Sure Start Children's
Centres
Newham's Sure Start Children's
Centres are year-round, one-stop shops for a wide range of services
that support parents, expectant parents, and younger children to
help all children get a good start in life.
This means that whichever part of the borough you live
in you will have easy access to a children's centre and the range
of activities they offer. Activities vary from centre to centre. To
find out more,
contact your local Children's Centre.
Local information is also updated regularly on the
Netmums website.
What's on
Play
Play and learning activities like messy
play, baby massage and music, as well as toddler groups for under
fives and their carers
Childcare
Childcare for working parents from 8:00 in the morning till 6:00 in
the evening, at children's centres and other venues. There's also
information and advice about choosing a childcare place and how to
apply for help with costs
Early education
All three and four-year olds can access a free part-time early
education place at a school, a private or voluntary nursery, or a
pre-school site
Creche
There are often creche places to help you attend children's centre
training or appointments
Before and after school and holiday places
You can find before-and after-school and holiday places for older
children
Family and parenting support
Courses, workshops and a chance to discuss issues are offered to
parents and carers, with ideas for ways to improve family
relationships. Individual support and outreach services may also be
offered
Health services
For children and families. Pre-birth care and breastfeeding
support; health and development checks with a midwife or health
visitor; immunisations; development and feeding advice and support,
and referrals to health services like speech and family therapy,
psychology and the nutrition team
Work and training support
Support to find training or employment - training in basic skills -
English, maths, computers; advice from training agencies and
Jobcentre Plus to improve your skills and help you find work, as
well as a range of further training courses
Family information
Advice and information about childcare, health and other services
for children and families across the borough
Are you a Childminder?
There are often sessions and support especially aimed at
childminders.
Need to find your local Sure Start Children's
Centre?
For family information contact us via email
customer.services@newham.gov.uk or phone 020 8430
2000.