The Centres represented are Rural Horsham, Billingshurst and Pulborough, Storrington and Rural Steyning and Henfield. To find your nearest Children’s Centre please visit http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/children_and_families/children_and_family_centres/where_you_can_find_your_local/find_by_area.aspx
Our aim in ‘Reaching out to families’ is to work in partnership with families, local communities and partner organisations to ensure all children will have access to high quality early years and childcare provision, integrated family support and other services to meet their individual needs and enable them to fulfil their potential. We achieve this by delivering services both from our Children and Family Centre buildings and out in the community through Parent and Toddler Groups, Pre Schools, Faith and Community Groups and by offering a range of holiday activities and adult learning and volunteering opportunities. What does the Children and Family Centre offer?
• Information, advice and guidance on a range of issues, such as childcare, parenting, child safety, debt, breastfeeding, etc
• Family support and home visiting service
Play and Learn Together sessions for under 5s
• Extensive toy library, reference library and sensory toy library resources
• Oral health community shop (products sold at cost price)
• Visits to Pre-Schools and Parent & Toddler groups
• Low cost activity days in the school holidays
• Courses for parents (first aid, cookery, etc)
• A range of volunteering and training opportunities
The activities programme for the Group will be published termly. Other information such as holiday activities, courses and news of specific interest to families with young children with be posted when available.
