1. Work and Training Opportunities
Welcome
Welcome to your local Children’s Centre, one of several Centres in Redbridge where families with young children can access activities and support in a range of areas of early family life. If you are expecting a baby or are a parent/carer with a child aged 0 to 4 years (up to 8 with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND)), your local Children’s Centre is ready to help.
This timetable is for Aldersbrook CC
(open Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 4.30pm) and Wanstead CC which is
open only when sessions are running.
Aldersbrook CC
Ingatestone Road, Wanstead, E12 5HE
Wanstead CC
33 Wanstead Place, Wanstead, E11 2SW ( *
: find.redbridge.gov.uk/aldersbrookcc
Booking and attending sessions
Some sessions must be booked in advance while some you can just drop in on the day.
To book a session please contact the Centre by phone or . Due to limited spaces at our drop in sessions we advise families to arrive 10 minutes before the start to avoid disappointment. Places are allocated
on a first come, first served basis.
Have your say
Your views and experiences of the centres helps us to shape the services we provide. Share your thoughts by joining the Parents’ Forum, complete our satisfaction surveys or talk to a member of staff.
Safeguarding
If you are worried about a child’s safety it is important to tell someone. Talk to a member of staff or contact the Redbridge Child Protection Team on
READY TO LEARN
For more information about how READY to LEARN can help your child please visit
find.redbridge.gov.uk/readytolearn
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Aldersbrook and
Wanstead Children's Centres
Sessions and activities for Summer Term 2019
Baby and Toddler
Sessions
Early
Education
and Childcare
Child Development
and School Readiness
Health
Services for
You and
Your Baby
Parenting
Advice and Support
SEND
Provision
Counselling and
Well-being
Work and Training Opportunities
Welfare
Benefits
Advice

2. Aldersbrook and Wanstead Children's Centres
Sessions and activities for Summer Term: 23 April to 23 July 2019
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Family Advice and Aldersbrook
2.00pm to 3.00pm (call to book)
For all families.
Join us for support and advice on all aspects of family life. Including free education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
Home Learning Aldersbrook
1 July only
10.00am to am (call to book)
Come and find out if you’re entitled to two year funding, receive a free pack to support your child's learning and how to support your child's development at home.
Busy Aldersbrook CC
9.45am to 10.45am (drop in)
For 36 week pregnant to crawling.
Limited spaces.
Supporting babies early development with parent discussions and sensory play opportunities
Baby Feeding Aldersbrook CC
11.00am to 12.00pm (drop in)
Form birth upwards.
Join us for a drink and a chat whilst we answer any questions you have about feeding your baby from breast, bottle to starting solids
Aldersbrook CC
11.30am to 12.00pm (drop in)
For babies from 6 weeks +
An opportunity to weigh your baby or child
Busy Toddlers 6 week Wanstead CC
1.30pm to 3.00pm (drop in)
Parents with children aged 1 to 3 years.
Supporting children's learning through play, home learning and school readiness
Book Start 4 week Aldersbrook CC
9.30am to 10.15am (call to book)
Course starting 1 May
For children from 1 year to 2½ years
Helping your child to build the foundations to reading by boosting their communication, concentration and imaginative play
Parent Gym 6 week Alders. CC
Course starts 12 June. Creche settling in 5 June
9.30am to 11.30am (call to book)
For parents of children 2 years+
Free crèche available
Practical, enjoyable and interactive sessions with a different parenting theme each week
Healthy Eating Wanstead CC
1 May only | 9.30am to 10.30am (drop in)
For children aged 1 to 4 years
Sessions run by the Healthy Eating Team
Antenatal infant Wanstead CC
10.00am to 12.00pm (drop in)
Last Wednesday of every month.
Information and support for all about breastfeeding and infant feeding
Baby Feeding Wanstead CC
12.00pm to 1.30pm (drop in) | Form birth upwards.
Intro to Solid South Woodford Clinic, 114 High Road, E18 2QS.
15 May and 26 June only | 10.00am to 11.00am (drop in)
For parents, grandparents and carers of babies 4-6 months.
Advice and guidance on how and when to introduce your child to solid foods
Stories, Rhymes and Song Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, E11 2RQ
2.00pm to 2.30pm (drop in) | For children aged 0 to 5 years
A fun, creative and interactive session bringing books and rhymes to life
Healthy Child Wanstead Place Clinic
1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (Option 4)
9.30am to 11.00am (drop in)
Speak with someone from the Health Team, have your child weighed and discuss further health issues and queries.
Baby Music 10 week Wanstead CC
10.00am to 10.45am (call to book)
Course starts 2 May. No session on 30 May
Form birth to crawling.
Music based sessions promoting language, movement and home learning for children
Busy Wanstead CC
2.00pm to 3.00pm (drop in)
For babies from birth to crawling.
Limited Spaces.
Stories, Rhymes and Song Aldersbrook Library, 2a Park Road, E12 5HQ
2.30pm to 3.00pm (drop in)
For children aged 0 to 5 years
Wanstead CC
3.00pm to 3.30pm (drop in)
English Wanstead CC
9.30am to 10.30am (drop in)
No session 31 May
Parents & Carers with children aged 0 to 5 years.
A welcoming session to learn basic conversational English and to make friends
Busy Aldersbrook CC
No sessions 31 May and 29 June
Parents with children ages 1 to 3 years.
Limited Spaces
Parent Aldersbrook CC
10.30 am to 11.30am (drop in)
29 June only
Parents only - crèche available
Your voice counts - come along and share your views and be part of the ongoing development of our centres
11.00am to 11.30am (drop in)
Baby Wanstead CC
11.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 1.30pm (call to book)
Babies 6 weeks to approx. 6 months.
Learn techniques to relax your baby and help with colic and constipation
Talking Therapies Aldersbrook CC
Second Friday of every month.
Please call to book appointment.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or experiencing low mood? We are working together with Redbridge IAPT to support families through free and confidential talking therapy support
PLEASE NOTE
This timetable of sessions and activities may be subject to change due to the consultation on Redbridge Children’s Centres which took place in early 2019.
Booked session: please arrive 5 minutes before and no later than 10 minutes after the start time as late arrivals may be refused entry.
Drop in sessions: please arrive 10 minutes before the start to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.