Monday
SENsational Play
10:30 am - 12 pm
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Gardens, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Dates
January: 5th 19th 26th
February: 2nd 16th 23rd
March: 9th 16th 23rd 30th
A session planned to support young children with additional and special educational needs. Through play we encourage the development of early attention and communication skills. The session particularly supports children with Autism, Global Development Delay, ADHD and other additional needs.
Please come if you are concerned about your child’s development in any way, our friendly staff can offer support and guidance.
Breastfeeding Group
12 pm - 2 pm
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Every Monday except Bank Holidays
Join a calm and comfortable environment where you can access information, practical advice and support. We have created a welcoming space led by healthcare professionals and peer supporters where friendships become a community of support for new parents. For more information, please email: southwark@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Tuesday
Coffee Morning
9:30 am 12 pm
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Every Wednesday - starting 7th of January
Come and have a coffee (or tea) and a chat! Find out what's on for you and your family at 1st Place, and tell us what would be helpful for you - if we can't help, we'll try and find you someone who can!
Chatter Time
10 am - 11:30 am
Term-time only
Victory Best Start Family Hub
Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
Term-time only - starting 13th of January
View Southwark school term and holidays dates
Tips and advice on speech and language development, run by Link Speech & Language Therapists and a Early Years Practitioner.
Baby Time
2 pm - 3:30 pm
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN
Every Tuesday - starting 13th of January
An informative session planned for babies who are not yet crawling or walking. We offer tips and advice on your child’s learning and development, ending with songs and rhymes.
Rose Voucher Collections
Tuesday
1 pm - 4 pm
Victory
Victory Best Start Family Hub, Elba Pl, SE17 2GB
Wednesday
Early Words Together
at 2
10 am - 11:30 am
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN
Term-time only
A play session to support your child’s early literacy. Each week, we share tips and explore the learning benefits of creative activities, books, songs, and rhymes.
Book Start (drop-in)
10 am -11:30 am
Una Marson Library
62 Thurlow Street SE17 2GB
Term-time only
View Southwark school term and holidays dates
Una Marson Library, 62 Thurlow Street SE17 2GB
Play crafts and stories for under-fives.
Rose Voucher Collections
Wednesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Chumleigh Gardens
1st Place Best Start Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN
Family Advice and Guidance
Free confidential advice and support for you and your family. To book a slot, please call 1st Place reception on 020 7740 8070.
Appointments available Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
For more information about any sessions, contact our Early Year’s Practitioners:
Judy 07599 654442 (Weds - Fri)
Libby 07759 523217
Fatema- 07513 136826
T: 020 7740 8070
Thursday
Baby Stay and Play
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Victory Best Start Family Hub
Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
Every Thursday - starting 8th of January
A play session planned for babies who are crawling or have just walking. Watch your baby explore and interact with other babies. We end with a story and rhymes.
Friday
Healthy Movers
Stay & Play
1:30 pm - 3 pm
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Every Friday - starting 2nd of January
Did you know young children need 180 minutes of lively play every day?
Join us for some great tips to get you and your child moving. We will be dancing like scarecrows, stomping like elephants and jumping like rabbits. Help us create fun moves for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday
Fathers & Male Carers Stay & Play
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Dates
January: 24th February: 21st
March: 21st
Join us for a play session where you and your little ones can meet other children and male carers. Grandad’s, uncles and brothers are also welcome!
SENsational Play
1 pm - 3 pm
1st Place Best Start Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Dates
January: 24th February: 21st
March: 21st
Play sessions planned to support young children with additional and special educational needs. Through play we encourage the development of early attention and communication skills. Sessions particularly support children with autism, global developmental delay, ADHD and other additional needs. Please do pop in if you have any concerns or questions about your child’s development.
For more information about any sessions, contact our Early Year’s Practitioners:
Judy 07599 654442 (weds - Fri)
Libby 07759 523217
Fatema- 07513 136826
E: BBWCFC@1stplace.uk.com T: 020 7740 8070
View our closure dates here.
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Free groups for children with additional needs or disabilities and their parents/carers. Join sessions across Southwark; midweek for under 5s and Saturday for up to age 8
