Programmes, Activities and Groups for parents and carers in North West Edinburgh Almond including Dalmeny, Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station, South Queensferry and surrounding areas August-December 2016 Contents Page New service Baby Massage 4 Early Learning and Childcare for eligible twos 4 Parenting Programmes 5-11 Peep Learning Together Programme 5 Raising Children with Confidence 6 Raising Teens with Confidence 6 PoPP The Incredible Years / Triple P 7-8 Teen Triple P 9 Conflict Resolution – Recognise, Reflect & Resolve 10 Parenting Apart Information Sessions 10 P1-3 Autism Spectrum Disorder Information Sessions 11 Stress Control 12 Parent and child activities Lego workshops dads & kids 13 Baby and Toddler Groups 13 Nurseries 14-15 Playgroups 16 Library session for families 17 Support and advice services 18 Early Years Centre and Hub 19 Community Centres 19 Medical Practices 19 Support and advice - Organisations 20-23 Crossreach Postnatal Depression 20 Children 1st Family Support 20 Dads Rock free counselling 20 Families Need Fathers 20 First Hand Family Support 21 Home Start West 21 Juno Pre and Post Natal Depression Support Group 21-22 Making It Work 22 One Parent Families Scotland – Us together 22 Edinburth Lone Fathers’ Project 22 HealthVisitors/Health helpline/Socialcaredirect 23 Contacts 24 2 new service – new service – new service 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 21 new service – new service – new service 3 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 4 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 Peep Twos parents/carers and 2 year olds Queensferry Primary nursery class (wraparound room) Friday 9.30-10.30am Start 2 September Contact Karen Scott 331 1349 Peep Threes parents/carers and 3 years olds Kirkliston Nursery/Community Centre Friday 9.00-10.15am (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 11210 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 9.30am Booking essential, contact Amy 332 3855 5 Raising Children with Confidence This is a 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 the latest research it helps explain why parents’ actions make a difference to their children’s emotional wellbeing and future positive mental health. This programme is suitable for parents/carers of children aged 0-11yrs. Courses are held all year round throughout the city in primary schools and community venues. Courses are listed www.joininedinburgh.org/parenting- programmes/raising-children-confidence/ Raising Teens with Confidence This 6 week course is for parents and carers of teens. It aims to help adults understand how they can best support their teenage children to navigate increasing independence; develop confidence, security and resilience; and 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 6 September For future courses contact Catriona Eunson 318 3200 Courses across the city are listed on www.joininedinburgh.org/parenting-programmes/raising-teens- confidence/ Contact Molly Page [email protected] 6 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. 7 The Incredible Years (14 week programme) Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm Start 26 October Contact Angela Borwick 331 7115 for information. Triple P (9 week programmes) Wester Hailes Education Centre Tuesday 12.30-2.30pm Start 25 October Triple P Specifically for dads Goodtrees Community Centre, 5 Moredunvale Place Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm Start 14 September Triple P Specifically for parents/carers of children 7-11yrs Goodtrees Community Centre, 5 Moredunvale Place Thursday 9.30-11.30pm Start 15 September 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] 8 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 Gate 55, 55 Sighthill Road, EH11 4PB Friday 9.30-11.30am Start 9 September Drummond High School, 41 Bellevue Place, EH7 4BS Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm Start 4 October Royston Wardieburn Community Centre Friday 9.30-11.30am Start 7 October Apply online www.edinburgh.gov.uk/teentriplep Contact Jillian Hart, 07860 736129 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri, or email: [email protected] 9 Conflict Resolution - Recognise, Reflect and Resolve run by Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) These 2-session courses provide an opportunity for parents and carers of pre-teens and teenagers to reflect on what it’s like for teenagers growing up and the potential triggers of conflict in families. Discussions will help parents and carers to reflect on different ways to resolve conflict and improve family relationships in different situations. Leith Community Centre, 12a Newkirkgate, EH6 6AD Friday 2 and 9 September, 9.30-11.30am Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER Wednesday 9 and 16 November, 6.30-8.30pm To book a space please email [email protected] or call 07860 736129. For more information on Conflict Resolution visit www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk 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 10 P1-3 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Parent and Carer Information Sessions Parents and carers of children in P1-3 in Edinburgh Local Authority mainstream schools can book to attend any of the below sessions.