What’s onJan – March 2013 at– Benchill Sure Start Children’s Centre,
22 Lyndene Road, Benchill, Manchester M22 4PZ – Tel 0161 998 7280
Monday / 9.30- 11.30‘Time for You’ creche
A targeted crèche, available for parents/carers who are accessing counselling, or local services relating to employment and training.
Call to discuss
9:30-11:30
Pre-school Special Needs Stay and Play
A targeted ‘development through play’ session for families that are currently working with the PSSN service. Information available by calling the Specialist Resource Team contact number.
Referral only – every fortnight
9:00-1
Counselling
A voluntary service offered by Beacon Counselling. The counselling can be self, or agency, referred.
Call for details
1-2:45
Stay and Play – session led by a Sure Start worker
Open to all children aged 1-5, and their parents/carers. Come along to play, snack and sing! Activities are based on the EYFS, and partner agencies are brought in to deliver targeted work. A chance for adults to meet new people and hear about local activities and events!
Drop in - Open during holidays
12:45-1:45
Baby Massage
Bonding and relaxing massage time for you and your baby. Ideal for babies from 5 weeks old, until around rolling age. All equipment provided.
Drop in
Tuesday / 8:30-12:30
Antenatal Clinic
For first time appointments – these appointments are booked via your own midwife.
Book in only
9:30-11:30
Healthy Child drop in clinic
A clinic run by the Health Visiting Team – ideal for getting baby weighed or to discuss any general health issues.
Drop in
10-12
Childminder’s drop in
A play session run by childminders. A chance to share good practice around the EYFS and to support peers.
Drop in
12-2
Monthly ADHD group
A targeted drop-in group for parents/carers who’s child has a diagnosis of ADHD. The group is a parent/carer support group run by South Manchester CAMHS and the Carers Centre Manchester.
Contact Lucy/Moira on 902 3400 for details
1-3
Young Parents’ Play Group
A targeted session for parents/carers aged up to 21 (up to 25 for parents who need extra support). A chance for younger parents to meet others and to hear about local activities and events!
Drop in
6pm-9pm
POSY evening
A supportive sociable group, for parents of children who have a disability (no diagnosis needed). All the information you may need to know about bringing up a child with additional needs. (6-7pm new members only)
Call 07411 390 010 for details
Wednesday / 9:30-4pm
Baby Birth Registration
Manchester Registrar service for families living in the M22 or M23 area. Call the centre for more details.
Book in only
9-12
Antenatal Clinic
A book-in service for local mums-to-be.
Book in only
1-2:45
Stay and Play – session led by a Sure Start worker
Open to all children aged 1-5, and their parents/carers. Come along to play, snack and sing! Activities are based on the EYFS, and partner agencies are brought in to deliver targeted work. A chance for adults to meet new people and hear about local activities and events!
Drop inOpen during holidays
1-5
CAPS clinic
A 1-2-1 service with a child psychologist, offering advice and support for a child’s behaviour.
Referral via CAPS team
Thursday / 10-11
Job-centre Plus work-focussed group interview
A targeted session, run by the JCP, for lone parents
Invite only
1-3
Pre-School Special Needs Stay and Play
A targeted ‘communication’ session for families that are working with the PSSN service.
Referral only
Friday / 9-12
Antenatal Clinic
A book-in service for local mums-to-be.
Book in only
10-12
Baby Group (0-1yrs)
Come along for hand printing and activities. A chance to meet new people and hear about local activities and events. Partner agencies are brought in to deliver targeted work, such as breast-feeding support and baby-led weaning.
Drop in
1-2:45
Stay and Play
Open to all children aged 1-5, and their parents/carers. Come along to play, snack and sing! Activities are based on the EYFS. This group is run by the Wythenshawe Community crèche and is ideal for families who have already been to a Stay and Play before.
Drop in. Open during holidays
Saturday / 1-4pm
Aiming High creche
Short family breaks Saturday clubs for children with disabilities or additional needs
providing a safe, secure and fun environment with a high level of care.Children aged 2-11yrs.Please contact Hazel Bennison - 0161 245 7621.
Contact / Details
Parental Outreach Team / For support in attending any activities or courses in the area, or for a quick chat! Please contact Gillian Mccalla at the centre.
Volunteering / Parents are welcome to enquire about volunteering. For info drop into the centre to pick up a volunteering pack or call Dona Mairs on 0161 998 7280.
Early Intervention Support / To make a referral to the family support team (either as a parent or professional) then please contact Woodhouse Park Sure Start centre on 0161 499 0525.
Specialist Resource Team / 1) Pre-school Special Needs Practitioners. A home visiting service for children 0-5yrs with a disability/developmental delay, to develop learning through play. Refer: using NHS Children’s Services referral form.
2) Outreach and Specialist Family Workers. Specialist information and advice for parents/carers of children 0-16yrs with additional needs. Refer: via Manchester City Council contact centre. Call the centre for more details.
Room booking / For meetings, contact or groups. Book in at reception.
Sensory Room / Lights, sensory equipment and music – ideal for children with specific additional needs, or for a relaxing new experience.