Our Services

 

English Language Classes

 

If you would like to be able to speak English, we offer entry level ESOL classes to all members of the community (any language), ages 18 and up.

The sessions are led by a trained Tutor, are very practical and move at your pace. They also include some tips and computer training to help you.

Classes take place at the Parents Centre Office. To register, please contact the Director on 020 7650 8936.

The courses take place over 40 weeks and it is important that you are able to commit to these classes.

 

Education and Careers

 

Do you or your children need educational support? We can help!

We can offer a number of services including:

  • Educational casework supporting your families with school issues including admissions, exclusions and disciplinary hearings

  • Educational advice and information both in the Centre and on an outreach basis

  • 12 week parenting skills course covering such issues as parenting young children from birth to 6/7 years of age, children’s health etc

  • Saturday Homework Club. A 3 hourly Session per week on Saturdays covering English and Maths at Key Stage 2 (9 - 11 years old)

  • Career support. We offer weekly 2 hour sessions in issues such as English, ICT and Presentational Skills.

For more details please contact the Director on 020 7650 8936

 

Health Advice and Advocacy

 

Are you feeling unwell, want to get fitter, or would like to lose some weight?

We offer a number of activities designed to improve your health including:

  • Men's and Women's fun and friendly health self help groups.

  • Nutrition and Cookery Classes

  • Weekly fitness and exercise sessions for women

  • Life saving skills classes

  • Regular workshops in different areas such as cancer or healthy eating

  • Health advice and advocacy at our drop-in or in the community

  • Cervical screening sessions

  • Paan Cessation and smoking cessation workshops

We also provide large events and campaigns such as our healthy living week, football tournament for young people, and healthy food exhibition which gives you the opportunity to cook and try healthy food!

For more details please contact the Director on 020 7650 8936

 

Outreach and Accessing Services

 

Are you having problems accessing Benefits or with another issue such as Health or Education? We can help you in your home, a Community Location, or in our Centre!

Our staff offer support and guidance in the following areas:

  • Assistance in applying for welfare benefits in liaison with other agencies

  • Health advice and accessing local hospitals and GP services

  • Support around issues with education such as truancy and exclusions

  • Assisting with filing in forms, phone calls, translation and referrals to other organisations.

  • Help with Accessing Community Activities or Societies.

The Service is available most afternoons. No appointment is needed, but do call first, if you would like us to visit you in your Home or a Community Location.

All staff are checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Everyone is helped in strict confidence.

For more details please contact the Director on 020 7650 8936

 

Social Activities

 

We offer numerous fun and educational social activities for local young people and families. These include:

  • Summer Holiday Activities for young people including Arts and Crafts, Film Shows, Games, and day trips

  • Eid Party

  • Activities for women including sewing session and walking group

  • Exercise and fitness sessions

  • Men's and Women's Support Groups

  • Workshops on various subjects including parenting or health issues

  • Participation in events such as International Women's Day

All activities are designed with participants. Staff and volunteers leading them are fully trained. All activities are risk assessed.

For more details please contact the Director on 020 7650 8936