Little Hands SureStart is a universal service provider, supporting all parents with children from antenatal stage to four years old, living within the catchment area including Springtown/ Creevagh, Rosemount and part of Foylesprings.
With SureStart’s ongoing support, a child can do well at school and flourish at home. We offer a range of programmes which include Parenting, Early Years services and Parent and Child together.
We aim to deliver “the best start in life” for every child. Offering a range of free programmes and services for families.
The aims of SureStart are to improve:
- The ability to learn by encouraging stimulating play, improving language skills and the early identification and support of children with learning difficulties;
- Health by supporting parents in caring for children and promoting children’s health and development;
- Social development by supporting the development of early relationships between parents and children, good parenting skills, family functioning and early identification and support of children with emotional, learning or behavioural difficulties.
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Principles of SureStart
Sure Start projects deliver a wide variety of services which are designed to support children’s learning skills, health and well-being, and social and emotional development.
The Key Principles of Sure Start are:
Co-ordinate, streamline and add value to existing services for young families in local communities, including signposting to specialised services;
- Involve parents;
- Avoid stigma;
- Ensure lasting support;
- Be sensitive to particular families’ needs; and
- Promote participation of all local families.
Core elements which feature in Little Hands SureStart
- Outreach and Home Visiting Service – to make contact as early as possible in a child’s life and encourage families to avail of other services;
- Family Support and parenting information, both through groups and home based;
- Good quality play, learning and childcare experiences for children
- Speech, Language and Communication Support;
- Support for all children in the community recognising their differing needs.
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List of Programmes
A list of some of our services include:
- Antenatal programmes
- Post Natal programmes
- Breastfeeding support
- Parenting programmes
- Parent and Baby programmes
- Home Visits
- Positive Behaviour programmes
- Developmental programmes
- Childcare programmes
- Sensory Play programmes
- Communication and language programmes
- Community Library
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April 2024 | Programme Calendar
To book a place on one of our programmes contact: littlehands.surestart@westerntrust.hscni.net
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May 2024 | Programme Calendar
To book a place on one of our programmes contact: littlehands.surestart@westerntrust.hscni.net
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June 2024 | Programme Calendar
To book a place on one of our programmes contact: littlehands.surestart@westerntrust.hscni.net
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July 2024 | Programme Calendar
To book a place on one of our programmes contact: littlehands.surestart@westerntrust.hscni.net
| Monday | Active Tots | Physical Play Programme. Outdoor activity and free play opportunities. | 4 Weeks 10am - 11:30am | Brooke Park | 1-Jul |
| Tuesday | Getting Ready for Nursery | Getting Ready for Nursery (3 -4 yrs). Supporting children with speech and communication needs. | 3 Weeks 10am - 11am | Ringfort Family Centre | 9-Jul |
| Tuesday | Baby Yoga (Under 1's) | Promotes a life-long bond between you and your baby, and creates a foundation for a happy, healthy life. It also helps with colic, constipation, gas, sleep, calming and relaxing for baby. | 4 Weeks 9:30am - 10:30am | Ringfort Family Centre | 16-Jul |
| Wednesday | Play and Learn With Me Drop-in | Parent, baby and toddler group that provides good quality play opportunities, including free play and structured play. Parents / carers can meet with other parents in an informal setting to learn & share practical ideas, participate in activities that promote children’s learning and development. | 4 Weeks 10am - 11:30am | Ringfort Family Centre | 3-Jul |
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Book an Appointment
To book a place on one of our programmes contact: littlehands.surestart@westerntrust.hscni.net
| Monday | Active Tots | Physical Play Programme. Outdoor activity and free play opportunities. | 4 Weeks 10am - 11:30am | Brooke Park | 1-Jul |
| Tuesday | Getting Ready for Nursery | Getting Ready for Nursery (3 -4 yrs). Supporting children with speech and communication needs. | 3 Weeks 10am - 11am | Ringfort Family Centre | 9-Jul |
| Tuesday | Baby Yoga (Under 1's) | Promotes a life-long bond between you and your baby, and creates a foundation for a happy, healthy life. It also helps with colic, constipation, gas, sleep, calming and relaxing for baby. | 4 Weeks 9:30am - 10:30am | Ringfort Family Centre | 16-Jul |
| Wednesday | Play and Learn With Me Drop-in | Parent, baby and toddler group that provides good quality play opportunities, including free play and structured play. Parents / carers can meet with other parents in an informal setting to learn & share practical ideas, participate in activities that promote children’s learning and development. | 4 Weeks 10am - 11:30am | Ringfort Family Centre | 3-Jul |
Contacts
02871267524
littlehands.surestart@westerntrust.hscni.net