Groups & Programmes for Parents and Carers

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Programmes, Activities and Groups for parents and carers in

North West Edinburgh Almond including Dalmeny, Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station, South Queensferry and surrounding areas

January 2017

Contents Page Where to go for support and help Community Centres Early Years Centre and Hub Medical Centres and Practices 4-6 Nurseries

Primary Schools High School Libraries

Parenting Programmes Peep Learning Together Programme Raising Children with Confidence Raising Teens with Confidence 7-12 PoPP The Incredible Years / Triple P Teen Triple P

Parent and Child Activities and Groups Baby Massage 13-14 Baby and Toddler Groups

Library sessions for families Bookbug 15 Other age groups

Parent Courses / Groups / Information Sessions Juno Perinatal Mental Health Group Parenting Apart Information Sessions 16-17 Stress Control Autism Spectrum Information

Childcare Early Learning and Childcare for eligible twos Playgroups 18-19

Support and advice Breastfeeding and weaning 20 Additional Support for Learning

Support and advice – Organisations Crossreach Postnatal Depression Children 1st Family Support Dads Rock free counselling Families Need Fathers 21-23 First Hand Family Support Home Start West Making It Work (Lone parents with child under 5) Edinburgh Lone Fathers’ Project

Health Visitors Health helpline Social Care Direct 24 Parentline Scotland Kinship Care Helpline

Notes 25-27

Contacts 28

Where we can go for support and help Community Centres Activities for all ages Kirkliston Community Centre Queensferry Road, Kirkliston, EH29 9AQ Contact 333 4241 Rosebery Hall/South Queensferry Community Centre High Street, South Queensferry and School Lane Contact 331 2113 Full listings for activities can be found onwww.joininedinburgh.org

Early Years Centre and Hub Early learning and childcare for children 0-3 years South Queensferry Early Years Centre Burgess Road, EH30 9NX Contact Senior on duty 0131 331 3594 Hillwood Early Years Hub Station Road, Ratho Station, EH28 8PT Contact Jackie McNab 0131 331 3594

Medical Practices and Centres South Queensferry Heatlh Centre 41 The Loan, South Queensferry, EH30 9HA Contact - General enquiries 0131 537 4407 Contact - Health Visitor enquiries 0131 537 4445 Kirkliston Medical Practice The Glebe, Kirkliston, EH29 9AS Contact 0131 333 3215

Nurseries Claylands Nursery Claylands Road, near Newbridge, Contact 0131 333 1778

Clifton Hall Nursery School, Newbridge, EH44 6RD Term time partnership nursery sessions from 8.15am-12.00pm Monday to Friday with additional lunch and afternoon sessions to 1pm and 3pm respectively (an After School club option to 5.30pm) Contact 0131 333 1359/ [email protected]

Dalmeny Primary School Nursery Class Carlowrie Crescent, Dalmeny, Contact 0131 331 1447

Echline Primary School Nursery Class Bo’ness Road, South Queensferry, Contact 0131 331 4632

Kirkliston Nursery School Queensferry Road, Kirkliston, Contact 0131 333 2336

Little Flyers Nursery Ingliston Road, Contact 0131 333 4088

Orchard Nursery Newliston Road, Kirkliston, Contact 0131 333 4621

Nippers Nursery Main Street, Dalmeny, Contact 0131 319 1778

Queensferry Primary School Nursery Class Burgess Road, South Queensferry, Contact 0131 331 1349

South Queensferry Early Years Centre Burgess Road, EH30 9NX Contact Senior on duty 0131 331 3594

Tom Thumb Nursery Term time only The Vennel Hall, Smithsland, South Queensferry, EH30 9HU Partner Provider Nursery offering nursery (3-5years) places Monday to Friday mornings Contact Debbie Urquhart 0131 331 4273 / 07713 154144 (for Playgroup see below). Nurseries

Primary Schools Dalmeny, Callowrie Crescent, Dalmeny. 331 1447 Echline, Bo’ness Road, South Queensferry. 331 4632 Kirkliston, 15 Carmel Road, Kirkliston. 333 2336 Queensferry, Burgess Road, South Queensferry. 331 1349 Hillwood, Station Road, Ratho Station. 333 1210

High School Queensferry High School, Ashburnham Road. 319 3200

Libraries South Queensferry Library, 9 Shore Road. 529 5576 Kirkliston Library, Station Road. 529 5510

Parenting Programmes Peep Learning Together Programme Sessions support parents and carers of children 0-5yrs to value and build on the home learning environment and relationships with their children, by making the most of everyday learning opportunities - listening, talking, playing, singing and sharing books and stories together.

Baby Peep parents/carers and babies 0-1yr South Queensferry Community Centre, School Lane Monday 1.00-2.15pm Run by staff from Queensferry Early Years Centre Contact Jackie MacNab 331 3594

Kirkliston Library New Group Wednesday 10:00-11:00am Start 1 February Booking essential. Contact Home Start 0131 347 2881

Peep Twos parents/carers and 2 year olds Queensferry Primary nursery class (wraparound room) Friday 9.30-10.30am Contact Karen Scott 331 1349

Peep Threes parents/carers and 3 years olds Kirkliston Nursery/Community Centre Friday 9.15-10.15am (running in 5 week blocks) Contact Tracy Clark 333 2336

Peep Threes and Fours parents/carers and children 3-4yrs Hillwood Primary Nursery class, Ratho Station Days and times to be confirmed. Start after October break. Contact Yvonne Higgins/Sarah-Jane White 333 1210

Water Peep Twos parents/carers and children 2-3yrs

This group takes place partly in the swimming pool then moves to the playroom. Craigroyston Community High School Swimming Pool and Early Years Centre Friday 9.30-11:00am Booking essential, contact Amy 332 3855

Autism Peep / Peep and ASL parents/carers and children on the Autistic spectrum These groups are for families whose children are undergoing or have a diagnosis of Autism, or other additional support needs. Each group aims to provide support by incorporating play with a visual environment and is available to families from anywhere in the city.

Moffat Early Years Centre, Craigmillar Thursday 1:00-2.30pm Booking essential. Contact 469 2850.

Granton Early Years Centre Wednesday 9:00-10:00am Booking essential. Contact Kerry Gilmour 552 4808.

Raising Children with Confidence 7 week course which aims to give all parents/carers the chance to explore emotional health and wellbeing and consider how they can best promote it in themselves and their children. Drawing on latest research it helps explain why parents’ actions make a difference to children’s emotional wellbeing and future positive mental health. This programme is suitable for parents/carers of children aged 0-11yrs.

Rosebery Hall Wednesday 6.15-8.15pm Start 18 January Contact 331 3594 or 331 4273

See listings www.joininedinburgh.org/parenting- programmes/raising-children-confidence/

Raising Teens with Confidence 6 week course for parents and carers of teens aims to help adults understand how they can best support their teenagers to navigate increasing independence; develop confidence, security and resilience; promote and benefit from emotional wellbeing. The latest research around what helps support emotional wellbeing throughout life is used. This includes adolescent brain development, risk taking behaviour, importance of communication and the effects of stress.

Queensferry High School Tuesday 7.00-9.00pm Start 21 February Contact Catriona Eunson 318 3200 See listings on www.joininedinburgh.org/parenting- programmes/raising-teens-confidence/ Contact Molly Page [email protected] 9

The Psychology of Parenting Project (PoPP) provides two positive parenting programmes for parents/carers of 3-6 year olds, The Incredible Years and Triple P. The courses offer help to adults to strengthen their relationship with their child and encourage positive behaviour.

The courses look at effective techniques for dealing with common childhood behaviour problems. Strategies to manage behaviours such as aggressiveness, tantrums, shouting, answering back and refusing to follow rules are also explored.

Specially trained group leaders work with parents/carers on goals for themselves and their family.

Participants will  Meet once a week  Watch DVD clips  Discuss children’s behaviour  Work out new ways to manage situations at home  Talk to other adults in the same situation  Learn ways to stay calm

There is also 1:1 phone support. Refreshments are provided. There are crèche places and help with transport costs can be arranged.

The Incredible Years (14 week programme) Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm Start 3 March Contact Angela Borwick 331 7115 or Amanda Thomson 331 1349 to apply or for information.

See listings for other courses running nearby at: Gylemuir Primary School Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre Circle Haven (Craigroyston Primary School) And across the city at www.joininedinburgh.org/parenting- programmes/incredible-years/

Triple P (9 week programmes)

For all courses apply online at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parenting/parenting3to6

Or, contact 07795 127954 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday, or email [email protected]

Teen Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) This is a practical parenting programme which can help parents/carers cope positively with some of the common issues associated with raising a teenager. The group and individual sessions give parents an opportunity to explore ways they can build a stronger relationship with their teenager, resolve conflict, manage problem behaviours and help their teen stay safe.

Programmes run throughout Edinburgh for parents, step parents and carers of teenagers 11-16yrs, find details of local groups on www.joininedinburgh.org.

Teen Triple P Barnardos, Braidburn Friday 9.30-11.30am Start 28 April

Leith Community Centre Tuesday 12.30-2.30pm Start 2 May

East Neighbourhood Centre, Craigmillar Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm Start 3 May

Autism Teen Triple P Southside Community Centre Thursday 1.00-3.00pm Start 30 March

Apply online www.edinburgh.gov.uk/teentriplep Contact Jillian Hart, 07860 736129 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri, or email: [email protected]

Parent and Child Activities and Groups

Baby Massage Classes usually run in 4-5 week blocks. The sessions are suitable for parents/carers and babies from birth until they are crawling. Baby Massage can strengthen the bond between parent and child. Massage may help relieve the pain and discomfort babies feel during teething, colic and digestive problems and releases tension in their muscles to improve sleep patterns. Notes and massage oil are usually provided. Booking essential.

Dalmeny Church Hall Wednesday 9.30-11.00am

Kirkliston Community Centre Friday 9.30-11.00am

Contact Heather at Home Start to book a place 347 2881 For information about Home Start see page 22

Parent-led Baby and Toddler Groups Queensferry Baby and Toddler Group Parish Church, The Loan, South Queensferry (up to pre-school) Wednesday and Thursday 9.15-11.30am

Little Coffee Stop Kirkliston Parish Hall, Kirkliston (up to 5 years) Friday 9.30-11.45am

Ratho Parent and Toddler Group Ratho Community Centre Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm

Kirkliston 0-4s parent and toddler group Kirkliston Community Centre Monday 9.00-11.30am

Kirkliston 0-3s parent and toddler group Kirkliston Community Church, Main Street, Kirkliston Thursday 9.30-11.30am

Early years staff-led Baby and Toddler Groups SQUFs (South Queensferry Under Fours) South Queensferry Community Centre, School Lane, South Queensferry Monday and Wednesday 9.15-11.30am

Library sessions for families

Bookbug sessions for parents and carers with 0-5 yr olds

Kirkliston Library (facebook.com/kirklistonlibrary) Friday 10.30-11.00am Contact 0131 529 5510

South Queensferry Library (facebook.com/southqueensferrylibrary) Tuesday 10.30-11.00am Contact 0131 529 5576

Teenage cafe drop in in for ages 11yrs + Kirkliston Library Monday 6.00-7.30pm

Teenage girl's writing group for ages 11+ yrs Kirkliston Library 1st Wednesday of every month 6.30-7.30pm Places must be booked. Contact Kevi 529 5510

Crafts drop in and Lego club for ages 5-12 yrs Kirkliston Library Friday 2.00-3.00pm

Chatterbooks book group for 9-12 yrs South Queensferry Library Places must be booked. Contact Nicola 529 5576

Children's creative writing group for P7-S2 South Queensferry Library Wednesday fortnightly – 3.45-4.45pm Places must be booked. Contact Shirley 529 5576

Crafts drop in for ages 5-12 yrs South Queensferry Library Friday 2.00-3.00pm 15

Parent and Carer Groups - Information Sessions - Courses

Juno Perinatal Mental Health Support A peer support group run by mums who are suffering or have suffered PND. A relaxed place to chat, gain advice and support. There is no pressure to talk. Parents can just listen to others if that's how they feel. Parents are welcome to drop in or there is an opportunity to meet up with a member beforehand or chat over the phone to help people feel more comfortable about attending. For more information see the website www.juno.uk.com

Sighthill Group, Gate 55, 55 Sighthill Road, EH11 4PB Tuesday during term time 9.30-11.00am. Open to both adults and children. Email: [email protected]

Craiglockhart Group, SANDS Lothian 177 Colinton Rd EH14 1BZ First and third Thursday of each month, 7:30- 9.00pm. Contact: juno.craiglockhart@gmail.com

South Group, Gilmerton Community Centre 4 Drum Street, EH17 8QG. Friday during term time 10.00am-11.30am. Contact: [email protected]

Autism Spectrum Disorders Information Sessions for parents and carers of children in P1-3 in Edinburgh Local Authority mainsteam schools Sessions are run by the Additional Support for Learning (ASL) service, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and CAHMS. Please contact ASL service for more details 469 2850 [email protected]

Breastfeeding – see page 20 16

Stress Control Don’t feel you just have to go on struggling with stress yourself! Learn proven techniques to manage stress and improve sleep. This series of 6 free classes is for people who recognise the signs of stress such as worry, tiredness, poor sleep, feeling worthless, panic attacks, feeling on edge, being tearful, feeling irritable, in themselves or someone close to them. All classes are delivered by NHS staff and are open to adults of all ages. The classes are delivered in a lecture format so participants will not be asked to speak in front of a group. For more information or to book, please contact Heatlh in Mind on 0131 225 8505 or email: [email protected]

Drumbrae Library Hub Tuesday 1.30-3.00pm Start 21 February

Edinburgh College, Sighthill Campus Tuesday 6.30-8.00pm Start 21 February

Currie Community High School Tuesday 6.30-8.00pm Start 18 April

Parenting Apart Information Session Splitting up? Living Apart? Divorcing? Separating? Do you want to know how to help your children through it all? A session is an opportunity to learn how you and your children can move forward positively. You’ll gain insight into what your family are going through and how to handle the transition to living apart in a way that’s best for everyone. Sessions generally last 3 hours. They are for groups of mums and dads, and may also be available on a 1:1 basis in some areas. You and your child’s other parent go to different sessions. The facilitators are experienced family support professionals who will explain what your children need from you and their other parent. For more information Tel: 0131 226 4507 [email protected], www.familymediationlothian.co.uk

Childcare

Early learning and childcare for eligible two year olds

The City of Edinburgh has a number of establishments now offering funded Early Learning and Childcare to eligible children who are 2 years of age. Children are eligible in line with the criteria set down by the Scottish Government.

The following Early Years Centres offer this service Craigentinny 661 8593 Craigmillar 661 3126 Craigroyston 332 3855 Fort 554 4077 Fox Covert 339 3749 Gilmerton 664 1202 Granton 552 4802 Greendykes 661 3109 Hailesland 442 2163 Sighthill 442 2018 Viewforth 229 6667 Queensferry/Hillwood Hub 331 3594 / 07847 116782

The nurseries in the following primary schools offer this service

Broomhouse & St Josephs 443 3783 / 443 4591 Clermiston 334 0421 / 07711 391187 Gylemuir 336 3361 / 07711 390819 Leith Walk 556 3873 Oxgangs 441 3649 Royal Mile 556 3347

And at Cameron House Nursery School 667 5117 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/eligible2s

Playgroups

Rosebery Hall Playgroup Rosebery Hall, High Street, South Queensferry, EH30 9LL Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15-11.15 am Contact 07747 078391 [email protected]

Kirkliston Playgroup (run by Little Flyers) Kirkliston Leisure Centre, Kirlands Park Street Wed, Thurs, Fri 9.15-11.45am Contact Moira McIntosh 07749 234098

Kirkliston Playgroup The Pavillion, Allison Park Contact 333 5456/07591 960037 [email protected]

Tom Thumb Playgroup Term time only The Vennel Hall, Smithsland, South Queensferry, EH30 9HU (2-3years) Monday to Thursday afternoons Contact Debbie Urquhart 0131 331 4273 / 07713 154144 (for Nursery see above).

Support and Advice

Breastfeeding and Weaning Advice South Queensferry Medical Centre Contact 537 4445

Breastfeeding Support Group South Queensferry Community Centre, School Lane Wednesday from 12.00noon- 1.00pm

Parent Information Points Leaflets and posters about what’s on locally. Directories of services for parents and carers. Kirkliston Library –529 5510 South Queensferry Library – 529 5576

Parent information drop-in Friendly advice and support for all parents/carers on any parenting issues from trained early years and family support professionals.

Hillwood Early Years Hub, Ratho Station Thursday 12.45pm-1.30pm Contact Jackie McNab 331 3594

Support and Advice - Organisations

CrossReach Postnatal Depression Services We offer counselling & support (with crèche) to families experiencing postnatal depression Palmerston Place PND Centre 8A Palmerston Place, EH12 5AA Monday - Thursday 9.20am-3.40pm Contact 220 3547

Children 1st Family Support

Providing intensive 1:1support to parents/carers with children 2-3 years. Help to cope with adult-child relationships; bedtime, meal and toileting routines; your child’s behaviour; difficult family issues. Venues and times to suit each family

When families are experiencing housing difficulties and have children 0-11 years, we can also provide support. Contact 468 2580

Dads Rock free counselling for parents Contact Thomas 07542 074165 www.dadsrock.org.uk

Famlies Need Fathers for fathers, grandfathers, partners to find out information and explore options about contact issues following separation 10 Palmerston Place, Haymarket. 1st Monday of the month 7:00-9:00pm Contact Ian Maxwell 557 2440

First Hand Family Support Service

Flexible home-based visiting support to families with a child/children with a disability from birth to 16 years; families and lone parents where there are no other supports in place; and families who are isolated within their community. We match family’s individual needs with an experienced worker or volunteer and work with the child/children within the family home enabling the parent/carer sometime each week to do something for themselves on a regular basis. Contact 523 1322 [email protected]

Home Start West Edinburgh 108a-110a Gorgie Road Contact 347 2881 [email protected] We understand that being a parent isn't always easy and many parents need a bit of support in the early years. Home-Start Edinburgh West and South West offers families, with a child under 5, a range of services including flexible home-visiting support, Peep groups, baby massage, bookbug and a programe of themed events and workshops including child safety, healthy eating and early literacy. For more information please contact our office on 0131 347 2881, [email protected] www.facebook.com/HomeStartEdinburghWestSouthWest

Making it Work Service for lone parents with a child under 5. Supports parents all over Edinburgh on a one- to-one basis. The team understands how difficult it is to become job-ready when there are often barriers in the way. Our aim is to help lone parents to plan for the future, consider options for skilling, training or employment. Provides help with new skills as well as problems with literacy and numeracy, career advice, debt and housing issues, improving confidence, benefits calculations and concerns with childcare. Contact Catherine Sim 270 6080 22

One Parent Families Scotland Lone Parent Helpline for single parents across Scotland Our specialist rights workers can help with benefits, tax credits, housing options, child contact problems, child maintenance, further/higher education funding, going back to work, separation/divorce. Monday to Friday 9:30am-4:30pm 0808 801 0323

One Parent Families Scotland - Us Together Project for single fathers and children 0-16 years 13 Gayfield Square, EH1 3NX Monday – Saturday Contact Tom Carroll 07814 078139

Speech and Language Communication Company Free confidential advice an support for parents and cares around their child’s or teenager’s communication, speech and understanding. Contact Judith Woodward, Family Support Worker, [email protected] or 07507 535857. Helpline 01382 250060

The Edinburgh Lone Fathers Project for single fathers and children 0-4 years Gilmerton Early Years Centre 66 Gilmerton Dykes Street, EH17 8PL Tuesday – Saturday Contact 664 1202

Health Visitor Team Contact 537 4445 Drop in clinics South Queensferry Medical Practice Wedensday 11.00am-12.00noon Kirkliston Medical Practice Tuesday 1.45-2.30pm Ratho Community Centre Friday 12.00-1.00pm

General Health Support NHS 24 Phone 111

Social Care Direct Advice and referrals if you need help due to illness, frailty, disability or concerns about the safety of an adult or child at risk of harm. Contact 200 2324 [email protected]

Parentline Scotland 08000 28 22 33 the national, confidential helpline for anyone caring for or concerned about a child, is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 9pm. Trained call-takers can offer advice and support and signpost you to another organisation if you need information on a specific issue.

Kinship carers helpline 08000 28 22 33 There's also a dedicated helpline for kinship carers with help, advice and support available for anyone raising a child who can no longer stay with their parents.

Notes

Contact details

If you run a Programme, Activity or Group for parents/carers in the areas of South Queensferry, Dalmeny, Kirkliston, Ratho Station and Newbridge or surrounds which you would like to see included in this leaflet, or if information needs to be amended please contact your locality Parent and Carer Support Development Officer

Helen Purves - North West  0131 334 9301/ 07717 317 665  [email protected]

For information in other areas of Edinburgh, contact the local Parent and Carer Support, Development Officer:

Jillian Hart – North East  07860 736129  [email protected]

Helena Reid – South East  672 2629  [email protected]

Sue Cameron – South West [email protected]

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