Mulberry Room New parents meeting
A meeting for new parents with the headteacher
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The programmes
- See what’s on for you and your family every week
- Our monthly programme: What’s on at Grandpont this month
- What’s on in the South Oxford community this month
Let us know if you have a regular or special activity for young children and families and we’ll add it to the programme.
ESOL
If you’d like to learn English, there are three free women-only groups with crèche on Mondays. More information
If you are more advanced, there is an Intermediate and an Advanced English conversation group on Fridays. More information
Parenting and Learning
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills as a parent…
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and to contribute to the design and evaluation of our services, to share your skills and become involved as a volunteer.
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Family Support
We are committed to working with you to ensure that all children feel safe and secure at home, in the centre and in the community. We aim to reach out to families who are experiencing difficult circumstances or just need that little bit of extra support. Help may be available through:
• Applications for funding for childcare, respite funded holiday playschemes, returning to work or training
• One to one and group work with teenage, young and separated mums and dads to support parenting during transitions
• Home visits and help in accessing language and other support for Black and Minority Ethnic families,
• Referrals and work with other bodies such as: Schools, SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), EYSENIT, Social Workers, Common Assessment Framework (CAF) Team around the Child/Family (TAC/F) Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service ODAS, Speech and Language Therapists SALT, Early Intervention Hubs
Special Needs
We strive to enable a welcoming atmosphere for all and an inclusive environment for children and families with additional needs. … link to poster
Dads space
Dads are delighted to be involved in play with their children from an early stage. There are a number of sessions especially for dads and male carers and we strive to create a dad-friendly and supportive environment across the centre. Dads Space
Health and Wellbeing
You are welcome to drop in to see the health visitor or the midwife. On Tuesdays there is a Well baby clinic. On Fridays there is antenatal and postnatal support for mums and dads. There are also relaxation sessions, peer support breastfeeding, healthy living advice. More information
Drop in Stay and Play
Sand, water play, arts and crafts, lots of enjoyable things to do with your child.
Stay and Play 1
Stay and Play 2
Stay and Play 3
Tax credits, benefits and Jobseekers
If you’d like to speak to an adviser or get further information on help with childcare costs, tax credits, housing benefits, return to work or learning. More information
Childminders
At Grandpont you will meet working childminders and nannies who provide the care especially for children under one but also for older children in our community. If you’d like to become a childminder or would like information about spaces available come and visit the Family Room and speak to a member of staff.
Information Sheet 1 Childminders Drop-in
Information Sheet 2 Childminders Drop-in
What parents say
Our partners
We work with longstanding partners in the community to provide play and learning experiences for children 0-5 . Through working together and sharing resources, information and training we aim to ensure the very best start in life for all our children. More information
The Walking Map
Here you can find lovely local walks and outdoor spaces to enjoy with young children. You will also find key services for children and families in South Oxford.
