Barnardo's First Steps Child & Family Centre in Peterborough offers a variety of activities for children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers, aimed to support with development, bonding and understanding between child and parent/carer.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- It helps parents understand child development, ages and stages
- It helps combat parent and child isolation
- It provides health and wellbeing support from midwifery and health visitors
'I enjoy spending time with my Daddy, he’s fun. I like reading stories and playing with my toys.' Child attendee.
How to contact
Where to go
20 Scalford Drive
Welland
Peterborough PE1 4TR
What to expect?
You will receive a friendly welcome into all of the centres. You won’t need to bring anything with you, but if your child is involved in messy play you may wish to bring a clean set of clothing to change into after the session.
All of the venues have toilets and disabled toilets, and are wheelchair accessible. They also have car parking and are on Peterborough bus routes.
Volunteer
The centre also has a variety of volunteering opportunities, from helping out with activities, to admin, gardening, and more. Contact them to see what is available.
More information
Barnardo’s is committed to the ambition of improving outcomes and life chances for all children, young people and their families.
The core purpose is to ensure that all children have the best start in life and achieve positive outcomes. A key focus of Barnardo’s service is reaching children and families from within their local community to support with day to day needs and challenges.
All sessions and courses run by Barnardo’s are free, except Baby Massage.
While each Barnardo’s centre offers a different mix of activities, across Peterborough there are things for parents and children from age 0 -5 (and expectant mothers), including:
- Before birth – what to expect, how to prepare to be a parent, challenges and coping skills
- Baby time and baby massage
- Play, singing, and fun learning time
- Young parents’ support, making new friends and sharing experiences
- Information and tips on growth, development, health, nutrition
- Getting ready for school – promoting language and literacy skills
- NHS midwifes and health visitors
- Activities and support for children with special needs
They also host The Food Basket one day per week, where you can pick up free surplus food.
See their website for what activities are running at each location, and when, by clicking here.
The Buttercup Café
Wednesdays 12 - 2pm (last orders at 1:30pm)
Low cost food, and free tea, coffee, squash or water with your meal.
Everyone welcome!
For more information call James: 07834 698 510 or Sherrie: 07808 516 764
The only course with a charge is Baby Massage, to cover massage oils. Information is on the pages linked above.
How to contact
Where to go
20 Scalford Drive
Welland
Peterborough PE1 4TR
