Stay & Play Timetable
January 2025 - March 2025
Monday
SENsational Stay & Play (drop-in)
A session planned to support young children with additional and special educational needs. Through play we encourage the development of early attention and communication skills. The session particularly supports children with Autism, Global Development Delay, ADHD and other additional needs.
Please come if you are concerned about your child’s development in any way, our friendly staff can offer support and guidance.
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Every Monday except Bank Holidays
1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Gardens, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Starting 6th January 2025
Breastfeeding Group (drop in)
Join a calm and comfortable environment where you can access information, practical advice and support. We have created a welcoming space led by healthcare professionals and peer supporters where friendships become a community of support for new parents. For more information, please email: southwark@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
12 pm - 2 pm
Every Monday except Bank Holidays
1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Tuesday
Chatter Time (drop in)
Tips and advice on speech and language development, run by Link Speech & Language Therapists and a Early Years Practitioner.
10 am - 11:30 am
Term-time only
View Southwark school term and holidays dates
Victory Family Hub, Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
Starting 14th January 2025
Baby Time (drop in)
An informative session planned for babies who are not yet crawling or walking. We offer tips and advice on your child’s learning and development, ending with songs and rhymes.
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Every Tuesday
Victory Family Hub, Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
Starting 7th January 2025
Rose Voucher Collections
Tuesday: Victory Family Hub, 1 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday
Book Start (drop-in)
Play crafts and stories for under-fives.
10 am -11:30 am
Term-time only
View Southwark school term and holidays dates
Una Marson Library, 62 Thurlow Street SE17 2GB
Mums2B (drop-in)
1st Place Family Hub
Pop in to meet our Early Years Practitioners and find out what our Family Hubs have to offer. We can advise and help source items needed when baby arrives.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Every Wednesday
1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Starting 8th January
Rose Voucher Collections
Wednesday: Chumleigh Gardens 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Family Advice and Guidance
Free confidential advice and support for you and your family. To book a slot, please call 1st Place reception on 020 7740 8070.
Monday – Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
For more information about any sessions, contact our Early Year’s Practitioners:
Judy -07599 654442
Libby - 07759 523217
Fatema- 07513 136826
Thursday
Early Words Together (drop-in)
A play session to support early literacy and communication skills. Join us to learn tips to promote fun story times and encourage a lifelong interest in reading and writing.
10 am - 11:30 am
Term-time only
Victory Family Hub, Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
Baby Stay and Play (drop-in)
A play session planned for crawling and just walking babies. Watch your baby explore and interact with other babies. Finishing with a story and rhymes.
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Every Thursday
Victory Family Hub, Elba Pl, SE17 1PT (behind Victory Primary School)
Friday
50 Things Stay & Play (drop-in)
Join us for a session that features ideas for activities linked to the 50 things To Do Before You’re Five app. Early Years Practitioners share ideas for fun activities to do for free. Session ends with an interactive ‘Healthy Movers’ story and rhymes.
1:30 pm - 3 pm
Every Friday
1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Family Advice and Guidance
Free confidential advice and support for you and your family. To book a slot, please call 1st Place reception on 020 7740 8070.
Monday – Friday
9 am - 5 pm.
Saturday
Fathers & Male Carers Stay & Play (drop-in)
Join us for a play session where you and your little ones can meet other children and male carers. Grandad’s, uncles and brothers are also welcome!
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
January 11th & 25th
February 8th & 22nd
March 8th & 22nd
April 12th & 26th
1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
SENsational Stay & Play (drop-in)
A session planned to support young children with additional and special educational needs. Through play we encourage the development of early attention and communication skills. The session particularly supports children with Autism, Global Development Delay, ADHD and other additional needs.
Please come if you are concerned about your child’s development in any way, our friendly staff can offer support and guidance.
1 pm - 3 pm
January 25th
February 22nd
March 29th
1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Contact
1st Place Family Hub
T: 020 7740 8070
For more information about any sessions, contact our Early Year’s Practitioners:
Judy -07599 654442
Libby - 07759 523217
Fatema- 07513 136826
1st Place Family Hub
12 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN
Victory Family Hub
Elba Pl, SE17 1PT
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Free groups for children with additional needs or disabilities and their parents/carers. Join sessions across Southwark; midweek for under 5s and Saturday for up to age 8
