Free activity programme for 0-5s provided by Action for Children in North Activities running 6th January - 31st March 2020

Activity Time Venue

Toddler Days - Come and play with your children ages 0 - 5 years, ECFS Base Monday enjoying activities together that support your child’s development. 10.00 - 11.30 Manor Road Meet local families and chat to ECFS staf who will be available to every week ofer support and advice. NR28 9HG

11.00 - 12.00 Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 6th & 20th January Oak Street child’s communication and language development 3rd & 17th February 2nd & 16th March NR21 9DY

1.30 - 2.30 Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 13th & 27th January Prince of Wales Road child’s communication and language development 10th & 24th February 9th & 23rd March NR27 9DS

Playland Tuesday The Quay Playland Stay & Play - An indoor adventure stay and play. 10.00 - 11.30 term time Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AS

11.00 - 12.00 Holt Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 14th & 28th January 9 Church Street child’s communication and language development 11th & 25th February 10th & 24th March NR25 6BB

1.30 - 2.30 Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 7th & 21st January 18 Cromer Road child’s communication and language development. 4th & 18th February 3rd & 17th March NR11 8BE

Wednesday Baby Days - A sensory session for babies who are not yet walking. Fakenham ECFS Base Meet local families and chat to ECFS staf who can ofer support 11.00 - 12.30 Road every week and advice. NR21 8HN

Fakenham ECFS Base Norwich Road Self Weigh - Come along and weigh your baby. 1.00 - 3.00 every week NR21 8HN

11.00 - 12.00 Wells-next-the-Sea Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 15th & 29th January Station Road child’s communication and language development. 12th & 26th February 11th & 25th March NR23 1EA

1.30 - 2.30 Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 8th & 22nd January New Road child’s communication and language development. 5th & 19th February 4th & 18th March NR26 8EB

Thursday Toddler Days - Come and play with your children ages 0 - 5 years, The Poppy Centre enjoying activities together that support your child’s development. 10.00 - 11.30 Recreation Road Meet local families and chat to ECFS staf who will be available to every week ofer support and advice. NR12 9DE

Baby Days - A sensory session for babies who are not yet walking. North Walsham ECFS Base Meet local families and chat to ECFS staf who can ofer support 1.30 - 2.30 Manor Road every week and advice. Self weigh available. NR28 9HG

11.00 - 12.00 Stalham Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 16th & 30th January High Street child’s communication and language development. 13th & 27th February 12th & 26th March NR12 9AN

1.30 - 2.30 North Walsham Library Story Explorers - A fun, interactive group to encourage your 9th & 23rd January New Road child’s communication and language development. 6th & 20th February 5th & 19th March NR28 9DE

Friday North Walsham ECFS Base Self Weigh - Come along and weigh your baby. 10.00 - 12.00 Manor Road every week NR28 9HG

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For a more detailed programme of additional activities in your community visit norfolk.gov.uk/earlychildhood Norfolk’s Early Childhood and Family Service is for all parents and carers with children aged 0-5 years. How and where you get support will depend on what you need.

Everyone can; • Get help online. • Chat on the phone or online. • Visit the local library to get information, weigh their baby or join in with Bounce and Rhyme sessions.

If you want help meeting other parents, or someone to talk to; • Come to a drop-in event at a community venue – this could be a library, community centre or café. • Our team will atend community groups regularly, so you can come and chat. • We can also help you to set up your own local groups and activities. • We can give you a list of all the events and activities happening locally like baby massage, toddler groups and play sessions.

If you need extra help; • We will ofer support to you and your family through drop-ins and groups. • We will also support you in your own home, or where you feel comfortable. • We can put you in touch with other people who can help.

How to contact us You can get more information on the service by visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/earlychildhood

If you would like and further information, help or support then please call us on 0344 800 8020 or e mail us on Tel: 0344 800 8020 [email protected] norfolk.gov.uk/earlychildhood Any updates on services or groups can be found by visiting our Facebook page North Norfolk Early January to March 2020 Childhood Family Service

Services available from the Early Local support services

Childhood and Family Service Health Support For health information, support and guidance please visit Just One Norfolk, As well as the programme of activities you can also access the following or call Just One Number to speak to a health professional on 0300 300 0123. services at a venue near you; For more information please visit Justonenorfolk.nhs.uk

Solihull Parenting Course Libraries A 10 week course to help you learn more about your child’s development You can access many groups and support services in your local library. and behaviour. What is their behaviour telling you? For information on where and when the groups run please visit norfolk.gov.uk/libraries Baby Massage Community ofer in your local area A 5 week course for frst time parents introducing massage strokes. This There are many groups available in your local area. These are a great way to can help with colic and support you and your baby to feel more relaxed. meet other parents/ carers and access play opportunities. For information on Other parents may atend by referral. where and where to fnd them please visit communitydirectory.norfolk.gov.uk Freedom Course A 10 week course for women who would like to look at healthy relationships and to have a safe environment to be able to discuss and understand previous and current relationships. Useful Contacts Breastfeeding Network Support Line 0300 100 0210 Triple P Family Information Service 0344 800 8020 An 8 week course that ofers support, information and practical answers Just One Norfolk (Health Visiting Team) 0300 300 0123 to everyday parenting concerns. Leeway (Domestic Violence Support Line) 0845 241 2171 MAP (Support & advice for under 25s) 01603 766994 Happy Homes North Norfolk Housing Options 01263 516375 A 6 week course to help you build your confdence and self-esteem. This Job Centre Plus 01603 248817 course includes activities around healthy eating, relationships and self- www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk Norfolk Police (non-emergency) 101 image. Baby Bank Norfolk www.babybanknorfolk.org.uk Home-Start Norfolk 01603 977040 Circle of Security Norfolk SEND Partnership 01603 704070 An 8 week course based on supporting and strengthening the atachment Cromer & District Foodbank 07826 376343 between you and your child. Mid Norfolk Food Bank 01362 850624 Men’s Advice Line 0808 801 0327 (Support for men in abusive relationships) www.mensadviceline.org.uk Please call the ECFS on 0344 800 8020 to fnd out more or book your place or email us If you are worried a child is at risk [email protected] please call Children’s Services on 0344 800 8020