- Valid from
- 2 September 2024
- Mondays
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Baby massage starts 9 September for five weeks
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 NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Little Explorers 0 to 5 years
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: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Tuesdays
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Time to play
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: 1 hour 55 minutes
Incredible years toddler (1 to 3 years) starts 10 September for 13 weeks
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 norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
Top tip for babies 3 to 4 months - 10 September and 12 November only
This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development. It鈥檚 a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour
Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding
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: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Wednesdays
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Multinational stay and play 0 to 5 years
Fun activities for children and families to explore together, singing and sharing books to support children鈥檚 confidence, independence and language development. Supported by PAB Languages Limited (PAB).
Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Pop in and play under 2s
An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 2 hours
Incredible years baby (0-12 months) starts 11 September for 10 weeks
This parenting programme covers the child鈥檚 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 0-6 months old. This course will be up to 10 weeks, depending on the needs of the group. To book onto this course email norfolklodgecc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Cost: free
Time: 12.30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Solihull antenatal education programme, group for parents - starts 4 September to 9 October for six weeks
The Solihull Antenatal Education Programme is intended for parents to be, and their birthing partner. This is a 6-week programme designed to provide you with information around parent and baby relationships, labour and birth, breast feeding and caring for you baby. If you are 28 weeks pregnant or over and would like to attend this funded programme, please register using the link
Cost: free
Time: 6pm
Duration: 2 hours - Thursdays
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Pop in and play 0 to 5 years
An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
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鈥檚 speech and language development.
Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours
The early days
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鈥檚 centre.
Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Top tips for babies 3 to 4 months - 10 October and 12 December only
This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development. It鈥檚 a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family.
Cost: free
Time: 12pm
Duration: 1 hour - Fridays
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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
Early voices under 1s
Babies are born ready to communicate. This session will support these developing skills through songs and rhymes.
Cost: free
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Portage stepping stones
An invitation only targeted small group, for SEN pre school children and their parents/carers, led by Portage Practitioners and supported by Early Years and Family Educators. Weekly sessions run over 8 weeks focussing on specific areas of development .
Cost: free
Time: 1pm
Duration: 1 hour - Saturdays
- Other sessions and services
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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 NorfolkLodgeCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 843135 to book.
Borrow bags
Drop into any children鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥� courses can be accessed via the .
Incredible years baby 0 to 12 months
This parenting programme that covers the child鈥檚 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 NorfolkLodgeCC@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 NorfolkLodgeCC@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鈥檛 forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: