We are really saddened to hear the news that GL1 Leisure Centre and Oxstalls Sports Centre have closed as a result of Aspire Sports and Culture Trust ceasing trading. We would like to reassure our families and partners that we, Aspire Foundation, are in no way linked to Aspire Sports and Culture Trust and we continue to operate all of our services as normal.
Supporting young parents and families.
Young Parents’ Stay and Play group invites all parents and expectant parents aged 21 and under to join us for an opportunity to meet other parents and their children, to socialise, interact, play, learn and gain peer or professional support.
The group offers free soft play and the use of our sensory room along with weekly craft activities and baby play areas. We cater for all children aged five and under and also provide a snack and a drink.
The group will be welcomed by an experienced Family Support Worker who can offer advice and guidance or sign post to other services that may be able help to support young families.
Sessions run at Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre on Thursdays between 10:00 and 12:00
We may be able to support families with transport to the centre from outside of the Cheltenham area.
Please contact us to find out more.
For young parents who want to spend the day with us we are offering the opportunity to take part in an educational course called ‘Parents with Prospects’. The course is run by our colleagues from the Nationwide Community Learning Partnership (NCLP).
Parents with Prospects, explores child development and parenting from 0-5 years covering:
Developing literacy and communication with children
Developing play and relationships with children
The Parents with Prospects Parenting Programme can make up part of a set of qualifications aimed at parents, taking them through the journey of pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life.
The units build towards full qualifications at Award or Certificate level.
Lunch is provided and a creche is available for children aged 0 – 5 years of age will be provided.
The course will run for two hours between 12.30 p.m. -2.30 p.m. every Thursday (term time only).
This project has been supported by funds from Gloucestershire County Council’s Thriving Communities Grant.
Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
Tel: 01242 252185Aspire Foundation company registration number: 08460624
Aspire Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales the number is 1155305
ICO Registration Number ZB191476
Registered Office Address Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
