- Valid from
- 6 January 2024
- Mondays
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Paediatric First Aid Course - 3 February only
This course is ideal for anyone who cares for infants and children, such as parents, parents to be, guardians, grandparents or those who have an involvement with infants and children and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of the emergency paediatric first aider and will be equipped with the skills needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, such as performing CPR and controlling external bleeding. Having a good understanding of emergency paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the safety of children and your own peace of mind. This course is a 1 day course and for adults only. Please register using the following link: Paediatric First Aid Form
Baby Massage - Starts 6 January
This five-week course offers a chance for you and your baby to spend precious time bonding through massage whilst meeting other parents with babies to form friendships. To book onto this session, email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - 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.uk
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
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: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Top Tips for babies 3 to 4 months - 21 January, 25 February and 25 March
This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development. It’s a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding
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: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Wednesdays
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Multinational Stay and Play 0 to 5 years
Fun activities for children and families to explore together, singing and sharing books to support children’s confidence, independence and language development. Supported by PAB Languages.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Incredible Years Toddler (1 to 3 years) - Starts 8 January - Held at At Boston Nursery School, Church road, PE21 0LJ
This 13-week parenting programme is an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your child. For Parents with children aged 1 to 3 years. Please note that children are unable to attend, this is a parent only course. To book onto this course email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
Supporting Families Employment Advisor (SFEA) Drop in - Every third Wednesday starting 15 January
Supporting Families Programme drop in to help and support the family into employment and connect to services. Please email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk for more information.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 3 hours - Thursdays
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Speech and Language drop in
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. Drop in for parents 0 to 5 years. Open to all.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - Starts 9 January
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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Learning Together Babies under 1s - Starts 9 January
The session features a ‘Talk Time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their children’s learning, together with a range of fun play activities, songs, and stories. To book onto this session, email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour
Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - Starts 9 January for six 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 - Antenatal Education Form. For more information please contact norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 6pm
Duration: 2 hours - Fridays
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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. Supported by BSL interpreter.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30 am
Duration: 45 minutes
Recovery College Peer Support Group - Starts 10 January for six weeks
Providing support with mental health and wellbeing to families with children under 2 years. To book please email Recovery College.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
Early Voices under 1s
Babies are born ready to communicate. This session will support these developing skills through songs and rhymes. Supported by BSL interpreter.
Cost: free
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Portage Drop-in Group - Starts 10 January
Portage Drop-In Group is a stay and play open access opportunity for Portage families only, who are currently receiving or have previously received support through the Early Learning and Portage Support Service. The group is run by Portage Practitioners, and families can access the group up until the term before their child starts school. The Drop-In Group provides an opportunity for families with SEND children to meet and share experiences and also receive information and signposting to other services where appropriate.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
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 NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 843135 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: