{"id":1671,"date":"2018-03-23T12:20:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T12:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/regen.ayup.io\/?page_id=1671"},"modified":"2023-05-26T09:39:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T09:39:44","slug":"childrens-centres","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/home\/children-and-families\/childrens-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Centres"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4559\" width=\"352\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_234838559-1-460x307.jpeg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The core purpose of Children\u2019s Centres is to improve outcomes for young children and their families, with a particular focus on those in greatest need. They support parents to make sure children are ready to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Halifax Opportunities Trust has developed and delivered a range of community based services for families with young children in the Central and the Upper Valley area for many years \u2013 as detailed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The venues are welcoming places where there are activities for families and children, health services, training opportunities and support. Our Centres are placed at the heart of communities to enable parents to access help if they need it and provide the best possible start in live for their children. They are a great place for children to play and parents to meet and chat with other parents. The Children\u2019s Centres are free to join and most activities are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of being a member of your local Children\u2019s Centre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>High quality childcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing your child\u2019s behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun activities you can do with your children to prepare them for school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out about health services for you family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to volunteer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet other parents and children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult training courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:1 family support (such as benefits, debt, housing ..)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a member<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All we need is a completed application form, which can be filled in and submitted online.  Join your local Children&#8217;s Centre below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/childrenscentrescalderdale.formstack.com\/forms\/membershipform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Membership Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Halifax Opportunities Trust Children\u2019s Centres cover areas surrounding: Park Ward, Boothtown, Siddal, Savile Park, Bell Hall, Skircoat Green, Southowram, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Ripponden, Luddendenfoot, Luddenden, Hebden Bridge, Cornholme, Walsden, Barkisland and Todmorden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:77px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jubilee<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-11-16-at-9.50.43-AM-4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-11-16-at-9.50.43-AM-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4727\" width=\"408\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-11-16-at-9.50.43-AM-4.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-11-16-at-9.50.43-AM-4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-11-16-at-9.50.43-AM-4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-11-16-at-9.50.43-AM-4-460x345.jpeg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This purpose-built Children\u2019s Centre in the heart of the Park Ward community offers a light and airy environment where families can access a wide range of services, including a full daycare nursery, sensory room and fun activities for 0-5 year olds in a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. The convenient location offers easy access to wheelchair users and on-site parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>Jubilee Children&#8217;s Centre, Jubilee Centre, Lightowler Road, Halifax, HX1 5NB<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong>&nbsp;01422 342552<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jubilee Children\u2019s Centre is on Facebook \u2013 please like, share and follow our page <a href=\"https:\/\/en-gb.facebook.com\/JubileeChildrensCentre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<br><\/strong>If you are newly pregnant and need an appointment, call the Maternity Booking Line: Mon \u2013 Fri 08:30 \u2013 12:30 \u2013 01422 261351<br><br>If you already have a midwife and are receiving maternity care and you need NONE URGENT advice you can contact the advice line: Mon \u2013 Fri &nbsp;&#8211; 08:30-09:30 &amp; 14:00-15:00 \u2013 07771973229<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maternity Assessment Centre \u2013 Urgent only (at the Hospital) &#8211; 01422 224419 or call 999 if an emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heath Visitor &#8211; 03003045076<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little Stars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Little Stars Children\u2019s Centre is situated below Parkinson Lane Primary School and above Calderdale College. This warm, welcoming and inclusive centre offers a wide range of services, including a large creche and large outdoor area, a sensory garden, and fun activities for 0-5 year olds. The convenient location is accessible and offers limited on-site parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: Little Stars Children\u2019s Centre, Parkinson Lane, Halifax, HX1 3XL<br><strong>Telephone<\/strong>: 01422 252022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Little Stars Children\u2019s Centre is on Facebook \u2013 please like, share and follow our page HERE. Information about Little Stars Children\u2019s Centre is shared on Jubilee Children\u2019s Centre page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siddal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Children\u2019s Centre is in heart of Siddal area and in the same building as Siddal Primary School. It is easily accessible on foot or by road from Backhold Lane along with public transport available right outside. This warm, welcoming and inclusive centre offers a wide range of services, including a full daycare nursery and offers fun activities for 0-5 year olds. The convenient location is accessible and offers limited on-site parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siddal Children\u2019s Centre is on Facebook \u2013 please like, share and follow our page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/siddalchildrenscentre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: Siddal Children\u2019s Centre, Siddal Primary School, Backhold Lane, Siddal, Halifax, HX3 9DL<br><strong>Telephone<\/strong>: 01422 291464 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boothtown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Boothtown Children\u2019s Centre is based behind Trinity Academy Akroydon primary school. This warm, welcoming and inclusive centre offers families a wide range of services, including a large creche, a large outdoor area, and fun activities for 0-5 year olds. The convenient location is accessible and offers limited street parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boothtown Children\u2019s Centre is on Facebook \u2013 please like, share and follow our page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BoothtownCC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: Boothtown Children\u2019s Centre, Rawson Street North, Boothtown Road, Halifax, HX3 6PU<br><strong>Telephone<\/strong>: 01422 250365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Todmorden<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4672\" width=\"412\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tod-College.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The centre is situated inside Todmorden Learning Centre (the old Community College) on Burnley Road in Todmorden.<br>This warm, welcoming and inclusive centre offers a wide range of services, including a full daycare nursery and offers fun activities for 0-5 year olds. The Upper Valley reach area is vast, and in addition to running services from Todmorden Children\u2019s Centre we also run services from community venues, these include Sowerby Bridge and Hebden Bridge, as well as other venues in Todmorden. The convenient location is accessible and offers limited on-site parking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Todmorden Children\u2019s Centre is on Facebook \u2013 please like, share and follow our page <a href=\"https:\/\/en-gb.facebook.com\/todmordenchildrenscentre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: Todmorden Children\u2019s Centre, Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 7BX<br><strong>Telephone<\/strong>: 01706 399970<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Early Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our qualified Level 3 Community Early Years team run a variety of fun learning activities for 0-5 year olds and a Youth Group for 7 to 12 year olds called Fun4Youths. Register to attend Fun4Youths <a href=\"https:\/\/childrenscentrescalderdale.formstack.com\/forms\/fun4youthsenrolmentform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tackling loneliness with our Fun4Youth Club for 7-10 year olds\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pd5UFDB_k2w?start=4&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Parent Champions <\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022-PARENT-CHAMPIONS-POSTER.pdf.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022-PARENT-CHAMPIONS-POSTER.pdf-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4993\" width=\"202\" height=\"283\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An amazing new opportunity to make a difference for families in your community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parent Champions are volunteers who are involved in the running of Children\u2019s Centres by regularly attending meetings where they give the parents\u2019 point of view.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Click on the image to expand and read more)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to become a parent champion or learn more about what they do, please call:01422 342552<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your thoughts on Calderdale Children&#8217;s Centre services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calderdale Council want to hear your views on <strong>Children&#8217;s Centre services<\/strong> in <strong>Calderdale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is important that we listen to and understand the perspectives of local people on the delivery of Council services. As part of the Council&#8217;s commissioning process, we want to gather the opinions of local people to inform and shape the future delivery of Children&#8217;s Centre services. This will ensure those services meet the needs of the people of Calderdale&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please complete this survey<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=oi4WBw4bj0m7VVtB_U3OT5mKQDs_td9HrdNRMmUPHK9UMjI4NUVZUE4zUDJCRU9PVUs4SzdHWldGOS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your thoughts on Calderdale Children&#8217;s Centre services (office.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please return completed surveys via post or email to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Integrated Commissioning, Contracts and Quality (ICCQT), Floor 2 Adult Services and Wellbeing, Princess Buildings, Halifax, HX1 1TP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contracts.team@calderdale.gov.uk\">contracts.team@calderdale.gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-Things-to-do-before-you're-five-\"><a href=\"#50-Things-to-do-before-you're-five-\">50 Things to do before you&#8217;re five   <\/a>  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The 50 things initiative seeks to help every child reach important health, learning, and wellbeing milestones, by providing 50 low or no cost ideas for play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes seasonal, home-based and out-and-about activities, that are not only fun but will get your little one off to a flying start with his\/her learning and language development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calderdale.50thingstodo.org\/app\/os#!\/50-things-to-do-before-youre-five\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"50 Things To Do - BBC News Report\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L5XOCmj7gN8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The core purpose of Children\u2019s Centres is to improve outcomes for young children and their families,&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/home\/children-and-families\/childrens-centres\/\" class=\"view-full-post-btn\">read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4367,"parent":35,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1671"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1671"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7628,"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1671\/revisions\/7628"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regen.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}