Alloa Family Centre
East Castle Street
Alloa
FK10 1AT
Tel: 01259 218722
Fax: 01259 216421
Acting Manager: Helen Russell
Alloa Family Centre is a purpose-built centre situated about 10 minutes walk from Alloa town centre, near the glassworks and right opposite Park Primary School. The Centre serves the populations of Alloa, Tullibody, Cambus and Clackmannan. A minibus runs to areas which are some distance from the Centre - although we can't always provide transport, we will try and help if we can.
We are open Monday - Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm with some evening meetings. Although a lot of our work is with under-fives and their parents, we also run some services for older children.
What we do
The Family Centre provides a service for all families.
Whether you want a bit of company for yourself and your child, or if you need advice and help, support or companionship, or know someone who does, why not think about using the Centre?
We believe that parents have a very important part to play in the Centre.
Daycare Family Support in Small Units
This service is used by many families who need extra support or guidance over a limited period of time. Families usually obtain a Unit/Parent and Toddler session on the recommendation of a Health Visitor or Social Worker, but you can refer yourself.
Within the Centre we aim to provide good quality childcare and education. Play is important because it makes a powerful contribution to young children's development and learning. Children learn through play.
Staff provide a wide range of experiences for the children in groups and individually. Parents are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the Centre's activities.
Special Events and Individual Family Needs
We pay special attention to children's birthdays, dietary provision and cultural backgrounds. We aim to give valuable learning experiences to all children.
Confidential Support and Advice
Available on request, from one of the Management Team or an Early Years and Family Worker. We can listen, or talk through problems with you, or refer you to other people who can help you.
Parent & Toddler Group
This meets in the large play area four mornings a week. Your children can enjoy the play, and you can meet other parents in a relaxed atmosphere. Two staff run the group and have regular parents' meetings.
The Session days and times are:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.00am - 12 noon
Group work
We run many free groups and activities in the centre for parents. Some of these have a creche service. Our Adult Groups at Alloa Family Centre information leaflet is available to view or download from this page.
- YP2B
- Tuesday 3.30 - 4.30 pm
- Open to parents under 21. This programme has input from a Health Visitor/Midwife. YPG is run at the same time with activities and discussions for parent and child.
- Cook 'n Craft
- Wednesday 10.15 - 11.15 am
- This group is for parents and children 2 years or over to enjoy a variety of cooking and crafts together.
- Mix n Match
- Wednesday 10.30 am - 12 noon
- This is a varied programme and includes gardening, arts & crafts, health topics and visiting speakers.
- Positive Parenting
- Wednesday 1.00 - 3.00 pm
- This group will enable you to learn techniques to help your child feel happy, confident and secure.
- Library/Rhyme Time
- Wednesday 10.30 am
- Children's lending library - books, videos, story sacks. Stay and listen to a story.
- Baby Talk
- Wednesday
- 0-9 months 10.30 am - 12 noon
- 9-18 months 1.30 - 3.00 pm
- A fun time for parents and babies with a varied programme of play sessions, speakers and outings.
- Wednesday
- Clackmannanshire Library Van
- The libary van visits the centre on a Tuesday morning at 10.30 am.
- Breast Feeding Support Group
- This is a support group for breast feeding mothers arranged through Alloa Health Centre and is led by a Health Visitor.
- Rolling Group
- This group is led by a Paediatric Physiotherapist for children and their parents/carer.
- Walk the Walk
- Friday morning at 10.30 am
- Sports Development lead a walk around the area. Parents and their children are invited to come along and then stay for a healthy snack.
- Other Groups
- Family Mediation Central - Access Centre on Saturday.
- Courses for Academy Students - making them aware of young children's needs.
Staff
Our staff consists of a Manager, Depute Manager, 13 Early Years and Family Workers, 2 Administrators and Domestic Staff (Caretaker, Kitchen Staff, Cleaners and minibus staff). In addition, we often have students or trainees working in the Centre.
Our Early Years and Family Workers are trained Nursery Nurses, and other staff hold Nursery Nurse or Social Work qualifications.
Service Monitoring
Our services are monitored by the Care Commission which, by law, has to inspect the Centre every year so that good standards are maintained. The Family Centre was awarded a Charter Mark, the national standards for customer service excellence, in May 2005. This achievement demonstrates that customers needs and aspirations genuinely form the basis for the design and delivery of the service.
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If you require further information, please contact us using the details below.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Acting Manager, Alloa Family Centre
East Castle Street, Alloa. FK10 1AT
Tel: 01259 218722 / 450000 Fax: 01259 216421
Email: pre5@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
