Comet at Thomas Fairchild Children's Centre

Service details

Children’s Centres are community hubs that offer a wide range of services which are available to all families and children. They are specifically designed so children under the age of five and their families can access services in one place that is local to them. The services include: 

  • FREE stay and play sessions
  • Nursery and child-minders (charges do apply)
  • Health services
  • Family support
  • Help and support to get into training and employment

Find information about support available from Children's Centres in Hackney here


What activities are available?

A regular programme of activities takes place as well as changing support from services working in the centre. Comet @ Thomas Fairchild Children’s Centre Activity Timetable is available from this page. Some activities take place in the centre, and some nearby.  


What health services are on offer in Children's Centres?

  • Speech and language therapy. These therapists can help your child if they are finding it hard to talk. 
  • HENRY A FREE fun programme designed to give babies and young children (0-5 years) a good start and to help the whole family adopt a healthier lifestyle. The programme covers; healthy nutrition, oral health, active lifestyles, breastfeeding and parenting.
  • Mental health services - Direct support to children and families such as counselling, or support to your child. 
  • Hackney's Portage service who work in the home with children up to age of 3 (if they have a disability) and their families to improve the child’s development. 

 

SEND Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years and Pregnancy 0-4
Primary 4 -10
Parents and Carers
SEN Provision Type
  • Universal

Who to contact

Telephone
07766547679 07766547679
E-mail
Admin@comet.hackney.sch.uk
Website
www.cometnurseryandcc.co.uk/.../web
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Where to go

Address
Cropley Street
Hackney
London
Postcode

N1 7HA

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Venue Notes

Buses: 21, 76, 141, 394

Tube: Old Street

Parking: Pay & Display

Time / Date Details

Time of day
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
Session Information
Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm

Other details

Who is eligible?

Universal service meaning it can be accessed by all Hackney families with children aged 0 – 5 years.

Referral Details

Some specialist services require a referral from a worker such as Health Visitor, Family Support Worker or GP. 

What to do if you have a complaint

If you have any feedback for the Children’s Centre, then do talk about it with the worker or manager. 

If you are not happy with their response and wish to make a formal complaint, then ask the reception for the centre or schools complaints procedure as this centre is part of the school. 

Advice on school complaints can be found on Hackney Education's website here

Costs

  • Free

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