Our online antenatal course 'Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby' is a great place to get started.
Developed by midwives it will give you practical information about pregnancy and birth, explain why people around the baby are so important and helps you start a relationship with your baby before they are born.
The postnatal course called ‘Getting to know your baby’ looks at babies’ physical and emotional development and how important play is as well as how to understand and respond to crying and developing healthy sleep patterns.
To book an appointment please contact your local Health Visiting Team.
Toddler Music Sessions - free
Tandem Theatre 'Free Toddler Music Sessions' Music and Fun! 18 months to four years.
Drop-in or reserve a space by emailing admin@tandemtheatre.com or call 07903142358.
Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
West Family Hub |
Wednesday (starting 17 April up to and including 25 July 2024) |
Little Hulton Children's Centre Longshaw Drive Little Hulton Salford M28 0BD |
11am to 12pm |
North Family Hub |
Wednesday (starting 17 April up to and including 25 July 2024) |
Swinton Gateway 100 Chorley Road Swinton M27 6BP |
1pm to 2pm |
Squirrels Scouts 5th Little Hulton
Boys and girls aged four years.
Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
West Family Hub |
Monday (starting 15 April) |
Little Hulton Children's Centre Longshaw Drive Little Hulton Salford M28 0BD |
4.45pm |
Stay and Play at the Yemeni Community Association - free
A fun filled session with messy play and singing for under fives! Come and join our interactive session and let’s make some happy memories together!
Day |
Venue |
Time |
Wednesday (starting 17 April) |
The Yemeni Community Association 1 Gladstone Rd, Eccles, Manchester M30 0WY |
10am to 11.30am |
Computer Learning programme for seven years to 16 years
Booking essential, please email clpadmin@sovereignhousegh.education or call 0161 759 1255.
Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
Central Family Hub |
Monday to Thursdays (Tuesday 2 April) |
Broughton Hub 50 Rigby Street Salford M7 4BQ |
5pm to 7pm |
Baby Social
This session is for babies non mobile aged from birth to twelve months. Each week we will introduce you to one of our five to thrive key messages and a fun activity you can do at home with your baby. It will also give you the opportunity to connect with other parents and share your experiences. Infant Feeding Champions will also be available to support you with your babies feeding journey and answer any questions you may have.
No need to book a place, just turn up.
Please contact the Early Help Admin Team on 0161 778 0601 for further information.
Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
West Family Hub
|
Monday
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Little Hulton Children's Centre Longshaw Drive Little Hulton Salford M28 0BD
|
1pm to 2pm
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South Family Hub
|
Tuesday
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Irlam and Cadishead Family Hub at the Academy Station Road Irlam M44 5LH
|
1pm to 2pm
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Central Family Hub
|
Tuesday
|
Langworthy Cornerstones Langworthy Road M6 5QQ
|
1.30pm to 2.30pm
|
South Family Hub
|
Thursday
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Winton Children’s Centre Brindley Street Winton Eccles Salford M30 8AB
|
10am to 11am
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Central Family Hub
|
Thursday
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Broughton Hub 50 Rigby Street Salford M7 4BQ
|
10am to 11am
|
North Family Hub
|
Friday
|
Swinton Gateway 100 Chorley Road Swinton M27 6BP
|
10am to 11am
|
First Steps play and support group (term time only)
This session is for children with additional needs or disability and their parent/carer. 0-3 years and not in a childcare setting. Pre or post diagnosis.
Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
North Family Hub |
Last Tuesday of every month |
Swinton Gateway Centre 100 Chorley Road Swinton M27 6BP |
10am to 11am |
Stay n Play sessions
Our Stay n Play sessions are for parents and carers of children aged 0-5. A fun filled session with messy play and singing and a chance for connection with other parents/carers.
Venue:
- Winton Family Hub in the Children’s Centre, Brindley Street, Eccles M30 8AB
Offer:
- There will be a bilingual practitioner available at every session for those non-English speaking parents with South Asian ethnic backgrounds and free refreshments.
Contact details:
Dates and times:
- Every Wednesday, 12pm to 2pm
Library sessions (term time only)
Story time sessions are open to all under 5s and their grown-ups.
Come along and listen to stories and share songs.
Library Play and Stay
Library Play and Stay sessions are for under 5s and their grown ups. Enjoy our toys and lovely books! Whatever your age it’s a great way to make new friends.
Day |
Venue |
Time |
Monday |
Little Hulton Library Longshaw Drive Little Hulton, M28 0AZ 0161 790 4201
|
9.30am to 10.30am |
Monday |
Cadishead Library 126 Liverpool Road Cadishead, M44 5AN 0161 775 3457
|
9.30am to 10.30am |
Thursday |
Irlam Library Hurst Fold Liverpool Road Irlam, M44 6FD 0161 775 3566
|
9.30am to 10.30am |
Thursday |
Little Hulton Library Longshaw Drive Little Hulton, M28 0AZ 0161 790 4201
|
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Friday |
Ordsall Library Ordsall Neighbourhood Office, Robert Hall Street, Ordsall, Salford, M5 3LT 0161 603 4097
|
10am to 11am |
Young Parents Group
Messy play, arts and crafts, cooking, trips, song and story time.
Contact Tom (call 07971963167 or email tom.cole@salford.gov.uk) or Paige (call 07377673925 or email paige.steers@thelowry.com)
Day |
Venue |
Time |
Thursday |
Little Hulton Family Hub Longshaw Drive Little Hulton M38 0DD
|
1pm to 2.30pm |
Friday |
The Beacon Centre 8A London Street Salford M6 6QT
|
1pm to 2.30pm |
First Foods Session
Ready to start introducing your baby to solid foods? This session offers practical advice and guidance and keeps you up to date with all the latest guidelines.
Day |
Venue |
Time |
First Monday of the month |
Little Hulton Family Hub, Longshaw Drive, M28 0BD |
2pm to 3pm |
First Tuesday of the month |
Langworthy Cornerstone, Liverpool Street, M6 5QQ |
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
First Thursday of the month |
Broughton Hub, Rigby Street, M7 4BQ |
10am to 11am |
Third Friday of the month |
Swinton Gateway, Chorley Road, M27 6BP |
11am to 12pm |
Last Tuesday of the month |
Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Station Road, M44 5ZR |
9.45am to 10.45am |
Last Thursday of the month |
Winton Children's Centre, Brindley Street, M30 8AB |
10am to 11am |
A Little Extra
A new peer support group for families of children with Downs Syndrome – play opportunities, sensory crafts outdoor play
Family Hub venue |
Age |
Day |
Time |
Contact details |
Broughton Family Hub in the Gateway M7 4BQ
|
All ages welcome |
Saturday |
10.30am to 12.30pm |
alittleextra2023@gmail.com
Pete - 07512848054 |
Salford Action for Autism (SAFA) Parent Coffee mornings
Free parent coffee mornings - A chance to talk and share experiences with other parents of children with autism
Family Hub venue |
Age |
Day |
Time |
Contact details |
Swinton Family Hub at the Gateway M27 6BP
|
All ages welcome |
Three Saturdays a month, no group the first Saturday of each month.
Starts 16 September 2023.
|
11am to 12.30pm |
For more information email: safaoutreach@mail.com
|
Polkadots - Children with Disabilities Group
A fun, friendly and social environment for children aged 0-10 years, pre and post diagnosis. Free entry and Refreshments provided.
Family Hub venue |
Age |
Day |
Time |
Contact details |
Swinton Family Hub at the Gateway M27 6BP
|
0-10 years |
Saturday
Three Saturdays a month, no group the first Saturday of each month.
Starts 16 September 2023.
Booking is essential to secure place and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
|
10.30am to 12pm |
|
Stay and Play music and movement
Weekly sing and dance sessions starting Friday 12 January. We will learn a variety of songs in both Portuguese and English and encourage children and parents/carers to take part in actions and play percussion instruments too.
Family Hub venue |
Age |
Day |
Time |
Contact details |
Broughton Family Hub in the Gateway M7 4BQ
|
0-5 years from Portuguese speaking countries |
Fridays, starting on 12 January 2024. |
10am to 11am |
Débora Schneider (session leader):
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