Parental and Family Support
Integrated Nursery Centre
The Portman Early Childhood Centre
12-18 Salisbury St
London NW8 8DE
Contact:
Jo White Head of Centre
Peter Watt Deputy Head (Family Support)
Ben Hasan Deputy Head (Senior Teacher)
Telephone 0207-641-5435/36
Fax 0207-641-5417
What they offer
The Portman Early Childhood Centre is unique in that it provides a range of services including education, care and specialist family support services within an integrated nursery centre. Many of the Sure Start Church Street activities also take place here.
They provide day care and nursery education for children under 5 (for more details, see entry under nurseries and schools); Community drop -in groups (for more details, see entry in Parental and Family Support and Drop -ins) and parent and community education. It is staffed by teachers, early years educators and family support workers. The Sure Start Church Street outreach team are also based here.
Who is it for
Parents and families
Opening Times
Nursery School 09.15 - 15.45
Family Support Services 09.00 - 17.30
Drop in Groups Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 09.30-12.00 and
13.00-15.30.
How to access
Family Support Services can be accessed by self referral or by your health visitor, social worker, GP etc.Drop in groups open to local families with children under 5.
Languages: Access to interpreters as necessary
Buggy/wheelchair: Lift in building
The Portman Family Support Service
(Also listed under Integrated Nursery Centre)
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12-18 Salisbury St, London NW8 8DE
Contact Peter Watt - Deputy Head
Telephone 0207-641-5435/6
Fax 0207-641-5417
What they offer
A multi disciplinary team of family support workers who can offer practical and emotional support to you and your family on a range of parenting issues. This may include concerns about your child's behaviour or development or if you are experiencing difficulties in the parenting of your child. They offer assessments and interventions that aim to build on your own strengths and parenting skills.
The majority of the work is undertaken on a sessional or day basis at the centre or at your home.
There are also community groups whereby you can drop in for support, meet other parents and give your children the opportunity and space to play and socialise with others.
Who is it for
Families and children up to age 11.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 09.00 -17.30 (flexible depending on your needs)
Community Groups (for children under 5) Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday 09.30-12.00 and 13.00-15.30.
How to access
Self referral or by your health visitor, social worker, GP etc.
Languages: Interpreters available.
Home Start Westminster
Lisson Grove Health Centre
Gateforth St, London NW8 8EH
Contact Christa Scholtz
Telephone 0207-724-7523
Fax 0207-724-1345
Email hswestminster@onetel.com
What they offer
A voluntary organisation whereby volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families who may be experiencing difficulties. A volunteer is matched with your family and visits you for a minimum of 2 hours per week. Visiting times are flexible and according to your family needs. All volunteers undergo training and have had parenting experience themselves.
Who is it for
Parents/carers with at least one child under 5 years
Opening Times
09.00-17.00
How to access
Self referral or via midwife, health visitor, social worker, GP etc.
Languages: Interpreters available
Childcare: Not applicable.
NEWPIN
St Paul's NEWPIN
Rossmore Rd, London NW1 6NJ
Contact Carol Smylie Centre Co-ordinator
Telephone 0207-724-6765
What they offer
A support network for parent/carers who are feeling isolated and/or finding it difficult adjusting to the changes that parenthood brings. They offer workshops and groups on parent/child relationships, opportunities for creative play with your children and a personal development programme to enable you to make changes in your lives.
One O'clock Club - a One O'clock Club for parents and carers of children under 5 is held every Wednesday afternoon 13.00-15.00 (term time only) at NEWPIN. Fun and play activities and coffee and tea are available. Everyone welcome.
Gym Jives Music and Movement - for parents and carers of children age 1 - 4 years, every Thursday afternoon 13.00-14.00. 20 places per session. Please telephone for further information.
Who is it for
Parents/main carers with at least 1 child under 5 years old.
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00.
How to access
Self referral. Professional referral via midwife, health visitor, social worker or GP.
Languages: English.
Childcare Available: A playroom run by a trained Family Play Facilitator.
Wheelchair/buggy: Space for buggies. No wheelchair access.
Marlborough Family Service
Central and North West London Mental Health NHS Trust
38 Marlborough Place, London NW8 0PJ
Telephone 0207-624-8605
Fax 0207-328-2185
Email mfs.cnwl@nhs.net
What they offer
A multi-disciplinary team of family and other therapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists provide a variety of therapeutic services for families, children, adolescents and adults. They can offer help for a range of difficulties facing you or your children including behavioural difficulties at home or school, adjustment to loss or trauma or drug misuse. They also offer support, mainly psychotherapy, to adults with a range of problems.
The team also provide assessments, training, teaching and outreach work.
Who is it for
Children age 0-18 years living in North and South Paddington and North East Westminster and their families. Adults living in North East Westminster.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00.
How to access
Self referral. Professional referral via GP, health visitor, local authority, schools etc.
Phone calls from enquirers are welcome.
Languages spoken: A range of community languages are spoken and interpreters are available as necessary.
Childcare: Not Applicable.
Wheelchair/buggy: Yes
