• Early Years & Parenting

Early Years Groups

We deliver Early years groups term time in The ZEST Children’s Library as well as planned summer events out-doors.

Wednesdays Shake Rattle n Sing 10.30- 11.30 am 0-5 years

Thursdays Baby and Toddler group 10.30-11.30 am 0-5 years

No need to book in advance, just turn up.

Parenting

Here at Zest we offer EPEC training (Empowering Parents Empowering Communities).

Applications are now being taken.

New training starting

Wednesday 18th September for 13 weeks term time.

 Childcare funded and expenses paid.

This is an amazing successful parenting approach. EPEC is for local parents, led by local parents.

As an EPEC volunteer parent group leader, you will ∗ Receive an amazing free training and support from our local EPEC team. * Learn to lead practical, caring groups for local parents. * Share tried and tested methods that give children the best start in life. * Join a group of like-minded parents to make a difference to your local community. * Develop your skills and confidence. * Gain experience that will help you to fulfil your ambitions.

You will then co deliver Being A Parent groups at Zest and citywide. These groups are also delivered to Parents of Children with ASD, parents of Teens and babies  as well as for co parents supporting parents to work together.

All volunteers will be provided with training and full support from our Parenting Volunteer Manager, Lynn Wragg.

Being A Parent groups run for 2 hours for 8-10 weeks throughout the year. To find out more information or book on email sheffieldparenting@sheffield.gov.uk or telephone 01142057243.

 Volunteering

Zest run a dedicated Early Years Volunteer Support service set up to deliver group support activities to families and children aged 0-5 years. Volunteers support and run activities for children and families in children’s centres and in the community, whilst also supporting and encouraging families to engage in positive activities and developing positive, professional relationships.

All volunteers will be provided with training and full support from our Early Years Project Officer, Lynn Wragg.

If you are interested in volunteering in Early Years or EPEC Parenting and/ or want to find out more about the project please contact Lynn Wragg on 07792191522 or Lynn.wragg@zestcommunity.co.uk

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