Dartford Children's Centres

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Dartford Family Hub - We do apologise but our Baby Group at Knockhall Family Hub today 12th June 2024 has been cancelled due to staff training. The Stay and Play group will be running as normal.

Happy Pride month from the Kent Family Hubs! Collaborating with the KCC Rainbow Forum Staff Group, we are dedicated to ensuring that our family hubs are inclusive and
welcoming to all individuals,regardless of their gender or sexuality.

Dartford Family Hub - We do apologise but our Baby Group at Knockhall Family Hub on 12th June 2024 has been cancelled due to staff training. The Stay and Play group will be running as normal.

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Dartford Family Hub - Join our virtual Parent and Carer Feedback Groups. The next session is running on 26th June 2024 at 12:30-1:30pm.

Please see below for details on how to register your interest

Please see our new Timetable starting today Monday 3rd June.

Apologies but we have been unable to upload Dartford Family Hub Timetable week commencing 03/06/2024. Groups and clinics running on Monday 3rd June 2024 are:-
Dartford (formerly Oakfield) Family Hub
Stay & Play 0-5yrs 09:30am - 11:00am
Knockhall Family Hub
Drop-in Clinic & Breastfeeding Support 9:30am - 11:15am
Swanscombe Family Hub
Stay & Play 0-5yrs 09:30am - 11:00am
Baby Group - for parents with babies who are not yet walking 1:00pm - 2:30pm

You may have noticed changes to our services and our new Family Hub name.

Kent Family Hubs offers support to children, young people, and their families. They provide a single place to go for information and make it easier for you to get the services you need throughout your family journey - from newborns to 19-year-olds or up to 25-year-olds with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Kent Family Hubs are designed so you and your family can thrive.

For more information, visit www.kent.gov.uk/familyhubs

We have made some changes to the names of our buildings in Dartford.

- Dartford Family Hub (formerly known as Oakfield Children's Centre)
- Knockhall Family Hub (formerly known as Knockhall Children's Centre)
- Swanscombe Family Hub (formerly known as Swanscombe Children's Centre).
-Temple Hill Family Hub (formerly known as Temple Hill Children's Centre)
Get the local support and services you need, with Kent Family Hubs.

Have Your Say Half Term Activity Morning!
Join us in May half term for a morning of Lazer Tag, arts, crafts & games at Future Survival, Gravesend. This fully funded event is open to young people aged 11 – 18 years with SEND and will take place on Thursday 30th May from 10.30am – 1.30pm. Lunch and drinks will be provided for young people. Places are limited, sign up by Monday 26th May at https://forms.office.com/e/RRx2fAiiZe

Have Your Say activity days provide an opportunity for young people to join in some fun activities, make new friends, play games whilst talking about the things which matter to you.

As well as half term events, we have a monthly Have Your Say Forum for young people aged 11 – 18 years who are passionate about making a difference for young people with SEND. If you would like more information or to get involved sign up at https://forms.office.com/e/wJza7w53cp

Dartford Family Hub - Just to advise that there will be no groups running at our centres during bank holiday week between 27th - 31st May 2024.

We look forward to seeing you again at our groups week commencing 3rd June 2024.

Look out for our new timetable which will be out shortly.

We'll soon be changing the name of this page from 'Dartford Children's Centres’ to 'Dartford Family Hubs'

Although the name has changed, we'll still be providing lots of helpful information and advice for families and activities for children and young people throughout Kent.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT OUR STAY & PLAY GROUP AT TEMPLE HILL CHILDREN CENTRE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS

Oakfield Family Hub - Have a look at the fun learning activities in Active Tots from last Thursday with Sim, Katie and Amanda.

Come along to Active Tots on Thursdays 9:30AM-10:30AM and 11:00AM-12:00PM.

Our sessions can get busy, so to avoid disappointment and to make sure you get a place please arrive 5 minutes before the session starts.

Virtual Parent and Carer Feedback Groups

Join our virtual Parent and Carer Feedback Groups, known as Parent Carer Panels, to help us improve services for families in your area.

You can share your views on your experiences of using the Family Hub services and have your say to improve these services for families across Kent.

The next session is running on Thursday 23rd May 12.30-1.30pm.
The topic of focus will be Speech and Language.
We will be looking at the new Speech and Language section on the Family Hub website and exploring practical tips and support available to families.

To register your interest visit kent.gov.uk/parentcarerpanel and fill in the online form.

8th December 2023 - Dartford Children's Centre - Postponed Road Works Update near Knockhall Chase area of Greenhithe which will affect visitors driving to Knockhall Children Centre

Please be aware that some of the road closures that was due to take place between November and December 2023 happening near our Knockhall Children Centre were postponed and will now be starting from the first week in January 2024: -

From 1st week in January 2024 for approximately 5 weeks - Abbey Road and Alexander Road – roads will be closed around SGN work areas.

Knockhall Road – between the junctions of Knockhall Chase and Lanes Avenue, for approximately 5 weeks.

Whilst the roads are closed, there will be signed diversions routes in place and access will be kept for residents and businesses.

Check what help is available with the cost of childcare to you on the link below :-

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