Children's Centre
King’s Park
A SureStart Children’s Centre
Support for all families with children under 5 in Melksham and surrounding villages
The Children’s Centre was established as part of Wiltshire’s only Sure Start project in 2004 and incorporated in April 2006. The centre is particularly good at promoting health and parent education.
We all want our children to be happy and healthy, and achieve great things in life, but it’s hard sometimes, especially if you have no support, have health concerns, or you’re struggling to pay the bills or you’re new to the area.
At King’s Park Children’s Centre we can help you support your children to be happy, healthy and achieve great things in life.
What is a Children’s Centre?
The main purpose of a Children’s Centre is to improve outcomes for young children and to ensure that every child gets the best start in life. The centre will be a base from which to co-ordinate a variety of activities, supporting parents and giving them more choice in how to balance work and family life.
What actually happens at a Children’s Centre?
In Melksham we aim to be as creative as possible when co-ordinating services to complement existing local provision. We want to work closely with parents and agencies to provide:
• Links to child and family health services
• Childminder link up scheme
• Outreach activities and support
• Family learning events
• Links with Jobcentre Plus, job opportunities and training
• Signposting to other services in the area
• Support for mums, dads, grandparents and carers
Where is the Children’s Centre?
The Children’s Centre is at King’s Park Primary School. We are in the ‘bungalow’. We also organise activities in other venues – call for information.
Can I bring the children?
Of course, that’s what we are all about. There are toys and books for your children to play with, so you can relax while talking to a member of staff.
I haven’t got transport so can’t get to the centre
We may be able to come to you through outreach activities or home visiting. We may also be able to make arrangements to help you get to and from the Children’s Centre.
You might contact us if:
• You need information
Find out about local organisations, services, support or advice
• You and your child feel isolated
Come and meet other parents and their children
• You’re concerned about your child
We can arrange for you to talk to the right person about your child
• You lack confidence
You need support in the difficult job of parenting
• You’re new to the area and feel lonely
Make friends and find out what’s going on locally
• You’re working parents trying to balance family and work
We will have a variety of activities at different times to suit work commitments
• You’re a single parent and could do with a helping hand
Drop in if you want a chat, or relax over a coffee while your child plays
• You want to get back to work but don’t know where to start
Find out about local jobs, volunteering and retraining opportunities
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Call in for information and support
King’s Park Children’s Centre
King’s Park Primary School
Lowbourne
Melksham
SN12 7ED
Tel: 01225 793347
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