Children's Centres
ListenThere are eight Children’s Centres in Bracknell Forest where children under 5 years old and their families can access services, support and information from a range of professionals. Centres will provide a range of services depending on local need and parental choice.
Children’s Centres with a central building are:
- The Rowans based on the site of Fox Hill Primary School serving the communities of Easthampstead and Wildridings
- The Oaks based on the site of Great Hollands School serving the communities of Great Hollands, Jennetts Park, Birch Hill and Hanworth.
- The Willows based at Priestwood Youth Centre serving the communities of Priestwood, Bullbrook and the Town Centre.
- The Alders based on the site of College Town Infant and Junior Schools serving the communities of Sandhurst, Owlsmoor and College Town
The services for the other centres will be based in a range of community buildings such as community halls, libraries etc. and are:
- The Chestnuts serving the communities of Crowthorne and Little Sandhurst
- The Maples serving the communities of Warfield, North Ascot, Winkfield and Cranbourne.
- The Hollies serving the communities of Binfield, Amen Corner and Farley Wood area.
- The Sycamores serving the communities of Harmans Water, Martins Heron, Crown Wood and Forest Park
Services on offer include:
- Antenatal and post natal advice and support for parents/carers
- Family support and parental outreach
- Child Health Promotion Programme
- Information and guidance on breast feeding, hygiene, nutrition and safety
- Promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being
- Speech and language and other specialist support
- Support for healthy lifestyles
- Help in stopping smoking
- Cultural support groups for families
- Links with Jobcentre Plus
- Information and advice on childcare and activities for young people
- Links with local registered childminders
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