The Pines, 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5PE
The Children and Family Centre provides inclusive play opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment for children with learning disabilities and additional needs. Through its wide range of groups, play sessions and SEN training courses, children can learn and play while parents can access a wide range of information and support. We tailor both the support and the groups to the children’s individual needs and ensure that numbers of those attending the groups are kept low to ensure each child gets the attention they deserve. The groups are all family based, with parents and carers joining their children for sessions.
Along with the indoor space which features plenty of toys, games and crafts as well as lots of sensory equipment, The Centre also has a large garden. The outdoor space is fully secure, and there are lots of outdoor toys, games, and play equipment available.
The Children and Family Centre is unique to the Stockport area with its strong ethos of reverse inclusion. This means that we welcome all children, including siblings and friends to The Centre when it is appropriate, but those with additional needs and disabilities take priority.
Groups and activities include:
After School Club – Tuesdays 3.30 – 5.30pm ages 8-13. Inclusive play for children with additional needs and their families. £3 per child & siblings £1.
Boredom Busters – 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 10am – 2pm. Drop-in style free play for all abilities, £3 per child
Dance & Drama – From 19th April 2017. Wednedays 4-5pm for children aged 4-7 and 5:30-6:30pm for children aged 8-13. Exploring different kinds of movement and expression. £5 per child. Tea and coffee will be provided for parents. Places need to be booked in advance via Sam – 0161 482 7933 / sjarvis@independentoptions.org.uk
Parents Coffee Morning – Last Monday of the month, 9.30am – 12pm. A chance to relax and meet other parents of children with additional support needs, and to build a support network. £1 per session.
Sensory Stories – Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30am. Making story time interactive and fun for everyone! £3 per child.
Siblings Club – Thursdays 4 – 5.30pm. A fun support group specifically for the siblings of children with a disability.
Sing & Sign – Wednesdays 9.30 – 11.30am. A fun signing group for children with communication needs! £3 per child.
Soft Play – Thursdays 4-5.30pm (from 6th April 2017) at Wild Things Soft Play Centre, Headlands Road, Bramhall, SK7 3AN. Soft play sessions exclusively for children with additional needs. £4 per child, maximum age is 10. No booking necessary, just turn up on the day.
For more information or to book one of the groups or activities, contact Julia or Sam:
Tel: 0161 482 7933
