Families and children

Parent and child play together in Family Yoga

Our family and children’s centre rated, ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted, includes a nursery, parenting courses, drop in sessions and a range of specialist support. We’re here for families, whatever challenges they may face.

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messy play

Best start for children and families

100% of parents who received one-to-one support said it helped. In our most recent satisfaction survey, over 1,300 parents, carers and children used our family support services. Families with children under 5 can access our services. We offer one-to-one support by appointment.

baby reading a book

From midwives drop-in sessions, to messy play and breastfeeding counselling, we provide accessible and inclusive spaces. Parents or carers can receive support, advice, and access to health or education services.

If you would like to access our Family and Children's Centre services and sessions, please fill out the Registration Form here.

Early learning and development

We provide a safe environment for learning and development

Our family support team are experienced in supporting children’s early development in a range of fun ways. If you are concerned about your child’s development, we are available to support you through arranging an Early Years 1-2-1 session with our Early Years educators.

Free early learning at our nursery. We offer term time only places (38 weeks) to children who are entitled to 15 hours universal childcare from the term after their 3rd birthday or those entitled to funding for 2 year olds. To learn more or find a place for your child at our nursery contact: nursery@coinstreet.org or call 0202 021 1670.

Baby and mother playing with musical instrument

You can be referred by your health visitor, family support worker, social worker, GP or an early years practitioner. Make a self-referral by contacting our team at f.centreenquiries@coinstreet.org and access health and well-being sessions.

Mother and sun playing and having fun at a parenting session

Priority places are given to parents and carers living in the Coin Street catchment area.  This includes the area south of the river Thames from Lambeth Bridge to Borough High Street and south to St George’s Circus.

Email our Family Support team

Stephanie's story

Coin Street turned me into a confident mummy. Postnatal depression nearly killed me twice. Each time, they got me through it. I’ll never forget what Coin Street has done for me. 

- Stephanie, local parent, and family support participant

Southwark Council's Early Help Privacy Notice

Vouchers for fresh fruit and vegetables

The Rose Vouchers Project helps parents with young children to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Rose Vouchers are worth £4 per child or pregnancy and £6 if the child is under one year of age and can be redeemed at participating fruit and veg stalls at East Street market or Peckham.

Please email 1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre at rosevoucher@1stplace.uk.com to find out whether you are eligible.

Free Books for families

Bookstart gifts free books to all children at two key ages before school to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is devoted to inspiring a love of reading in the hearts of children. Enrolled children in Southwark from birth to age five receive a high quality, age appropriate book in the post, free of charge. 

Email us for more information at f.centreenquiries@coinstreet.org

50 Things To Do Before You're Five

Stuck for something to do with your little one? Find 50 low or no cost family activities in this free app. Simply download the app from Google Play or the Apple Store to get started!

We'd love to hear from you

We are developing and expanding our parent and family support programme. If you have any suggestions or issues that concern you, we want to know. There may be others who share your concerns and so we may be able to develop a workshop. Email us at f.centreenquiries@coinstreet.org, we'd love to help!