The RISE Trust provides many services to the people of Chippenham and the surrounding villages. It is committed to giving parents from all walks of life good quality, free courses to help them get back into the workplace, help with parenting and gain confidence or new skills.
The Rise Trust is currently running virtual and Face to Face courses for families with under fives. They also offer Outreach Support where an outreach worker can support you when you need it most. This can be for a range of issues that can affect family life (e.g. parenting, debt, physical and mental health, housing, employment etc).
The courses aimed at families with under-fives include:
- Baby and Me – To support parents who have just had a baby (non-mobile babies only). Information on oral health, communication, and safety at home etc.
- Baby Massage – To encourage bonding and provide sensory stimulation for your baby.
- EPEC Being a Parent – To understand more about positive parenting strategies for children aged 2-4 years old.
- Challenging Behaviour – Techniques and tips on how to deal with children’s feelings and encourage positive behaviour.
- Learning Early – To understand about your child’s development at different ages/stages and how you can support your child in their age-related progress.
- Bookstart Corner – To build confidence in reading and rhymes with your child in fun and exciting ways. Encourages language development.
- Ready, Steady School – To support your child to become ready for starting school. Activities include preparing to read and write, making friends, managing emotions, and becoming independent.
The courses aimed at women include:
- Mum2mum – breastfeeding support group.
- Freedom Programme – Domestic Abuse awareness course for women who are experiencing / have experienced domestic abuse.
- Freedom Forever – Follow on programme providing support to move on, increase assertiveness and to respond to the specific effects of exposure on children.
Please contact your local RISE centre to register your interest in joining any of the groups listed above:
The RISE Hub Children’s Centre is based at The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU – call 01249 463040
Spring Rise Children’s Centre is based in Frogwell in Chippenham, SN14 ODH – call 01249 464008
The Rise Trust will be continuing to keep people updated through their website and social media pages:
Website: www.therisetrust.org
Facebook: Chippenham Children’s Centres – The Rise Trust
Instagram page: the_rise_trust
