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Feb 03, 2010 at 07:14 AM

What are Extended Services

Extended Services North West (ESNW) is the name for the local cluster of schools and Ireland Wood Children's Centre.  Extended Services are at the heart of the local community.  Click here to visit their website

We work in partnership with the local authority and other partners including Youth Services, Health, Early Years, Police, YMCA, Faith Groups, Voluntary Sector, Leisure

We respond to the needs of children, young people and families in the local area
We provide information and access to a range of services and activities:

- access to quality childcare between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.
- a wide range of activities
- access to support and services for children and young people
- space and facilities for community use
- advice and information for parents and carers

Update on Cluster Activities:

 For Parents and Carers

A range of groups and activities are on offer.
For more information please contact Cluster Parent Support Advisor: on 0113 267 8032 or 079668755
 
SHARE: Craft based activities that help support your child’s learning
Thursday mornings 9-10.30 at Ireland Wood  
Contact Gail Pollard (as above)
 
Webster Stratton Incredible Years Parenting Course for parents and carers with children aged 3 – 8
Learn new skills and meet other parents and carers.
Course starts February 26th (coffee introduction morning) then the following Friday 5th March the actual course starts - 14 weeks 9-15  -   11.30. 
Contact Gail Pollard (as above)
 
ESOL English Classes for Parents in Cluster Schools
10 week course starting at Ireland Wood Thursday 21st January 1.15 to 2.45 - Contact Ireland Wood Children’s Centre 0113 2817829
 
Kidscope at Ireland Wood Children's Centre, Raynel Gardens, LS16 6BW
An informal and confidential drop-in service for parents and carers
Second Tuesday of every month 1.0 - 2.30 pm 
9th February 9th March 13th April 11th May 8th June and 13th July 
 
Come and talk to our friendly team of professionals for advice, on or support
For more information please contact Gail Pollard on 0113 2678032 or 079668755
 
Ireland Wood Children’s Centre: for information on a wide range of activities for parents/carers and children please contact the Centre on 0113 281 7829
 
Extended Services Activities on offer from January 2010

Ireland Wood Primary School 0113 267 8032
Futzbal Thursday 3.30 - 4.30 Free for cluster primary school pupils Yrs 5 and 6

Iveson Primary School 0113 225 686
Dodgeball Friday 3.45 - 4.45 Free to cluster primary school pupils Yrs 5 and 6
Brazilian Soccer - Thursday
Brazilian Soccer classes for primary pupils in the area on at 3.30pm-4.30pm. Cost: £1

Ralph Thoresby School 0113 3368181
Tuesday
Cheerleading
Cheervision contact Brooke at Cheervision on 07811060139
The cost per cheerleader is £6.50 per week. Payment for each term is to be paid to at the beginning of that term in full. Cheervision offers the opportunity of a trial class - please contact Brooke for more information.

Class Times: PeeWees (age 6-10) 4.45pm- 6.15pm
Juniors (age 10-14) 5.30pm-7.00pm
Seniors (age 14-18) 6.15pm - 7.45pm

Friday - join in the fun at Street Dance for Primary schools 4 - 5 pm £1.50

Holt Park Leisure Centre 0113 2679739
Friday Night Project
The Friday Night Project is for young people aged 11-18. A range of sports and arts activities are available at the Holt Park Leisure Centre
5.00pm-7.00pm every Friday. The project is staffed by experienced youth workers and YMCA staff. Costs £1 including free swim and squash.

Additional Contacts:
Holt Park Library 0113 2141025

The City of Leeds YMCA Otley Road Leeds LS16 6HQ 0113 2612484
Wide range of activities and clubs for young people

Websites:
Ireland Wood Children's Centre http://irelandwoodchildrenscentre.com

For information and advice for Parents, Carers, Children and Young People visit:
The Family Hub Leeds www.thefamilyhubleeds.org

For information on events, club and activity search for under 19s in Leeds go to

Breeze Leeds www.breezeleeds.org