This service is available to provide a wide range of support and information to Parent and Toddler Groups in Wiltshire including:
Support with the management of your group to:
- set up a committee
- prepare a constitution
- produce a welcome letter or information leaflet
- identify roles and responsibilities
- develop financial procedures
- identify strategies and development plans for sustainability
- understand health and safety and risk assessment
Support with the structure of your session to:
- make the most of your room layout, toys and equipment
- introduce a singing or craft activity
- develop quality play experiences
- maintain variety and interest throughout the session
- use the toy loan scheme
Support with fundraising, by providing:
- details of grant making organisations
- fundraising ideas
- help to fill out your application
Support to parents, through:
- an introduction to the services available through ask
- helping parents identify information needs
- parenting support information
Support and information is available on request. If you need information or would like an Outreach Worker to visit your group please contact the Outreach Team on 01380 871200.
Group visits
We offer a range of visits to Groups including:
Healthy Eating
Supporting groups who would like to introduce a healthier snack time by bringing out to the group a craft activity, information on healthier eating for parents and carers and providing a healthier snack.
Craft activity visit
For groups that do not have a regular craft activity session we are happy to visit and provide one.
Singing session
For groups who do not have a regular singing session or would like some input into your session we are happy to visit
Information giving visits
We provide a wide range of family information for parents and carers so if you feel your parents would value some support please let us know. We can provide information on childcare, family finances, starting nursery or school, activities and support services.
All the visits we provide are free.
Developing and improving the service
If there is other support and information you would like on running a Parent and Toddler Group please let us know. We are always seeking to improve the service and welcome input to help us develop and evaluate the services offered.
A Parent and Toddler Group Support Pack is available to all new organisers, it is a series of information leaflets on all aspects of running a Parent and Toddler Group. If you are a new organiser and would like a copy of the pack please let us know.
We are interested in any feedback you would like to give us on the service we provide, so if we have been to your group recently please let us know if we met your expectations and needs. We will also send out regular evaluation requests so please let us have your comments should one arrive.
Policies, Procedures and Inclusion
If you would like any support to update your policies, procedures and promote inclusion please let us know.
Group visits
Please note that the 0-3s Outreach Service is required to provide reports on the work being undertaken to support Parent and Toddler Groups. A visit to your group may therefore be included in statistical data.
Training
The Service is interested in supporting Parent and Toddler Group organisers through the provision of training. If you or your group has any training needs please let us know.
Activities
We do provide an activity ideas pack so if you would like a copy or are interested in contributing a few ideas for Parent and Toddler Group activities please let us know.
Click here for further information on Parent and Toddler Groups
Parent and Carer Support Groups
The 0-3s Outreach Service is also available to support the setting up of other parent and carer groups. So if you are thinking of setting up a:
Young Parents Group
Under 1s Group
Twins or Multiple Birth Group
Lone Parents Group
or, any other Group where parents, carers and their children meet please contact us on 01380 871200
