Barton Hill Family Centre
Our Family Services
Family Centre services
Barton Hill Settlement Family Centre provides a range of free services for all parents & carers of children up to 5 years old, including those with disabilities or special educational needs.
Accessing Services
Parents and carers can pop into the family centre and meet the staff or refer themselves to any service by contacting the family centre team on 0117 9556971 ext 161 or email: familycentre@bartonhillsettlement.org.uk or speak to any of our qualified support workers
Our Services
“Stay & Play” sessions
Play sessions for parents & carers of children under 5. You and your child will find a great selection of toys, equipment and activities to encourage creative, physical and imaginary play both indoors and outdoors. We also have a lovely sensory room for children with additional needs.
Current sessions include:
- Children under 5’s
- Babies’ up to 18 months
- SEND – special education needs & disabilities
See our weekly activity timetable for further information
Parenting programs
The Nurturing Programme - STARTING SEPTEMBER 2019 aims to help adults understand and manage feelings and behaviour and become more positive and nurturing in their relationships with children and each other. It encourages an approach to relationships that gives children and adults an emotionally healthy start for their lives and learning. Contact the Family Centre to book your place 0117 9556971 EXT 161
Strengthening families Strengthening communities – provides an opportunity for parents to explore parenting issues in a supportive setting. The programme provides a chance to get information on the development of children and to look at how our own experience of being children has influenced our parenting methods.
Incredible Years programme – for parents of children with challenging behaviour
Support services
Domestic abuse support – Confidential 1:1 support or group meetings available. Speak to a support worker for more information or self refer by calling Next Link on 0117 925 0680
1:1 support meetings – confidential meetings with a family support worker to discuss issues affecting your lives.
Home visits – We can meet you in the home to share information about children’s centre services and local services for families of children 0-5years
1:1 home support - for parents of children with special educational needs or concerns about developmental delay 0 to 3 years
Information Advice and Guidance
This service offers you support in returning to work, training, identifying appropriate childcare. Help you calculate your entitlement to benefits and tax credits etc.
To make an appointment ring 0117 357 4192 or email: askcyps@bristol.gov.uk
