RLK Children's Centre
Children’s Centres are an ideal place to go with your under 5’s. You will get a warm welcome, access to groups, information and support if you need it. Children enjoy learning as they play at our fun-filled groups and on outings. Come along and see what we can offer you… and most of it is free!
RLK Children’s Centre activities and services
Ante-natal:
Bumps to Early Walkers
Midwifery sessions
Post-natal:
Strong links with midwives and health visitors
Post-natal support group (led by Health Visitors)
Baby weaning (led by Health Visitors)
Baby massage (led by Health Visitors)
Breastmates (breastfeeding support) www.swindonpct.nhs.uk
Growth, Development and Groups:
Stay and Play - linked to Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
Bumps to Early Walkers
Step to School - transition support from pre-school to Primary School
PEEP engaging with your child (Peers Early Education Partnership)
Toddler Gym
Dads Group – 3rd Saturday of every month
Childminders Group - everyone welcome, great opportunity if you are looking for a local childminder
Young Parents Group
Multi-Cultural Group – families with English as an additional language
‘Say’ and Play – Community Voice - a chance to have your say and share your ideas
Single Parents Group
Courses e.g. relaxation, cooking on a budget, parenting with confidence
Baby Boppers
Grandparents Group
Debt, housing, benefits, courses, training and employment:
Job Centre Plus - regularly updated notice board on-site & links to Job Centre Plus services
Links to employment, training and education
Finding Benefit entitlement
Volunteering opportunities
Accredited courses e.g. computer training
Access to internet – housing bidding, benefit search…. coming soon!
One to One family advice and support:
Our team can offer help and support with your concerns, giving practical ideas, signposting information and supporting you in all areas of family life
We can also offer signposting and information that includes:
One to one family advice and support
Links to Counselling Service
Links to local childcare providers
Someone to listen to when families are in crisis or difficulty
Information for children with a disability
Finding advice for families with uncertain status
Play work and parenting support
Accompanying families on visits/appointments
Our links with other services:
On-site Childcare provided by Headstarts Nursery
Contact Tel: 01793 484934 www.headstartsnursery.co.uk
We work in partnership with agencies including:
Swindon Sure Start Partnership, Midwives, Health Visitors,
Nursery Nurses, Community Paediatrician, Speech and
Language Therapy Team, Local Schools, Pre-Schools,
Nursery’s, Childminders, Family Group Conferences, Swindon
Borough Council, North Wessex Training, Neighbourhood
Police Teams, Other Swindon Children’s Centres, Local
Colleges, SPLITZ, Local MP’s, Food Bank, Trust, Citizens
Advice Centre, Family Information Service and
Job Centre Plus.
Address
RLK Children's Centre Westcott Street
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 5HS
Tel
01793 525830
Email
barnardosinswindon@barnardos.org.uk
Web
www.barnardos.org.uk/rlkchildrenscentre