Handovers

Extra support when you are feeling anxious

Handover Services are provided in recognition that emotions can run high for parents that are separated, and that children can become emotionally compromised by upset and acrimony. For this reason, we offer a service designed to prevent the need for separated parents to meet during contact for handovers.

Parents / carers and family members can use our handover service to ensure that the transfer of children between each parent/carer is carried out safely and calmly.  The children are brought to the centre by their residential parent / carer and the children are handed over to the non-resident parent/carer.  The resident parent/carer leaves and then 10-15 minutes later the non-resident leaves with the children.  Open return the resident parent/carer arrives first and then the non resident brings the children back. This can be done across a period of time and handovers do not always have to be on the same day.

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We take safety seriously

Yours and your child's safety whilst visiting our Family Time Centre is our top priority. That’s why we’ve gone above and beyond with the safety and security protocols we have in place.

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“I used the centre from March-May this year and found the staff very friendly and helpful, there is a lot of items for the children to play with and nothing is too much trouble if you require any help or assistance, I would highly recommend this centre if you require this service.”