St. James Children’s Centre is situated in the grounds of St Thomas (Moorside) Primary School.
- District Leader: Karen Bennett
- Team Leader: Amanda Maddison
- Lead Practitioner for Early Education and Learning: Jenny Clarke
Contact
St James’ Children’s Centre
In the grounds of St Thomas (Moorside) Primary School
Stevenson Drive
Sholver
Oldham
OL1 4RS
Phone: 0161 206 0420
Email: Amanda.Maddison@nca.nhs.uk
Activities
Monday
No scheduled events but Children’s Centre is open as normal.
Tuesday
No scheduled events but Children’s Centre is open as normal.
Wednesday
Baby Weigh clinic:
9.15 -10.45am
Bookings only, please contact the centre for more information
Thursday
No scheduled events but Children’s Centre is open as normal.
Friday
No scheduled events but Children’s Centre is open as normal.
Our services
Advice and Information
If you are worried about a family member or a friend, drop in to the centre for confidential professional advice and information.
You are also welcome to contact:
- Family Information Service – Oldham Council Website
- Health Visiting Team
- Family Nurse Partnership – Oldham Council Website
Baby Play
This is a free to access play session for babies and children who are not independently mobile. Contact the children centre for days, times and availability.
Play and Stay
These are free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Contact the children centre for more information.
REAL (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy)
We offer a range of group or individual sessions which will support you as a parent with your child’s development. These sessions help your child to get ‘ready to learn’. If you would like further information, please contact the children centre.
Speech, Language and Communication pathway
Please contact the children’s centre if you have any concerns about your child’s speech, language and communication skills. The professionals there will help you to find the right support.
Antenatal Midwife Clinics
Weekly clinics held – by appointment only.
Please register your details via:
Toy Library and Story Sacks
Why buy when you can borrow? We have a large selection of toys to suit ages 0 – 5.
Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
You can buy toothbrushes and toothpaste from the centre – at only £1.50 for 3 items (one item must be toothpaste).
Feeder Cups
You can buy Tommee Tippee free flow feeder cups with 3 lids for only £1.20 from the centre.
Healthy Start Vitamins
Healthy start can be collected with a healthy start card or purchased – womens tablets for 80p and children’s drops for £1.60
Weaning Advice
Please contact your Health Visitor for advice on:
- 0161 470 4295
Getting here
From Ripponden Road turn into Coleridge Road, take the 3rd left onto Goldsmith Avenue then the 1st right onto Stevenson Drive, we are situated immediately to the right within the school grounds.
By public transport take the 83 bus which stops on Coleridge Road in front of St Thomas’ School. Turn onto Goldsmith Avenue at the side of the school, then first right onto Stevenson Drive. We are situated immediately to the right within the school grounds.