MIDDLETON
MIDDLETON CHILDREN'S CENTRES
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Boarshaw Children’s Centre 0161 655 8850
Hollin Children’s Centre 0161 655 4429
Kirkway Children’s Centre 01706 927292
Langley Children’s Centre 0161 653 9526
MIDDLETON HEALTH CENTRES
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Alkrington Health Centre 0161 655 7400
Durnford Medical Centre 0161 643 2011
Durnford Street Clinic 0161 251 8300
Langley Clinic 0161 716 2830
Middleton Health Centre 0161 655 7434
MIDDLETON SCHOOLS
Primary Schools
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Alkrington Primary School 0161 643 6357
Bowlee Park Community School 0161 654 0257
Elm Wood Primary School 0161 287 0607
Hollin Primary School 0161 6435148
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School 0161 6434882
Middleton Parish Church of England Primary 0161 643 0753
Parkfield Primary School 0161 643 2592
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School 0161 653 9587
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary 0161 643 3271
St John's Church of England Primary (Thornham) 0161 643 4687
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary (Middleton) 0161 643 7594
St Michael's C of E Primary School (Alkrington) 0161 643 8393
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School 0161 643 3946
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 0161 643 7132
Secondary Schools
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Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School 0161 643 4009
St Anne's Academy 0161 643 2643
Specialist Schools – Middleton
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Newlands School 0161 655 0220
All Specialist Schools
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ACTIVITIES - MIDDLETON
Under 5’s
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Alkrington Parent & Toddler Group Alkrington Cp School, Manor Rd, M24 1JZ
Burnside Stay 'n' Play Parent and Toddler Group 38 Burnside Crescent, M24 5NN
Jumbo Social Centre Parent & Toddler Group Grimshaw Lane, M24 2AF
Kidz Klub Parent and Toddler Group Assherton St, Cheapside, M24 6DG
Snakes and Slides Parent & Toddler Group Grimshaw Lane, M24 2AE
St Thomas More Parent Toddler Group St Thomas More School, M24 1PY
Stay 'n' Play Parent and Toddler Group
Arts/Drama/Dance
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Anita Tymcyshyn School Of Dancing Long St, M24 6UN
Junior Streetdance & Disco Freestyle Class
Langley Theatre Workshop Demesne Media Arts Centre, Bowness Road, M24 4NU
Leesa Vain Dance Academy Heaton Mill, Spring Gardens, M24 6DQ
Mad Theatre Company Middleton Arena, Corporation St, M24 1AG
Middleton's Pop Stars Academy of Performing Arts Morton Street, M24 6AN
Tiny Boppers Street/Disco Dance Heaton Mill, Spring Gardens, M24 6DQ
Tracing Steps Theatre and Dance Company Demesne Community Centre, M24 4JF
Play Centres
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Kidz Klub Cheapside, M24 6DG
Snakes and Slides Grimshaw Lane, M24 2AE
Sports
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Blast Out Martial Arts - Middleton Rochdale Road, M24 2GL
Bowlee Park Sports Centre Guide Windermere Rd, M24 4LA
Under 5 Sports Session at Demesne Community Centre Asby Close, M24 4JF
Over 5 Sports Session at Demensne Community Centre Asby Close, M24 4JF
Middleton Trampolining Club St. Annes Academy, Stott Lane, M24 6XN
Link4Life
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Middleton Arena Guide Corporation Street, Middleton, M24 1AG
Middleton Pool Guide Corporation Street, Middleton, M24 1AG
Accessible Activities
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Rochdale Short Breaks for Children/Young People with Disabilities
Short Breaks Matrix Lists all various events and activities at different venues
Tracing Steps Disability Dance and Drama Group Demesne Community Centre, M24 4JF
Youth
Our Youth Service provides a range of informal educational opportunities across the borough primarily aimed at 13 to
19 year olds.
Boarshaw, Cheapside & Springvale
Contact: Dave Wilmore - 07527 385761
Rhodes, Alkrington & Moorclose
Contact: Azizul Hoque - 07837 093 898
Langley & Hollin
Contact: Jill Amos - 07527 385760
Download: Middleton Activities
Web: Activities for Teenagers
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VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY
Rochdale Community Champions
Rochdale borough award-winning Community Champions are people from across the borough who make a positive
difference by helping others. Our Community Champions have a wide variety of skills. Some have professional
backgrounds and use those skills as a volunteer; others are "expert by experience" or have developed their skills
through training.
Tel: 01706 926 674
Email: community.champion@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Rochdale Community Champions
Rochdale United Charities
The money invested in the Rochdale United Charities is for the purpose of relieving, either generally or individually,
persons who live in the area who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
Tel: 01457 876665
Email: enquiries@saddleworthparishcouncil.org.uk
Web: Rochdale United Charities
Homestart
Homestart helps parents going through difficult times including; loneliness and isolation, relationship difficulties,
coping with twins, triplets or several pre-school children, ill health, disability or special needs, lone parenting, first time
parenthood or new babies, postnatal illness and children's behavioural problems.
Tel: 01706 627207
Email: donna.homestart@fsmail.net
Web: Home Start
Community Support
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The Lighthouse Project Community Centre
Burnside Centre
Middleton Libraries
Brentwood Middleton Day Centre
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Age Concern - Middleton
Well Woman Centre – Middleton
Family Support Services
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Family Action – Family Support Team
Teenage Parents – Young Parent Service
Age Concern - Middleton
Turning Point (Alcohol/Drug Misuse Support)
EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & SKILLS
Hopwood Hall College - Middleton Campus
Rochdale Road, M24 6XH
Tel: 0161 654 4373
Email: training@hopwood.ac.uk
Web: Hopwood College - Middleton Campus
Jobcentre Plus - Middleton
Othen House
7 Oldham Road
Middleton
M24 1BE
Tel: 0845 6043719
Web: Jobcentre details
Rochdale Apprenticeship Guide
There are a number of training organisations in the borough who offer apprenticeships.
Contact: The Skills Team - Rochdale MB Council
Tel: 01706 925099
Download: Rochdale Apprenticeship Guide
Access to Work
Practical support for people with a disability, health or mental health condition who are starting work, to help stay in
work and starting their own business.
Tel: 0141 950 5327
More Info: Access to Work Fund
Web: Access to Work – Gov.UK
> Job Gym – Mantra Learning
> Lighthouse Project Training
> Oak Training
> Pride Media Association
> Work Club - Middleton
> List of All Work Clubs
> Finding A Job - Universal Jobmatch - Job Vacancies
> Groundwork Prince's Trust Team programme
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KEY SERVICE TEAMS - BOROUGHWIDE
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CHILDREN’S SAFEGUARDING
Children’s Social Care – First Response Team
If you are unsure that a child may be suffering but are worried, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm,
neglect or abuse, please contact our Children's Social Care Service using the contact details
Tel: 0845 226 5570 (Office hours)
Emergency Out of Hours: 0845 121 2975
Minicom: 0845 226 5570
Email: social.services@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Child Protection
Sunrise
Sunrise is a multi agency team that tackles sexual exploitation and related harm in the borough of Rochdale. We bring
together professionals from the police, children’s social care, sexual health and Early Break.
Tel: 0161 856 3376 / 0161 856 1734
Email: sunrise.rochdale@gmp.police.uk
Info: Sunrise Team
Web: Sunrise website
Young Person's Support Team (Awaiting info from Young Person's Support team)
Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Board (RBSCB)
The Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Board (RBSCB) is the key statutory mechanism for agreeing how
organisations in Rochdale will co-operate to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in Rochdale.
Tel: 0845 226 5500
Email: rbscb.admin@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: RBSCB
Info: Rochdale's Children's Needs and Response Framework
Public Protection Investigation Unit (PPIU
The Child Protection Officers manage serious investigations into offences relating where children are victims of crime,
especially where the offender is a person with some responsibility towards that child. This could include, but is not
exhaustive, physical assaults, neglect and sexual offences.
Tel: 0161 856 4810 (Child Protection Unit)
Tel: 0161 856 8069 (Domestic Abuse Unit)
Tel: 0161 856 8067 (Vulnerable Adults Unit)
Children and Family Centre - Queen St
We support families to bring up their own children; strengthen families and safeguard children. Help parents improve
their parenting skills; prevent family breakdowns; safeguard children from abuse and exploitation and try to make
children's home lives more stable. Also offer respite day care as a part of family support package.
Tel: 01706 360265
Email: catherine.moore@rochdale.gov.uk / ann.ashworth@rochdale.gov.uk
DISABLED/SEN
Children with Disabilities Team
We undertake assessments of children’s and parent/carer’s needs in order to recommend and provide support services
or equipment and adaptations to help with daily living. The team consists of specialist workers who work very closely
together for the benefit of children with disabilities and their families. They include Social Workers, Occupational
Therapists, Support Workers, Portage & Learning Together Workers and a Referral Information and Advice Officer.
Tel: 01706 925900
Email: cwd@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Children with Disablities Team
Rochdale’s Local Offer
A Local Offer – Telling you what is ‘additional and different’
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We will set out what services are available - universal and specialist for children and young people with SEND
aged 0 - 25
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How to access services
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Training for the new way of working that is available for everyone – we will train everyone together where
the training is useful for everyone (professionals and parents)
How services will work together
How we will make sure that parent engagement means that they have more choice and control over what
services they receive
Further Info: Rochdale’s Local Offer
SEN Assessment Team
The SEN Assessment Team is responsible for carrying out statutory assessments to identify the special educational
needs of some children and young people. The needs of these children and young people are complex and significant
and for most of them it is appropriate to issue a Statement of SEN. We liaise closely with parents; schools; settings
and a range of services involved with children to ensure that the provision made for this group of clients is both coordinated and matched to their need.
Tel: 01706 925128
Email: sen@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: SEN Assessment Team
Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
Identifying children is very complex, especially in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, as many children will have
poor speech and language skills on entry to a setting. It is recognised that children's response to universal strategies
and language-rich environments is far more informative than a one-off 'snap-shot' on entry. Children with conditions
not related to slowed development such as stammering, cleft lip and palate, feeding difficulties etc should be referred
immediately. Please see the guidelines for referral by clicking on the web link below.
Tel: 01706 837 197
Email: S.Pert@NHS.net
Web: Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
Barnardos
Barnardo's Rochdale borough Services offers support and assistance to disabled children and young people
(pre-birth to 19 years old) and their families.
Tel: 01706 515717
Email: rochdale.project@barnardos.org.uk
Web: Barnardos
Rochdale Parent Partnership (Family Action)
We offer independent, impartial advice and support to parents and carers who have children with learning difficulties
or disabilities.
Tel: 0161 653 4461
Email: ann.mcbride@family-action.org.uk
Web: Rochdale Parent Partnership
Rochdale Young Carers Service (Family Action)
We support children and young people; 5-18 years and their families where they are caring for another family member
who has a physical illness/disability; mental ill health; or has a problematic use of drugs/ alcohol. The team offers
assessment and support to ensure that the young person gets a break, meets other young carers and that services to
the family are improved.
Contact: Andrea Ashton
Tel: 01706 515740
Email: andrea.ashton@family-action.org.uk
EARLY HELP
Sure Start Children’s Centres
Sure Start Children's Centre’s offer a range of support and services including; early learning and childcare,
employment and training, family support, health services and parent involvement.
Tel: 01706 719900
Email: family.info@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Children’s Centres
Family Journey in Children’s Centres
Family Journey is a programme of sessions for all families to help them to support the development and early learning
of their babies and young children. It is offered in Children's Centres across Rochdale beginning with an ante-natal
session and running through to starting nursery or school.
Contact: Gail Hague
Tel: 01706 927801
Email: gail.hague@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Family Journey
C.A.F Team
The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a key part of delivering frontline Early Help services that are focused
around the needs of children and young people.
CAF Team Tel: 01706 925127
Email: CAF.Team@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: C.A.F Team
Young Parents Team
The Young Parent Service can offer help and support to young parents under 21 years, including
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Getting ready for your newborn, baby routines and parenting advice
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Help with housing, benefits, and budgeting
Information, advice and support with education, training and employment
Health services including contraception and sexual health
Support to access local Sure Start Children Centre
Information on child Care
Emotional Support
Contact: Kim Brogan
Tel: 01706 927879
Email: kim.brogan@rochdale.gov.uk
Stronger Families (Awaiting info from the Stronger Families team)
Family Information Service (F.I.S)
F.I.S provides information on childcare and services for families with children aged 0-20 in the borough of Rochdale.
We will also tell you what help may be available to assist with your childcare costs.
Tel: Public Enquiries: 01706 719900 / Practitioners Enquiries: 01706 927824
Email: family.info@rochdale.gov.uk / stacy.bennett@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Family Information Service
Parenting Support/Classes/Strengthening Families
For further details and/or to make a referral please contact one of the Parenting Support Officers •Alison Kennedy (Howard St Children's Centre) 01706 646103
•Carl Huddart (Deeplish Children's Centre) 01706 647959
•Samantha White (Belfield Children's Centre) 01706 356634
Web: Parenting Support Referral Info
Supported Day Care Scheme (Sponsored/Subsidised)
The primary focus of the Supported Day Care Scheme is to ensure that the child's wellbeing and safety are
maintained. The scheme as two elements: Sponsored Day Care (Level 4 & above) and Subsidised Day Care (Level 3 &
above) – Referrals to be made by Practitioners.
Tel: Sarah Taylor – 01706 92 -7770 / 07528 973 502
Email: sarah.taylor@rochdale.gov.uk
Referral Info/Forms: Referral Information
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Anti-Social Behaviour
Rochdale Safer Communities Partnership (RSCP) brings together over 30 local agencies including the council and
police, which are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour effectively by working in partnership
Tel: Samina Ul-Haq - 01706 924735
Email: samina.ul-haq@rochdale.gov.uk
Referral/Reporting: Further Info
HEALTH
Universal
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All Health Centre
Turning Point (Alcohol/Drug Misuse Support)
Sexual Health Service
Oral Health Unit - Middleton
Children’s Health
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Health Visiting Team
School Health Team
Newborn Hearing Screening
CAMHS
HYPe Service
Children’s Community Nursing Team
Children’s Speech & Language Service
Children’s Occupational Therapy
Children’s Physiotherapy Service
Community Maternity Service
Educational Psychology Service
HOUSING
Stepping Stone
Our services are of benefit to people with a wide range of needs and background. We aim to support people who are
vulnerable for many reasons, including (but not exclusively) their young age, leaving care, learning difficulties, mental
health problems, offending issues, and drug and alcohol misuse.
Tel: 01706 646922
Referral Info: Referrals Process
Web: Stepping Stone
Homelessness Prevention and Housing Options Service
The service provides advice; information and accommodation to homelessness people. This includes advice if someone
is about to or has lost their home; assistance to help prevent homelessness; provide temporary accommodation;
resettlement support and on other related issues.
Tel: 0845 602 4995
Email: housing.homelessness@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Homelessness and Prevention
SCHOOLS
Schools Service
The Rochdale Schools Service is comprised of school improvement officers; education officers; consultants; advisory
teachers; teachers and administrative support staff. The purpose of the service is to support and challenge Rochdale
schools and raise pupils' achievement; through the work of specialist teams.
Tel: 01706 925014
School Admissions Team
The Pupil Services Team is the first point of contact for all queries on admission to primary and secondary school in
Rochdale. The team is also responsible for providing advice to schools and parents regarding exclusions; child
employment; performance licenses and home to school transport.
Tel: General 01706 925982 / Lead – Janet Entwistle 01706 925314
Email: online.admissions@rochdale.gov.uk / janet.entwistle@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Schools Admissions Teams
Find a School: Lists of Schools
Fair Access Team – School Improvement
To support schools in establishing steps to fair access, including Safeguarding, CME/elective home education (EHE),
behaviour management and co-ordination with multi agency groups.
Tel: 01706 925072
Email: cme@rochdale.gov.uk
Real Trust
Rochdale Education and Learning (REAL) Trust is an award winning limited company and charitable trust, established
in 2001 for schools, to provide them with a “one stop shop” and brokerage service for their staff’s Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) needs. Along with identifying and sharing best practice, the REAL Trust aims to
advance education by providing education professionals with the opportunity to access high quality training courses,
conferences, curriculum development and collaborative learning groups.
Tel: 01706 926708
Email: info@realtrust.org.uk
Info: More info
Web: Real Trust
YOUTH
Rochdale Youth Service
Rochdale Youth Service's purpose is to 'support young people in their transition from childhood to responsible
adulthood; encourage their social development and individual fulfillment; and help and encourage them to engage
more actively in society.' We offer educational programs and projects in which young people choose to be involved.
The age range we work with is 13-19yrs and we cover the whole of Rochdale Borough.
Tel: 01706 924927
Email: youthservice@rochdale.gov.uk
Web: Rochdale Youth Service
Targeted Support Services (TSS)
TSS recieves referrals for cases at levels 2 and 3 on the Needs & Response Framework. Referral is via an RCAF and
families must thereore consent to the referral and be involved in or willing to be involved in a CAF process.
Contact: Elaine Lord
Tel: 01706 924924
Email: elaine.lord@rochdale.gov.uk
Targeted Youth Support - Secondary Schools Panel (TYS)
TYS is a form of Early Help and is usually appropriate for cases at level 2 and above on the Needs & Response
Framework. To submit a referral form or to get the dates for school panel meeetings please use the TYS referral email
address
Contact: Emily Nickson
Tel: 01706 926202
Email: emily.nickson@rochdale.gov.uk
TYS Referral Email: tys.referrals@rochdale.gov.uk
Children's and Youth Empowerment
For more information on the different forums and details of their meetings and access please contact Heather
Mellalieu.
Contact: Heather Mellalieu
Tel: 01706 924295
Email: heather.mellalieu@rochdale.gov.uk
More Info: Children's Youth and Empowerment
Youth Offending Team
The Rochdale Youth Offending Team is a multi-agency unit that aims to work effectively with others to reduce the level
and impact of youth crime in Rochdale.
Contact: Rochdale YOT Reception (For all enquiries)
Tel: 01706 925353
Referral Info: Youth Offending Team
ADULT CARE SERVICES
Click on the links for the service information you require –
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Living at home
Care homes and housing options
Getting out and about
Keeping people safe
Disabilities and sensory loss
Being a carer
Health, recovery and wellbeing
Getting in touch or getting involved
Information, legal and financial issues
Local Offer/SEN Adults
Tel: 0300 303 8886
Web: Adult Care Website
RESOURCES FOR EARLY YEARS PROVIDERS
Workforce Training and Recruitment Team
Our training is primarily aimed at early years, childcare and play work providers who are registered with Ofsted on
either the compulsory or voluntary registers and these providers will be given priority on places.
The training programme will be delivered on a termly basis and includes; Safeguarding and Welfare Requirement
Training and Continual Professional Development Training.
Tel: Jackie Kelly - Training & Recruitment Manager - 01706 927851
Tel: Diane Thompson - Training & Recruitment Officer - 01706 927809
Tel: Sonya Longthorne - Training & Recruitment Administrator - 01706 927835
Early Years Foundation Stage Forum
A 24 hour national support network of EYFS professionals with downloadable resources, including planning and policy
templates, topic based focus plans and articles on all aspects of EYFS. Rochdale Council has it's own local forum, for
meeting up online with practitioners from your area. There is also access to the Progress Recording and Monitoring
System (PRAMS), developed to enable you to monitor EYFS progess of the children in your setting.
To Register
Visit www.eyfs.info and click on "Create Account"
Then type password - Bright2012 and press "Check Key" button
You can now fill in the registration form, completing all required fields.