Activities for children aged 0 to 5 years

Activities for children aged 0 to 5 years

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This activity list is compiled by Wandsworth Family Information Service (FIS) and lists activities available for children aged 0-5 years in the London Borough of Wandsworth. This list represents a guide to activities available. For a full list of activities available in the borough, please visit .uk/fis

Please note the FIS also has lists of activities for children and young people with disabilities and special needs. Please visit the website or contact the FIS for copies.

How is the list arranged?

This list is arranged in two parts.

Part one - activities are arranged by type. Each entry gives a brief description of the activity, including location and contact details. The types are:

Arts and crafts Books and reading Clubs and groups Cooking Dance and drama Days out Hobbies and interests Indoor activities Museums and galleries Music Outdoor activities Sports

Part two - organisations. These include: Children's Centres, Activity Centres, Adventure Playgrounds, Leisure Centres and Libraries.

For additional information on activities for children and young people in London, you can also visit familiesonline.co.uk, show.me.uk, .uk, .uk and london/kids

General Information:

The information on all of our published lists is regularly updated on the Wandsworth website: .uk/fis

Wandsworth Family Information Service (FIS) Telephone: 020 8871 7899 or Email: fis@.uk

Or visit .uk which you can access FREE at your local library, Children's Centre or in the reception of the Children's Services Department, Wandsworth High St, London SW18 2PU

Safeguarding - Keeping your child safe.

Please be aware that parents should make the following checks to ensure their child is safe before leaving their child in the care of any individual or organisation running activities.

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Checklist

? Are the staff and any volunteers suitable? It is good practice for all staff to be checked by the Criminal Records Bureau with an enhanced disclosure if they come into contact with children and young people. The enhanced disclosure will reveal if the person has a criminal record and list all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings.

? Do staff have appropriate experience and qualifications, and are they responsive to the needs of users of their service?

? Is there a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice? How do staff ensure that users are free from bullying, shouting, racism, sexism or taunts regarding disability?

? Does the service offer regular training to staff and volunteers? ? Does the service have policies and procedures in place to protect children and young

people (often known as Child Protection or Safeguarding Policy)? ? Does the service have a health and safety policy? Find out if there is a leader qualified in

first aid, that there is a first aid box and that the premises have passed any relevant regulations. Is the building safe and secure? What are the fire precautions and evacuations procedures? ? Where applicable, what insurance cover is in place? ? How can children, young people and their parents or carers voice their concerns? Services should tell you what to do if you have any worries or complaints? ? If appropriate, you should check out routines for toileting, feeding and administering medication. ? Does the service expect the parents/carers to participate in, or be present during the activities or delivery of the service?

Remember...

? Parents and carers should ensure their children are safe at all times. ? Listen to your children and ask questions about their activities. ? Services have a responsibility to be open and welcoming and to share information about

themselves and their activities.

For more information about keeping your child safe please visit Wandsworth's safeguarding website (.uk/Home/Safeguarding/default.htm)

We welcome feedback from anyone participating in the services detailed on this website and you can contact us by calling us on 020 8871 7899 or emailing us at fis@.uk or leaving feedback on our website .uk/fis.

You can also visit the Family Information Service in Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High St. London SW18 2PU. Appointment Service

If you would like to come and see someone to talk about any parenting issue, please call the Family Information Service on 020 8871 7899. We can arrange for an interpreter or sign language interpreter to be present, if you need one.

Accessibility

If you have a disability or a special need how would you like us to provide the information to you? Contact 020 8871 7899 or email fis@.uk.

Wandsworth Family Information Service is part of a national network of information services for

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parents called Family Information Services. These services aim to provide:

"High quality, accurate and timely information" to parents of 0 - 19 years and up to 25 years with a special need or disability.

The service in Wandsworth is a telephone and internet information service, but information can also be accessed through the Children's Centres in the borough, and by appointment in the Town Hall; contact details are listed on the previous page.

The service gives FREE information to parents of children and young people, as well as young people themselves, on areas such as:

? Childcare - how to find childminders, day nurseries, breakfast clubs, afterschool care, holiday care, pre-schools and nursery schools.

? Disability information including short breaks for your child. ? Education - how to find nursery, primary and secondary schools including the part - time

places for 3 and 4 year olds. ? Family and parenting support - local and national services to help you and your family stay

healthy and happy. ? Health Information - e.g. healthy cooking, exercise and fitness, antenatal care and sleep

clinics. ? Leisure activities for your family - e.g. play facilities, arts groups, parent and toddler groups,

one o'clock clubs, libraries and youth groups. ? Money Matters how to get financial help to pay for childcare or to return to work. ? School holiday activities for children and young people in Wandsworth. For example, sport,

art, drama, music and learning opportunities.

Other activity reports produced by the Family Information Service include:

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Activities for children aged 0- 5 years

Activities for disabled children and young people

EXPLORE AND PLAY

Monday

9:30 AM 11:30 AM

5 West Hill Primary School, Merton Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW18 5ST

Explore and Play is a play session for babies and children aged 0-5 years with disabilities or special needs, accompanied by their parents or carers. Play is important in babies' and children's development. These sessions are for parents/carers with children who have disabilities and special needs from 0-5 years old. Places must be booked in advance or by a referral. A Health Visitor, Midwife, Doctor (GP) or other Health Professional can refer you to these sessions.

Pippa Bruce 020 8877 0758 enhancedchildrenscentre@.uk .uk/fis

Cost: Free

PLAY AND DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Wednesday

10:00 AM 11:30 AM

This session runs during term time.

King George's Park One O'clock Centre, Buckhold Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW18 4AS

Play is important in babies' and children's development. These private sessions are for parents/carers with children with disabilities and special needs and their siblings, up to 8 years old. Parents, carers and children can enjoy: If you are parent or carer concerned about your child's development and would like advice and support please contact Caroline or visit the One O'clock Centre, which is open 1.00 ? 3.30pm weekdays.

Caroline Piggott 020 8871 1865 cpiggott@.uk .uk/fis

Cost: Free

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Activities for children aged 0- 5 years

Arts and crafts

Arts and crafts

MAKE AND PLAY

MESSY PLAY

Thursday

10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Granard Centre for Children and Families, Westleigh Avenue, Putney, LONDON, SW15 6XA

Come along and enjoy arts and crafts or cooking with your child. This is a good oppotunity to create and make things from scratch that you can take away. This session is for parents/carers with their child/ren aged 0-5 years.

This session runs on the second Wednesday of the month: 10am - 11.30am.

Hillbrook Centre for Children and Families Hillbrook Primary School, Hillbrook Road, Tooting, LONDON, SW17 8SG

This is a time to get messy and artistic with your child. The session is for parents/carers and toddlers aged 1 to 3 years. A healthy snack will be provided. Please wear clothes suitable for messy play.

Selina Charles 020 8785 1512 scharles@granard.wandsworth.sch.uk granardprimary.co.uk/childrenscentre.asp

Cost: Free

Juliette Lloyd 020 8672 3957 ext 6 jlloyd17.212@ .uk/fis

Cost: Free

MESSY PLAY

PARENT CRAFT

Monday

1:30 PM 2:30 PM Friday

9:15 AM 10:30 AM

This session runs during term-time only.

West Hill Children's Centre, 4, Broomhill Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW18 4HX

A time to get messy and artistic with your child. For parents/carers and children aged 0 to 5 years. There is no need to book, just turn up. Please wear clothes suitable for messy play!

Southmead Centre for Children and Families, Princes Way, Wimbledon, LONDON, SW19 6QT

A session for mums, dads and carers to bring a craft activity and share ideas. This is a session for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years. Call to book a place. A cr?che is provided.

Charlotte Gale/Barbara Felix

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020 8870 9928 westhillchildrenscentre@.uk

Cost: Free

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STAY AND PLAY

Cost: Free

Tuesday: 1.30pm - 3pm. Wednesday: 3pm -

MESSY PLAY

4.30pm.

Tuesday

3:40 PM 5:00 PM Yvonne Carr Centre, 2 Children's Centre,

Thessaly Road, Nine Elms, LONDON, SW8 4HT

Southmead Centre for Children and Families, Princes Way, Wimbledon, LONDON, SW19 6QT

A fun packed session for all the family to join in. A different type of activity each week such as

A time for you and your child to enjoy

messy play, painting, and sand play. The

getting messy and artistic. is session is for

session is for parent/carers and their children

children aged 2-5 years and their

aged 0-5 years. There is no need to book as

parent/carers.

this is a drop in session. Please bring a change

Thea Renee

of clothes for messy play sessions.

020 8788 4379 thea.renee@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk .uk/fis

Cost: Free

Maureen Campbell 020 7720 5515 mcampbell@.uk .uk/fis

Cost: Free

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Activities for children aged 0- 5 years

Arts and crafts

WOODWORK SESSION

Wednesday

2:00 PM 2:30 PM

This session runs during term-time.

King George's Park One O'clock Centre, Buckhold Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW18 4AS

This is a woodwork session where children can explore their creativity with materials. For young children aged 0-5 years to attend with their parents/carers. Please come dressed in clothes suitable for messy play. Drop in, there is no need to book.

Caroline Piggott 020 8871 1865 cpiggott@.uk .uk/fis

Cost: Free

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