- Valid from
- 6 January 2024
- Mondays
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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
Early Voices under 1s
Babies are born ready to communicate. This session will support these developing skills through songs and rhymes.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 45 minutes
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.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours - Tuesdays
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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 Limited (PAB).
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Baby Massage - Starts 7 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, please email spaldingCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Multinational Stay and Play 0 to 5 years - held at St Norberts Catholic Church, 52 St Thomass Road, Spalding, PE11 2XX - starting 7 January
Fun activities for children and families to explore together, singing and sharing books to support children’s confidence, independence and language development.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Wednesdays
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Portage Drop In - Starts 8 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: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The Early Days
A programme to support families and their new babies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet other new parents, take part in activities such as tummy time, singing and sharing books. An ideal session for your first visit into a children’s centre.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour
Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - Starts 26 February 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 spaldingCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 5pm
Duration: 2 hours - Thursdays
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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
Top Tips for Babies 3 to 4 months - 16 January, 13 February and 13 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
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 spaldingCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 2 hours - Fridays
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Incredible Years Baby (0 to 6 months) - Starts 10 January
This parenting programme covers the child’s first 12 months of life. It is an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your baby. It is recommended to gain the most from the course content that you sign up when your child is aged between 0 to 6 months old. This course will be up to 10 weeks, depending on the needs of the group. To book onto this course email spaldingCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
Paediatric First Aid Course -14 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
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 4 hours
Stay and Play under 1's
Sessions will offer activities to encourage babies to grow and learn through treasure baskets, messy play, singing and sharing stories.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour
Supporting Families Employment Advisor (SFEA) Drop in - Every third Friday starting 17 January
Supporting Families Programme drop in to help and support the family into employment and connect to services.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours - Saturdays
- Other sessions and services
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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: