Angmering Children and Family Centre

The WSCC Children and Family Centre in Angmering is located in part of the Library on Church Hill, Arundel Road, opposite St Margaret's Church, in the centre of the village. This attractive building was originally the village school and was constructed in 1853 and extended in 1880. (see Schools history)
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What is a Children and Family Centre?

Families come in different shapes and sizes, with different strengths and needs. Our key aim is to work with communities and key partner organisations to help offer children and young people the best opportunities in life. The voices of children, young people and families will be at the heart of all we do. Our base is in the Angmering Library building, but we are already also running services from the new Angmering Community Centre (situated in Foxwood Avenue, Bramley Green), and we provide an outreach service for families across the area. We want to provide services when and where you need them, so please come in and see us or give us a call, so that we can work together to develop an effective, local service that the whole community use.

What can we provide?

All West Sussex Children and Family Centres provide information, advice and guidance on various aspects of family life for the extended family of children 0 – 19. Our staff are here to help answer your queries on local services, including childcare and activities for your child, as well as advice and opportunities for you as a parent. There are also links to other services, including health care, housing benefits, Jobcentre Play and many more.

Facilities and Services

- Information, advice and guidance 0-19 years relating to any family related issues, including health, benefits, employment, education, childcare, etc.

- An internet café with a social/play area and hot and cold drinks always available.

- A multi-activity room: well equipped play or meeting space with computer facilities and interactive whiteboard..

- A free, direct phone line to West Sussex County Council switchboard who will be able to direct you to any WSCC department.

- External Play Area - well equipped  social/play area with wheelchair access. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Covered area for buggies and bicycles.

Our Winter 2012 Programme (Some activities will run during Term time only - please contact the centre to check)

For details of activities, please phone the Children & Family Centre on 01903-276894.

* Childminder Group - (1st & 3rd Monday of the Month 9.30am - 11.30am) – Friendly childminder drop-in for local childminders.

* Toy Library - (Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.00 - 12.00) - Come and see the Centre's fantastic range of Toys and Story Sacks. There is a one-off joining fee of £2 per family or £5 per child minder or setting and then you can borrow three toys or two story sacks for two weeks as many times as you wish.

* Little Movers - (Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30 and 10.30 - 11.30) – A music and movement group for children aged approximately 18 months – 5 years (£2 per family for max 2 children - 50p per extra child). Booking advised.

* Baby Movers - (Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.00) – Music and signing for babies from birth to pre-walking. £2 per family.

* Toddler Time in the Library - (Thursdays 10.45 - 11.05) - Bring your toddler along to share stories, songs, and rhymes - free play session afterwards (see below).

* Play Together Sessions - (Thursdays 11.05 - 12.05) - Parents can meet and children can play with toys after the Toddler Time session in the Library. 50p per family.

* Stop Smoking Clinic - (Thursdays 12.00 - 4.00) – All welcome but please call for an appointment.

* Bumps & Babes in Arms - (Fridays 10.30 - 12.00noon) – Baby group for parents and carers with little ones that are not yet crawling. Pop in for a chat, make friends and share experiences. £1 per family.

* Dads', Grandads' and Male Carers' Saturday Morning Drop-In - (1st Saturday of the month 9.30am - 11.30am) - Come and join in the fun - activities and snacks provided. £1 per family.