1. family and parenting
2. children

MASBRO CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Masbro Centre, (Milson Road Entrance),
87 Masbro Road, London W14 0LR
Tel: 020 7605 0800 Email: jude@upg.org.uk Website: www.upg.org.uk
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MASBRO
CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Masbro Centre, 87 Masbro Road, London W14 0LR
Tel: 020 7605 0800 Email: jude@upg.org.uk
TRANSPORT
NEAREST TUBES: Kensington Olympia • Shepherds Bush • Goldhawk Road • Hammersmith
BUSES: Shepherds Bush Green: 220 – 295 – 237– 283 – 94 –72 – 49
Olympia: 9 – 10 – 27 – 28 – 391
All areas of the programme cover the:
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS)
H A Unique Child H Positive Relationships
H Enabling Environments H Learning and Development
. . . a clear core purpose, focused on:
Improving outcomes for young children and their families, with
a particular focus on the most disadvantaged families, in order
to reduce inequalities in:
H Child development and school readiness;
SUPPORTED BY IMPROVED:
H Parenting aspirations, self esteem and parenting skills
H Child and family health and life chances
Delivering Sure Start Services
SHEPHERDS BUSH FAMILIES PROJECT
& CHILDREN’S CENTRE (SPOKE)
We seek to promote a friendly, stable and safe environment for adults and
children to be in.
The drop-in is informal, free of charge and families have no
obligation to attend every day or even stay for whole sessions,
although many do both.
Contact the centre direct for a full programme of services.
Shepherds Bush Families Project & Childrens Centre (Spoke)
58a Bulwer Street, London W12 8AP
Tel: 020 8749 2371 Email: info@sbfp.org
Website: www.shepherdsbushfamiliesproject.org
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2015
April to August
Providing services for
families with children under five
,
in the Masbro Children s Centre
Hub and Spoke area
MASBRO UNDER THREES’ NURSERY
Masbro under Threes Nursery offers 15 hours free childcare
to children who are eligible for the funding. The Nursery
runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10.00 – 3.00pm
(term time only).
2 Year Old Funding
The government is funding the places for twoyear-olds from low-income families who receive
benefits. In order to be eligible, families must be
resident in Hammersmith & Fulham and must also be in
receipt of certain benefits.
Please note, if you are entitled to Working Tax Credit,
you will not be eligible.
For more information on how to apply and to find out if you are eliligible,
contact Jennifer on 020 7605 0800 or email jennifer@upg.org.uk
OUTREACH SERVICES
The Masbro Children’s Centre Outreach Workers provide practical and emotional support to
parents and carers. If you would like advice or support contact the Outreach Team on
020 7605 0800 to arrange an appointment, either in your home or at the Centre.
BOOKSTART PROGRAMME
HEALTHY START VITAMINS
The Bookstart Programme
includes a FREE book
pack full of resources
to share with your child,
to make stories fun
encouraging language
development while
learning new rhymes.
We distribute women’s
and children’s
vitamins, which are
free to pregnant
women and
famillies with
children under
the age of four.
Contact Yoko on
020 7605 0800
Contact Nia on
020 7605 0800
GOING BACK TO WORK, RETURNING TO STUDY
0R NEED HELP WITH YOUR FINANCES?
Masbro Children’s Centre works closely with local agencies and training providers
to offer parents advice and information on training
and returning to work.
MASBRO EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
If you are looking for work or hoping to return to
work Masbro can offer:
One-to-one support, help with preparing your CV,
help with job search and interview practice.
Please phone Gosia on 0207 605 0112 or
email gosia@upg.org.uk for an appointment.
Please note that this service is only available for
Hammersmith and Fulham residents.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Please see our Parents’ Notice Board for more
information about our services, forthcoming
events and celebrations at
,
MASBRO CHILDREN S CENTRE
HUB & SPOKES
JOBCENTRE PLUS
Jobcentre Plus provides resources to enable
job-searchers to find work.
Telephone 0845 604 3719 for more information.
FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides
information and advice on a range of services for
children and young people aged 0 – 19 years old.
Telephone 0845 313 3933 (calls charged at
standard rate) or visit www.lbhf.gov.uk/fisd
LONDON PLUS CREDIT UNION LTD
London Plus Credit Union Ltd provide a range of
financial services to the community.
Telephone 020 7471 2620 or visit
www.hfcu.co.uk
MONEYMADECLEAR
This is a free, face-to-face financial guidance
service that offers information on personal finance.
Telephone 0300 500 500 or visit
www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
MASBRO CHILDREN’S CENTRE
H H H CRECHE PLACES H H H
It is important to book a crèche place
before your session starts. We will be
running settling-in sessions the
week before courses begin to help
your child make a good start in the
crèche.
To book a place contact
Jennifer tel: 020 7605 0800
email:jennifer@upg.org.uk
MONDAY
STAY & PLAY Let’s get messy!
Followed by Stories and Rhymes
10.00 – 12.00pm
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
A fun session encouraging exploration and
creativity.
• Toy Library 11.00 – 12.00pm
(part of Stay and Play session)
13 April, 11 May, 1 June & 6 July
Come and visit our library to borrow from a wide
range of toys and books. A Speech and Language
Therapist will be available to provide advice and
lead a fun song and story session at the end.
• Wonderful Words 10.00 – 11.00am
(part of Stay and Play session)
8 June & 27 July
A fun, interactive group with the Speech and
Language service to encourage your child’s
listening, understanding and talking!
ENGLISH FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
E3 TO LEVEL 1 10.00 – 12.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
No crèche
Contact Rosemarie on 020 7605 0800
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
1.30 – 3.30pm
Come and join us to meet other breastfeeding
mums and gain support and advice if you’re
having difficulties with breastfeeding your baby.
Delivered by Central London Community
Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust.
(HUB}
Masbro Centre, 87 Masbro Road, London W14 0LR
T: 020 7605 0800 E: jude@upg.org.uk
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
PURPOSEFUL PHYSICAL PLAY –
facilitated by Kim Lambden
10.00 – 12.00pm
21 April - 19 May
A combination of adult & child led activities
focusing on children’s physical development and
purposeful play, covering the importance of
movement and how children make sense of the
world through their bodily movements.
Limited spaces– contact Yoko 020 7605 0800
IT CLASSES 10.00 – 12.00pm
OR 1.00 – 3.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
No crèche
Learn to use the computer and study for a Level 1
or 2 qualification in computing.
Contact Rosemarie on 020 7605 0800
FAMILY LEARNING SEWING GROUP
9.30 – 12.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
Free crèche
A creative session to complete a finished fashion
garment from pattern cutting to using different
techniques on a sewing machine.
MATHS CLASSES
10.00 – 12.00pm (L1- L2)
1.00 – 3.00pm (BEGINNERS)
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May
No crèche
Contact Rosemarie 020 7605 0800
ESOL CLASSES E3 10.00 – 12.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
No crèche
Contact Rosemarie on 020 7605 0800
PARENTSACTIVE 10.00 – 12.00pm
Term Time Only No crèche
Meet up with other parents/carers of children
with special needs while enjoying a coffee and
listening to specialist speakers.
Contact Nandini on 020 8748 5168
nandini.ganesh@hfmencap.org
ENGLISH FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
ENTRY LEVEL 10.00 – 12.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
No crèche
Contact Rosemarie on 020 7605 0800
E3 TO LEVEL 1 10.00 – 12.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
No crèche
Contact Rosemarie on 020 7605 0800
ESOL CLASSES E1 1.00 – 3.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
No crèche
Contact Rosemarie on 020 7605 0800
HEALTH VISITOR
DEVELOPMENTAL
REVIEWS
TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Appointment via your Health Visitor.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
9.30 – 12.30pm
29 April – 15 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
Crèche available
Contact Ushma 020 7605 0191 email
ushma@upg.org.uk
THURSDAY
STAY & PLAY Let’s get physical!
10.00 – 12.00pm
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
Come and join in this fun interactive physical play
session which focuses on developing basic
physical skills.
Contact Nia or Yoko on 020 7605 0800
All activities
provided by
MASBRO BROOK GREEN FAMILY
CENTRE (SPOKE}
PARENTS’ CHATROOM
10.00 – 12.00pm
First Tuesday of the month Term Time Only
Tuesday 5th May, 2nd June, 7th July
Free crèche
Masbro Children’s Centre wants parents to have a
say in the activities it provides. The Parents
Chatroom plans fun activities, fundraising events
and makes suggestions about the Masbro
Children’s Centre services.
PARENTS’ WORKSHOPS
10.00 – 12.00pm
Term Time Only
Bite Size Workshops designed to deliver special
interest subjects i.e. child development, money
issues and health topics.
• Date TBC – Managing Debt
• 19 May & 30 June – Housing Options
& Advice
• 9 June – Benefits and Housing Benefit
• Date TBC – Cooking on a Budget
Free crèche – places to be booked in
advance with Yoko on 020 7605 0800
North End Crescent,
London W14 8TE
T: 020 7605 0800
E: jude@upg.org.uk
MONDAY
BABY MASSAGE
10.00 – 11.00am
Drop-In 20 April – 18 May (Half Term
25 - 29 May) IAIM’s 6 Week Programme
1 June - 6 July (pre-register)
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
Suitable for babies 10 weeks to crawling
Baby massage promotes your baby’s
health and flexibility.
Contact Nia 020 7605 0800
TREASURE BASKETS & BABY
RHYME TIME 11.00 - 12.00pm
20 April – 24 July (Term time only)
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
For babies newborn to 12 months
Treasure Baskets provides opportunities
for babies to investigate objects using all
their senses. Learn nursery rhymes, action
songs and simple games
Contact Nia 020 7605 0800
PARENTING PROGRAMME
BITESIZE WORKSHOPS
•12 MAY 9.15 –11.15am
POSITIVE PARENTING WORKSHOP
LENA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL
For parents who have a child at Lena
Gardens Primary School
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
THERAPISTS
STAY AND PLAY DROP-IN SESSIONS –
• 23 APRIL • 11 JUNE • 9 JULY
The drop-in sessions will take place during the
STAY & PLAY sessions and will be themed with
an activity each month.
•18 JUNE 9.15 –11.15am
TRANSITION TO SCHOOL WORKSHOP
JAMES LEE NURSERY SCHOOL
For parents who have a child at James Lee
Nursery School
• 9 JULY 9.30 – 3.00pm INTENSIVE
INTERACTION COMMUNICATION
COURSE MASBRO CHILDRENS
CENTRE For parents who have a child
with SEN needs who access Jack Tizard and
Queensmill School
MASBRO
CHILDRENE’S
C ENTR
TUESDAY
DADS’ STAY & PLAY
10.30 – 12.30pm
Last Saturday of the month
These sessions will offer a range of fun activities
for dads/ male carers to have fun with their child/
children in a safe and stimulating environment.
BABY MASSAGE 10.00 – 11.00am
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
Suitable for babies 10 weeks to crawling
Baby massage promotes your baby’s health and
flexibility, combining tender touch with specific
massage techniques.
ENGLISH FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
LEVELS 1 & 2 1.00 – 3.00pm
20 April – 17 July
(Half Term 25 - 29 May)
Free crèche
Contact Rosemarie on
020 7605 0800
ESOL CLASSES ENTRY LEVEL 2
1.00 – 3.00pm
20 April – 17 July (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
Free crèche
Contact Rosemarie on 020 7605 0800
STAY & PLAY – Let’s get messy!
Followed by Stories and Rhymes
10.00 – 12.00pm
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
A fun session using household items encouraging
exploration and creativity.
SATURDAY
NOURISH TO FLOURISH
11.15 – 12.45pm (Foundations UK)
23 April – 18 June (Half Term 25 -29 May)
An 8 week course for parents and babies under
12months providing nutritional advice and yoga
exercise to maintain their physical health
For more course information ring Mary 0207
603 0260
TREASURE BASKETS & BABY
RHYME TIME 1.00 – 2.30pm
Term Time Only
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
For babies newborn to 12 months
Treasure Baskets provides opportunities for
babies to investigate objects using all their
senses. Learn nursery rhymes, action songs and
simple games to share with your baby.
MONDAY
POST NATAL CLINIC 12.30 – 4.30PM
Appointment only
Delivered by Central London Community
Healthcare NHS Trust.
LYTTON
COMMUNITY
HALL
49 Brook Green, London W6 7BJ
T: 020 7605 0800 E: jude@ upg.org.uk
OUTREACH DROP-IN
11.00am – 12.00pm
Term Time Only
Do you need information about Benefits, Housing,
college, work or Childcare? Are you confused
applying for benefits, need advice on finding a
job, nursery/reception class or simply need
someone to talk to? Come and speak to our family
outreach workers!
Nia 0207 605 0800
WEDNESDAY
STAY & PLAY – Let’s get physical!
10.00 – 12.00pm
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
Come and join in this fun interactive physical
play session which focuses on developing basic
physical skills.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
THERAPIST DROP-IN
• 8 Apr • 27 May • 17 June • 8 July
GINGERBREAD 12.45 – 2.30pm
Term Time Only
Free crèche
A support network for parents bringing up
children by themselves with fun interactive
workshops run by Masbro parents, with specialist
speakers and topical factsheets available.
• 13 May Benefits Advice Workshop
• 24 June High Risk Situations Workshop
Contact Marina 020 7605 0800
VOLUNTEER CORE TRAINING
12.45 – 2.30pm
Free crèche
22 April - 20 May
Delivers basic skills for voluntary work and
designed to prepare volunteers for future
placements.
• Volunteer Roles & Commitment
• Listening Skills & Confidentiality
• Valuing Diversity
• Basic Child Protection & Safeguarding
• Health & Safety & ‘Moving On’
• Graduation Lunch & Certificate
presentation
Contact Nia 020 7605 0800
THURSDAY
HEAR ME FOLLOW ME
10.30 - 12.00pm
30 April - 6 June (Half Term 25 - 29 May)
A group session with the Speech and Language
Therapy service, designed to encourage your
child’s communication skills
Contact Yoko on 020 7605 0800
YOUNG PARENTS’ GROUP
12.00 – 3.00pm
Term Time Only
Free crèche and light lunch provided
Time to meet other young parents; receive and
give support, explore issues and have fun!
Run by an outreach worker & young parents.
AVONMORE NEIGHBOURHOOD
FAMILY CENTRE (SPOKE}
Avonmore Library & Neigbourhood Centre, North End
Crescent, W14 8TG T: 020 7605 0800 E: jude@upg.org.uk
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
STAY & PLAY – Rhyme & StoryTime 10.00 – 11.00am
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
Suitable for families with babies/
children aged 0 – 5 years
A fun, stimulating session of creative
storytelling, rhymes and music
STAY & PLAY – Rhyme & StoryTime 10.00 – 11.00am
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
Suitable for families with babies/
children aged 0 – 5 years
A fun, stimulating session of creative
storytelling, rhymes and music.
EDWARD WOODS CENTRE
60-70 Norland Road, London W11 4TX
T: 020 7603 2324 E: jude@upg.org.uk
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
STAY & PLAY Let’s get messy!
Followed by Stories and Rhymes
10.00 – 12.00pm
(Apart from 16 June & 14 July see below)
Term Time Only
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
A fun session encouraging exploration and
creativity.
STAY & PLAY Let’s get physical!
10.00 – 12.00pm
Term Time Only
Fee £1.00 (free if you are on benefits)
Come and join in this fun interactive physical
play session which focuses on developing
basic physical skills.
Contact Nia or Yoko on 020 7605 0800
SPEECH & LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS
10.00 - 12.00pm Free Creche
• 16 June Bilingualism – Learning More
Than One Language
• 14 July Top Tips for Talkers
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
THERAPIST DROP-IN
• 14 May • 25 June • 23 July