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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

Solihull antenatal education programme, group for parents

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.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

Stay and Play under 1s

Sessions will offer activities to encourage babies to grow and learn through treasure baskets, messy play, singing and sharing stories.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Little Explorers 0 to 5 years - No session 17 September

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

Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) coffee morning, 10 September only

A course for parents, led by parents. We are looking for parents to become Parent Group Leader volunteers, to deliver parenting courses in your local children’s centre. This training happens over 10 sessions, normally one per week.
For further information please email LincolnNorthCC@Lincolnshire.Gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

The Early Days - No session 17 September

A programme to support families and their new babies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet other new parents, take part in activities such as tummy time, singing and sharing books. An ideal session for your first visit into a Children’s Centre.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Early Voices under 1s at Ermine library

Babies are born ready to communicate. This session will support these developing skills through songs and rhymes.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes

Early Talkers 0 to 5 years at Ermine library

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

Cost: free
Time: 10.45am
Duration: 45 minutes

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

Baby Massage - starting 11 September

This five-week course offers a chance for you and your baby to spend precious time bonding through massage whilst meeting other parents with babies to form friendships.

To book onto this session, email LincolnNorthCC@Lincolnshire.Gov.uk

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

Solihull antenatal education programme - starting 17 October for six weeks

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.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

The session features a ‘talk time’ to show how the little things parents do make a big difference to their babies’ learning, together with a range of activities such as treasure baskets, messy play, singing songs and sharing books.

Incredible Years toddler 1 to 3 years

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

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

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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 lincolnnorthCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 553398 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 lincolnnorthCC@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 lincolnnorthCC@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:

• Lincoln, Abbey Children's Centre
• Lincoln, Birchwood Children's Centre
• Lincoln, Bracebridge Children's Centre
• Lincoln, Carholme Children's Centre
• Lincoln, Central Children's Centre
• Lincoln, Moorland Children's Centre
• Lincoln, St Giles Children's Centre