Watlington Partnership Summer 2010 Activity Sheet: click here

Timetables: click on the month	Newsletters: click on the month
July - Aug 10    Summer Days Out	July 10

Examples of activities and events (click on the What's On above for more)

Dads Bacon Butty ClubStay + PlayTums to TotsMusical Fun Baby MassageParenting + Craft W/shopsBuggy + Backpack Walk

What is a Children's Centre?

Surestart Children's Centres are an important part of the government's 'Every Child Matters' strategy to improve outcomes for young children. They are one-stop shops providing information and a range of services for families.

Centres provide activities in a safe, supportive and fun environment for young children (primarily underfive years), with their parents - including dads! - grandparents or carers. Parents-to-be are welcome too.

Chalgrove & Watlington Children’s Centre has two hubs based at Chalgrove Primary School and Watlington Primary School. Our aim is to serve these villages and the surrounding area stretching from Nettlebed to Adwell.

We will be out and about too, visiting surrounding villages. We work with local providers by signposting existing activities, providing a venue and complementing what is already happening within the community.

We have been working closely with parents to find out what people need and when. Their thoughts are at the heart of our programme.

What’s it all about?

Services offered at the Children’s Centre are for both children and their parents and carers, such as...

Drop-in sessions
Stimulating play activities
Fun in the garden
Parenting support, e.g. setting routines
Information and advice, e.g. child tax credits
Promotion of health and well-being, e.g. breastfeeding support and healthy eating
Early learning opportunities, e.g. rhyme and story time
Adult education
Family learning
Celebrations
Outings and events
Links to Job Centre Plus, advice to people wantingto return to work or training

Want to find out more?
Just come along to one of our sessions, but be sure to check where we are and when: 01491 614179 Helen.Rints@Oxfordshire.gov.uk

Click here to download our full Children Centre Flyer