Newbold Family Hub
About
** Due to unforeseen building works there will be disruption to our timetable over the next few weeks. Please contact the family hub prior to attending our sessions to prevent disappointment. We apologise for the inconvenience while we complete these essential works **
Family Hubs provide a range of support services for families with children aged 0-19 or 0-25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We help you and your family through a range of different support and also provide the opportunity for you to attend groups and courses at the centre. We are linked to other local services such as the Family Information Service, health, adult care, SEND teams and Job Centre Plus. You can access help from professionals including midwives, health visitors and the family learning team.
Monday
No sessions 1st April
Elklan lets talk parents 9.30am - 11.30am
A 6 week course. An opportunity for parents to gain an understanding of how to promote communication and language skills to help children become school ready
Contact us to book onto the course.
Play and learn with messy play 9.30am – 11.30am
A fun sensory session to develop motor skills and explore textures through play. Please wear old clothes as this session gets messy. Please speak to staff if your child has any allergies.
Soothing senses 1.30pm – 2.30pm
A weekly play and learn session offering a calm, soothing, low stimulation environment. Parents can share experiences and give each other help and advice. Suitable for children with sensory needs.
Tuesday
Bump to baby 9.30am – 11.30am
A 3 week programme for mums and dads to be focusing on bonding, skin to skin, safe sleep and safety within the home environment.
Contact us to book onto the programme.
Eid special event 1pm – 3pm (5th April)
A special play session to celebrate Eid.
Play and Learn 1pm – 3pm
A play and learn session for your child to explore through their senses with a range of sensory opportunities, including messy play. Please wear clothes you are happy to get messy in.
Family fun 1pm – 3pm (2nd and 9th April)
A fun session for all the family, older siblings welcome.
Wednesday
Easter craft event 10am – 12pm (3rd April)
Join us for a fun packed Easter crafts session. A fun session for children to get involved with their parent/carer.
Weaning and beyond 1pm – 3pm
Bring your baby along to this informal 3 week course and learn all about introducing solid foods to your baby. You can discover the pros and cons to pureeing and baby led weaning, and decide what is best for you and your baby. You can gain hints and tips on how to prepare food and what foods to avoid. For babies 6-10 months old.
Contact us to book onto the course.
Thursday
Midwife Clinic 9am - 4pm
To book an appointment with a midwife see Badger Notes self-refer your pregnancy to NCA.
Play and Learn 9.30am – 11.30am
Join us for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for you and your child to promote school readiness. Suitable for children aged 0-5 years.
Family fun 9.30am – 11.30am (4th and 11th April)
A fun session for all the family, older siblings welcome.
Song and rhyme time 1pm – 2pm
Come along to this relaxed session of songs and rhymes using various props. It’s a perfect way to support your child’s social development and encourage their speech and language.
Friday
No sessions 29th March
Baby sensations 1pm – 2.30pm
A session based on Five to Thrive key activities: Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play and Talk which promotes healthy brain development through sensory play. Suitable for non-walking babies.
Food club 12.30pm – 2.30pm
A session based on Five to Thrive key activities: Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play and Talk which promotes healthy brain development through sensory play. Suitable for non-walking babies.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 01706 649729 01706 649729
- familyhubs@rochdale.gov.uk
Where to go
- Address
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Moss Street
Rochdale
- Postcode
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OL16 5NL
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