Sefton’s Children’s Centres and Aiming High Family Fun Days
Activities for disabled children and children with additional needs during Summer 2015
Summer at Sefton’s Children’s Centres and Aiming High Family Fun Days
All activities are free of charge and designed for children 5 and under with additional needs or disabilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any queries please contact the individual Centres. The Family Fun Days are funded by Sefton Council via Aiming High for Disabled Children and are for the whole family. DATE / DATE Friday 7 August
TIME 10am - 2pm
Christ the King High, Southport
Friday 14 August
10am - 2pm
Friday 21 August
10am - 2pm
Christ the King High, Southport
Friday 28 August
10am - 2pm
SESSION Rowan Park School, Litherland
Rowan Park School, Litherland
BOOKING
Children’s centres can book you on from Monday 6 July or you can call Aiming High on 0151 288 6811.
DETAILS • Circus Skills
• Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos • Mobile Zoo
• and much more!
Linaker Children’s Centre, Sefton Street, Southport (Linaker Street Entrance), PR8 5DB. Tel: 01704 532 343. Email: childrenscentre@linakermail.co.uk ● ● ● ●
Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds. Access to a sensory room (booking required). Access to outside space. Wheelchair accessible transport for longer outings. Minibus that is not wheelchair accessible for visits to Jake’s Sensory World.
SESSION Local Trips Picnic in the Park Sensory Touch
Extended Early Support Stay and Play Sessions with the use of the sensory room
DATE / DATE
TIME
Every Monday
12.30pm - 2.30pm
BOOKING
Drop-in.
DETAILS Ring for more details
Drop-in support group for families who want to enjoy some sensory activities and meet other parents. Additional activities will be included during the summer holiday period (Ring for more details).
Freshfield Children’s Centre, Watchyard Lane, Formby, L37 3JT. Tel: 01704 876 567. Email: CCAdmin.Freshfield@schools.sefton.gov.uk ● ● ● ● ●
Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds. Access to a sensory room. Wheelchair accessible. Access to outside space. Whole family welcome, including siblings up to the age of 11yrs.
SESSION Together Time Stay and Play session for children with disabilities and their families Sensory room
DATE / DATE Mondays: 17 & 24 August
TIME 1.30pm - 3pm
Throughout the Summer
Centre opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 1pm
BOOKING Not necessary.
DETAILS A group for parents and carers of children with additional needs to get together and share their experiences, whilst the children play in a safe, stimulating environment.
Booking is required by calling the children's centre.
The sensory room is equipped to provide a multi-sensory experience for you and your child. The room can also be used by small groups.
First Steps Children's Centre, c/o Farnborough Road Infant School Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DF. Tel: 01704 572 579. Email: ccadmin.farnboroughroad@schools.sefton.gov.uk 'My Time'- Stay and Play sessions
Fridays: 14, 21, & 28 August
10am - 12pm
Booking is required by calling the children's centre.
Stay and Play sessions which will include sensory activities.
Thornton Children's Centre, Stannyfield Drive, Crosby, Merseyside, L23 4TF. Tel: 0151 924 8204. SESSION Stay and Play sessions Sensory room Meet up at Jake’s Sensory World Go wild in the soft play area, then chill in the sensory room at Jake's Sensory World. Meet up at Rowan Adventure Park
DATE / DATE Mondays: 27 July, 10 August
TIME 9.30am - 11.30am
BOOKING Booking is required by calling the children's centre
DETAILS Ring for more details
Various dates available
A time that suits you
Ring for more details
Monday 3 August
10am - 12pm
Ring for more details
Monday 17 August
10am - 12pm
Ring for more details (if weather is very wet, meet up at Thornton Children's Centre as an alternative)
The above activities are open to disabled children age 6yrs and under, and siblings up to the age of 11.
Hudson Children’s Centre, Moorhey Road, Maghull, L31 5LE. Tel: 0151 531 0117. ● ● ● ●
Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds. Wheelchair accessible. Access to outside space. Whole family welcome, sessions designed for children with additional needs and their siblings up to the age of 12yrs.
SESSION A trip out for under 5s and their family
DATE / DATE
TIME
BOOKING
DETAILS Ring for more details
Netherton and The Grange Children’s Centre, Stonyfield, Netherton, L30 0QS. Tel: 0151 924 2721. Email: ccfamily@grange.schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: nethertonandthegrange.co.uk ● ● ● ●
Access to a sensory room. Wheelchair accessible. Access to outside space. Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds.
SESSION Stay and Play sessions for children with disabilities
DATE / DATE Summer Holidays
TIME
BOOKING
DETAILS Ring for more details
Litherland Children’s Centre, c/o Litherland High School, Sterrix Lane, L21 0DB. Tel: 07813 363 252. ● ● ● ● ●
Outdoor play access. Excellent indoor facilities. Disabled toilets and baby change facilities. Lifts. Medical rooms.
SESSION Family Fun and Activity Sessions
DATE / DATE Thursday 6 August
TIME 10am - 12pm
BOOKING Booking is required by calling Louise Bridge or Andrea Barnes on 07813 363 252.
DETAILS Ring for more details
Family Fun and Activity Session
Wednesday 19 August
1pm - 3pm
Booking is required by calling Louise Bridge or Andrea Barnes on 07813 363 252.
Ring for more details
Cambridge Nursery School and Children's Centre, Cambridge Road, Bootle, L20 9LQ. Tel: 0151 282 5467. Email: admin.cambridgecc@schools.sefton.gov.uk SESSION
Support for children with disabilities group Drop in sensory room session
DATE / DATE
Tuesdays: 4, 11, 18 & 25 August
TIME
1pm - 2pm
BOOKING
DETAILS
Ring for more details
Seaforth and All Saints Children’s Centre, Caradoc Road, Seaforth, L21 4NB. Tel: 0151 286 7807. Email: Claire.Griffin@sefton.gov.uk ● Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds. ● Wheelchair accessible. ● Access to a sensory room. SESSION Sensory room stay and play session
DATE / DATE Mondays: 28 July 3, 24 & 31 August (Session not running 10 & 17 August)
TIME 1pm - 2pm
BOOKING Booking is required by calling the children's centre.
DETAILS When you book please let the children’s centre know if it is your first visit, or if you require additional support so we can ensure a member of staff is available to introduce you to the space and equipment.
Springwell Park Children’s Centre, Menai Road, Bootle, L20 6PG. Tel: 0151 288 6055 / 07973 457872. Email: ccadmin.springwellpark@schools.sefton.gov.uk ● ● ● ● ● ●
Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds. Wheelchair accessible. Access to outside space. Access to a sensory room. Sessions are designed for younger children with additional needs of the ages of 8yrs and under. Whole family welcome, including siblings of any age.
Sensory room stay and play session
Mondays: 5, 12, 19 & 26 August
10am - 11am or 1pm - 2pm
Ring for more details
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June 2015