We deliver activities for children aged 0-5.
What’s on in each Family Hub varies according to the needs of the local community but typically you can come to:
And get help and support with:
Visit the Family Hub event page for a timetable of upcoming activities.
Alternatively view these booklets which include information on the groups running across the city.
All our groups are free of charge. Unless otherwise stated, attendance is on a drop-in basis; you just need to turn up!
A friendly and informal group where you can ask for advice, information and support from one of our trained Infant Feeding Peer Support Workers. They can help you on your breastfeeding journey. It is also a great opportunity for you to meet other breastfeeding mums to share experiences and socialise together. These sessions are available online and in Family Hubs, community venues, outreach sites and network centres across the city.
Visit the Family Hub event page for sessions running.
Our baby groups are held in Family Hubs, community venues, outreach sites and network centres across Sheffield. Sessions are free to attend and are open to all parents/carers and their babies. These sessions are fun and relaxing groups, for parents/carers and their baby from birth to early walkers. It is also a great chance for you to meet other families to share experiences and socialise together.
Visit the Family Hub event page for sessions running.
A fun parent/carer and toddler activity session. An opportunity to increase your knowledge of the ways you can develop your child’s learning daily at home and as part of their normal routine. We focus on child’s early language, communication, and physical development. Some of these sessions will be running outdoors and some will be messy play. We advise you dress you and your child, appropriately, for all weathers and getting dirty whilst having fun!
Visit the Family Hub event page for sessions running.
A face-to-face, slow-paced walk. A great way to enjoy some fresh air while meeting other local families to share experiences and socialise together.
Staff will be on hand to give advice and information. They can discuss activities you could do with your baby at home to support their development, routines, infant feeding and much more.
Visit the Family Hub event page for sessions running and to book a place.
Massage helps to support the development of baby’s brain by increasing attachment and attunement. It also helps babies to relax, develops their body awareness and coordination, supports relief from wind, colic, constipation and teething discomfort. Parents can learn the massage techniques in a relaxed and welcoming environment which can then be used at home.
Sessions are available online and across our Family Hub buildings.
Visit the Family Hub event page for sessions running and to book a place.
An opportunity to gain information, support and advice on when to wean your baby and how. These sessions are delivered monthly alongside the Sheffield Health Visiting 0–19 Team. They are suitable for parent/carers with babies aged between 17 – 26 weeks old.
Sessions are delivered monthly and are online. Visit this page for sessions running and to book a place.
Grab a cuppa and join our informal online information session focusing on toilet training. The sessions are delivered monthly. They provide the perfect opportunity for you to share ideas with other parents as well as gaining top tips and advice from a member of our team.
Sessions are delivered monthly and are online. Visit the Family Hub event page for sessions running and to book a place.
Health visitors have a wide range of knowledge about all aspects of parenting and supporting families. They also work closely with other health care providers and agencies and can help you access the right support through signposting and referrals to other services.
Your Health visiting team will invite you to a clinic appointment when they need to see you and your child. You can request an appointment outside of the schedule if you need – please contact the team by ringing 0114 3053224
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