Free activity programme for 0-5s provided by Action for Children in Kings Lynn and West Activities running 6th January to 3rd April 2020

Activity Time Venue

Toddler Days - A six week rolling programme for you and your 9.30 - 11.00 Fairstead Community Centre Monday toddler to explore and have fun together. Supporting you to every week King’s Lynn move on to groups in the wider community. except 17th February PE30 4SR

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out 10.30 - 11.00 King’s Lynn Library more about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library 1st Monday London Road “Bounce and Rhyme” session. of each month PE30 5EZ

Downham Market Library Litle Book Worms - Six sessions of sharing books and activities Tuesday 10.30 - 11.30 Priory Road with your child every week PE38 9JS

Toddler Days - A six week rolling programme for you and your 9.30 - 11.00 Methodist Church Hall toddler to explore and have fun together. Supporting you to every week Ely Row move on to groups in the wider community. except 18th February PE14 7RS

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out 10.30 - 11.30 Library more about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library 3rd Tuesday Westgate “Bounce and Rhyme” session. of each month PE36 5AL

Dersingham Library Litle Book Worms - Six sessions of sharing books and activities 10.30 - 11.30 Chapel Road with your child. every week PE31 6PN

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out 10.30 - 11.00 Gaywood Library more about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library 1st Tuesday River Lane “Bounce and Rhyme” session. of each month PE30 4HD

Toddler Days - A six week rolling programme for you and your 1.00 - 2.30 ECFS Base toddler to explore and have fun together. Supporting you to every week Snape Lane move on to groups in the wider community. except 18th February PE38 9JE

Nar ECFS Base Baby Days - A six week rolling programme ofering information 1.00 - 2.00 every week Saddlebow Road and support in those early months. except 18th February PE30 5BN

Dersingham Infant and Nursery School Muddy Wellies - A six week programme where you and your 1.00 - 2.30 every week Saxon way child can play and explore outside together. until 11th February PE31 6LY

Hunstanton Library Litle Book Worms - Six sessions of sharing books and activities Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30 Westgate with your child every week PE36 5AL

Gaywood Library Litle Book Worms - Six sessions of sharing books and activities 10.30 - 11.30 River Lane with your child every week PE30 4HD

Hunstanton First Steps Nursery Baby Days - A six week rolling programme ofering information 10.00 - 11.00 every week Avenue Road and support in those early months. except 19th February PE36 5BW

Terrington St Clement Methodist Church Baby Days - A six week rolling programme ofering information 10.00 - 11.00 Thursday every week Wesley Road and support in those early months. starting 16th January PE34 4NB

Toddler Days - A six week rolling programme for you and your Providence Street Community Centre toddler to explore and have fun together. Supporting you to 10.00 - 11.30 King’s Lynn move on to groups in the wider community. Note: Child Health every week Drop In at this group on the 3rd Thursday of each month. PE30 5ET

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out 10.00 - 10.30 Dersingham Library more about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library 2nd Thursday Chapel Road “Bounce and Rhyme” session. of each month PE31 6PN

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out 10.30 - 11.00 Gaywood Library more about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library 4th Thursday River Lane “Bounce and Rhyme” session. of each month PE30 4HD

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out 10.30 - 11.00 Downham Market Library more about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library 2nd Thursday Priory Road “Bounce and Rhyme” session. of each month PE38 9JS

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out 10.30 - 11.00 King’s Lynn Library more about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library 3rd Thursday London Road “Bounce and Rhyme” session. of each month PE30 5EZ

Downham Market ECFS Base Baby Days - A six week rolling programme ofering information 10.00 - 11.00 Friday every week Snape Lane and support in those early months. except 21st February PE38 9JE

King’s Lynn Library Litle Book Worms - Six sessions of sharing books and activities 10.30 - 11.30 London Road with your child. every week PE30 5EZ

ECFS Drop-in - Come and meet one of the team to fnd out more 10.30 - 11.30 Downham Market Library about the Early Childhood and Family Service at the Library “Mini 4th Friday Priory Road Movers” session. of each month PE38 9JS

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. • Chat on the phone or online from 1st October. • 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 Kings Lynn and then please call us on 0344 800 8020 or e mail us on West Norfolk [email protected] Tel: 0344 800 8020 Any updates on services or groups can be found norfolk.gov.uk/earlychildhood by visiting our Facebook page Kings Lynn West January to March 2020 Norfolk Early 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 1000210 Triple P Family Information Service 0344 8008020 An 8 week course that ofers support, information and practical answers Health Visiting Team 0300 300 0123 to everyday parenting concerns. Leeway (Domestic Violence Support Line) 08452 412171 MAP (support & advice for young people) 01603 766994 Happy Homes West Norfolk Homechoice www.homechoice.west-norfolk.gov.uk A 6 week course to help you build your confdence and self-esteem. This Job Centre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk Norfolk Police course includes activities around healthy eating, relationships and self- 0845 456456 Baby Bank Norfolk www.babybanknorfolk.org.uk image. The Hamlet Centre 01603 977040 Home-Start Norfolk 01603 627662 Circle of Security NANSA 07582 558143 An 8 week course based on supporting and strengthening the atachment King’s Lynn Foodbank 0808 801 0327 between you and your child. Men’s Advice Line www.mensadviceline.org.uk Help and advice for men in abusive relationships. 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