At Children's Centres we have a range of groups, some of which are invite only and others that you can drop into without pre-booking. Our timetable will tell you which these groups are. Just to let you know for any of the drop-in sessions you can bring your other children along, but the session will be aimed at the age range shown on the timetable. We do however in the school holidays offer sessions for children up to the age of 11.
Warm Spaces are places where families with children can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a hot drink with some company. Arts and crafts will be available at these sessions.
Well Baby Clinic health visitor led Baby Clinic, come along, and check your child's development, gain advice and support.
St Helens family Information Directory
Please note some of these sessions are bookable, please see timetable.
| Little Wizz Kids (0-36 months) | Monday 1:30pm to 2:30pm | A fun, stimulating and interactive play, learning and development session. This is based on Parents as the First Teachers model and supports families to build attachment and positive parenting behaviours; strengthen parent-child interaction within the Early Home Learning Environment; support school readiness. | Sutton Family Hub Ellamsbridge Road St. Helens WA9 3PY |
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| Chatterbox | Monday - 9:30am to 10:30am and Wednesday 1:15pm to 2:15pm | *Invite Only* Speech and language support group that emphasises the important role that parents/ carers play in actively engaging your child using strategies that are proven to enhance speech, language, and development (referral from Health Visitor or Lead Professional working with a family). | Central Link Family Hub Peter Street St. Helens WA10 2EB |
| Development Clinic | Monday - 9:30am to 12:00pm | *Invite only* Health and development reviews delivered by Heath Visitors that support you and your baby, and make sure their development is on track. These sessions will support you and your child's learning and development in the early years. | Central Link Family Hub Peter Street St. Helens WA10 2EB |
| Little Wizz Kids (0-36 months) | Monday - 9:30am to 10:30am | A fun, stimulating and interactive play, learning and development session. This is based on Parents as the First Teachers model and supports families to build attachment and positive parenting behaviours; strengthen parent-child interaction within the Early Home Learning Environment; support school readiness. | Moss Bank Children's Centre Kentmere Avenue St. Helens WA11 7PQ |
| Little Wizz Kids (0-36 months) | Friday 3:30pm to 4:30pm | A fun, stimulating and interactive play, learning and development session. This is based on Parents as the First Teachers model and supports families to build attachment and positive parenting behaviours; strengthen parent-child interaction within the Early Home Learning Environment; support school readiness. | Central Link Family Hub Peter Street St. Helens WA10 2EB |
| Mini Chefs: Cook and Play (0 - 5 Years) | Tuesday 11:00am to 12:30pm | A fun and interactive cookery session for parents/carers and children. Come along and create some tasty, healthy, and nutritious meals and snacks. | Central Link Family Hub Peter Street St. Helens WA10 2EB |
| HENRY Programme | Monday 10:00am to 12:00pm | *Pre Book* *Creche available* HENRY is a popular 8-week FREE fun programme designed to give babies and young children (6 months-5 years) the Best Start in life and to help the whole family to adopt a healthier lifestyle. It helps families change old habits | Sutton Family HubEllamsbridge RoadSt. Helens WA9 3PY |
| Central Link Family Hub | Central Link Family Hub is for families with babies, children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). We focus on investing in babies' emotional wellbeing and development | Central Link Family Hub Peter Street St. Helens WA10 2EB | 01744 673445 | Website | |
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| Newton Family Hub | Newton Family Hub is for families with babies, children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). We focus on investing in babies' emotional wellbeing and development | Newton Family Centre Patterson Street Newton-le-willows WA12 9PZ | 01744 671788 | Website | |
| Parr Children's Centre | Parr Children's Centre offers services for families with babies, children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). We focus on investing in babies' emotional wellbeing and development | Parr Children's Centre Ashtons Green Drive St. Helens WA9 2AP | 01744 671788 | Website | |
| Moss Bank Children's Centre | Moss Bank Children's Centre offers services for families with babies, children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). We focus on investing in babies' emotional wellbeing | Moss Bank Children's Centre Kentmere Avenue St. Helens WA11 7PQ | 01744 673445 | Website | |
| Sutton Family Hub | Sutton Family Hub is for families with babies, children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). We focus on investing in babies' emotional wellbeing and development | Sutton Family Hub Ellamsbridge Road St. Helens WA9 3PY | 01744 671788 | Website |
Delivered by the Bridge Centre
The Bridge Centre provide specialist assessments for children with SEND and groups are referral only.
| Change, Grow, Live "Think Family" | via any professional or self-referral, offering one to one support and family focused advice to empower people to improve their health and wellbeing and take control of the direction of their lives. |
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| Chatterbox | is a Speech and language support group that emphasises the important role that parents/carers play in actively engaging your child using strategies that are proven to enhance speech and language and development (referral from Health Visitor or Lead Professional working with a family). |
| Daycare | a 15-hour a week placement, that supports children's learning and development. This will which enhance your child's speech, language and social and emotional skills. (Referral only). |
| DART | (Domestic abuse recovering together) programme is a 10-week group work programme which allows mothers and children to work independently combined with joint sessions to improve the mother-child relationship after the perpetrator has left the relationship. School must agree to the children taking time out of lessons. During the weekly sessions, mothers and children participate in a range of activities designed to strengthen their relationship, promote communication about abuse and support one another through their recovery. |
| Freedom Programme | is a 12-week programme designed for women who have experienced any form of domestic abuse. It educates women to recognise early signs of abuse and the impact this has on themselves and their families. The programme is open to everyone and offers a supportive safe environment for ladies at all stages of a relationship |
| Development Checks | Health and development reviews that support you and your baby, and make sure their development is on track. Developmental checks are delivered by Health Visitors within Children's Centres. These sessions will support you and your child's learning and development in the early years. |
| Incredible Years | acourse for parent/carers for children aged 0-12 years.12-week positive parenting programme which is designed to strengthen parent/carer/child interactions and promote positive attachments, whilst supporting parents/carers to reduce harsh discipline measures. The programme works with parents/carers to promote their child's social, emotional and language development and school participation. Courses for parents of children 0-12 years which increases parent/child relationship and promotes positive discipline and mutual respect. |
| Tots Talking(24 months) | is a fun and interactive virtual session for parents/carers with children aged 24 months which will provide you will advice, guidance and tips on how you can support your child to start the art of communication. This session will highlight the importance of joining in with children's play and following their interests, using everyday opportunities to extend their knowledge and use words. |
| Triple P | Parenting courses for parents of children 0-12 yrs, Teens and Stepping Stones for parents of children with a disability, development delay and conduct disorder. By referral only - call 01744 676543 |
| New Beginnings | practicalparent educational programme for new and expectant parents at the beginning of your parenting journey, the sessions include bathing, safe sleep and feeding. |
Delivered by the Bridge Centre - Pre Book
| Cook & Taste | a hands-on cookery session which will enable you to improve your cooking skills and support you to provide healthier affordable food choices for all your family. Call the Wellbeing Service on | 01744 371111 |
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| ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) | a course for those whose first language is not English. This course will help to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in small, friendly classes. | 01744 677675 |
| English & Maths Course | Contact Adult and Community Learning for more details | 01744 677314 |
| Infant Bonding | A course for babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months - Come along and learn the art of Infant Bonding with other new parents/carers. By using simple massage strokes, you can enhance your role as a parent/carer and provide the right type of stimulation to promote your child development, promote relaxation assist with wind, colic etc. You and your baby will experience many benefits from infant massage which will increase your bond for many years to come. - ring Parr Children's Centre to book your place | 01744 671788 |
| Sensory Rooms sessions | A sensory room session which will help your child to improve their visual, auditory and tactile processing, as well as fine and gross motor skills. By providing a sense of calm and comfort, sensory rooms help children learn to self-regulate their behaviours, which ultimately improves focus. Sensory rooms are available at Fourways, Parr and Thatto Heath please ring | 01744 671788 to book. |
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