Family Support
Family Drop In
Drop in runs four times a week, one of which is set aside for families that have not used the centre before. The aim is to provide a positive play environment where families can play together and promote child development.
Alongside this, specialist workers are on hand to assist with any problems or concerns. A Health Visitor attends the group regularly to assist with any health issues and the Citizens Advice Bureau also are regularly on hand to deal with any concerns.
Drop in is a fun time for Children and Parents. If you wish to attend, just contact the centre
In addition we run an outreach drop in within Christ Church School and hope in the future to extend our outreach services in the community
Play Scheme
During the school holidays the centre runs a family holiday playscheme from Tuesday-Thursday.
Lots of different activities and trips are organised and is open to families in Cheltenham with children up to 11 or when children have gone on to secondary school.
In the past trips on holidays have included: Picnic in Pittville Park, Day out to Western Super Mare, Trips to the Lido, Trips to Severn Springs.
Counselling
Gardners Lane offers a counselling service in partnership with RELATE and other councelling services.
If you require any further information or contact details please contact us direct.
Parents Voice
The centre runs a meeting for Parents about once a month to enable parents to participate in the organisation of events at the centre and to give their views and opinions about the centre and adult courses running at the centre.
Family Support in the Home
Some Families find it difficult to go to groups or just need extra support with managing some aspects of parenting. We all know its not an easy job!
For these families we can offer support in the home e.g. around meal or bed time routines, managing behaviour or working through family seperation.
If you feel you need this support you can refer yourself or ask your Health Visitor or GP to refer you.
