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Activities at Monks Coppenhall Children's Centre
In light of the current situation regarding Covid-19, a decision has been made to close some of our children centres of Monday 23 March 2020. The effected centres are:
- Knutsford
- Poynton
- Broken Cross
- Hurdsfield
- The Brooks
- Sandbach including Alsager and Middlewich
- Nantwich
If you have a midwife clinic appointment at one of these centres, you will be contacted by a community midwife to inform you of your new appointment venue.
Our other children centres (Oakenclough, Ash Grove, Congleton, Monks Coppenhall and Oak Tree) remain open for midwifery clinics/lactation clinics only. All other children centre/health visitor sessions remain paused as per earlier communication.
Our Facebook pages will be kept up-to-date with any advice or guidance we can bring you.
Further information about health visitor clinics/development checks please follow the Cheshire East Health Visitors Facebook page for important guidance on services.
For advice and guidance about attending a midwifery clinic across Cheshire East, please follow the Macclesfield Maternity Unit Facebook/ Leighton Hospital Maternity Unit Facebook page for important guidance.
For advice and guidance about Cherubs, please follow them on Facebook ‘Cherubs of Cheshire – CHEshire Really Useful Breastfeeding Support’ or contact their duty line on 0300 1234579
For advice and guidance about SMILE, please follow them on Facebook ‘The Smile Group’ or email them on hello@thesmilegroup.org for queries and support.
Please follow the Cheshire East Parenting Journey Facebook page on tips and advice on how to help support your child’s learning and development whilst at home.
Weekly timetable - March 2020
Monday
Monday activities at Monks Coppenhall children's centre
| Activities | Time | Activity details |
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Sensory Room
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Infant Feeding Antenatal Class (Midwife Led)
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Play Can Make a Difference
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Midwife Clinic
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March
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1.00pm-4.00pm |
Booking required
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Stay and Play Together (0-4)
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Lactation Clinic
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9.00am-11.30am
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The Lactation Clinic is a specialist clinic offering support for any breastfeeding problems. The clinic will offer an appointment based system and limited home visits. Booking only. Please call 0300 123 4579 to book an appointment or for more information
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Tuesday
Tuesday activities at Monks Coppenhall children's centre
| Activities | Time | Activity details |
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Sensory Room
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Midwife Clinic
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March
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9.00am - 1.00pm
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Booking required
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Parenting Journey - Stop 5 (for 9-16 weeks old) (Babbling Babies)
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Wednesday
Wednesday activities at Monks Coppenhall children's centre
| Activities | Time | Activity details |
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| Sensory Room |
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Cherubs Breastfeeding Group
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Group Paused, please follow on Facebook ‘Cherubs of Cheshire – CHEshire Really Useful Breastfeeding Support’ or contact their duty line on 0300 1234579
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Thursday
Thursday activities at Monks Coppenhall children's centre
| Activities | Time | Activity details |
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| Sensory Room |
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Little Stars
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Lactation Clinic
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1:00pm-4:30pm |
The Lactation Clinic is a specialist clinic offering support for any breastfeeding problems. The clinic will offer an appointment based system and limited home visits. Booking only. Please call 0300 123 4579 to book an appointment or for more information
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Friday
Friday activities at Monks Coppenhall children's centre
| Activities | Time | Activity details |
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| Sensory Room |
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Babies Together (0-12 months)
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Group Paused – please see our Facebook page for any latest news or advice
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Regular Activities
Here are details of some of our regular groups and what they have to offer;
Regular activities
| Group | Description |
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| Antenatal |
Please contact the midwife |
| Babies Together |
A weekly drop in group for babies. Relax, meet new friends and gain advice and information on relevant topics. Your baby will experience activities to stimulate their senses, this will help your baby to grow and develop |
| Cherubs |
A breastfeeding support group for parents both before and after baby is born |
| Development Checks |
You will receive an appointment from your Health Visitor for this session |
| Health Visitor drop in |
Have your baby/toddler weighed and get advice from Health Visitors and Family Service Workers |
| Sensory Play Group |
A sensory communication group for young children (0-5) with additional needs. Activities provided can be used at home to help improve communication and behaviour. Booking required
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| Sensory Room |
Lovely relaxing Sensory Room, suitable for babies, toddlers and children with additional needs. Ring or call into the centre reception to book an hour slot |
| Stay and Play |
A weekly drop-in session for children aged 0 to 4 years, to play inside or out. Arts, crafts, singing songs, stories, plus a healthy snack are all on our menu! |
| Parenting Journey |
The journey consists of 12 appointment sessions, which you will be invited to by your Health Visitor or children centre, from pre-birth through to your child starting school. Each session includes information and guidance for you as a parent, including your child's development checks with a Health Visitor. Stop 6 is for babies 4-7 months where the session gives guidance by a Health Visitor on weaning for appropriately aged babies. Please call the centre for more information and to book your place
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Little Stars Drop in
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A drop in support group for parents of children aged 0-4 years with additional needs. Fun activities in a relaxed and stimulating environment.
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If you have a concern about a child or your enquiry is urgent contact CheCS on 0300 123 5012 and out of hours including weekends and bank holidays on 0300 123 5022.