Our activities at Woodlands Park
Discover a range of free services and groups for parents and children under 5 at our children's centre, available year-round. Check our timetable for details and click on activities for schedules and registration info. Unlock enriching experiences for you and your little ones!
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Baby Weighing Clinic
Baby Weighing Clinic
Baby Weighing Clinic takes place every Tuesday via the health visiting team.
Please contact the health visitors on 0208 224 4200 or 0208 224 4207 to book an appointment, please remember to bring your red book.
You will only be seen if you have an appointment.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Stay & Plays GroupsMornings & Afternoons Sessions (0 – 5 years old)
Stay & Plays Groups
Stay & Plays are for children 0-5 years and their families. Sessions take place at Woodlands Park all year round.
An opportunity for you and your child to play together, make new friends, speak to staff and access other services e.g. behaviour support, play and learning, speech and language, nursery support, housing etc.
To enable all of our families to access our groups, each family can attend two groups per week due to limited spaces.
Please see our timetable for dates and time sessions.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Little Footprints Play Group(0 – 18 months old)
Little Footprints Play Group
Little Footprints are for children 0-18 months old and their families. Sessions take place at Woodlands Park all year round.
An opportunity for you and your child to play together, make new friends, speak to staff and access other services e.g. weaning, breast feeding, supporting your child’s sleeping, etc.
Please see our timetable for dates and time sessions.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Kitchen Club(0 – 5 years old)
Kitchen Club
Kitchen Club is a place for you and your children (0 - 5 years) to learn new recipes, take part in cooking sessions and then join in the community lunch.
To sign up, please contact our reception team on 0208 802 0041 to pre-book your slot!
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Housing AdviceParent Workshop
Housing Advice
Our Housing advice team provides guidance and support to families seeking information about housing options, rental agreements, tenant rights, eviction prevention and other housing-related concerns.
They offer advice, resources and assistance to help people navigate the complexities of housing issues.
Please complete a Family Registration form (click below), and if you wish make an appointment please contact our reception team on 0208 802 0041.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Support
We provide information and support around breastfeeding for mothers. Sessions are led by trained and experienced breastfeeding support volunteers, every Thursdays between 10.00am to 12.00pm.
This is a drop-in session and you are welcome to come along anytime between these hours.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Health Visitor Team(1 & 2 year old checks)
Health Visitor Team
Health Visitor Team 1 & 2 year old checks are invite-only appointments where families join the Community Nursery Nurse from the Health Visiting Team to discuss their child’s developmental progress.
Please contact the health visitors on 0208 224 4200 or 0208 224 4207 to book an appointment, please remember to bring your red book.
You will only be seen if you have an appointment.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Career AdviceParent Workshop
Career Advice
Our online career coach is here to support you in obtaining your dream job.
Get support with job search, interview skills, applications, CV writing, cover letters, career advice, LinkedIn and lots more.
To be contacted by a member of staff please complete the form on our students and volunteer page
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Childcare Level 1 & 2Parent Workshop
Childcare Level 1 & 2
Childcare Level 1 & 2 delivered at Woodlands Park Nursery and Children's Centre by Barnet and Southgate College.
Childcare courses runs twice in an academic year. Please see reception to book your place (no creche provided).
Please complete a Family Registration form first (click below) and email admin team to raise an interest query.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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New Parents GroupParent Workshop
New Parents Group
New Parents Group is for first time parents of children under 6 months old offering a range of information and support such as: sleeping, routines, feeding, play, intro to solids and well being etc.
Please check our children’s centre timetable for specific term dates that the group runs.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Introduction to Solids and Health EatingParent Workshop
Introduction to Solids and Health Eating
Introduction to Solids sessions with the Health Visiting team provide support, advice and guidance on introducing your baby on to solid foods. These sessions take place on a termly basis.
Please book your place at reception or call 0208 802 0041 or you can drop-in on the day.
Please check our children's centre timetable for upcoming dates.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Potty TrainingParent Workshop
Potty Training
Our team will discuss different ideas, routines and great tips on how to start potty training.
These sessions take place on a termly basis.
Please book your place at reception or call 0208 802 0041 or you can drop-in on the day.
Please check our children's centre timetable for upcoming dates.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Early Communication and LanguageParent Workshop
Early Communication and Language
This workshop allows parents/carers to get more information and advice from our team on understanding speech & language and learning ways to communicate with their children from birth up to 5 years old.
These sessions take place on a termly basis.
Please book your place at reception or call 0208 802 0041 or you can drop-in on the day.
Please check our children's centre timetable for upcoming dates.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Free for 2's SupportParent Workshop
Free for 2's Support
How does Free for 2s work?
With Free for 2s, your child’s place of 15 hours per week will be completely free of charge to you. You can find out more by attending this workshop.
You can also find out about how to apply to nurseries and information on your local nurseries too.
Please call 0208 802 0041 to more information.
How to Register?
Please complete a Family Registration Form online or at our reception desk in the centre.
Once you have completed the form, you are able to access any group for free!
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Baby MassageParent and Children (0-6months)
Baby Massage
Baby Massage Groups Now Available at Woodlands Park Nursery and Children's Centre!
To join, please email our admin team with your full name, your child's full name, date of birth, and contact number. A member of our team will be in touch shortly.
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Parents & Volunteers ForumParent Workshop
Parents & Volunteers Forum
Would you like the opportunity to meet other parents and carers regularly? Have a chat and a cup of tea?
Parents’ Forum provides an opportunity for parents and carers to:
• Share ideas and regularly feedback to us about the Nursery School and Children Centre Services
• Make friends with other parents and carers
• Contribute to planning and organising events such as International Day and fundraising opportunities
The Parents’ Forum helps us make sure that the services we provide are meeting local community needs. We are really interested in hearing your views and look forward to seeing you there. If you would like to find out more or If your child attends in the afternoon and you do not have alternative childcare please speak to Debbie as we may be able to support.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming parents' forum at Woodlands Park Children’s Centre:
Tuesday 15th October 2024 at 8.30 - 9.30am or 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 8.30 - 9.30am or 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Tuesday 4th February at 8.30 - 9.30am or 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Tuesday 11th March at 8.30 - 9.30am or 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Tuesday 13th May at 8.30 - 9.30am or 12:30pm to 1:30pm
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Perinatal Stay and PlayChildren aged 0 – 5 years old)
Perinatal Stay and Play
👶💖 Join us for Perinatal Stay and Play! 💖👶
Enjoy quality time with your baby and connect with other parents. Check the Children Centre timetable for days and times.
For registration, contact Woodlands Park Nursery directly. 🌟
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ChatterpillarsChildren aged 0 – 5 years old
Chatterpillars
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Bumps to BirthEarly Pregnancy Tips & Advice for Parents
Bumps to Birth
🤰✨ Join our Bumps to Birth program! ✨🤰
Prepare for your little one’s arrival with our supportive and informative sessions. Check the Children Centre timetable for class days and times.
For registration, please contact Woodlands Park Nursery directly. We look forward to welcoming you! 🌸🌼
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Communication LeapfrogChildren aged 0 – 5 years old
Communication Leapfrog
🐸✨ Join us for Communication Leapfrog! ✨🐸
Help your child hop into better communication skills. Check the Children Centre timetable for class days and times.
For registration, please contact Woodlands Park Nursery directly. We can't wait to see you there! 🌟🌈,
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ESOL ClassesParent Workshop
ESOL Classes
📚🌟 Join our ESOL Classes for parents! 🌟📚
Enhance your English skills and connect with our wonderful community. Check the Children Centre timetable for class days and times.
For registration, please contact Woodlands Park Nursery directly. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌈✨
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