Darfield Family Centre: Things to Do
What
The family centre offers groups and activities for families ....
due covid-19 our groups are being delivered virtually
Examples of groups could be
*cook and eat sessions
*first friend
Where
When
How much
Who do I contact
Darfield Family Centre is a main site Centre and has an on site Nursey provision which provides childcare for children aged 2-5 years This was rated as Outstanding at its ofsted inspection.
We have regular groups and activities delivered on and off site for families and children to attend, please see our latest timetable or visit our Facebook page, South & Penistone Family Centres
This Family Centre is a Main Site.
For details of the childcare available here, please visit Darfield Family Centre Nursery
The following sites are linked to Darfield Family Centre:
Who to contact
- Telephone
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Families Information Service on 0800 0345 340
Darfield Family Centre on 01226 753366 - infoFIS@barnsley.gov.uk
Where to go
- Name
- Darfield Family Centre
- Address
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Darfield Family Centre
School Street
Darfield
Barnsley
- Postcode
- S73 9EU
- Notes
Please take a look at the groups we have on offer at Darfield Family Centre, come along and join us...
Stay and play session - This session allows children 1 to 5 years of age to come along and socialise with others of the same age range or their main carer. Exploring and experimenting with different activities and resources. Getting to know others, helping to socialise and learning to share and Interact with people around them. Session day - Monday Session time -10-11.30
Busy feet -This session allows children 1 to 5 years of age to come along and socialise with others of the same age range or their main carer. Exploring and experimenting with different activities and resources. Engaging in physical movement activities and developing literacy skills through books and singing as well as getting to know others, helping to socialise and learning to share and Interact with people around them. Session day - Tuesday Session time -9.30-11
Tiny toddlers - This session allows children 0 to 2 years of age to come along and socialise with others of the same age range or their main carer. Exploring and experimenting with different activities and resources. Engaging in messy activities to enhance and help children develop skills through play, helping to socialise and learning to share and Interact with people around them. Session day - Thursday Session time -1-2.30
Barefoot and Senses – this session provides children aged 0-2 years a safe environment to explore Barefoot play Walking barefoot develops a sense of body awareness or proprioception, Feet and Toes are full of nerve endings; walking barefoot helps stimulate brain development co-ordination, balance and spatial awareness. Session day - Friday Session time -9.30-10.30.
Come along and join us at one of our groups, we kindly ask for a donation of £1.50 per family and this will cover the cost of snacks and resources.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £1.50 Activity session Cost - Details
- Please note there may be a small charge for some groups (approx £1.50)
Availability
- Other notes
Breasfeeding Group - this runs every Thursday 9.30am - 11am
Welfare Rights drop in session 1pm-4pm every Wednesday
CAB drop in service 9am-12pm every Wednesday
For dates of the next available courses please contact us at Darfield Family Centre on 01226 753366, the following courses require booking.
- Solihul - this will start on friday 14th September at 1pm til 3pm for a further 10 weeks.
- Creche / Adult Learning
- Heartstart
- Now I Am
- Baby Massage
- Baby Yoga
- Having A Baby
Give us a call today and we will be happy to help
- Solihul - this will start on friday 14th September at 1pm til 3pm for a further 10 weeks.
Local Offer
- Description
There are 2 SENCOs at the Family Centre.
There is a Family Support drop in on a Tuesday 11.00 - 1.00pm, booking is not required
For dates of the next available courses please contact Darfield Family Centre on 01226 753366, the following courses require booking.
- Creche / Adult Learning
- Heartstart
- Now I Am
- Baby Massage
- Baby Yoga
- Having A Baby
- Creche / Adult Learning
- Contact Name
- Sharna Woodall
- Contact Telephone
- 01226 753366
- Contact Email
- sharnawoodall@barnsley.gov.uk
- Needs Level
- Low
- High
- Medium
- SEN Provision Type
- Universal
