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Train to become a Lambeth Parent Champion volunteer

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Train to become a Lambeth Parent Champion volunteer

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Parent Champion volunteer training poster_Oct 2026

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Potty training your child - Best Start in Life - NHS

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Learn how to prepare for potty training (toilet training), when to start and what to do if things don’t go as planned, with NHS advice and practical tips.

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Helping better understad eczema in babies

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Lambeth and Southwark Final Summer Timetable

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How to stay safe and healthy in extreme weather conditions

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How to stay safe and healthy in extreme weather conditions

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Welcome to Lambeth: A guide for people seeking asylum

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Welcome to Lambeth: A guide for people seeking asylum

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Preparing to Feed Your Baby - Free online workshops

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Preparing to Feed Your Baby - Free online workshops

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Wonders of Our World at Benton's Lane Children's Centre

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Wonders of Our World at Benton's Lane Children's Centre

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Monday 22nd June to 13th July

(registration 15th June)

9.45 to 11.30am

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Sessions in the Streatham and Norwood Children's Centres

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Sessions in the Streatham and Norwood Children's Centres

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Unless otherwise stated, sessions are for children aged 4 and under. We are unable to accomodate older children in our groups.

To book a session, please call the centre the day before the session you would like to book onto.

Please be aware that front desk services may be unavailable between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, and after 12:00PM on Fridays.

We kindly encourage visitors and callers to avoid this time whenever possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

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For parents and other adult carers living together or apart.

Group starting on Monday 6 July at 7:30pm or Tuesday 7 July at 1:00pm.

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Free weekly group singing sessions for new

mothers (and their babies) to boost emotional and mental wellbeing.

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Employment and Training Support at Hitherfield Children's Centre

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Employment and Training Support at Hitherfield Children's Centre

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QA Sessions Children Centres April_Aug 26 v2.PNG

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Chattertime at Sunnyhill and Benton's Lane Children's Centres

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Chattertime at Sunnyhill and Benton's Lane Children's Centres

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The sessions aim to offer advice and support for parents who have questions or concerns regarding their child’s communication and language development.

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Spanish and Portuguse Stay and Play at Hitherfield Children's Centre

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Spanish and Portuguse Stay and Play at Hitherfield Children's Centre

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Baby Massage Course at Hitherfield Children's Centre

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Baby Massage Course at Hitherfield Children's Centre

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Mondays 8th June - 6th July

12:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Childminder and Professional Carers Group at Hillside Gardens

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Childminder and Professional Carers Group at Hillside Gardens

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Term time only

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F5L Under 5s Play sessions timetable Jan 2026

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Lambeth Holiday Activities and Food Programme

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Lambeth Holiday Activities and Food Programme

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Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF)

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The Mayor of London introduced universal free school meals for all students in primary school. But if you are a parent and are receiving one of the below benefits, you should still apply to your school for benefits related free school meals so you can access the HAF and so the school can receive the valuable Pupil Premium funding.

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Preparing to Feed Your Baby: Information, Advice and Tips

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Preparing to Feed Your Baby: Information, Advice and Tips

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Summer Holiday Programme 20th July- 14th August

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Summer Holiday Programme 20th July- 14th August

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Visiting Benton's Lane Children's Centre

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Visiting Benton's Lane Children's Centre

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Benton's Lane Visitor Booklet (professionals)

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This Safer Sleep Week, the Lullaby Trust is sharing the ‘baby necessities’ – the essential items that your baby needs and how to check that they’re as safe as possible.

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Safer Sleep Week is The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign, raising awareness of safer sleep for babies.

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Changing Realities: Help document and change everyday realities for families on a low income

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Changing Realities: Help document and change everyday realities for families on a low income

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Positive Parent and Professional Support

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Positive Parent and Professional Support

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A neuroaffirming service providing early support for parents and carers

of children and young people living in Lambeth.

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Lambeth Project workshop information Flyer (online)

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Help to Improve Childhood Vaccinations in Lambeth

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Help to Improve Childhood Vaccinations in Lambeth

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You can access the survey by scanning the QR code or clicking on the following link:

https://forms.office.com/e/AjEQkdJ6c1

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Childhood Imms Community Questionnaire QR code leaflet v2 cc

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0053 Translated Information Maternity PRINT 4pp A4 v7

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Discussion Session for Lambeth Parents and Carers

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Discussion Session for Lambeth Parents and Carers

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What do you think about NHS tongue-tie services in south east London?

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What do you think about NHS tongue-tie services in south east London?

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Had a baby with a tongue tie? Share your experience to help improve local care. Parents and carers in south east London can take part if a baby was assessed or treated for tongue tie. The survey asks about referrals, waiting times, and feeding support. It helps show what works well and what needs to change across south east London.

Find out more and take the survey here: selondonics.org/NHS-tongue-tie

Sharing your experience can help improve care for other families.

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SR00169935 Better Start Streatham Summer 26 ACC

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SR00169935 Better Start Norwood Summer 26 ACC (1)

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A space for the migrant community of South London to build relationships, share experiences and take action together

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The Nest Project - Support and Advice around Immigration

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The Nest Project - Support and Advice around Immigration

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South London Refugee Association Community Hub

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South London Refugee Association Community Hub

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Best Start in Life Webpage

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Our digital family hub provides information about services and resources to help support you and your family.

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Relationship Self Help Resource

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Relationship Self Help Resource

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Your child's vaccine schedule postcard 2025 (1)

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SEND Drop in Sessions for 0-25 year olds

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SEND Drop in Sessions for 0-25 year olds

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Contact Sunnyhill drop in Summer Dates  26-Version 2 - 18.05.26 

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Families information service provides free, reliable and impartial information and assistance to parents, carers, professionals and young people about local services and activities available to you and your family.

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Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Course at St Luke's CofE Primary School

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Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Course at St Luke's CofE Primary School

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Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Course at Jubilee Children's Centre

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Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Course at Jubilee Children's Centre

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SR00101164 parent care leavers A5 leaflet ACC PDF

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STREATHAM Children Swimming Lessons Designs

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Together Time Group for parents with babies aged 3-8 months

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Together Time Group for parents with babies aged 3-8 months

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Benton's Lane: 10am - 11:30am, 18th May - 29th June

Click here to register.

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102686 Together time poster ACCESSIBLE (1)

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Benton's Lane: Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30

29th April - 1st July

Hitherfield: Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30

30th April - 9th July

Click here to register.

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Circle of security parenting poster ACCESSIBLE

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Being a parent isn’t easy and it’s normal to need some help along the way. We can help you identify the right support for your family, Parenting Support Service

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Register with Lambeth Parenting Support Service

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Register with Lambeth Parenting Support Service

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Being a parent isn't easy and it's normal to need some help along the way. We can help you identify the right support for your family, whether this is attending a parenting course, completing a programme online, or accessing one-to-one support.

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The Parenting Space - CPCS - The Centre for Parent & Child Support

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The Parenting Space - CPCS - The Centre for Parent & Child Support

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CPCS - The Centre for Parent & Child Support

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The Parenting Space - CPCS - The Centre for Parent & Child Support

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Integrated, holistic and effective child and family programmes that promote psychological and social wellbeing and improve outcomes for children.

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Positive Behaviour Support for Parents of Children and Young People with SEND

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Positive Behaviour Support for Parents of Children and Young People with SEND

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Lambeth Positive Parent Support Overview of Training

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Cruse Bereavement Support for Young People

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Cruse Bereavement Support for Young People

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Online Relationship Support - free courses

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Online Relationship Support - free courses

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Free Vitamin D for women, new mothers and children under 4 years

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Free Vitamin D for women, new mothers and children under 4 years

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Activities for Young People at High Trees

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Activities for Young People at High Trees

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High Trees Tulse Hill, Lambeth, South London, SW2

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Activities for Young People - High Trees Tulse Hill, Lambeth, South London, SW2

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Pregnant? Get free support to stop smoking

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Pregnant? Get free support to stop smoking

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Pregnant? Get free support to stop smoking

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Find out how to stop smoking and protect your health and your baby from harmful tobacco smoke.

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£40 reusable nappy voucher for every baby living in Lambeth

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£40 reusable nappy voucher for every baby living in Lambeth

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Free reusable nappy voucher worth up to £70 to help with the upfront cost of getting started with reusable nappies. Apply online or in-person.

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Enhanced Profile - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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Worldwide Book Gifting Program For Children

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Drop-in sessions for children under 5 | Evelina London

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We run a number of different speech and language advice sessions for families in Lambeth and Southwark.

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The Duchess of Cambridge visits Evelina London for National Portrait Gallery creative arts workshop

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge visited Evelina London Children's Hospital, to meet children, young people and their families, taking part in a creative arts workshop led by the National Portrait Gallery.

A schoolgirl can walk and talk thanks to care at Evelina London

A girl who was locked in her body is now able to talk and take steps after receiving life-changing treatment.

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Evelina London Children's Hospital and community services are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We are the second largest provider of children's services in London. Our vision is to be a world leading centre of life-changing care for children, young people and their families.

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A teenager explains how organ donation has changed her life

This Organ Donation Week, Sahar and her family are sharing their life-changing story of donating and receiving a kidney at Evelina London.

Hair today, school tomorrow

A four-year-old girl has started school with a brand new look after cutting off 12 inches of hair to raise money for Evelina London.

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Evelina London Children's Hospital and community services are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We are the second largest provider of children's services in London. Our vision is to be a world leading centre of life-changing care for children, young people and their families.

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Back to Work Support: Stockwell Partnership

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Back to Work Support: Stockwell Partnership

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Lambeth Helper course prompt 2024 (A5) (1)

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'Healthwatch Lambeth is your local health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services in your area, we want to hear about your experiences.'

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What is Healthy Start?

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We'll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow's milk

fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

infant formula milk based on cow's milk

You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins - these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding

vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old

If you live in Scotland

You can get help from Best Start Foods (opens in a new tab) instead.

Advice on healthy eating

For more advice on healthy eating, visit:

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If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops.

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Welcome to Streatham and Norwood Family Hub!

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Welcome to Streatham and Norwood Family Hub!

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Manager, Better Start, Streatham and Norwood : Phyllis Hayden

Scroll down to see what activities and support we have to offer

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We are here for you Streatham & Norwood Better Start Children’s Centres 

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We are here for you Streatham & Norwood Better Start Children’s Centres 

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Hitherfield Children’s Centre
Hitherfield Road
SW16 2LW
020 8835 9569

(N.B This is also the contact number for Hillside Gardens)

Hillside Gardens One O'clock Club
Hillside Road
SW2 3HL

Sunnyhill Children’s Centre
Harborough Road
SW16 2XW
020 4548 2561

(N.B This is also the contact number for Streatham Hub)

Streatham Hub Children’s Centre
388 Streatham High Road
SW16 6HX

Benton's Lane Children’s Centre
Bentons Lane
SE27 9UD
020 4542 3520

(N.B This is also the contact number for Crown Lane and Rosendale Children's Centres)

Crown Lane Children’s Centre
Crown Lane
SW16 3HX

Rosendale Children’s Centre
Rosendale Road
SE21 8LR

Email: ccadmin@hitherfield.co.uk
(N.B Bookings cannot be made via email, thank you)

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Better Start services are the services provided by Lambeth to support young children and their families. Services are available to support families during pregnancy, all the way through to when children are ready for school.

To use Better Start services at your local children's centre, you will be asked to complete a Better Start Registration Form. Before you compete the form, you need to read the Better Start Lambeth Privacy Notice, which tells you how your information will be stored and used.
Register to use Better Start Services
When you complete the form online, your information will be shared securely with your nearest children's centre who will contact you directly to tell you about the services and support available.

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Register your family to use Better Start services

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Better Start services are the services provided by Lambeth to support young children and their families. Services are available to support families during pregnancy, all the way through to when children are ready for school. To use Better Start services at your local children's centre, you will be asked to complete a Better Start Registration Form.

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Leona, Maureen, Barbara and Eunice

Confidential advice and support from a Better Start Worker includes: Finding childcare, Housing Issues, Benefits, Debt and Food Vouchers, Mental Well-Being, Child Development

and Behaviour, and Parenting.

For more information, contact your local Children's Centre and ask to speak to a Better Start Worker.

Deputy Manager Better Start Services: Leona

Better Start Workers:

Hitherfield Children's Centre : Barbara

Sunnyhill Children's Centre: Eunice

Benton's Lane Children's Centre: Maureen

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Natalie, Catherine, Tom, and Tammy

If you would like to book a session, need any information about what's going on in the Children's Centre and local community, need any support or advice, you are at the right address.

Come along and visit us at the Children's Centre and see what's on offer.

Please be aware that front desk services may be unavailable between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, and after 12:00PM on Fridays.

We kindly encourage visitors and callers to avoid this time whenever possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Early Years and Family Practitioner Team

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Early Years and Family Practitioner Team

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Tracy, Ashley, Deon and Katherine

Deputy Manager, Early Years: Tracy Lattimore

We work in partnership with our families and the Better Start Team. Our main aim is supporting families and carers with children under 4 in their learning, development and readiness for school. We facilitate Stay and Play and Baby Explorer sessions, as well as creches for our Family Learning courses.

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Contact the Better Start Team at your Local Children's Centre

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The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline

0808 2000 247

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Video title: Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Video duration: 1 minute 20 seconds
Description: Information video on what it is like to call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and who can call it.

Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline 'Transcript'

[Background music plays]

Soft down beat music

[Animated sequence]

Animation in hand-drawn style showing a woman in a house standing behind a man on a sofa. The woman looks worried and the man appears angry, a speech bubble comes out of the man's mouth.

[Text displays]

!*!!*!!

[Female voice over]

I was walking on eggshells around my partner didn't know where to turn.

[Animated sequence]

The door in the background slams shut. We zoom in on it and it turns into a smart mobile phone in the women's hand. The phone displays the details of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline Number and a green phone icon. Her finger hovers over the phone icon.

[Text displays]

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247

[Female voice over]

I'd read about refuges National Domestic Abuse Helpline, but I was hesitant to call.

[Animated sequence]

The scene transitions to the woman sitting on a couch to the left of the screen, and another woman, the Helpline adviser, sitting on the right on a computer. They are facing each other. The screen is split into two different backgrounds with a window in the background that crosses over both.

[Female voice over]

The woman I spoke to really understood my situation though, it was such a relief just to talk.

[Animated sequence]

The woman begins to smile. The blinds in the window open up to show a sun and both rooms become brighter.

[Animated sequence]

Scene transitions to a top down view of the Helpline worker writing on lined paper.

[Female voice over]

I was reassured that it was a confidential and non-judgmental service run by a charity.

[Text displays]

Confidential

Non-judgemental

[Female voice over]

She said I could ring at any time, even if I just wanted to talk about what I was going through

[Text displays]

Any time

Just talk

[Female voice over]

It's free and open 24 hours a day.

[Text displays]

Free

24 hours

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms out to show a group of five women of mixed races and ages including the Helpline adviser from the earlier scene.

[Female voice over]

It was comforting to know that the helpline is staffed by an all female team of experts,

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms out to show smart mobile phone showing an animation of the live chat page on nationaldahelpline.org.uk. The women's finger begins to type.

[Female voice over]

and that I can also contact them using live chat.

[Sound effect]

Keys tapping

[Animated sequence]

The phone fades away and four framed picture swing into view. They show four women of various ages and races, one of who is pictured with a child, including the women from the first scene.

[Female voice over]

I was told that the helpline is open to any woman who is afraid of her partner,

[Sound effect]

Glass cracking

[Animated sequence]

The glass in one of the picture frames cracks

[Text displays]

[Female voice over]

whether you're being physically abused or not

[Animated sequence]

The picture of the woman from the first scene is zoomed in on. She picks up her mobile phone as the frame turns into a circle. Another circular frame, showing the Helpline adviser, comes into view and begins to merge with the woman's frame. The woman and the Helpline worker turn to face each other and hold hands.

[Female voice over]

The Helpline advisor helped me realise I'm not alone and reassured me it wasn't my fault.

[Text displays]

I'm not alone

[Animated sequence]

Scene scrolls across to show the woman looking in a mirror and hugging herself. She begins to smile.

[Female voice over]

That was really empowering and I began to believe in myself again.

She made me feel like I had choices.

[Background music plays]

Music becomes more upbeat

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms in on mirror until the frame is not visible. The background transitions to show a countryside scene with rolling hills, trees and butterflies. The woman lifts a hot drink to take a sip and closes her eyes.

[Female voice over]

From that moment on, I could see a life free from violence and fear.

That phone call was the beginning of the rest of my life.

[Animated sequence]

The woman opens her eyes and looks up.

[Animated sequence]

Scene fades to show black text on a white background below the Refuge pink and black logo.

[Text displays]

Refuge's Freephone, 24 hour, National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Call us on 0808 2000 247
Or visit wwww.nationaldahelpline.org.uk for information and support, including our live chat and secure online contact form.

We know our lines are often busy but we really want to hear from you.

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The free hours can be claimed from the term following your child's second or third birthday and you can use this funding at many Ofsted-registered private day nurseries, preschools and childminders.

You can receive up to 15 hours free early education and childcare a week if you're in receipt of a low income or certain benefits.
Find out more about eligibility for two-year-old funding here.
Households with three and four-year olds

All households with three and four-year-olds in England can get 15 hours of free early education childcare per child per week. There is also an additional 15 hours a week for parents who earn less than £100,000 per year.
Find out more about eligibility for three and four-year-old funding here.
For two year olds, check your eligibility and apply for free childcare at www.lambeth.gov.uk/freeearlylearning

For three and four year olds, you can get 15 hours of free early learning and childcare each week. This is a universal offer, so you don't have to apply, but you will need to find and secure a childcare place.

Visit our web pages to find a childcare provider and for advice on all your childcare options. Please check to make sure that your chosen setting accepts the funding before you enrol.

To get 30 hours of three and four year old funding, you must apply online for a code through the government childcare choices website.

To receive funding for this Summer term, make sure you apply by Wednesday 31 March.

Early learning with a registered childcare provider can help your child develop important language, physical and social skills during the years when their brain is developing the fastest. Your child will also have the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills and grow in confidence before they start school.

Hear from some of our local childcare settings and parents who have benefited from the two-year-old funding:

Hear from some of our local childcare settings and parents who have benefited from their three or four-year-old receiving the 30 hours:

Mina uses funded childcare to continue her studies

Mina shares her story about how she found a childminder for her son Andy. By using the free two-year-old funding, she and her partner were both able to carry on their studies, knowing he was being well cared for.

"Our search was initially disheartening as many of the childminders didn't want to look after a two-year-old. But then we came across Pauline. Pauline had space available, and she sounded just like the carer that we were looking for.

"We wanted to make sure the carer's general knowledge and practice would be similar to how we were caring for Andy and what he was used to. We visited and had a detailed chat about many things including Andy's nap times, mealtimes and likes and dislikes.

"Pauline was an experienced childminder who worked with her daughter Camellia. They showed us around and we saw toddlers playing contentedly. She gave us a list of clubs and children's centres that they visited and a list of childminders that they met regularly with, so that the children that they cared for could play together. I was impressed by the Home Book which was a communication book with a daily record of Andy's sleep, play, changing times and any significant things that happened over the day.

"He started nursery this year and Pauline collects him after nursery and looks after him until it's time for me to pick him up."

"Using a childminder has been a great experience for Andy and my family. Andy just loves Pauline and Camellia and has named his teddy bears after them. There is a strong bond between Andy, Pauline and Camellia and his eyes light up every time he talks about them. Although he is in nursery now, he asks if he can visit them and go to the library with Pauline and Camellia.

"I've finished my first degree and I'm starting my Masters' degree soon. I don't plan to change my childcare. My son is happy, and he is doing well. He has friends at nursery, and I like to know that he has Pauline as his carer at the end of each nursery day. I treasure this continuity in his life."

Find out more at www.lambeth.gov.uk/freeearlylearning

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Are you missing out on free childcare? - Love Lambeth

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Some families with two-year olds and all families with three and four-year olds can claim up to 15 hours a week of free registered childcare. Many working parents of three and four-year olds can claim up to 30 hours of free childcare each week.

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Free childcare for 3and 4 year olds in Lambeth

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Free childcare for 3and 4 year olds in Lambeth

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Free child care for 2 year olds in Lambeth

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Free child care for 2 year olds in Lambeth

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Free early learning for two year olds in Lambeth

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Centre 70 supports adults who are facing social, mental, financial or other personal difficulties through a holistic programme of free and affordable services including: Advice, Counselling and Wellbeing, Training and Advocacy

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Centre 70 supports adults who are facing social, mental, financial or other personal difficulties through a holistic programme of free and affordable services including: Advice, Counselling and Wellbeing, Training and Advocacy. We support the local community at our centre in West Norwood, as well as a range of outreach locations in Lambeth and across London.

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic and to minimise exposure and risk to clients and staff, our office is closed. We are currently not providing face to face advice or counselling sessions. Instead we will conduct appointments, give advice and provide counselling sessions via telephone, email and video call.

If you have an enquiry, it is best to email us on enquiries@centre70.org.uk or counselling@centre70.org.uk. We are currently very busy, but we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you call us on 020 8670 0070, please be patient.

See also our Useful contacts page for specific Coronavirus related advice and support, as well as general advice resources and support organisation listings.

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Our Funders and Accreditations

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Centre 70 supports adults who are facing social, mental, financial or other personal difficulties through a holistic programme of free and affordable services including: Advice, Counselling and Wellbeing, Training and Advocacy. We support the local community at our centre in West Norwood, as well as a range of outreach locations in Lambeth and across London.

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The Gaia Centre provides confidential, non-judgmental and independent support services for those living in the London borough of Lambeth who are experiencing gender-based violence.
For help with this contact Better Start Family Support Team

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The Gaia Centre - Refuge Charity - Domestic Violence Help

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The Gaia Centre, Lambeth The pioneering Gaia Centre, funded by the London Borough of Lambeth, was the first of its kind in the UK to offer a 'single point of access' for women, girls and men experiencing violence and abuse.