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.

Bexley Children's Centres Membership

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.

Children Centres membership form

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.

Bexley Children's Centre activities

Activities on Monday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Monday
VenueDatesTimesActivityBooking Details
North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JROngoing10am to 11.30amCoffee Mornings with interactive Play session, for parent/carers and childrens 0 to 3years 
Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ16 Sept to 14 Oct 4 Nov to 2 Dec11.30am to 1pmMindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you & your baby 
Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ3rd Monday of every month 16 Sept, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec2pm to 4pmInformation 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 1JDOngoing9am to 4pmBCG ClinicAppointment only contact your Health Visior or email HRCH.BCG@nhs.net
Northend Children Centre 4a Lincoln close DA8 2EBOngoing9am to 5pmMidwifery clinicsAppointments via Midwifery Team
Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZOngoing9am to 5pmMidwifery clinicsAppointments via Midwifery Team
West St Children Centre 174 Chandlers Drive DA8 1LWOngoing9am to 4pmDevelopment reviewsAppointments via your Health Visitor 0-19 service 0300 330 5777
Northend CC 4a Lincoln Close DA8 2EBOngoing9am to 4pmDevelopment ReviewsAppointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777

Activities on Tuesday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Tuesday
VenueDatesTimesActivityBooking Details
Greenmead community centre, Lime Row, Thamesmead, DA18 4HW (NEW VENUE)Ongoing10am to 11.30amTerrific Tuesdays For babies and toddlers 0 to 3 years 
Northumberland Heath, CC 141, Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD5 Nov to 3 Dec11.30am to 12.30pmMindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you & your baby 
Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JDongoing2.00 to 3.30pmBouncing Babies for new parents and babies 0 to 12 months (no older siblngs) 
The Nest Community Library, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, SE2 9FA1st Tuesday of every month 1 Oct, 5 Nov, & 03 Dec1pm to 3pmInformation 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 1LW4 week course 1 Oct to 22 Oct and 5 Nov to 26 Nov1.30pm to 2.30pmPEEPs interactive sessions to help with your child's communication skills 
North Cray Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Davis Way, Sidcup, DA14 5JROngoing9.30am to 11.30amWell baby drop-in clinc & Infant feeding supportDrop-in - no need to book
West St Children Centre, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW 9.30am to 12pmSpeech and Language GroupsBy invitation only
Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EB 9pm to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson Children Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ 9pm to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointments via your Midwifery Team

Activities on Wednesday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Wednesday
VenueDatesTimesActivityBooking Details
Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row Thamesmead, DA18 4HW (new venue)Ongoing1.30 to 3pmWild WednesdaysSessions are free, no need to book just come along
Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row Thamesmead, DA18 4HWLast Wednesday of each month 25 Sep, 30 Oct, & 27 Nov9.30am to 11.30amBaby Bank for families on low income to be able to receive clothes at no costNo appointment needed - just come along, call centre for more details 023 045 5480
West Street CC 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA9 1LW18, 25 Sep; 02, 09, 16, & 23 Oct; 06, 13, 20, & 27 Nov ; 04 Dec.10am to 11.30amMonthly Sessions with advice & tips on Starting Solids, Fussy Eating, understanding behaviour & Toilet TrainingSessions are free, call 0203 045 5480 for more information and to book a place
West Street CC 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA9 1LW02 Oct - 23 Oct; 06 Nov - 27 Nov.1.30pm to 2.30pmBaby 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 12.30pmEducational Psychologist for parents of Preschool childrenSessions 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 4pmSpeech & Language GroupBy Invitation only
Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EB 9am to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson Childrens Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ 9am to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson Childrens Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZOngoing1.30 to 3.30pmInfant feeding Support (this is not a weighing clinic)Drop-in, contact 0300 330 5777 for more information
Danson Childrens Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZOngoing9am to 9pmDevelopment ReviewsAppointments via your Health Visitor 0-19 service 0300 330 5777

Activities on Thursday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Thursday
VenueDatesTimesActivityBooking Details
East Wickham Primary School Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BPstarts 19 Sep.1pm to 2.30pmToddler Time For parents/carers and toddlers up to 3 years oldNo need to book just come along
The Nest Community Library, Cygnet Sq, Thamesmead, SE2 9FAOngoing10.30 to 11.30amPEEPS Sing,Sign &Story timeFree, no need to book just come along
Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD12 Sep to 3 Oct, 10 to 31 Oct, 7 to 28 nov10am to 11amBaby 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 1JDOngoing1.30pm to 3pmYoung Parents Group & Play Session for all parents 23 years and under and their children 0 to 18 monthsFree, no need to book just come along
West Street CC, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW19 Sep to 17 Oct11am to 12.30pmMindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you & your baby 
West Street CC, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LWOngoing9am to 1.30pmInfant Feeding support (Bexley 0 to 19 Service) 
Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, DA8 2EBOngoing9am to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointment via your Midwifery Team
Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JDOngoing9am to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointment via your Midwifery Team
Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZOngoing9am to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointment via your Midwifery Team
Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Slade Green, DA8 2ELOngoing1.30pm to 3.30pmWell baby drop-in clinic run by Bexley 0 to 19 ServiceNo need to book just come along
Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZOngoing9am to 4pmDevelopment reviewsAppointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777
Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, DA8 2EBOngoing9am to 4pmDevelopment reviewsAppointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777

Activities on Friday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Friday
VenueDatesTimesActivityBooking Details
West St CC, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LWOngoing10am to 11.30amBouncing Babies (with Peeps special time)Sessions are free, no need to book just come along
Northumberland Heath CC, 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JDOngoing9am to 12pmSALT parent support groupBy invitation only
Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EBOngoing9am to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZOngoing9am to 5pmMidwifery ClinicsAppointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson CC, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZOngoing9am to 4pmDevelopment ReviewsAppointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777
Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close, Erith, DA8 2EBOngoing9am to 4pmDevelopment ReviewsAppointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777

Children's Centre sites

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

Normandy Children's Centre activities
DayDatesTimesActivityBooking Details
MondayFirst Monday of every month1pm to 2.30pmLittle Listeners (Bexley Hearing Advice & Support Team) Structured activities to encourage good listening and languageReferred families only - booked via Bexley Hearing & Advice Support on 020 3045 5060
TuesdayEvery Tuesday - Term Time Only9.30am to 11.30amPortage - funtime for children with special needs aged 0 to 3 yearsReferred families only - no session booking required. Contact the Portage team on 020 3045 4361 for details
ThursdayCall for session dates. Telephone 01322 33419210.15am to 11.15amSensory 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
ThursdayEvery Thursday - Term time Only10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pmEarly 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
FridayEvery Friday - Term time Only10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pmEarly 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

Bexley Libraries Activities

Monday to Friday

Bexley Libraries activities - Monday to Friday
DayVenueActivityDatesTimesBooking details
MondayCentral Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HLBumps & Babies – for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to pre walkingTerm Time Only10:30am to 12pmFree no need to book just come along
MondayCentral Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HLToddler Time Songs & Rhymes for 0 to 3year oldsTerm Time Only10am to 10:30amFree no need to book just come along
TuesdayUpper Belvedere Library, Woolwich Road, DA17 5EQToddler Stories & RhymesTerm Time Only9:30am to 10:15amFree no need to book just come along
TuesdayUpper Belvedere Library, Woolwich Road, DA17 5EQStay & PlayTerm Time Only11:15am to 12pmFree no need to book just come along
WednesdayCentral Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HLThe Bexley one stop support advice to help victims of domestic abuseOngoing12:30pm to 3pmFree no need to book just come along
WednesdayCrayford Library, 176 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FNNCT Baby Cafe Personalised breast feeding & infant supportTerm Time Only11am to 12:30Free no need to book just come along
WednesdayCrayford Library, 176 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FNStay & PlayTerm Time Only10am to 11:30amFree no need to book just come along
ThursdayWelling Library Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PAToddler TimeTerm Time Only10am to 10:30amFree no need to book just come along
ThursdayBlackfen Library, 7-9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LUWhat's Next Linda songs & StoriesTerm Time Only10am to 10:30amFree no need to book just come along
FridayWelling Library Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PAToddler TimeTerm Time Only9:30am to 10:30amFree no need to book just come along
FridayErith Library, 100 High Street, Erith, DA8 1SLSinging TimeTerm Time Only9:45am to 10:15Free no need to book just come along
FridayErith Library, 100 High Street, Erith, DA8 1SLStay & PlayTerm Time Only10:15am to 11:15amFree no need to book just come along
FridayCrayford Library, 176 Town Hall Sq. Crayford, DA1 4FNToddler TimeTerm Time Only9:45am to 10:15am & 10:30am to 11amFree no need to book just come along
FridaySidcup Library, 106 High street, Sidcup, DA14 6DSToddler TimeTerm Time Only10am to 10:30amFree no need to book just come along

Bexley Community Activities

Monday to Friday

Bexley Community activities - Monday to Friday
DayVenueActivityDatesTimesBooking details
Monday to FridaySlade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, DA8 2ELHowbury Tumblers Toddler Group 0 to 5 yearsTerm time only9.30am to 11.30am & 12.15pm to 2.15pmFor more details, costs and booking contact Carole on 07759 908424 or email howburytumblers@gmail.com
Monday, Tuesday and ThursdayBelvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AAToddler play and stay 0 to 5 yearsOngoing9.30am to 11.30am£1 per child
No need to book just come along
Monday to FridayDanson Youth Trust, Brampton Road, DA7 4EZBaby and toddler under 5s groups and activitiesOngoingSessions at various times 9.30am to 3pmFor more details/programme contact Danson Youth & Children's Centre on 020 8303 6052
MondaySt Peter's Church, Pickford Lane, DA7 4RSLittle Fishes Toddler GroupTerm time only1pm to 2.30pmFor 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
MondaySt Paulinus Church, Manor Road, Crayford, DA1 4RWParent and toddler group 0 to 5 yearsTerm time only9.15am to 11amDrop in and join the group. Meet at the church for singing followed by playtime in the hall. £1 per child
TuesdayChrist Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 7JJTiny tots
for all pre-school children, parents and carers
Term time only9am to 11amContact Sarah on 020 8309 5295 for more details
TuesdayAlbany Park Baptist Church, Stansted Crescent, Bexley, DA5 3JBTiny Talk Bexley Baby Signing Supporting early communicationOngoing10am 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
WednesdayCrayford Baptist Church, Bexley Lane, Crayford, DA1 4DDToddler Time up to 5 yearsTerm time only9.15am to 11amSessions are free
For more information contact Andy Masters on 07492 604367 or 07946 573356
WednesdayNew Hope Community Church, Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, DA7 6DLParent and toddler group up to 5 yearsTerm time only9.30am to 11.15amFor more information contact John Masheder 07462 877202 Drop in and join the group
– cost is £3
WednesdayTrinity Baptist Church, Broadway, Bexleyheath
DA6 7AY
Trinity Tots Playgroup For children of preschool ages and their parents/carersTerm time only10am to 11.30am£2 per child. More details/bookings contact Trinity Tots
WednesdayCentral Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HLThe Bexley one stop support advice to help victims of domestic abuseOngoing12.30pm to 3pmJust drop in
ThursdaySt Augustine’s, Slade Green Road, DA8 2HXToddler church play group 0 to 5 yearsOngoing9.30am to 11amDrop in and join us for tea, toast, bubble, prayers and friendship. Session is free, contribution for refreshments
Jacki 07840 201817
Cfpioneer@outlook.com
ThursdayChrist Church, Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6NJBumps & Babies – for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to 12 monthsTerm time only10.30am to 12pmFor more details or to book contact Caroline 07703 674571
ThursdayBostall Woods, next to the Rangers Compound and toilet blockParent & baby Forest School
0 to 1 year. Able to be carried in a sling/carrier
Ongoing1.15pm to 2.30pmFor details contact Kirsty Meekings 07967 040786 kirsty.meekings@me.com
£6 per week, discount available for block bookings
ThursdaySt Peter's Church, Pickford Lane, DA7 4RSLittle Fishes Toddler GroupTerm time only1pm to 2.30pmFor 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
ThursdaySt John’s Welling, Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BQBaby and toddler group play, arts and craftsTerm time only1.30pm to 3pmDrop in and join the group and meet with other families Session is £1 per family, including refreshments
ThursdayAlbany Park Baptist Church, Stansted Crescent, Bexley, DA5 3JBMessy TotsTerm time only10am to 11.30amFor more details contact Stacey Moody
Telephone 07825 176211
Staceymoody16@gmail.com
ThursdayChrist Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 7JJFor all pre-school children, their parents and carersTerm time only9am to 12 middayDiane on 07538 727659 or 020 8309 0190 for more details
FridayIchthus, Upper Sheridan Road, Belvedere, DA17 5Ap
 
Little Fish Music Group For children 0 to 5 yearsOngoing9.45am to 10.30amCall Lydia George for more information on 07473 848741 Sessions are free
FridayBCLC, 17 Upland Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 4NRToddler group 0 to 5 yearsOngoing9.30am to 11amFor more information email toddlers@bexleylife.co.uk 
For bookings Eventbrite
£1.00 per child (under 1’s free)
FridaySt John the Evangelist Church Hall, Parkhill Road, Bexley, DA5 1HXMini Wave Experience
Stay and Play
Term time only9.30am to 11amFor more details and costs contact Gemma at facebook@miniwaveexperience miniwaveexperience@hotmail.com
FridaySt Andrews Church, DA7 5SFTiny Talk Bexley Baby Signing Supporting early communicationOngoing9.45am to 10.45amContact Nicola at nicolahunt@tinytalk.co.uk for more details and costs
FridaySt 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
SaturdayTrinty School, Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HTFitness and Football Fun for ages 2 to 4 yearsOngoing10am 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

Sessions and activities for children with special needs

Monday to Friday

Children with special needs activities - Monday to Friday
DayVenueActivityDatesTimesBooking details
MondayGuy Earl of Warwick, Parkview Road, Welling, DA16 1TBSEN parents lunch club 
soft play/sensory area
Ongoing12 midday to 2pmCome along and meet other parents/carers
For information, please contact
Contact@guyearlofwarwick.co.uk
020 8303 7217
WednesdayBexley SNAP, Normandy SEND Hub, Barnehurst, DA7 6QPBaby Ballet Shine for children with SENOngoing9.45am 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
WednesdayCrayford Community Centre, 175 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FNBexley Voice Tea and Talk sessions 
Parent/carer support
group
 
8 May
12 June
10 July
9.30am to 12.30pmCome 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 FridayBexley SNAP, Normandy SEND Hub, Barnehurst, DA7 6QPEarly Years parent and child play sessionsOngoing10am to 11.30amBookable
For more information, please contact Darren or Lorraine at Bexley Snap on 01322 334192
eyears@bexleysnap.org.uk
ThursdayNew Hope Community Church, Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, DA7 6DLNew Hope ASD group for parents/carers with children with a diagnosis of ASD or waiting diagnosisTerm time only4pm to 6pmFree - 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

Normandy SEND Hub - activities for children 0 to 5 years with special needs
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

Solace

Solace Women's Aid website

Solace provide vital domestic abuse services in the borough.

Bexley Citizens Advice Bureau

Bexley CAB website

Bexley CAB provides free independent, confidential and impartial advice to all residents in the borough on their rights and responsibilities.

Bexley SNAP  

Bexley SNAP website

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 website

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 

Netmums website

Parenting website offering local information, expert parenting advice, chat, competitions, recipes and friendly support.

Get involved

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

What can the service provide

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