Monday
Home Learning Play Session
10 am - 11:30 pm
1st Place at Victory
Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
April: 20, 27 May: 11, 18
June: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July: 6
A quieter session designed to introduce families to our livelier play sessions. We focus on the value of Home Learning, discussing the learning behind messy play and ideas to make playtime manageable at home.
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 peer supporters where friendships become a community of support for new parents. For more information, please email: southwark@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Tuesday
Chatter Time
10 am - 11:30 am
Term-time only
Victory, Elba Pl, SE17 1PT
Term-time only - starting 14 April
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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 7th April
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 Vouchers Collections
Tuesday
1 pm - 4 pm
Victory
1st Place at Victory
Elba Pl, SE17 2GB
Wednesday
SENsational Play
10 am - 11:30 am
1st Place, 12 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN
April: 15, 22, 29 May: 6, 13, 20
June: 3, 10, 17, 24 July: 1, 8, 15, 22
Play sessions for young children with additional and special needs, and which particularly support children with autism, global developmental delay and ADHD. Through play we encourage the development of early attention and communication skills. Please drop in if you have any concerns or questions about your child’s development.
Book Start (drop-in)
10 am -11:30 am
Una Marson Library 62 Thurlow Street SE17 2GB
Term-time only
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Una Marson Library, 62 Thurlow Street SE17 2GB
Play crafts and stories for under-fives.
Rose Vouchers Collections
Wednesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Chumleigh Gardens
1st Place, 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 020 7740 8070, or email Sharon.Conroy@1stplace.uk.com.
Thursday
Early Words Together at 2
10 am - 11:30 am
1st Place at Victory
Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
April: 16, 23, 30 May: 7, 14
June: 4, 11, 18, 25 July: 2
A play session with literacy tips each week. Explore the learning value of creative activities, books and play to support early literacy skills.
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 9 April
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 17 April
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: April: 11, 25, May: 9, 30 June: 13, 27, July: 11, 27, August: 8, 22
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!
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
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