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.