In this section you'll be provided with a range of information, advice and support that's available through children's centre groups, as well as links to national resources. This covers a wide variety of topics, so why not take a look around.
Shropshire Children's Centres - Our services are free and available to all expectant parents, and anyone caring for a baby or child under the age of five.
If you cant get to one of the sessions check out the website for advice and support.
Advice and support
Jobs, training and money
Helpful links relating to jobs, training and money for parents
Accident prevention
Useful tips to keep your children safe from accidents
Health and hygiene
Links to information that will help you and your family lead a healthy lifestyle and provide link...
Antenatal and post-natal support
Antenatal, postnatal support for new parents
Breastfeeding and introducing solids
Useful links and support from breastfeeding to moving to solid foods
Understanding your child
Find out more about this course for parents
http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/childrens-centres/
Do you have a child or children Under 5?
Did you know that we have 2 groups running alongside our school nursery that you are welcome to attend with your child or children?
Monday 9am-11am Baby & Toddler Group
Thursday 1pm-2.45pm Nursery Family Session 0-5
Both groups are a great opportunity for you and your child to take part in fun activities and are FREE
Thursday’s session is run in partnership with Children’s Centres and is an opportunity for
you to spend time in nursery and with nursery staff
Advice and signposting is availble on things such as:
- Sleep
- Potty Training
- How to access 24U places
- Money & benefits
- Routines and managing behaviour
- Weaning
- Speech and language
- Transition to school or nursery (St Martins and other schools in the area)
There is also a Baby & Toddler group that is run by volunteers in St Martins Scout Hut
Friday 9am-11am during term time £1.50