We also offer outreach services and our Community Involvement Workers work as a team across both Centres. They are a friendly face and an excellent source of knowledge on the local area and the support available.

If you would like to register with the Centre, find out more about the services on offer or just have a look around then please contact us or you can view our monthly Activity Schedule with up to date information on which services are available.

We aim to ensure our services are as inclusive as possible. If you need any help to access services or have additional needs, please contact us to find out how we can help.

Did you know? 443 children aged 0-5 years from the Birchington & Villages area are currently registered with the Children's Centre

Did you know? We saw 469 different parents and carers last year alone

Parent's Forum

The Parent's Forum is where parents and caeres can get involved in decision making within the Children's Centre. We have an elected committee of parents who organise the Forum, which is now recognised as a constituted group. We meet once a month to discuss ideas on what has worked or suggestions on how to improve. It is very friendly and informal and all parents are welcome.

Some parents just come along to the meetings, while others get involved with fund raising or attending Steering Group and Advisory Board meetings to represent parents. Last year the Parent's Forum raised money which was put towards a summer trip for families as well as providing other resources to benefit both the parents and children who use the Children's Centre.

To find out more, please contact the Children's Centre or come along to our next meeting. There is a free creche available but spaces are limited to please book in advance. The next Parent's Forum meeting is on Tuesday 24th January; 1.30 - 3pm

Compliments, suggestions and complaints

We welcome all suggestions and comments from parents as it helps us to improve our services. Please contact any member of the team or use the suggestion box in reception at the Centre.

You are welcome to attend our Parent's Forum to get involved with the decisions. If you are not happy with any aspect of our services, please let us know and we will try to put it right. If you are not satisfied with the response or wish to make a complaint, please contact Emma Fairbairns, Children's Centre Network Manager, on 07545 422 423 or email emma.fairbairns@kent.gov.uk

Our Newsletter is produced every two months and can be viewed here or contact us and we can email you a copy - January Newsletter issue 12