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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