Forest First Children's Centre

It is the governments vision that there is a Surestart Children's Centre for every community providing all families who have young children with access to high quality early years provision and other health and family support services, as well as improved support for their children's transition in to school.  There is also support for parents who are looking to return to work by providing access to employment related services.

The main purpose of all children's centres is to improve outcomes for young children as set out in Every Child Matters with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged.

Forest First Children's Centre was the first children's centre in the New Forest, our notional catchment area is Fawley, North Blackifeld, Langley, Calshot and Lepe.

Below are some of our key events.

Mondays and Tuesdays 1.00-3.00pm

Free Connexions drop in sessions for confidential advice on education, careers, housing, money and health for all 13-19 year olds. 

(SPLAT, Stay, Play, Learn All Together)

Structured play session for parent's carers and their children.  An opportunity to interact with your children through messy play, sing and sign, story time and constructive play.

Term Time Only

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30-11.00am at Forest First Children's Centre.

Thursdays 9.30-11.00am at St. Georges Hall, Calshot.

Tuesdays 11.30am-12.30pm

Term time only at Forest First Children's Centre.

Enjoy a stimulating multi sensory experience with your child.

Starting 12th January 2010

Saints and Forest First are working together to bring "Saints Tots" to the area.  All sessions are run by a fully qualified coach.  To book a place pop in or call us.

Wednesdays 1.00-5.00pm

Come along for FREE confidential advice.  No need to book an appointment, just drop in.

Wednesdays 1.30-3.00pm

Term time only at Forest First.  For Parents with Children 5 years or younger.  There will be a 50p charge for a snack for the children.

Thursdays 9.30-11.30am

Pop in and see the health visitor for advise, baby weighing, a cup of tea and a friendly chat.  No need to book an appointment. 

The midwife is available by appointment only.

Thursdays 1.30-2.30pm

This group is a drop in for a coffee, chat and playtime for your children.  Our Family Support Worker is available at this time to offer confidential advice on a range of matters.  

Fridays 9.30-10.30am

Starting Friday 21st May 2010.  50p per family, goodie bag provided.  Places are limited.  For more details and to book your place, contact Reception.

Alternate Saturdays 9.30am-12.00pm

All dads, granddads, and male carers are welcome to this group.  Come along with your children.  Have breakfast, enjoy some arts and crafts activities with your children.  We also go on outings in the area.  Contact the Children's Centre to check dates.

Starting in May / June

Learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget.  For more details and to book your place, contact Reception.

Starting in June

Learn how to surf the web, write a job application, answer emails.  For more details and to book your place, contact Reception.