Splash Sure Start

General information

History:

Sure Start is the Government’s programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support.
Splash Sure Start has been operational in the Lurgan and Brownlow area from October 2007 providing services to children aged 0 -4 years and their families.
Splash Sure Start aims to work with parents to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of babies and young children so that they can flourish at home and when they get to school.
The multi-disciplinary team of 26 staff consists of a wide range of professionals including Family Support Workers, Health Visitors, Midwives, Speech and Language Therapists, Play Development Worker, Early Years Workers and a Child-minding Co-ordinator.

Our Range of Sure Start Services:

Splash Sure Start does not replace existing services. We aim to build on what is already there bringing services together in a way that help families find support and advice. Development of services will be ongoing in response to needs/demands identified by the parents/carers. Splash Sure Start encourages feedback on existing services and ideas for developing services.
Splash Sure Start provides the following services to Sure Start families (from pregnancy until your child goes to school:

• Ante Natal Yoga
• Toy Library
• Play Workshop
• Dad’s Events
• Early Years Art
• Baby Massage
• Cook It
• Baby Yoga
• First Aid for Babies
• Speech & Language Support
• Storytelling Sessions
• Home Safety Advice & Equipment
• Ante Natal Support
• Post Natal Support
• Breastfeeding Support
• Reflexology
• Play Advice
• Healthy Eating/Diet Advice
• Smoking Cessation

Areas in which Splash Sure Start Operates

Splash Sure Start Services can be accessed by mothers to be and families with children aged 0-4 years who live in the following electoral wards/areas in Lurgan and Craigavon:

• Drumgask
• Drumgor
• Taghnevan
• Church
• Court
• Drumnamoe
• Woodville-1
• Parkmore Estate