Kennington

A stay and play session targeting children’s speech and language development, with support from Early Years Practitioners and Speech and Language Therapists.

Thursdays
10am – 11.30am

Ethelred Nursery Children’s Centre
1 Gundulf Street
SE11 6BG

No need to book, call 0207 582 9177 (option 2) for info

 

Photo credit: North Lambeth Better Start Area

Thinking your baby is ready to try solid foods? Come to a Starting Solids workshop to help you get your
baby off to a great start.

The workshop will help you decide:

• When your baby is ready to try solid food
• What foods to start with
• When your baby is hungry and when they’ve had enough
• How to make mealtimes an enjoyable experience

 

Tuesday 9th June
10am to 12pm

St. Stephen’s Children’s Centre
Meadow Place SW8 1XY

How to book

Book by email: gstt.hvsupportanddevelopmentworker@nhs.net

Please include in your email:

  • which session you would like to attend
  • your name
  • your child’s name
  • your child’s date of birth
  • your postcode
  • your phone number

If you would like help with your booking, please contact your local children’s centre in Lambeth and Southwark. They will take your contact details and pass them onto us. We’ll then contact you to book you in.

Henry also provides other workshops for different stages of your baby’s development, including:

  • starting solids
  • fussy eating
  • let’s get active
  • healthy teeth
  • healthy drinks for young children
  • eating well for less

If you would like to book other workshops at a different venue in Lambeth and Southwark, visit their website here.

 

 

Is your child fussy with food and unsure how to get them to eat healthy food? Come along to the Fussy Eating workshop and get support and new ideas for:
• How to encourage your child to try new foods – and begin to enjoy them!
• Child-friendly foods that provide what they need to grow and be healthy
• Happier family mealtimes

Monday 1st June at 1pm to 3pm

St. Stephen’s Children’s Centre
Meadow Place
SW8 1XY

 

How to book

Book by email: gstt.hvsupportanddevelopmentworker@nhs.net

Please include in your email:

  • which session you would like to attend
  • your name
  • your child’s name
  • your child’s date of birth
  • your postcode
  • your phone number

If you would like help with your booking, please contact your local children’s centre in Lambeth and Southwark. They will take your contact details and pass them onto us. We’ll then contact you to book you in.

Henry also provides other workshops for different stages of your baby’s development, including:

  • starting solids
  • fussy eating
  • let’s get active
  • healthy teeth
  • healthy drinks for young children
  • eating well for less

If you would like to book other workshops at a different venue in Lambeth and Southwark, visit their website here.

 

 

Is your child fussy with food and unsure how to get them to eat healthy food? Come along to the Fussy Eating workshop and get support and new ideas for:

• How to encourage your child to try new foods – and begin to enjoy them!
• Child-friendly foods that provide what they need to grow and be healthy
• Happier family mealtimes

 

Tuesday 19th May at 10am to 12pm

Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre
Clayton Street
Kennington SE11 5LD

 

How to book

Book by email: gstt.hvsupportanddevelopmentworker@nhs.net

Please include in your email:

  • which session you would like to attend
  • your name
  • your child’s name
  • your child’s date of birth
  • your postcode
  • your phone number

If you would like help with your booking, please contact your local children’s centre in Lambeth and Southwark. They will take your contact details and pass them onto us. We’ll then contact you to book you in.

Henry also provides other workshops for different stages of your baby’s development, including:

  • starting solids
  • fussy eating
  • let’s get active
  • healthy teeth
  • healthy drinks for young children
  • eating well for less

If you would like to book other workshops at a different venue in Lambeth and Southwark, visit their website here.

 

 

Thinking your baby is ready to try solid foods? Come to a Starting Solids workshop to help you get your
baby off to a great start.

The workshop will help you decide:

• When your baby is ready to try solid food
• What foods to start with
• When your baby is hungry and when they’ve had enough
• How to make mealtimes an enjoyable experience

 

Monday 11th May
1pm to 3pm

Ethelred Children’s Centre
1 Gundulf Street
Kennington SE11 6BG

 

How to book

Book by email: gstt.hvsupportanddevelopmentworker@nhs.net

Please include in your email:

  • which session you would like to attend
  • your name
  • your child’s name
  • your child’s date of birth
  • your postcode
  • your phone number

If you would like help with your booking, please contact your local children’s centre in Lambeth and Southwark. They will take your contact details and pass them onto us. We’ll then contact you to book you in.

Henry also provides other workshops for different stages of your baby’s development, including:

  • starting solids
  • fussy eating
  • let’s get active
  • healthy teeth
  • healthy drinks for young children
  • eating well for less

If you would like to book other workshops at a different venue in Lambeth and Southwark, visit their website here.

 

 

The Breastfeeding Network, Lambeth

Tuesdays 10am – 12pm

St. Stephens Children’s Centre, Meadow Place, SW8 1XZ

Join our friendly team at our popular free drop in sessions. No need to book, partners and other family members are welcome. If you have any feeding queries or just fancy a chat and meet other parents, this is the space for you. We welcome and encourage expecting parents to join the session.

Please arrive at 11.30am at the latest to ensure there is enough time to support you.

If you need to find a session closer to you, check out the other venues here

If you need to talk to someone out of these hours, please do not hesitate to contact the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 – open 24/7.

 

Join Hubert for tailored 1-2-1 support to access employment and training opportunities.
Children welcome.

Wednesdays 9:30am – 12pm
Ethelred Children’s Centre
1 Gundulf Street, Kennington SE11 6BG

• Identify your skills and experience
• Apply for jobs
• Create or update your CV
• Support with the interview process

Call to book: 0207 582 9711 (option 2)

 

Become a Qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider (2 day course)

Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June 2026
9:30am–5:00pm
Venue: Art4Space, 31 Jeffreys Road, Stockwell SW4 6QU

Led by It’s a Playground and accredited by Mental Health First Aid England.

More info
Do you live with, work with, or support young people aged 8–18?⠀
This 2-day Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, newly updated by MHFA England with the latest research and insights from young people with lived experience, will give you the skills, confidence, and tools to support their mental health and wellbeing.⠀
Why train with It’s a Playground and Art4Space this June?⠀
We’re combining expert-led training with creativity and community. Over the 2 days, you’ll also take part in 4 guided creative wellbeing activities hosted by the brilliant Art4Space team – designed to boost psychological safety, connection, and spark ideas to use with young people (they’re great for adults too!).⠀
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Every booking supports social good – profits go directly back into Art4Space’s community programmes.⠀
As a qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider, you’ll gain:⠀
  • The ability to spot early signs of mental health challenges⠀
  • Confidence to have supportive, potentially life-saving conversations⠀
  • Practical strategies and signposting skills⠀
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Plus, ongoing support when you train with It’s a Playground:⠀
  • FREE monthly interactive wellbeing workshops⠀
  • FREE bi-annual MHFA “Connect, Reflect & Grow” skills refreshers⠀
  • Exclusive discounts on bespoke training & wellbeing programmes⠀
  • Access to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® – resources, events & continued learning⠀
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Questions or group bookings
Email: support@itsaplayground.org⠀
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Let’s build a future where every young person has someone they can turn to.

Register here to secure your spot

Special offer: When you register, quote “Friend of It’s a Playground” discount to receive £25 off your course fee.

 

Creative Support Sessions 
Explore training and learning opportunities with Gemma & Charlene (flier below)

Help with applications
Finding courses (GLA Skills Learning)
Overcoming barriers
1:1 personalised support with Charlene
Refreshments & creative activities included

VARIOUS DATES
Wed 29th April 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Tues 19th May 9.30am – 11.30am
Wed 17th June 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Tue 7th July 9.30am – 11.30pm

Art4Space
Units 1-4, 31
Jeffreys Road
Stockwell
SW4 6QU

Booking not required, just turn up.
For more info, email: community@art4space.co.uk

Autism Acceptance 5k Walk

Tuesday 31st March

April is ‘World Autism Acceptance Month’
To celebrate and share awareness, we are inviting everyone of all ages and fitness levels to join us on a 5k walk or alternatively to come and cheer us on.

The walk starts at 11am
At Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre
Clayton Street
SE11 5BZ

We will walk to and around Kennington Park.
We will return to the Children’s Centre for some play time and light refreshments at the hall and end at 1.30pm.

To book, please call: 0207 091 1282