What’s on @ Levenshulme Sure Start Oct-Dec 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Other information CAPS- Parent Survival Course 9.45am-11.45am To support parents of children aged 2-4 years living in the local community with behaviour management strategies. For more information speak to an outreach worker. Postnatal Clinic 12-2pm Run by midwives. Appointments only. First Point of Contact 2pm-3.30pm Midwife available for women who think they may be pregnant or who are in the early stages of pregnancy. To make an appointment please ring Radio Room on 0161 276 6246. Introducing Solid Foods sessions – First Monday of every month invites only by Health Visitor. 10.00 -11.00am Talk English Course, 12.30 - 2.30pm English course for beginners. Ask Outreach workers for details. MAES- ESOL Course 9.30-11.30am. English course for beginners, Entry Level 2. Ask Outreach workers for details. Crèche provided Nine Month/2 year Development review 9.00am - 12.30pm Every Wednesday by appointment only. Development checks for your child with your Health Visitor. For more information ask the Outreach workers . Baby Stay, Play and Learn session 0-18 months (or until confidently walking) 1.30– 3.00 p.m. Term time only Breastfeeding Group 1pm-3pm This group is aimed at mums-to-be & breastfeeding mums. It offers advice, support & information about breastfeeding in a comfortable & relaxed atmosphere. Baby Bliss 9.30am-10.30am Sensory play and massage to stimulate your baby’s physical, social & emotional development. Only £1 per session, £2 for Non-Manchester residents. From birth to 9 months old. Stay, Play and Learn Session 18 months (or confidently walking) to 5 years. Younger siblings welcome. 1.00pm – 2.45pm. Term time only Superkids Nursery based at Levenshulme SSCC. For places ring on 0161 312 7474 Levenshulme Health Centre- 0161 861 2300 Parent Voice /Advisory Group Have an opportunity to represent local parents and share your views at quarterly meetings. Contact the centre for dates/times Self Help Services - (Counselling and mental health support and advice) 0161 226 3871 Lending Library- books /Story Sacks- To borrow from the centre Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre - Rhyme Time at Arcadia - Term time only, every Monday 10.30-11.15am. Story Time with Dad, every 2nd saturday at 11am. Mount Rd Job Club Wednesday 1-3pm at Mount Road Children’s Centre Advice and Support, CV writing/application filling, internet access for job searching and interview skills Levenshulme Inspire Centre- Job club- Every Monday 10-12 Manchester Birth Registration Office 0161 234 5005 Proud 2 b Parents - a service for LGBT parents and children, last Saturday of each month, 2pm-4pm, various activities at Darley Avenue Children Centre, for more information check on the website: www.proud2bparents.co.uk, info@proud2bparents.co.uk Healthy Child Drop-in Clinic. Come and see a Health Visitor and have your baby weighed. 1.00pm – 3.00 p.m Self Help Services- 1-2-1 sessions either face to face or over the phone, CBT-based techniques, for mild-moderate anxiety and low mood. To self refer please ask reception for a referral form. 9.00am -12.00 noon. . City in the Community Football session in Stay, Play and Learn Session From 18 months (or confidently walking) to 5 years. Younger siblings welcome. Term Time only 1 -2.45pm Check if you are eligible for the 15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds on www.manchestercitycounci/2yearfunding You will need your National insurance number. Or come and speak to the Outreach Workers at the Centre 1 Broom Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2UH (M19 2UD for Sat Nav) Tel: 0161 219 2958, Fax: 0161 274 7252

WellComm Language Screen To help your child be ready for school, Manchester City Council is offering the WellComm screen at your local Children’s Centre. It is a play based screen that gives you the opportunity to learn more about your child's communication. For more information or advice about your child’s speech and language please speak to an outreach worker. The wellcomm language screenings will be carried out regularly in the stay, play and learn sessions, ask an outreach worker for more details. Levenshulme Sure Start CC 0161 4315136 0161 2192958 WellComm Language Screen Manchester Early Years Speech and Language Therapy Team Levenshulme Sure Start CC 016 219 2958 Burnage Sure Start CC 016 219 2932 Gorton North Sure Start CC 0161 245 7001 The Outreach Workers work in the centre and in the community to help parents with young children under five to know about and access available services. They can also help with 2 year funding, debt management, benefits issues, food bank, school admissions etc. The Locality Leader for Levenshulme is Faheema Chunara- 0161 219 2958 The Outreach workers for Levenshulme are Anne-Marie Simpson and Nikki Ashton - 0161 219 2958 If you have time to volunteer on a regular basis, please contact Anne-Marie at the centre, who will support and give advice about volunteering. Gorton North Sure Start CC 0161 219 2580 Other Useful Numbers: Levenshulme Health Centre – 0161 861 2300 Specialist Resource Team - 0161 245 7180 Levenshume Inspire Centre - 0161 850 5717 Gorton Fire Station - 0161 607 6102 Arcadia Library/Leisure Centre- 0161 227 3725 Longsight Police Station - 0161 856 4229 Gorton South Sure Start CC 0161 245 7001