Children's centres

Wellholme Park Children's Centre

Wellholme Park Children's Centre, situated right at the edge of Wellholme Park in Brighouse has a long history of successfully caring for local children. With over seventy years' experience of raising children's achievements and a Level 3 in the National Day Nurseries Association Quality Assurance Scheme ' Quality Counts', you can be sure that this recently renovated nursery offers your children a great start in life!

The centre works in partnership with local schools, community groups, health professionals, family support and other agencies to ensure all children have the best possible start in life. Regular, ongoing consultation with parents, children, professional partners and the wider community helps shape the services on offer in the centre and across other venues in Brighouse, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.

There are many opportunities for parents and the centre to work together and ensure that children are given the best chances to reach their potential in the five outcomes of Every Child Matters (Be Healthy, Enjoy and Achieve, Stay Safe, Make a Positive Contribution, Achieve Economic Well-being). One of these opportunities is the Parents' Forum: if you are a parent and would like to get involved call 01484 714768 and ask to speak to Julia or Dawn.

The following is a timetable of what's happening at Wellholme Park Children's Centre:

Day	Activity	Time	Further information
Monday	Childminder Group	9.30 am to 11.30 am	Weekly meeting for local childminders and their children with monthly support from a Childcare Quality and Development Officer (term-time only). No need to book, just drop in.
Monday	Community Link Drop In	12.30 pm to 2.30 pm	Drop in for everyone giving help and advice with everyday family/life issues.
Monday	Baby and Tot Group	2.30 pm to 3.30 pm	Come along to our session, meet other parents and share experiences and ideas. A group for parents up to the age of 25 years. Please call the Centre to book your free place!.
Tuesday	Antenatal Clinic	9.30 am to 4.00 pm	All-day antenatal clinic with midwife. Appointments only.
Tuesday	Baby Group	1.00 pm to 3.00 pm	A group for parents with babies aged 0-12 months. Come along and meet other parents for a drink and a chat. Please call the centre to book a place.
Tuesday	Volunteer Action Group	3.15 pm to 4.45 pm	Interested in Volunteer Work? Please pop along to the Volunteer Action Group and get advice on voluntary work.
Wednesday	Antenatal Clinic	9.30 am to 4.00 pm	All-day antenatal clinic with midwife. Appointments only.
Wednesday	Multi Support Group	10.00 am to 11.30 pm	A support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. A chance for you and your child to play and share experiences with others.
Wednesday	Breast Feeding Group	1.00 pm to 2.30 pm	An opportunity to ask questions and get advice and support on breast feeding your baby or just socialise with other breast feeding mums. No need to book, just call in.
Monday to Friday	Meeting and activity rooms for hire	Various times and days	Room hire available at Wellholme Park Children's Centre. Contact the Centre Manager or call in for more information.

Also available:

Jobs and career advice
Links with Family Support Workers
Parenting programmes
Family learning courses such as first aid, healthy lunchboxes, art and crafts
Adult Education
Toddler groups.

What would you like to see the Children's Centre offering? Where would you like to see these services offered? Are there any particular courses, classes, programmes or services you would like to access? Would you like more information on any of the existing services? We value your feedback and welcome your ideas so please call the Centre Manager, write to her, e-mail her or pop into the centre and post your ideas in the suggestion box.

Information

Wellholme Park Children's Centre: A guide for parents and carers [PDF file 521KB]|
Details of what's on offer at the centre: early education and childcare; family support services, family health services, careers and training support.