Howard Street Family Hub

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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 your and your family through a range of different support and also to 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

Baby play and learn 1.30pm - 3pm

A fun and exciting session for children to explore all areas of play and learning opportunities in our early year’s environment. Suitable for children aged 0-18 months.

Baby massage 1.30pm - 2.30pm

A course for parents /carers and their babies to learn massage techniques and its importance for baby’s health and development. Suitable for non-mobile babies only.

Contact us to book onto the session.

Baby bistro 2.30pm - 3pm

A session for parents to meet up in a relaxed open atmosphere. Refreshments provided. Please note baby weighing will not be available. 

Bump to baby pre-birth parenting course at Norden Family Hub 6pm – 7pm

Antenatal session for parents to be from 16 weeks pregnant. A 3 week programme for mums and dads to be focusing on bonding, skin to skin, safe sleep and safety within the home.

Contact us to book onto the course.

Tuesday

Midwife clinic

To book an appointment with a midwife see Badger Notes self-refer your pregnancy to NCA.

Happy talk 10am – 11am

A 6 week course to support your child’s speech and language. For children aged between 12 and 24 months.

Contact us to book onto the course.

Baby messy play 1pm - 2.30pm

A session in which your child can explore different textures. Food will be used so please speak to a member of staff if your child has any allergies. Suitable for children aged 0-12 months and non-mobile babies.

Wednesday

Family journey 10am - 11am

Gain tips and advice for toilet training your child.

Contact us to book onto the session.

Thursday

Midwife clinic

To book an appointment with a midwife see Badger Notes self-refer your pregnancy to NCA.

Messy play 9.30am – 11am

A session in which your child can explore different textures. Food will be used so please speak to a member of staff if your child has any allergies. Suitable for children aged 0 – 5 years.   

Splash and play swimming session 12.15pm – 1pm (term time)

Cost is £3 per parent and child. Parents will pay at reception on arrival at Rochdale Leisure centre. This is an outreach session. First come basis.

Friday

No sessions 29th March

Play and learn 10am – 11am

A fun and exciting session for children to explore all areas of play and learning opportunities in our early years environment. Suitable for children aged 0-5 years.

5th – Spring time
12th – Construction site
19th – Under the sea
26th – Farm yard

Boogie beats 11am – 11.30am

Music and movement classes combining music and dance with carefully structured learning. Helps children to develop confidence, co-ordination and social skills whilst they learn to express themselves in a friendly and relaxed environment. Suitable for children aged 0-5 years.

Baby sensations with bistro 1.30pm – 3pm

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-mobile babies.

Breastfeeding social group 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Call in for a relaxed and informal chat for advice and support for issues relating to breastfeeding.

Who to contact

Telephone
01706 926700 01706 926700
E-mail
familyhubs@rochdale.gov.uk

Where to go

Address
Howard Street
Rochdale
Postcode

OL12 0PP

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