The summer term programme starts the week commencing 15 April. All our activities are provided free of charge and run during term time only, unless otherwise stated. Follow us on Facebook for more information.

Activities, groups and courses from April 2024

Tuesdays

School readiness (starts 23 April for 5 weeks) 10am to midday

Starting primary school can be an anxious time for parents and children, so come and join our 5 week course covering a range of topics to help you and your child prepare for this change.

What’s included:

  • resource bag for your child packed with activities for you to do together
  • 1 to 1 at home if extra support is needed
  • siblings can attend if you have no childcare

For children starting school for the first time in the Dorset Council area only.

Wednesdays

Learning together. From 10am to 11:30am

A play-based group focusing on social interaction and school readiness, including language and speech development. Open to all families with children aged birth to 5 years.

Fridays

Music and more for birth to age 2. From 10am to 11:30am

Fun activities to support brain development and social skills.  Be immersed in a world of sound and communication with your child by exploring our musical playgrounds.

Single events

Living with Parents workshop. 23 May from 10am to 3pm

An activity based day for parents, carers and their child to encourage and rebuild communication in a fun and exciting way.  This session has an amazing track record of improving family life. School attendance approved.  Each child must be accompanied by one parent or carer. Children must be 11 to 16 years of age.

Living with Parents Transition Day workshop. 20 June from 9:30am to 3pm

This session supports children and families to prepare for the transition to secondary school and has an amazing track record of improving family life. An activity based day for parents, carers and their child to encourage and rebuild communication in a fun and exciting way.. School attendance approved. Each child must be accompanied by one parent or carer.
Session for is for children in year 6.

How to book

Some dates may change at short notice so please check before attending. All groups and courses must be booked in advance, except drop ins, or where stated by emailing us.

Foodbanks in the North Dorset area

You can find an up to date list of foodbanks on the Help and Kindness website

Contacts

If you're worried about the immediate safety of a child or young person contact our Children's Advice and Duty Service:

Children's Advice and Duty Service (ChAD)

Name: Single point of contact for safeguarding concerns
Tel: 01305 228866
Full contact details

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