FAQ
What is a Sure Start Children’s Centre?

The aim of Sure Start Children’s Centers is to support children under five and their families. Children’s Centres are at the heart of the Government’s ‘Every Child Matters’ agenda which aims to get local services working more closely together to be able to better support families. The Centres have a central role in improving outcomes for all young children. From pregnancy through to primary school, Sure Start Children’s Centres in Surrey are here to support you access a range of services all in one place. Click on the relevant logos to find out more information.


What happens at my local Sure Start Children’s Centre?

The services and support you can receive at each Centre vary from area to area, but at The Poplars Children’s Centre’ we can provide support by:

welcoming other agencies, such as Health Visitors, into our premises to make their services more accessible;
Offering a place for people with young families to meet;
Making available advice and support on a wide range of issues affecting the family.

For information on what’s happening at other centres in near our area see the links below

Addlestone: www.sayescourtchildrenscentre.com
Pyrford & Byfleet: www.pyrford.surrey.sch.uk/childrenscentre.html
Chertsey: www.chertsey.surrey.sch.uk/surestart.htm
Horsell: www.horsell-village.surrey.sch.uk/badgers/childrenscentre.htm

Can I leave my child there?

Unfortunately, we do not provide childcare at ‘The Poplars’. All our sessions are for children who are accompanied by their parents or carers and the children remain their responsibility whilst on the premises. However, occasionally a course may be offered with a crèche facility provided. These details will be given at the time the course is advertised. A full list of local childcare provision can be found by contacting the Surrey Family Information Service on 0300 2001004


How much does it cost?

At the moment all sessions at ‘The Poplars’ are free of charge


Can I bring older children?

Generally our sessions are aimed at children under 5 years as our equipment and resources are geared to this age group. Sometimes we may open the sessions up to older children and this will be advertised on our ‘whats on’ page and at the centre.

2013 Timetable

Our new Spring/Summer timetable runs from 15th April 2013. Please click here to view or print a copy!

 

Time to Talk

Starting on Thursday 18th April we are running a fun new session to help your child improve their early language skills.

Useful Link for parents

Runnymede South Confederation
For access to a range of activities and opportunities for Children and their Families.  

Talk to Your Baby

A new website has been launched by The National Literacy Trust called 'Words for Life' it is packed with great ideas to encourage your baby's language development. Take a look at 
www.wordsforlife.org.uk
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