Activities and Services
A full list of our services and activities.
Sensory Equipment Library
Age Range: 0-18
We have lots of sensory equipment like bubble tubes, light boxes and big cushions that families can borrow for use at home, or for anyone who works with disabled children. This is a FREE service.
When: Available all year round. Loan periods from one day up to three months. FREE!!!
Where: We can deliver to you or your can pick up from the IPOP Head Office.
Available to: LB Barnet Residents. Contact us to reserve equipment.
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Family Music - Child's Hill Children's Centre
Age Range: 0-5 (accompanied by parents/carers)
A drop-in family music session for under 5's and their parents to enjoy some singing, drumming and percussion with our music teachers.
When: (term-time only) Mondays: 9.30-10am, 10.15-10.45am, 11.00-11.30am
Term time dates for this session are:
January 2010:
11th
18th
25th
February 2010:
1st
8th
22nd
*No session on 15th February due to half term*
March 2010:
1st
8th
15th
22nd
To book your child onto these sessions, please phone Child's Hill directly on 07917 242 754.
Where: Child's Hill Children's Centre, St Agnes' Centre Dersingham Road Child's Hill NW2 1SL
Available to: LB Barnet residents.
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Parent Support
Age Range: All
Calling all parents of disabled children and young people, this session is for you! Tuesday mornings during term time we hold an open drop in session to give you the opportunity to come along and meet other parents, talk to the IPOP staff, and have a little bit of time to yourselves! Jenny and Mark are here to welcome you with tea, biscuits and cake!
So come on down!
When: Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am (term-time only)
Dates for Spring term 2010:
January:
12th
19th
26th
February
2nd
9th
23rd
March
2nd
9th
16th
23rd
30th
Where: The IPOP office
Available to: Parents of disabled children aged 0-19, living in LB Barnet
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One-To-One Play Support
Age Range: 5-17
Some disabled children or young people may need one-to-one support to access mainstream play and leisure activities. In partnership with Barnet Council's Disabled Children's Team we can provide one-to-one support playworkers to children that meet the council's funding criteria. Once a play plan is agreed, a child/young person can access a mainstream club or scheme of their choice, partnered with a support playworker.
When: During the school holidays (excluding Christmas), after school and at weekends in term-time.
Where: Various playschemes and after-school clubs throughout LB Barnet.
Available to: LB Barnet and Enfield residents. Contact us to find out more.
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Music School
Age Range: 5-18
The Music School provides opportunities for disabled children to enjoy learning music in a supportive and creative atmosphere in small classes of 2-4 children or larger singing and mixed instrumental classes. Are you a budding musician or fancy a musical morning playing and experiencing different instruments? 30 minute session - £40/term
When:
Saturdays 9am-1.45pm with 40min classes (term-time only).
The term time dates for Spring 2010 are:
January 16th - February 20th 2010:
*No classes due to refurbishment*
February 2010:
27th
March 2010:
6th
13th
20th
27th
To book your child on to these courses please call the IPOP office on 020 8441 0404.
Where: Finchley Youth Theatre 142 High Road East Finchley N2 9ED
Available to: LB Barnet residents.
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Football School
Age Range: 5-18
The Football School enables disabled children and young people to work to a set routine of warm-ups, passing, dribbling and friendly matches and develops confidence and skill to play within various tournaments.
When:
Sundays: 2.00 - 5.00pm (term-time only)
The term time dates for Spring 2010 are:
January 2010:
17th
24th
31st
February 2010:
7th
14th
28th
*Closed on 21st due to half term*
March 2010:
7th
14th
21th
28th
To book your child on to these courses please call the IPOP office on 020 8441 0404.
Where: Powerleague, Pursley Road, Mill Hill, NW7 2BB
Available to: LB Barnet residents. Contact us to reserve a place.
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Stepping Stones Drama Group
Age Range: 14-18
This drama group is for disabled young people who would like to try out a variety of drama techniques in a group environment. The group also works towards performances and there are opportunities to join in other Finchley Youth Theatre Groups.
When: Tuesdays 6.00pm-7.15pm (term-time only)
Where: Finchley Youth Theatre, 142 High Road, East Finchley, N2 9ED.
Available to: LB Barnet residents. Contact us to reserve a place.
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Dance School
Age Range: 5-18
Our Dance School enables disabled children and young people to learn aspects of ballet, tap and contemporary dance.
When: Thursday: 4.30pm - 5.30pm for 12-18 year olds Monday: 4pm - 5pm for 5-12year olds (All classes are term-time only)
Where: Finchley Youth Theatre, 142 High Road, East Finchley, N2 9ED.
Available to: LB Barnet residents. Contact us to reserve a place.
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IRanger
Age Range: 5-18 years old.
The IRanger scheme is a project to provide play opportunities for small groups of 3-5 disabled children/young people.
When: 3pm onwards
Where: Various after school clubs and youth clubs.
Available to: children and young people with out a play plan.
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11-14 Drama Group
Age Range: 11-14
A group for young people with learning difficulties/ disabilities who want to experience drama techniques in a safe space, with some work towards performances
When: 4.30-5.30pm
Where: Finchley Youth Theatre, 142 High Road, East Finchley, London N2
Available to: Young people who live or go to school in London Borough Barnet
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Greentop Saturdays
Age Range: 0-18 (under 8's to be accompanied by parent/carer)
When:
Saturdays during term time: 1.00-4.00pm.
The term time dates for Spring 2010 are:
January 2010::
16th
23rd
30th
February 2010:
6th
13th
27th
*Closed on 20th due to half term*
March 2010:
6th
13th
20th
27th
Where: Greentop Activity Centre Quakers Course Lanacre Avenue NW9 5WR
Available to: Inclusive drop in - families welcome. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult
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Family Music - Coppett's Wood Children's Centre
Age Range: 0-5 (accompanied by parents/carers)
A drop-in family music session for under 5's and their parents to enjoy some singing, drumming and percussion with our music teachers.
When: (term-time only) Mondays: 12.15-12.45pm, 1.00-1.30pm
Term time dates for this session are:
January 2010:
11th
18th
25th
February 2010:
1st
8th
22nd
*No session on 15th February due to half term*
March 2010:
1st
8th
15th
22nd
29th
To book your child onto these sessions, please phone Coppett's Wood directly on 020 8883 2985.
Where: Coppett's Wood Children's Centre Coppett's Wood School Coppett's Road Friern Barnet N10 1JS
Available to: LB Barnet residents
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Family Music - Bell Lane Children's Centre
Age Range: 0-5 (accompanied by parent/carer)
A drop-in family music session for under 5's and their parents to enjoy some singing, drumming and percussion with our music teachers.
When: (term-time only) Tuesdays: 1.30-2.00pm, 2.15-2.45pm
Term time dates for this session are:
January 2010:
12th
19th
26th
February 2010:
2nd
9th
23rd
*No session on 16th February due to half term*
March 2010:
2nd
9th
16th
23rd
30th
To book your child onto these sessions, please phone Bell Lane directly on 020 8203 3115.
Where: Bell Lane Children's Centre Bell Lane Hendon London NW4 2AS
Available to: LB Barnet residents
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Family Music - The Hyde Children's Centre
Age Range: 0-5 (accompanied by parent/carer)
A drop-in family music session for under 5's and their parents to enjoy some singing, drumming and percussion with our music teachers.
When: (term-time only) Wednesdays: 10.00-10.30am, 10.45-11.15am
Term time dates for this session are:
January 2010:
6th
13th
20th
27th
February 2010:
3rd
10th
24th
*No session on 17th February due to half term*
March 2010:
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
To book your child onto these sessions, please phone The Hyde directly on 07817 110001.
Where: The Hyde Children's Centre Hyde Crescent London NW9 7EY
Available to: LB Barnet residents
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Family Music - St Margaret's Nursery & Children's Centre
Age Range: 0-5 (accompanied by parent/carer)
A drop-in family music session for under 5's and their parents to enjoy some singing, drumming and percussion with our music teachers.
When: (term-time only) Fridays: 9.15-9.45am, 10.00-10.30am
Term time dates for this session are:
January 2010:
8th
15th
22nd
29th
February 2010:
5th
12th
To book your child onto these sessions, please phone St Margaret's directly on 020 8449 5466.
Where: St Margaret's Nursery School & Children's Centre Margaret Road New Barnet Herts EN4 9NT
Available to: LB Barnet residents
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Family Music - Stonegrove Children's Centre
Age Range: 0-5 (accompanied by parent/carer)
A drop-in family music session for under 5's and their parents to enjoy some singing, drumming and percussion with our music teachers.
When: (term-time only) Fridays: 12.00-12.30pm, 12.45-1.15pm
Term time dates for this session are:
January 2010:
8th
15th
22nd
29th
February 2010:
5th
12th
26th
*No session on 19th February due to half term*
March 2010:
5th
12th
19th
26th
To book your child onto these sessions, please phone Stonegrove directly on 020 8958 4333.
Where: Stonegrove Children's Centre St Peter's Community Hall Stonegrove Edgware Middlesex HA8 8AB
Available to: LB Barnet residents
