Woodlands Park Nursery School & Children's Centre

Woodlands Park Nursery School & Children's Centre

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Our activities at Woodlands Park 

At our children's centre, you'll find a variety of services and groups that cater to different developmental stages and interests. They are for parents and children under 5 (unless stated otherwise). All our groups is free to attend and run all year round, including during school holidays. 

To find out more, please see our children's centre timetable. By clicking on the activities below you access find out how the groups run and registration processes:

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  • Stay & Plays Groups
    (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.

    We have a drop-in morning session from 9:20am to 11:20am every Wednesday and a drop-in afternoon session from 1:00-3:00pm every Wednesday.

    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!

  • 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.

    We have a drop-in morning session from 10:00am to 11:30am every Thursday.

    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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Career Advice
    For Parents

    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 book an online appointment contact Carol via email carol.stcatherine@thewillow.haringey.sch.uk or on 07707 039 978

    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!

  • Housing Advice
    For Parents

    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!

  • Childcare Level 1 & 2
    For Parents

    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 to find out more on the course please contact Carol via email carol.stcatherine@thewillow.haringey.sch.uk or on 07707 039 978

    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!

  • New Parents Group

    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.

    You can drop in, any time between 1:30pm to 2:30pm every Tuesday.

    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!

  • Introduction to Solids and Health Eating
    Workshop for parents

    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!

  • Potty Training
    Workshop for parents

    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!

  • Early Communication and Language
    Workshop for parents

    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!

  • Free for 2's Support
    Workshop for parents

    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 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!

  • Parents & Volunteers Forum
    For Parents

    Parents & Volunteers Forum

    We offer parents/carers and users the opportunity to volunteer within our setting in various roles.

    We are committed to working closely with Parents, Carers and Volunteers to ensure quality of service.

    The Parents & Volunteers Forum is a platform for Parents, Carers and Volunteers to share their views, ask questions and give feedback about initiatives, services and provisions. If you are interested in being part of our forum please contact the Centre for more details.

    In order to volunteer at the nursery/centre you will be required to attend our 6 week (one day per week) Training Programme. The topics covered are as follows:

    • Introduction to volunteering
    • Taster Session
    • Equality Diversity and Confidentiality
    • Child Protection
    • Talking with children
    • Activities for children

    If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Centre and complete an application form.

  • Sensory Stay and Play

    Sensory Stay and Play

  • Community Friendship Fridays

    Community Friendship Fridays

  • Perinatal Stay and Play
    (0 – 5 years old)

    Perinatal Stay and Play

  • Chatterpillars
    (0 – 5 years old)

    Chatterpillars

  • Bumps to Birth
    Early Pregnancy Tips & Advice

    Bumps to Birth

  • Stepping Stones
    (0 – 5 years old)

    Stepping Stones

  • Language Group
    (0 – 5 years old)

    Language Group

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  • Baby Massage Groups
    (0 – 6 months old)

    Baby Massage Groups

  • ESOL Classes
    For Parents

    ESOL Classes