About the Children's Centres
Our Children’s Centres aim to improve outcomes for young children, ensuring they are happy, healthy and ready to begin school.
The Centres also provide help and support to families around parenting, health and well-being and employability. The services they provide are designed for parents and carers who may be expecting a new baby or have a child under the age of five.
Centres offer a range of services, including:
- pre-school education and access to early education and childcare (on some sites)
- access to health services, including health visiting and midwifery care
- adult learning opportunities to help parents/carers progress into training or employment
- access to play opportunities that are available to everyone, such as Stay and Play
- access to services delivered by private providers that are available to everyone with small fees attached
In Bexley, you can access Children’s Centre services from one of our Children’s Centres and also from venues across the borough, including libraries, leisure centres and community buildings. This means that families have more choice and can access services nearer to their homes.
Our centres welcome all Bexley families who are expecting a baby or who have a child under five.
Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with some timetabled sessions on a Saturday.
We have a dedicated Children's Centre Team who are available to support you in accessing services and information. They will also deliver sessions across the borough together with some of our partners.
Membership
If you would like to receive regular information and access children’s centre services, pop into your nearest centre to complete a membership form or complete it online.
Virtual advice, guidance and support
If you need to speak to one of our Children’s Centre Team, contact us by telephone at 020 3045 5480 or by email childrenscentres@bexley.gov.uk with your contact details to request a call.
One-to-one support for families is also available by calling Family Wellbeing Service on 020 3045 5440 or by emailing us at familywellbeing@Bexley.gov.uk.
Activities on Monday
| Venue | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JR | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | Coffee Mornings with interactive Play session, for parent/carers and childrens 0 to 3years | |
| Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | 16 Sept to 14 Oct 4 Nov to 2 Dec | 11.30am to 1pm | Mindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you & your baby | |
| Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | 3rd Monday of every month 16 Sept, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec | 2pm to 4pm | Information Afternoons find out about services/activities in the community or talk to a practitioner about any parenting concerns | |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street DA8 1JD | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | BCG Clinic | Appointment only contact your Health Visior or email HRCH.BCG@nhs.net |
| Northend Children Centre 4a Lincoln close DA8 2EB | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery clinics | Appointments via Midwifery Team |
| Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery clinics | Appointments via Midwifery Team |
| West St Children Centre 174 Chandlers Drive DA8 1LW | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Development reviews | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0-19 service 0300 330 5777 |
| Northend CC 4a Lincoln Close DA8 2EB | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Development Reviews | Appointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777 |
Activities on Tuesday
| Venue | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmead community centre, Lime Row, Thamesmead, DA18 4HW (NEW VENUE) | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | Terrific Tuesdays For babies and toddlers 0 to 3 years | |
| Northumberland Heath, CC 141, Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD | 5 Nov to 3 Dec | 11.30am to 12.30pm | Mindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you & your baby | |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD | ongoing | 2.00 to 3.30pm | Bouncing Babies for new parents and babies 0 to 12 months (no older siblings) | |
| The Nest Community Library, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, SE2 9FA | 1st Tuesday of every month 1 Oct, 5 Nov, & 03 Dec | 1pm to 3pm | Information days, find out about services/activities in the community or talk to a practitioner about any parenting concerns | |
| West St Children Centre, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW | 4 week course 1 Oct to 22 Oct and 5 Nov to 26 Nov | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | PEEPs interactive sessions to help with your child's communication skills | |
| North Cray Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Davis Way, Sidcup, DA14 5JR | Ongoing | 9.30am to 11.30am | Well baby drop-in clinic & Infant feeding support | Drop-in - no need to book |
| West St Children Centre, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW | 9.30am to 12pm | Speech and Language Groups | By invitation only | |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EB | 9pm to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointments via your Midwifery Team | |
| Danson Children Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | 9pm to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
Activities on Wednesday
| Venue | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row Thamesmead, DA18 4HW (new venue) | Ongoing | 1.30 to 3pm | Wild Wednesdays | Sessions are free, no need to book just come along |
| Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row Thamesmead, DA18 4HW | Last Wednesday of each month 25 Sep, 30 Oct, & 27 Nov | 9.30am to 11.30am | Baby Bank for families on low income to be able to receive clothes at no cost | No appointment needed - just come along, call centre for more details 023 045 5480 |
| West Street CC 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA9 1LW | 18, 25 Sep; 02, 09, 16, & 23 Oct; 06, 13, 20, & 27 Nov ; 04 Dec. | 10am to 11.30am | Monthly Sessions with advice & tips on Starting Solids, Fussy Eating, understanding behaviour & Toilet Training | Sessions are free, call 0203 045 5480 for more information and to book a place |
| West Street CC 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA9 1LW | 02 Oct - 23 Oct; 06 Nov - 27 Nov. | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Baby Yoga 4 week course for babies 3 months to pre crawling | £5.00 per course - call the centre on 0203 045 5480 to book |
| Virtual drop-in appointment | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Educational Psychologist for parents of Preschool children | Sessions are on 3rd Wednesday of every month – to book an appointment call 0203 045 4445 | |
| Northumberland Heath CC, 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD | 9am to 4pm | Speech & Language Group | By Invitation only | |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EB | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointments via your Midwifery Team | |
| Danson Childrens Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointments via your Midwifery Team | |
| Danson Childrens Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | Ongoing | 1.30 to 3.30pm | Infant feeding Support (this is not a weighing clinic) | Drop-in, contact 0300 330 5777 for more information |
| Danson Childrens Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | Ongoing | 9am to 9pm | Development Reviews | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0-19 service 0300 330 5777 |
Activities on Thursday
| Venue | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary School Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BP | starts 19 Sep. | 1pm to 2.30pm | Toddler Time For parents/carers and toddlers up to 3 years old | No need to book just come along |
| The Nest Community Library, Cygnet Sq, Thamesmead, SE2 9FA | Ongoing | 10.30 to 11.30am | PEEPS Sing,Sign &Story time | Free, no need to book just come along |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD | 12 Sep to 3 Oct, 10 to 31 Oct, 7 to 28 Nov | 10am to 11am | Baby Massage 4 week course for babies 6 weeks - pre crawling | £5 per course - call the centre on 0203 045 5480 to book |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD | Ongoing | 1.30pm to 3pm | Young Parents Group & Play Session for all parents 23 years and under and their children 0 to 18 months | Free, no need to book just come along |
| West Street CC, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW | 19 Sep to 17 Oct | 11am to 12.30pm | Mindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you & your baby | |
| West Street CC, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW | Ongoing | 9am to 1.30pm | Infant Feeding support (Bexley 0 to 19 Service) | |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, DA8 2EB | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointment via your Midwifery Team |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointment via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointment via your Midwifery Team |
| Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Slade Green, DA8 2EL | Ongoing | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Well baby drop-in clinic run by Bexley 0 to 19 Service | No need to book just come along |
| Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Development reviews | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777 |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, DA8 2EB | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Development reviews | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777 |
Activities on Friday
| Venue | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West St CC, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | Bouncing Babies (with Peeps special time) | Sessions are free, no need to book just come along |
| Northumberland Heath CC, 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD | Ongoing | 9am to 12pm | SALT parent support group | By invitation only |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EB | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Midwifery Clinics | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Development Reviews | Appointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777 |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EB | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Development Reviews | Appointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777 |
West Street Children’s Centre
Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Saturdays as advertised)
The Children’s Centre Team are based at:
174 Chandlers Drive
Erith
DA8 1LW
Map to West Street Children's Centre
Services on site:
- antenatal and postnatal appointments
- Health Visiting Developmental checks and drop-ins (see the timetable for information)
- Children’s Centre services include parent and baby groups, parenting and much more
Danson Children's Centre
Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Saturdays as advertised)
Brampton Road
Bexleyheath
DA7 4EZ
Map to Danson Children's Centre
Services on site:
- antenatal and postnatal appointments
- Health Visiting Developmental checks and drop-ins (see the timetable for information)
- Children’s Centre services include parent and baby groups, parenting and much more
- SALT (Speech and Language appointments)
- other services including Smoking Cessation and Solace (see the timetable for more information)
Normandy Children's Centre
| Day | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | First Monday of every month | 1pm to 2.30pm | Little Listeners (Bexley Hearing Advice & Support Team) Structured activities to encourage good listening and language | Referred families only - booked via Bexley Hearing & Advice Support on 020 3045 5060 |
| Tuesday | Every Tuesday - Term Time Only | 9.30am to 11.30am | Portage - funtime for children with special needs aged 0 to 3 years | Referred families only - no session booking required. Contact the Portage team on 020 3045 4361 for details |
| Thursday | Call for session dates. Telephone 01322 334192 | 10.15am to 11.15am | Sensory Play for babies and children with special needs Calm session of activities, play, relaxation, singing and signing | £7.50 per block booking - must be booked and paid for in advance - contact Bexley SNAP |
| Thursday | Every Thursday - Term time Only | 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm | Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play | £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP |
| Friday | Every Friday - Term time Only | 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm | Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play | £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP |
North Cray Children's Centre
Open 9 to 5pm, Monday to Friday (see the timetable for CC sessions)
North Cray Neighbourhood Centre
Bedens Road
Sidcup
DA14 5JQ
Map to North Cray Children's Centre
Northumberland Heath Children’s Centre
Open 9 to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Saturdays as advertised)
141 Brook Street
Erith
DA8 1JD
Map to Northumberland Heath Children's Centre
Services on site:
- antenatal and postnatal appointments
- Health Visiting Developmental checks and drop-ins (see the timetable for information)
- Children’s Centre services include parent and baby groups, parenting and much more
Monday to Friday
| Day | Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HL | Bumps & Babies – for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to pre walking | Term Time Only | 10:30am to 12pm | Free no need to book just come along |
| Monday | Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HL | Toddler Time Songs & Rhymes for 0 to 3year olds | Term Time Only | 10am to 10:30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Upper Belvedere Library, Woolwich Road, DA17 5EQ | Toddler Stories & Rhymes | Term Time Only | 9:30am to 10:15am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Upper Belvedere Library, Woolwich Road, DA17 5EQ | Stay & Play | Term Time Only | 11:15am to 12pm | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Central Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HL | The Bexley one stop support advice to help victims of domestic abuse | Ongoing | 12:30pm to 3pm | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN | NCT Baby Cafe Personalised breast feeding & infant support | Term Time Only | 11am to 12:30 | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN | Stay & Play | Term Time Only | 10am to 11:30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Thursday | Welling Library Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PA | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 10am to 10:30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Thursday | Blackfen Library, 7-9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LU | What's Next Linda songs & Stories | Term Time Only | 10am to 10:30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Welling Library Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PA | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 9:30am to 10:30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Erith Library, 100 High Street, Erith, DA8 1SL | Singing Time | Term Time Only | 9:45am to 10:15 | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Erith Library, 100 High Street, Erith, DA8 1SL | Stay & Play | Term Time Only | 10:15am to 11:15am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Sq. Crayford, DA1 4FN | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 9:45am to 10:15am & 10:30am to 11am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Sidcup Library, 106 High street, Sidcup, DA14 6DS | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 10am to 10:30am | Free no need to book just come along |
Monday to Friday
| Day | Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, DA8 2EL | Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group 0 to 5 years | Term time only | 9.30am to 11.30am & 12.15pm to 2.15pm | For more details, costs and booking contact Carole on 07759 908424 or email howburytumblers@gmail.com |
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA | Toddler play and stay 0 to 5 years | Ongoing | 9.30am to 11.30am | £1 per child No need to book just come along |
| Monday to Friday | Danson Youth Trust, Brampton Road, DA7 4EZ | Baby and toddler under 5s groups and activities | Ongoing | Sessions at various times 9.30am to 3pm | For more details/programme contact Danson Youth & Children's Centre on 020 8303 6052 |
| Monday | St Peter's Church, Pickford Lane, DA7 4RS | Little Fishes Toddler Group | Term time only | 1pm to 2.30pm | For details and bookings contact Katherine 020 8303 8713 or email Little_fishes@btinternet.com £1 per child, 50p for additional children, under 1s are free |
| Monday | St Paulinus Church, Manor Road, Crayford, DA1 4RW | Parent and toddler group 0 to 5 years | Term time only | 9.15am to 11am | Drop in and join the group. Meet at the church for singing followed by playtime in the hall. £1 per child |
| Tuesday | Christ Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 7JJ | Tiny tots for all pre-school children, parents and carers | Term time only | 9am to 11am | Contact Sarah on 020 8309 5295 for more details |
| Tuesday | Albany Park Baptist Church, Stansted Crescent, Bexley, DA5 3JB | Tiny Talk Bexley Baby Signing Supporting early communication | Ongoing | 10am to 11am (Toddler) 11.15am and 12.30pm (Baby) | £8.50 per class Contact Nicola at nicolahunt@tinytalk.co.uk for more details and costs |
| Wednesday | Crayford Baptist Church, Bexley Lane, Crayford, DA1 4DD | Toddler Time up to 5 years | Term time only | 9.15am to 11am | Sessions are free For more information contact Andy Masters on 07492 604367 or 07946 573356 |
| Wednesday | New Hope Community Church, Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, DA7 6DL | Parent and toddler group up to 5 years | Term time only | 9.30am to 11.15am | For more information contact John Masheder 07462 877202 Drop in and join the group – cost is £3 |
| Wednesday | Trinity Baptist Church, Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7AY | Trinity Tots Playgroup For children of preschool ages and their parents/carers | Term time only | 10am to 11.30am | £2 per child. More details/bookings contact Trinity Tots |
| Wednesday | Central Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HL | The Bexley one stop support advice to help victims of domestic abuse | Ongoing | 12.30pm to 3pm | Just drop in |
| Thursday | St Augustine’s, Slade Green Road, DA8 2HX | Toddler church play group 0 to 5 years | Ongoing | 9.30am to 11am | Drop in and join us for tea, toast, bubble, prayers and friendship. Session is free, contribution for refreshments Jacki 07840 201817 Cfpioneer@outlook.com |
| Thursday | Christ Church, Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6NJ | Bumps & Babies – for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to 12 months | Term time only | 10.30am to 12pm | For more details or to book contact Caroline 07703 674571 |
| Thursday | Bostall Woods, next to the Rangers Compound and toilet block | Parent & baby Forest School 0 to 1 year. Able to be carried in a sling/carrier | Ongoing | 1.15pm to 2.30pm | For details contact Kirsty Meekings 07967 040786 kirsty.meekings@me.com £6 per week, discount available for block bookings |
| Thursday | St Peter's Church, Pickford Lane, DA7 4RS | Little Fishes Toddler Group | Term time only | 1pm to 2.30pm | For details and bookings contact Katherine 020 8303 8713 or email Little_fishes@btinternet.com; £1 per child, 50p for additional children, under 1s are free |
| Thursday | St John’s Welling, Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BQ | Baby and toddler group play, arts and crafts | Term time only | 1.30pm to 3pm | Drop in and join the group and meet with other families Session is £1 per family, including refreshments |
| Thursday | Albany Park Baptist Church, Stansted Crescent, Bexley, DA5 3JB | Messy Tots | Term time only | 10am to 11.30am | For more details contact Stacey Moody Telephone 07825 176211 Staceymoody16@gmail.com |
| Thursday | Christ Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 7JJ | For all pre-school children, their parents and carers | Term time only | 9am to 12 midday | Diane on 07538 727659 or 020 8309 0190 for more details |
| Friday | Ichthus, Upper Sheridan Road, Belvedere, DA17 5Ap | Little Fish Music Group For children 0 to 5 years | Ongoing | 9.45am to 10.30am | Call Lydia George for more information on 07473 848741 Sessions are free |
| Friday | BCLC, 17 Upland Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 4NR | Toddler group 0 to 5 years | Ongoing | 9.30am to 11am | For more information email toddlers@bexleylife.co.uk For bookings Eventbrite £1.00 per child (under 1’s free) |
| Friday | St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Parkhill Road, Bexley, DA5 1HX | Mini Wave Experience Stay and Play | Term time only | 9.30am to 11am | For more details and costs contact Gemma at facebook@miniwaveexperience miniwaveexperience@hotmail.com |
| Friday | St Andrews Church, DA7 5SF | Tiny Talk Bexley Baby Signing Supporting early communication | Ongoing | 9.45am to 10.45am | Contact Nicola at nicolahunt@tinytalk.co.uk for more details and costs |
| Friday | St John Fisher Church, Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP | AW Under 5’s Football Cubs & Lions (ages 2 to 4 yrs) | For details, costs & bookings contact on 07771 747219 or visit www.awfootballcoaching.com or https://awfootball-coaching.class4kids.co.uk | ||
| Saturday | Trinty School, Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT | Fitness and Football Fun for ages 2 to 4 years | Ongoing | 10am to 10.30am 10.30am to 11am | For details and how to book contact GT Sports 07816 537127, Info@gtcentreofsport.com |
Other venues delivering Children's Centre activities
Play opportunities and parent and toddler groups are available from venues across the Borough delivered by a mixture of faith groups, private and voluntary sector groups and some charities.
If you are a provider and would like to advertise your services on our web page, then please contact the Children's Centre Team at childrenscentres@bexley.gov.uk
Children’s Centre staff will be available at: (please see the timetable for details)
Church of the Cross
Lensbury Way
Thamesmead
London SE2 9UE
Map to Church of the Cross
Belvedere Community Centre
Mitchell Close
Belvedere
DA17 6AA
Map to Belvedere Community Centre
Emmanuel Church
St Catherines Road
Off Yarnton Way
DA18 4DS
Map to Emmanuel Church
Upper Belvedere Community Library
Woolwich Road
Upper Belvedere
DA17 5EQ
Map to Upper Belvedere Community Library
North Heath Community Library
Mill Road
Erith
DA8 1HW
Map to North Heath Community Library
Thamesmead Library
Binsey Walk
Thamesmead
SE2 9TR
Map to Thamesmead Library
Christchurch Hall
Victoria Road
Erith
DA8 3AN
Map to Christchurch Hall
Danson Youth Trust
Danson Youth Centre
Brampton Road
Bexleyheath
DA7 4EZ
Email dansonyc@btconnect.com
Telephone 020 8303 6052
Danson Youth Trust website
Map to Danson Youth Trust
Erith Library
100 Erith High Street
Erith
DA8 1SL
Map to Erith Library
Erith Leisure Centre
Avenue Road
Erith
DA8 3AT
Map to Erith Leisure Centre
Howbury and Slade Green Community Centre
Chrome Road
Slade Green
DA8 2EL
Map to Howbury and Slade Green Community Centre
Monday to Friday
| Day | Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Guy Earl of Warwick, Parkview Road, Welling, DA16 1TB | SEN parents lunch club soft play/sensory area | Ongoing | 12 midday to 2pm | Come along and meet other parents/carers For information, please contact Contact@guyearlofwarwick.co.uk 020 8303 7217 |
| Wednesday | Bexley SNAP, Normandy SEND Hub, Barnehurst, DA7 6QP | Baby Ballet Shine for children with SEN | Ongoing | 9.45am to 10.30am | £2 per child – must be booked For more information and to book a place contact Bexley SNAP on 01322 334192 or email admin@bexleysnap.org.uk |
| Wednesday | Crayford Community Centre, 175 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN | Bexley Voice Tea and Talk sessions Parent/carer support group | 8 May 12 June 10 July | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Come along and meet with other parents/carers for information and support on any SEND issues For more information contact Bexleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk 07512 409936 (term time only) |
| Thursday and Friday | Bexley SNAP, Normandy SEND Hub, Barnehurst, DA7 6QP | Early Years parent and child play sessions | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | Bookable For more information, please contact Darren or Lorraine at Bexley Snap on 01322 334192 eyears@bexleysnap.org.uk |
| Thursday | New Hope Community Church, Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, DA7 6DL | New Hope ASD group for parents/carers with children with a diagnosis of ASD or waiting diagnosis | Term time only | 4pm to 6pm | Free - no need to book just come along |
Support for families with disabled children and children with special needs aged 1 to 5 years
Bexley SNAP
Bexley Snap offer disabled children and young people an exciting and varied programme of clubs to provide parents and carers support, guidance, and regular breaks from their caring responsibilities.
Bexley SNAP
Normandy SEND Hub
Fairford Avenue
Barnehurst
DA7 6QP
Map
Email admin@bexleysnap.org.uk
Telephone 01322 334192
Website www.bexleysnap.org.uk
Facebook/Bexley Snap
Bexley SNAP monthly activities
| Day | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | First Monday of every month | 1pm to 2.30pm | Little Listeners (Bexley Hearing Advice & Support Team) Structured activities to encourage good listening and language | Referred families only - booked via Bexley Hearing & Advice Support on 0203 045 5060 |
| Tuesday | Every Tuesday - term time Only | 9.30 to 11.30am | Portage - funtime for children with special needs aged 0 to 3 years | Referred families only - no session booking required. Contact the Portage team on 0203 045 4361 for details |
| Thursday | Call for session dates. Tel: 01322 334192 | 10.15am to 11.15am | Sensory Play For babies & children with special needs Calm session of activities, play, relaxation, singing and signing. | £7.50 per block booking - must be booked and paid for in advance - contact Bexley SNAP |
| Thursday | Every Thursday - term time Only | 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm | Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play | £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP |
| Friday | Every Friday - term time only | 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm | Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play | £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP |
Support for parents
Bexley Citizens Advice Bureau
Bexley CAB provides free independent, confidential and impartial advice to all residents in the borough on their rights and responsibilities.
Bexley SNAP
Bexley Snap offer disabled children and young people aged between 1 year to 25 years an exciting and varied programme of clubs to provide parents and carers support, guidance, and regular breaks from their caring responsibilities.
Bexley Voice
Bexley Voice is a voluntary organisation of parents and carers of children and young people (age 0 to 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Bexley.
They provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.
Netmums
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Parents Forum
Are you an expectant parent/carer or have a child under the age of 5 living in Bexley?
Would you like to contribute to support Children’s Centres in Bexley?
We are looking to gather information and feedback from users of Children’s Centre services. We will do this through our new Parents Forum.
Meetings are informal and run four times a year usually alongside a children’s centre activity. It’s a great opportunity to meet other parents/carers have a cup of tea and a chat and contribute to the ongoing service delivery within our Children’s Centres.
If you would like to be part of the Parents Forum please discuss with a member of the Children's Centre Team or contact us on childrenscentres@bexley.go.uk or telephone 020 3045 5480.
Related information
Children’s Public Health
Children, young people and families
Bromley Healthcare delivers the 0 to 19 Children’s Public Health Service. Oxleas Services - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust will continue to provide specialist services for children in the borough.
The Bexley 0 to 19 Children’s Public Health Service supports parents and carers to give their babies, children and young people the best possible start in life.
Health Visitors work with children aged 0 to four years.
Parents Guide to learning and development
Find out more about how your child is learning and developing during their first five years, in relation to the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
Children develop more rapidly during the first five years of their lives than at any other time. This booklet has been written to help you as a parent know what to expect during these vitally important years by focusing on the seven areas of learning and development which are covered in the EYFS.
Bexley Family Wellbeing Service
The Family Wellbeing Service offer an intensive, short term and consent-based support to Bexley families and children/young people. The early help offer of effective support Level 3 is for families who suffer with parental mental health, parental substance misuse, parental domestic abuse, low-level neglect and children/young people who are at risk of permanent exclusion from education.
Bexley SHIELD (Safeguarding Partnership for Children and Young People) - Effective Support
Worried about a child
Reporting concerns about a child
If you’re worried that anyone under the age of 18 might need help, or is being neglected or hurt, you must tell someone.
If you’re a concerned member of the public, you can:
- call Children’s Services at the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 020 3045 5440 and speak to a social worker. If you’re worried you’ll be put in a difficult position, you can speak to them anonymously. The opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- if it’s out of hours, call 020 8303 7777 or 020 8303 7171
- drop in and see us at Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT