Our Children's Centre

We became a Children's Centre in October 2007 following a large building program which provided us with additional rooms, toilets for adults and children and other improvements. The building doubled the size of the Family Room, built Little Harts and our new reception areas and modernized Yellow Room. These areas are at the centre of the provision for a Children's Centre whilst being part of the original Nursery.

The babies' corner in the Family Room

The basic requirements of a Children's Centre are to provide care and education for children 48 weeks a year, from ages 0-8, whilst becoming a focus for adult and parent support, health care, education and employment advice for the community. We must be reactive to local needs, therefore every Children's Centre will offer slightly different activities at different times. We must also work very closely with local providers of care, health and education, as well as professionals working in housing, social services and family support. 

Because we are reactive to local needs, we must listen to the community and respond to what is identified. If we cannot meet a need, we must be able to signpost to a provider who can. We feel we do this very successfully. Most family support and health care is provided via the Family Room, led by Toni Toombs, our Family Worker. Care and additional hours for our children is managed by Ruchika Aggarwal, supported by very well qualified and experienced staff.

Please see the Children's Centre and Family Worker pages in the 'Other Services' section of this website for an up to date list of activities. Further details of the Care Clubs are also available there.

The Family Room

 

 

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