Parents and Families Help Children, Babies Services Young People Children and Families Support Young People Signpost Guide 23 August 2017 Community Information Rushmoor Voluntary Services is a Registered Charity Number 1059794 and a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales Registration Number 3238444 Starting a family and becoming a parent is one of the major decisions of our lives. It is a very exciting time for all, but with it comes new responsibilities which can be both challenging and daunting. It means you are going to experience a brand new lifestyle especially once the little one arrives and there is no one text book to help you adjust or find out what is around you. There are many activities that you can do to support your child or participate in as a family. Starting School is the next major stage and within the borough. Go to www3.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/schooldetails.htm?area=rushmoor for more information. Farnborough College of Technology offers further education. Teenages can enjoy a wide range of leisure services and facilities in and around the borough, such as youth activities, art groups, museums, sports facilities, parks, local nature reserves and woodlands. This is complemented by a range of private sector attractions such as cinemas, health clubs, golf and tennis clubs. Part of the role of Rushmoor Voluntary Services is to bring together information, from both voluntary/community organisations and statutory authorities which will benefit the residents and community wellbeing of Rushmoor hence this production of this guide which is ONE OF A SERIES If you are looking for Adult Services; Health and Social Care Services including Health Condition Support Groups; Carers Support; Counselling Services; Disability Support; Homeless Services; Long Term Illness Support; Mental Health Support; Over 55 Services; Social and Leisure Activities; Sports Activities; Transport Services; Voluntary and Community Sector Support; Venue Hire then please see the relevant GUIDE IN THE SERIES Please NOTE: Many services are free, but in some cases there may be a charge. If there is an answer phone organisations will get back to you. One number for each Organisation has been listed but they may signpost you to another contact number INDEX - This Signpost Leaflet shows a Service Header followed by the details of those organisations that provide this service followed by the actual services provided under this heading Communities Education and Training Faiths and Cultures Communities Community Associations Farnborough Community Centre Association Telephone: 01252 548383 E-Mail: Website: Community Building with rooms for hire to organisations in Rushmoor. Pay and display car park nearby. Some rooms are accessible. Tea and coffee making facilities available. Please call for details. Service Charge: Yes Heronwood Community Association Telephone: 01252 345737 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: Please contact us for information and details of our meeting. All newcomers welcomed. Service Charge: Yes North Camp Matters Community Association Telephone: Page 2 of 16 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.northcampmatters.co.uk/ ncmca Are committed to improving the lifestyle and conditions for all who live and work in the area. Ncmca Contribute to the regular North Camp Regeneration newsletter. Ncmca Are involved in regular Networking Events aimed to bring social and trading groups together. Ncmca Has a small membership fee which gives you access to Meeting Minutes, the constitution and financial accounts. How can I get involved? To become a part of the North Camp Matters Community Association please either contact the Chairperson Steve Optix at [email protected] tel: 07766 732424 or the Secretary Nigel Baines on 01252 542262 Service Charge: No Community Centres Heronwood Community Association Telephone: 01252 345737 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: Please contact us for information and details of our meeting. All newcomers welcomed. Service Charge: Yes North Camp Matters Community Association Telephone: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.northcampmatters.co.uk/ ncmca Are committed to improving the lifestyle and conditions for all who live and work in the area. Ncmca Contribute to the regular North Camp Regeneration newsletter. Ncmca Are involved in regular Networking Events aimed to bring social and trading groups together. Ncmca Has a small membership fee which gives you access to Meeting Minutes, the constitution and financial accounts. How can I get involved? To become a part of the North Camp Matters Community Association please either contact the Chairperson Steve Optix at [email protected] tel: 07766 732424 or the Secretary Nigel Baines on 01252 542262 Service Charge: No Education and Training Early Years Hampshire County Council Education and Learning Information Telephone: 0300 603 5620 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www3.hants.gov.uk/learning In Hampshire, the Children's Services Department maintains over 500 schools, serving approximately 170,000 pupils and is committed to improving standards in teaching and learning. Parents must ensure that their school-age children receive full-time education suitable to their age, ability and any special educational needs they may have. HCC provides a range of Education and Learning information including Early years education and childcare; Adult and Community Learning. There is also information for Parents providing Help and Advice on going to school or college; Finding a school in Hampshire - contacts, maps, OfSTED, budgets and catchments; How to apply for a school place; School holidays/term dates; Emergency school, college and children's centre closures; School transport; School meals; Special Educational Needs (SEN); Hampshire Music Service (HMS); Outdoor Education, PE and DofE; Attendance, support; Getting involved; Search for childcare in your area; Children and Family Services - contacts, concerns and complaints Service Charge: Oak Farm Community Pre-School Telephone: 01252 373727 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 3 of 16 Website: http://www.hantslocaloffer.info/en/Oak_Farm_Pre_school Community Pre School - Please contact us for session times and our activities Service Charge: Pinewood Family Group Pre-School Telephone: 01252 524068 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: Service Charge: Pippins Pre-School Telephone: 01252 373137 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.findmyschool.co.uk/schooldetails.aspx?id=94239 Pre-school care and education Service Charge: Yes Southwood Family Pre-School Telephone: 01252 510449 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.southwoodfamilypreschool.org.uk Pre-school sessional day care for children aged 2yrs 9months upwards to the September before they start school. All children are welcome. Those with special needs will be supported by the pre-school SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). School hours are 9am - 11.30am, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 12.30 to 3pm Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Service Charge: Yes St Bernadette's Bees Pre-School Telephone: 01252 377510 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: Pre-School - please contact us for more information. Service Charge: Family Learning ATD Fourth World Frimhurst Family House Telephone: 01252 835489 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.atd-fourthworld.org/where-we-are/europe/united-kingdom/ Frimhurst Family House is a cultural and respite centre providing families in poverty with a safe environment to develop their self-confidence and promote children's and parent's well-being. Since 1957, Frimhurst is a resource for all those concerned with poverty and the risk it places on parents' ability to fulfil their ambitions for their children. Frimhurst organises Respite Stays where families living in poverty can learn and work alongside people from diverse backgrounds to find solutions to overcome poverty. Located in Frimley Green, Surrey, Frimhurst Family House consists of a renovated Victorian House with disabled access, workshops, an art studio and extensive grounds. Service Charge: No Pre-School Farnborough Grange Nursery/Infant School Page 4 of 16 Telephone: 01252 541879 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.farnboroughgrange.hants.sch.uk/ Children summer Playscheme 5-10 year olds sessions for 4 year olds only. BV Service Charge: No Oak Farm Community Pre-School Telephone: 01252 373727 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.hantslocaloffer.info/en/Oak_Farm_Pre_school Community Pre School - Please contact us for session times and our activities Service Charge: Parsonage Farm Nursery & Infants School Telephone: 01252 548003 E-Mail: Website: Service Charge: Pinewood Family Group Pre-School Telephone: 01252 524068 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: Service Charge: Pippins Pre-School Telephone: 01252 373137 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.findmyschool.co.uk/schooldetails.aspx?id=94239 Pre-school care and education Service Charge: Yes Pumpkin Patch Nursery Telephone: 01252 345898 E-Mail: q Website: Service Charge: No Southwood Family Pre-School Telephone: 01252 510449 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.southwoodfamilypreschool.org.uk Pre-school sessional day care for children aged 2yrs 9months upwards to the September before they start school. All children are welcome. Those with special needs