Childrens Centre Information

Welcome to Aerodrome Children's Centre information pages.

Aerodrome Children’s Centre

IMPORTANT NOTICE

It is with great reluctance that we have had to close the centre for the foreseeable future in the light of the Coronavirus and government guidance on how best to protect everyone.

You can continue to email us at

childrenscentre@aerodrome.croydon.sch.uk

We will be monitoring this address daily and respond where we can.

Please do follow the guidelines to keep you, your family and our community safe.

Thank you

ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR CHILD

Please scroll down the page for some fun activity ideas to do with your child/ren.

For some more simple, fun activities please do take a look at the Department of Educations "Hungry Little Minds" website for children from Newborn to five years - https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk

FAMILY SUPPORT

DO YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT?

IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT WHILST THE CENTRE IS CLOSED PLEASE DO EITHER DROP US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME AND CONTACT NUMBER.

CALL / TEXT US ON 07760 193 167

-FOOD BANK PARCELS -

Please contact us via email or by calling the centre mobile number if you require support with accessing this service

INTERESTED IN JOINING A

PARENTING COURSE?

EPEC (Empowering Parents Empowering Communities) are running the following 9-Week online courses from May 2020.

Being A Parent - For parents with a child aged 2-11 years.

Baby and Us - For parents with a baby under 1 year

Please note these courses take place via Microsoft Teams for 1 hour each week.

The courses help parents

Learn practical skills for everyday life

To look after yourself as a parent

Recognise and manage your children's emotions

Learn positive parenting strategies

Support your child/ren's resilience

If you are interested in joining one of these courses then please email us at childrenscentre@aerodrome.croydon.sch.uk with your name so we can forward the application form on to you.

IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS

SAFEGUARDING

CONCERNED ABOUT A CHILD?

Then please contact

CROYDON'S SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPOC) -

For Early Help and Children's Social Care on

0208 255 2888

For URGENT action OUT OF HOURS call the Children's Social Care Duty Service on

0208 726 640

**Please call the Police in an Emergency**

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

FJC (Family Justice Centre)

0208 688 0100

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/community/daabuse/fjc

Are you safe at home?

Are you sometimes afraid of your partner or a family member?

Are you criticised or insulted by your partner or a family member?

Have you ever been forced by your partner or a family member to do something you did not want to?

Is your every move being monitored?

Help is available for you at the FJC. The centre can provide you and your family with support and a safety plan. Their aim is to listen and respond to your needs in a safe way.

**Please call the Police in an Emergency**

HEALTH

Health Visiting

If you require support or advice from a Health Visitor please ring the duty line on

0208 274 6006 (Monday to Friday - 09.00 - 16.30)

CHAT HEALTH

07507 334 150 - Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm (Excluding Bank Holidays)

ChatHealth is a confidential texting service for parents and carers, giving advice and support with children’s physical and emotional health such as sleeping, safety, toilet training, introducing solids and more..

COVID-19 MATERNITY HELPLINE

Helpline for pregnant mums who have any questions regarding appointments, symptoms etc..

07976 681 775 - OPEN DAILY - 8AM TO 6PM

Outside of these hours please contact the Maternity Triage on

0208 401 3853 if you have COVID/Pregnancy related concerns

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

Please contact the Speech and Language advice line on 0208 714 2594 if you are concerned with your Child's Speech and Language

CROYDON COUNCIL SERVICES

Please see Croydon Council Website for Corona Virus Service Updates and information

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/healthsocial/phealth/coronavirus-information/service-updates

Please go to the Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership web page for up to date information

INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT AND MATERNITY PATIENT INFORMATION DURING THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILDREN

PARENT VOICES

Mothering Sunday Creations

St David's Day Creations

CHILDREN'S ART WORK

The children's Centre will keep your child's named artwork for 2 weeks during term time and 3 weeks during half terms. Please be aware that after this time the artwork will be recycled.

Please ensure your child's name and the date is clearly written on all artwork.

Thank you.