Sandy and Biggleswade Locality Children's Centre.
Managed by Central Bedfordshire Council
What's On
New Programme
Please find our timetable for April-July 2024 here:
News & Events
SEND
Play in Your
own Way
A session for parents/carers of children with SEND. Advice and support available from professionals.
Biggleswade Children's Centre 1.30-3pm
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16th April 2024
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14th May 2024
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11th June 2024
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9th July 2024
Sandy Children's Centre 1.30-3pm
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30th April 2024
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25th June 2024
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23rd July 2024
For more information please contact:
Baby Brasserie
Sophie & Jade are running our Sandy brasserie session at Sandy Children's Centre on Tuesday mornings 11-12.30pm to offer support for breastfeeding mums and mums to be. Please contact Jade to find out more or drop into the session.
Jade is running our Biggleswade Brasserie session at Biggleswade Children's Centre on Thursday afternoons 1.30-3pm. Please contact Jade for more information or drop into the session.
Rhyme Time
Baby Rhyme Time is a fun singing session for babies 0-12 months on a Thursday afternoon 1.30-2.00pm at Biggleswade Children's Centre within Biggleswade Library.
No need to book, just turn up.
For more information email
Bumps, Birth and Baby
Here at the Children's Centre run antenatal classes in person and virtually via Microsoft Teams alongside the Baby Friendly Team.
If you are 32+ weeks pregnant please register on Eventbrite to book your free space.
Please note that booking doesn't open until two months prior to the course start date.
Our next in person classes are:
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23rd May 2024
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20th June 2024
There is a virtual session on 18th July 2024
If you are unable to attend a Bumps, birth and Baby (BBB) with our Children's Centre, there are other Centers in Central Bedfordshire running BBB on different dates and time.
To book your free ticket click the link below...
CBC Children's Centres Bump, Birth & Baby Stuff Events | Eventbrite
"The team were really friendly. Really lovely discussion and a lot of very valuable information was given."
Baby Massage
A four week course designed to introduce you and your baby to the wonderful benefits of baby massage, in a calm and supportive environment.
Suitable for families with babies 0-6 months old.
The next courses are:
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9th April (3 week course) & 5th June (4 week course) - Sandy
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19th April & 21st June (both 3 week courses) - Biggleswade
Booking is essential so please contact Kirsty to book your space.
There is a fee of £20 to secure your place for baby massage.
Chattertots
Speech and Language Support for children around 2 years of age.
Our next course will be in starting on
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10th January 2024.
For more information and to book your free space please contact Karen.
Starting solids
Alison and Kirsty are running online and face to face starting solids talks to offer advice and support around starting solids with your 6 month old baby.
These sessions run monthly on a Friday afternoon 1.30-2.30pm.
The next sessions are:
- 19th April - Face to Face at Sandy
- 17th May - Virtual
- 21st June - Face to Face at Sandy
- 19th June - Virtual
Please get in touch with Alison or Kirsty to book your free place.
'I Just wanted to thank you for today's talk, it was really helpful and nice to know that it's completely normal to not have a clue!'
Baby Days
Baby days is now running face to face for five weeks in both Sandy and Biggleswade. Baby days is a lovely course for new parents and babies 0-3 months that covers: Sleep, feeding, brain development and childhood illnesses.
Our next courses with availability is starting on:
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18th April 2024 - Sandy Children's Centre
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10th May 204 2024 - Biggleswade Children's Centre
Please email Maxine for more information and to book your free space.
'I really enjoyed joining the baby days class, The information that was given was great and I left feeling reassured'.
Baby Self Weigh
New drop in sessions for self weigh from April 2024…
Sandy Children's Centre, 2 – 3.45pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Biggleswade CC on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 9am – 12 noon.
No appointment needed.
Self weigh will also be available when attending sessions at the Children’s Centres in both Biggleswade and Sandy.
How often should my baby be weighed?
After the first 2 weeks, your baby should be weighed:
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no more than once a month up to 6 months of age
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no more than once every 2 months from 6 to 12 months of age
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no more than once every 3 months over the age of 1
Your baby will usually only be weighed more often than this if you ask for it or if there are concerns about their health or growth.
NHS Website Link for your babies weight info.
Your health team are always here for you so please get in touch with them if you have any questions, worries or concerns.
Their phone number is 0300 555 0606.
Dad's Club
Dad's Club is run from Robert Peel Primary School in their Forest School Garden once a month.
2024 Saturday Dates:
6th April
11th May
1st June
6th July
As this is an outdoor session so please dress for the weather.
Time for Two's
Why does your child do the things they do?
Does your child’s behaviour sometimes drive you crazy? What can you do to help develop their skills?
Join us to find out! 😊
We invite you and your child to join us for 4 weeks of play, fun and information to support their development and get them ready for pre-school.
Next course: 4th July 2024 - Biggleswade - 10am-11.30am
To register your interest in the next course
Please contact us on:
Tel: 0300 300 8114 / 0300 300 8134.
Speech and Language
Support
Bumps 2 Babes
A stay and play session for pregnant ladies and parent/s carers of children
0-12 months. Make friends and share tips.
Tuesdays starting 16th April 2024 at
Sandy Children's Centre
For more information please call
0300 300 8114 or email Jade.
Revive
Women’s support group for those that are
experiencing low mood or anxiety. It is a safe
space to express your emotions and be heard.
Biggleswade Children's Centre
Chestnut Avenue
SG18 0LL
10.30am-11.30am
Fortnightly from 23rd April 2024
Contact Paula for more information.
Bouncing Bunnies
Play session focused on physical development and school readiness.
Age 0-5 Includes a baby area.
Every Friday at Biggleswade Youth Centre
9.30-11am (Term time only).
No need to book - just turn up
Come and Play
A stay and play session for parent/s carers of children aged 12 months - 5 Years. Make friends and share tips.
Sandy Children's Centre
fortnightly 9.30-11am
24th April
8th May
22nd May
12th June
26th June
19th July
Parent Puzzle
Tips and strategies for parenting in a positive way including Giving Praise, Time to Calm Down, Handling Anger and Stress. For parents/carers of children 3 – 5 years.
Evening course starting at Sandy Children's Centre
27th September 6.30pm-8.30pm
4 week course.
Please contact Cathy to book on.
Parents and First Teachers
Parents as First Teachers (PaFT) is
is a voluntary, early intervention programme for parents of children pre-birth to three years of age.
Parents as First Teachers goals are to increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices.
Intentions of PaFT Programme:
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Parent child interaction, Child Development, Parenting Behaviours.
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Development centered parenting – attachment, sleep, safety, health, nutrition, discipline, transitions.
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Family well-being – Goal setting, resourcing and family needs, mental health, relationships.
For more information about PaFT please contact Cathy or 0300 300 6515 .
Childminders group
A session specifically aimed at childminders with children in their care.
Sandy Children's Centre 10-11.30am
15th April
22nd April
29th April
20th May
3rd June
17th June
24th June
1st July
15th July
Self Run Group – for more information contact
First Aid for Parents
We are running introduction to first aid sessions in Sandy for parents/carers on Saturday mornings.
This course is really great and informative.
There is a small fee of £10 per adult for the course.
Next course date:
20th April 2024
15th June 2024
To book, please email Maxine
For you to benefit the most from the session we ask that you do not bring your baby or child along with you. We understand this is not always possible but unfortunately if your child is over 3 months they will not be able to come along with you.