- Valid from
- 6 January 2025
- Mondays
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Early Talkers 0 to 5 years
This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years
A programme of sessions featuring a talk time to show how the little things a parent does make a difference to their child’s learning, together with a range of fun play activities, songs and stories.
To book onto this session, email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - starts 13 January for five weeks
Family Hubs - Universal Antenatal programme to support emotional health and wellbeing in the delivery of Solihull Approach groups for parents, with a focus on relationships and nurturing connected, sensitive and responsive interactions. If you are 28 weeks pregnant or over and would like to attend this funded programme, please register using the link below:
Cost: free
Time: 6pm
Duration: 2 hours - Tuesdays
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Time to Play
Previously advertised as Kids Creche and ESLP.
For children with disabilities with complex health needs in their early years up until they transition into statutory full time education.
For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.ukCost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
The Early Days
A programme to support families and their new babies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Opportunities to meet other new parents, take part in activities such as singing, sharing books and provide mini taster activities, sharing with you what might be on offer in your local Children’s Centre.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding - 15 January, 5 and 19 February
Supported by family help workers.
Come and join us in a relaxed, friendly environment, chat and meet other breastfeeding mums and get some support and advice. A member of the health visiting team supports the group.
Cost: free
Time: 11am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
OWL Babies under 1s
Babies explore their environment through their senses which are vital for early brain development. These sessions will include discussions around baby’s brain development, the benefits of being outside, sensory play activities, singing and sharing books.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour - Thursdays
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Little Explorers 0 to 5 years
A sensory play session encouraging children to explore a range of messy play activities such as water, sand, crafts, gloop and play dough.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Speech and Language drop in - starting 16 January
Drop-in for parents and carers to chat with a speech and language assistant where they may have concerns about their child’s speech and language development.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
Little Explorers Plus
A drop-in stay and play session for families of children with disabilities or complex medical needs, that will provide play and learning opportunities that meets the needs of all children. To ensure we provide the best opportunities for your children, we would encourage you to contact our team so we can understand a bit more about your child's needs, to do this please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins - Fridays
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Let’s Get Active 0 to 5 years
Children will be encouraged to be active in a range of activities such as running, jumping, balancing, climbing and throwing to develop their coordination.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour - Saturdays
- Other sessions and services
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Sensory room
The sensory room is available for families to access with their child with lots of different sounds, lights and textures to explore. Please email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01427 617767 to book.
Borrow bags
Drop into any children’s centre to access the range of borrow bags. These include sensory bags, stories bags, treasure baskets and much more.
Free online sessions for parents and carer
Connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0 to 5. Share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other. Vist - Free online learning for all the family - Join our courses for parents of 0-5s | Family Corner
Grow your own confidence
Email admin@eshconsultancy.co.uk to find out more, or when the next course begins.
Adult skills and family learning
Learning opportunities for adult residents of Lincolnshire. Visit the Aspire website to find out about the courses available in your area.
Health and antenatal appointments
Available by appointment.
Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: