Please note that Reevy Hill will be closed week commencing 30th September 2024 due to an emergency. All events due to take place there during that week will be cancelled.
On this page, you'll find the latest details of what's on at our family hubs.
Although we try hard to make sure everything on these pages and timetables is accurate, details of events can sometimes change at short notice. There might be cancellations because of, for example, bad weather or other emergencies. So if you're making a special trip, you might want to check with the hub or with the organisers beforehand.
Click here for our September 2024 timetable
Click here for our October 2024 timetable
Here's a quick overview of recent events and parenting programmes:
Play and Learn - space for you and your child to learn together and have fun! Just drop in.
Story and Rhyme - fun, interactive story, craft and rhyme session for 0-3s. Call Sumiyya on 01274 730415 or 07519414464 to book.
Baby Steps - A friendly group for parents-to-be to meet and get emotional and practical support.
Sensory Room - a therapeutic space for all families devoted to relaxing and developing the senses. Call us to book (one hour slots).
SEND Parent/Carer’s Coffee Morning - a place for parent carers to share experiences and get support. Email chaslam@carersresource.org or call 0808 015939 for more information.
Health Visitor, Baby and Midwife Clinics - including Clover midwife clinic. Appointment only; speak to your health visitor or midwife.
BHT Owlets Play Group - A friendly Stay and Play for children 18 months to 3 years whose parents/carers who would like support to develop their child’s language skills through play. Call BHT on 01274 730415 for more info and to book a place.
Wise Owls - If you have concerns about your child 18 months to 4 years of age, come and chat with our friendly language development workers. Available at playgroups;for further info call 01274 730415.
Barkerend Buddies - Messy play for 0-4s
School Nurse Team - Support with eating, lifestyles,relationships, sleep issues and more. Drop In or call 01274 221203.
Jump Aboard - drop-in sessions with an educational psychologist.
Portage group - an education group for under 5s with additional needs and their families supported by experienced Portage home visitors.
Skills House - career advice, skills and training, job and apprenticeship search.
SEND Community Support Team - here for you to chat about difficulties you may have with your child/young person's behaviours/sleep difficulties
Baby Feeding Support Sessions - run every week by friendly experienced infant feeding practitioners with specialist support available. Any questions or concerns can be supported as well as every day feeding support. Breast pumps are available to borrow if you have seen a practitioner and there is a need identified. Please do just drop in, no booking needed. We look forward to seeing you.
Maternity Circle - drop in, we run a wide range of sessions to support pregnant mums and those with children under 2.
Talking Teens - positive parenting and relationship building for parents and carers of children aged 11-18. Covers understanding your teen, managing conflict, communicating and more.
Family Links Nurturing Programme - supporting positive parenting, encouraging emotional health and exploring the emotional needs behind behaviour. For parents and carers of children aged 3-12.
Click here for our September 2024 timetable
Click here for our October 2024 timetable
Here's a quick overview of current events and parenting programmes
School nurse parent drop-in – Support with eating,lifestyles, relationships, sleep issues and more.
Women’s chit chat group – drop-in for a warm drink, chat and peer support.
DWP advisor – benefits, training and advice. Email bradford.clustersupportingfamiliesreferrals@dwp.gov.uk
Sensory play room – a therapeutic space, perfect for children with SEND. Call us to book.
Clothes shack – a free drop-in clothes recycle shop.
Job Club (City Library) –free work clubs to learn IT skills,create/update your CV, look for jobs and more.
Adult disability gardening group – by Bradford City disability FC. Call 07818515639 for info.
CCST – for families with children with SEND. Call the hub
for an appointment and more information.
Baby Clinic – drop in to have your baby weighed.
Manningham wellbeing Hub youth group - Outdoor forest sessions at Farcliffe. Bookable through Ali; 01274 594173 or Alii@equalitytogether.org.uk
Special Space Inclusion Group 11+ - Movie nights, trips,activities, gaming, food, arts and crafts and more. Bookable through Lukman 07890970716, Khuram 07971179676,Margaret 07974623779.
Jump aboard - educational psychologist drop-in.
Wise Owls and Owlets - language development for parents/carers of children 18 months to 4 years.
Bridging the way - drop in for ESOL, employment advice and peer support. For Roma families.
Baby feeding support sessions - run every week by friendly experienced infant feeding practitioners with specialist support available. Any questions or concerns can be supported as well as every day feeding support. Breast pumps are available to borrow if you have seen a practitioner and there is a need identified. Just drop in.
Homework stations - Now bookable through reception for everyone to use as a quiet space to work.
Legal Support - Drop in for free family law advice.
Special Pathways - supporting SEND Young people transitioning to Adulthood. Appointment only; call Special Pathways for further info on 0330 133 6358
Stay and Play - for 0-4s.
Locala - drop-in clinic for sexual health advice.
SkillsHouse - career advice, skills and training and apprenticeships search
EBSA - Emotionally Based School Avoidance - a course of support for parents with children who have attendance difficulties linked to mental health needs. Please call for more details: 07773123937
Family Links Nurturing – supporting positive parenting and exploring emotional needs behind behaviour. For parents/carers of 2-13s.
Talking Teens - positive parenting and relationship building for parents and carers of children aged 11-18. Covers managing conflict,communicating and more.
Who’s in Charge - Parents and primary carers who care for children aged 8 to 18 years of age, who are abusive or violent towards them or who appear out of parental control.
Time out for dads - helping dads build a better relationship with their children.
Incredible Years pre-school - Promotes positive children’s social, emotional, and language development through praise and encouragement
Click here for our September 2024 timetable
Click here for our October 2024 timetable
Here's a quick overview of current events and parenting programmes
School Nurse Team – Drop In or call 01274 221203
Health visitor clinics – speak to your health visitor or call 01274 221223 to book.
Foster Carers Support Group - if you are a foster carer and would like further information please contact Shahnaz Zaman: shahnaz.zaman@bradfordcft.org.uk
Jump Aboard educational psychologist - Free Consultation on topics such as Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs,learning difficulties, social emotional and sensory needs, EHC (education, health and care) assessments and EHCPs (education, health and care plan).
Coffee mornings - Free coffee morning with surplus food available. Support available around return to work, finance, mental health, housing and much more.
Baby Circles - CALLING ALL PREGNANT WOMEN. Grab a cuppa, connect with other pregnant women,seek wider support all whilst relaxing and enjoying a wide range of wellbeing and self-care activities.
Baby feeding support sessions - run every week from our friendly experienced infant feeding practitioners with specialist support available. Any questions or concerns can be supported as well as every day feeding support. Breast pumps are available to borrow if you have seen a practitioner and there is a need identified. Please do just drop in, no booking needed. We look forward to seeing you
Play and learn - for children 0-5. No need to book, come play along with your children and make new friends.
Community drop-in - family navigators available to support you with all things family hub and signpost you to services to support your family, from cost of living to SEND services.
Digital resource centre - at TFD library - Free Wi-Fi, phone charging, access to computers, printing, support for digital access,support from family navigators, community connect support,emergency food parcels, tea and coffee.
Sensory Space Sessions - Our new sensory space is now open for families to book. It's a wonderful space with light/ sound and textures for children and babies to explore. If you would like to book a slot please contact the family hub.
St Vincent's Advice - to book an appointment please call St Vincent's directly on 01274 731909
SEND marketplace - a variety of services available to discuss support for parents, young people and children with additional needs.
C-card scheme - supporting Young People aged 13 to 24 to access FREE contraception including condoms, femidoms, dams, lube and information and advice. You can drop in to the hubs any afternoon from 3pm to 5pm to sign up for to the scheme and access in a safe and confidential space.
Baby and toddler reading and rhymes - in the library at the TFD Centre. There are also free book packs to take away.
Who’s in Charge – Parents and primary carers who care for children aged 8 to 18 years of age, who are abusive or violent towards them or who appear out of parental control.
Family Links Nurturing – supporting positive parenting and exploring the emotional needs behind behaviour. For parents/carers of 2-13s.
Talking Teens – positive parenting and relationship building for parents/carers of 11-18s. Covers understanding your teen,managing conflict, communicating and more.
HENRY preparation for parenthood - a six week antenatal programme helping you prepare for the arrival of your baby.
Time out for dads - helping dads build an even better relationship with their children.
Click here for our September 2024 timetable
Click here for our October 2024 timetable
Here's a quick overview of recent events and parenting programmes
Play and learn – our free play and learn sessions are open to all families with children 0-5. Enjoy fun activities songs and stories as well as tips to support your child's wellbeing and development at home.
School nurse parent drop-in – help with eating,lifestyles,relationships, emotions, body changes,growing up, sleeping and more. If you can’t come but still need help, call the school
nurses: 01274 221203.
Baby feeding support sessions - run every week from our friendly experienced infant feeding practitioners with specialist support available. Any questions or concerns can be supported as well as every day feeding support. Breast pumps are available to borrow if you have seen a practitioner and there is a need identified. Please do just drop in, no booking needed. We look forward to seeing you
Sensory room – Call or email us to book sessions at Rainbow. For sessions at Strong Close Nursery (Term Time) call 01535 605272. During school holidays contact Rainbow. For Owlets call 01274 436600.
SEND inclusive drop-in sessions - open to all parents,carers and their children. Includes multi sensory story time and access to a range of SEND resources to promote speech,language and sensory exploration.
Youth Club – for ages 11-19. A warm, safe and inviting space for young people with lots of activities on offer.
Wise Owls Language development advice drop-in - if you’re concerned about your 18m to 4 year old’s language development come get advice from our language development workers.
Parent Led SEND play - A parent-led play session for SEND, for families with children aged 6-11. Places are limited so please book your place by calling us.
Jump aboard - talk through concerns and how to support your child with an educational psychologist. Can help with autism,ADHD, speech & language,learning difficulties, social,emotional and sensory needs.
Portage play group - referral only; contact Christine on 07977160187 for details.
Baby Clinic - drop in to get your baby weighed
Maternity Circle - a safe and welcoming space for women planning pregnancy, pregnant women and new mothers,providing information on maternal health and wellbeing and parenting until baby is 2.
Children's Community Support Team (CCST) - appointment based support for families with children and young people with SEND. Referral only; contact Kelly on 07582109892 or Naina on 07582101003 for more info.
DWP supporting families employment advisor - Benefit advice, Jobs, Training & Education, Free Early Education and Childcare advice, Debts, Money Matters Advice, Domestic Abuse, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Drug & Alcohol, Family Support, School Attendance, Support with Foodbanks, plus much more.
Arts and crafts group - For adults and children aged 0-4 years.
Coffee Mornings - come and join us for a cuppa and a chat! This coffee morning is aimed at supporting parent's/carer's wellbeing.
Family Links Nurturing - supporting positive parenting and exploring emotional needs behind behaviour. For parents/carers of children 2-13.