice when
needed; you will also be able to meet male
carers just like you.
Once a month we will be having the fathers
group at Pimp Hall Nature Reserve where we
will be having some out door fun.

So what are you waiting for,

come along and bring a friend.

Weekly from January 2016

at the Wyemead Centre
5 Oaks Grove
E4 6EY
See you there

Space for hire

Coming later in the year the Chingford Childrens Centre building will
be available for hire. Facilities include a main hall, ideal for childrens
birthday parties and large meetings, we also have a smaller meeting
room and the facilities include a kitchen.
If you are interested give us a call on 020 8496 1551 and we will let
you know when we will be able to start hiring out and soon we will
know what the rates may be.

Healthy Teeth Happy Smile

Sing to the tune of Im a little tea pot
and change morning for bedtime
for second verse.
Im a tube of tooth paste on the shelf,
Sad and lonely by myself,
When it comes to morning hear me
shout, Lift my lid and squeeze me out.
Taking care of your general health as
well as your teeth is the key to making
the most of your smile.
Brushing your teeth twice a day with
toothpaste, flossing them daily and
having regular check-ups with a dentist
can help keep your teeth healthy. But
diet, smoking and drinking alcohol also
have an effect on dental health.

Limiting the amount of sugar you and

your family eat and drink is important to
prevent tooth decay. Have sugary food
and drink only at mealtimes and dont
eat sugary snacks between meals. This
is especially important in young children
and babies.
It is also important you brush your teeth
in the right way. See the NHS choice
website for more details.

Grand parents
Calling all grand parents, we are putting on a stay and
play directed at you the Grand parents. We value your
contribution to the raising of the next generation and we
want you to have a place to come and meet other grand
parents doing just what you are doing.
Where: at the Wyemead Centre a place which has the latest
toys and equipment to give your grand child an amazing
experience and the ability to socialise with other children in
a safe and friendly environment.
We know that you are called upon to share the care of your
grand children, so we have on offer a place for you to take
them, you are not alone so dont be alone.

Why read to your child?

Water, water everywhere

it to keep functioning. Water keeps our joints
supple, controls our body temperature through
sweating and respiration, and helps to get rid
of waste when we go to the toilet.
Our bodies are constantly losing water, we lose
water when we sweat, go to the bathroom
even when we exhale.

We cant live on air and sunshine alone. The

human body needs food and water to survive.

There are many benefits to reading

to yourself and your child.
Reading to your children improves
communication with each other as
well as with other people. The more
you read the more comfortable your
child will be with words and this
helps with their speech.
The time you spend reading with
your child improves attachment
and bonding as you are spending
quality time with them and this will
be beneficial as they grow.
Reading with your child before bed
time aids a better quality of sleep
as it relaxes and calms their mind.

It has been shown that restful sleep

is vital to a childs development and
their wellbeing.
Reading stimulates your childs
imagination. The more you read
to your children the more they will
recognise words and sounds and
the more words they will use which
will improve their language.
Reading brings pleasure and
knowledge and books offer a ticket
to many worlds we might not ever
get to any other way, and reading
costs? What costs? sign up free
at your local library, they offer
fantastic services as well as books
to borrow. So next time you are
passing pop in and see.

A human can go for more than three weeks

without food but water is a different story.
The maximum time an individual can go
without water on average is a week depending
on the conditions.
At least 60% 70% of the adult body is made
of water and every living cell in the body needs

If that lost water is not replaced, it could have

damaging effects on the body; headaches etc
or more serious if prolonged.
The common recommendation is to drink
about 2 litres, or half a gallon a day for adults.
However, there are others who think that we
need to sip on water constantly throughout the
day even when were not thirsty.
But it is commonly agreed that a hydrated body
is a happy, happening, and healthy body, so
drink up.

Activity Addresses
Wyemead Centre

5 Oaks Grove E4 6EY 020 8496 1551

Paradox Centre

3 Ching Way, Chingford E4 8YD 0208 496 1551

Larkswood Primary School

New Road E4 8ET

Parkside

82 Peel Close E4 6XQ 0208 496 1551

Silverthorne Clinic

2 Friars Close, Larkshall Road E4 6UN

Selwyn Primary School

Cavendish Road, Highams Park E4 9NG

South Chingford Community Library

265 Chingford Mount Road E4 8LP

Yardley Early Years Centre

Hawkwood Crescent E4 7PH 020 8529 3229

Longshaw Primary School

Longshaw Rd, London E4 6LH

Near Kings Road Recycling Centre,
off Kings Road, London E4 7HR

Pimp Hall Nature Reserve