³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ

Early Talkers 0 to 5 years

This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes

Learning Together Toddlers 1 to 5 years - starting 2 September for seven weeks

The session features a ‘talk time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their children’s learning, together with a range of fun play activities, songs and stories.

To book onto this session, email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Time to Play 0 to 5 years

Previously advertised as Kids Creche and ESLP.
For children with disabilities with complex health needs in their early years up until they transition into statutory full-time education.

For further information or to book a place please email: CWDLincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours

The Early Days - No session 17 September

A programme to support families and their new babies in a relaxed and friendly environment.  Opportunities to meet other new parents, take part in activities such as singing, sharing books and provide mini taster activities, sharing with you what might be on offer in your local Children’s Centre.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Solihull Antenatal Education Programme, group for parents - starting 10 September

Family Hubs - Universal Antenatal programme to support emotional health and wellbeing in the delivery of Solihull Approach groups for parents, with a focus on relationships and nurturing connected, sensitive and responsive interactions.

For further information or to book a place please email: Marketarcadecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 2 hours

Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding on 4 and 18 September - 2 and 16 October

Come and join us in a relaxed, friendly environment, chat and meet other breastfeeding mums and get some support and advice. A member of the health visiting team supports the group.

Cost: free
Time: 11am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

OWL Babies under 1s 

Babies explore their environment through their senses which are vital for early brain development. These sessions will include discussions around baby’s brain development, the benefits of being outside, sensory play activities, singing and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Little Explorers 0 to 5

A sensory play session encouraging children to explore a range of messy play activities such as water, sand, crafts, gloop and play dough.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 

Speech and Language drop in

Drop-in for parents and carers to chat with a speech and language assistant where they may have concerns about their child’s speech and language development.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

Little Explorer plus invitation only

A drop-in stay and play session for families of children with disabilities or complex medical needs, that will provide play and learning opportunities that meets the needs of all children. 
To ensure we provide the best opportunities for your child, we would encourage you to contact our team so we can understand a bit more about your child’s needs, to do this please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Let’s Get Active 0 to 5 years

Children will be encouraged to be active in a range of activities such as running, jumping, balancing, climbing and throwing to develop their coordination.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

View Saturday timetables

Sensory room

The sensory room is available for families to access with their child with lots of different sounds, lights and textures to explore. Please email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01427 617767 to book.

Borrow bags

Drop into any children’s centre to access the range of borrow bags.  These include sensory bags, stories bags, treasure baskets and much more.

Free online sessions for parents and carer

Connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0 to 5. Share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other. Visit the .

Grow your own confidence

Email admin@eshconsultancy.co.uk to find out more, or when the next course begins.

Adult skills and family learning

Learning opportunities for adult residents of Lincolnshire.  Visit  to find out about the courses available in your area.

Health and antenatal appointments

Available by appointment.

Solihull approach - free online courses for parents, grandparents, teens and carers

The courses provide support through all stages of bringing up children, from pregnancy and birth to caring for toddlers up to teenagers. They include specific courses for teenagers, and for parents and carers of children with additional needs. Parents’ courses can be accessed via the .

Incredible years baby 0 to 12 months

This parenting programme that covers the child’s first 12 months of life. It is an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your baby. 

It is recommended to gain the most from the course content that you sign up when your child is aged between 0 and 6 months old.

This course will be up to 12 weeks, depending on the needs of the group. To book onto this course email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Incredible years toddler 1 to 3 years

This 13-week parenting programme an evidence-based programme which focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building a positive relationship with your child. For parents with children aged 1 to 3 years children. Please note that children are unable to attend, this is a parent only course. To book onto this course email GainsboroughCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Sleep workshop  

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.

Behaviour workshop   

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.

Toilet Skills Development Workshop   

Gain information advice and practical strategies to support your child. Delivered on Microsoft Teams by experienced Family Health Workers. Call 01522 843000 to book your place.

Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend:

• Gainsborough, North Marsh Road Children's Centre
• Hemswell Cliff Children's Centre
• Sturton by Stow Children's Centre