Littleborough Family Hub: A Great Resource for Families

Key Takeaways:

• The Littleborough Family Hub provides a wide range of services for families with children aged 0-19 or 0-25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• They offer support through various activities and learning opportunities.
• The Hub aims to help families with bonding and child development.

The Littleborough Family Hub is a fantastic resource for families in the area.

Here are some of the services they offer:

• Antenatal and postnatal support: They have a range of activities and programs to support parents during pregnancy and after the birth of their child.
• Baby and toddler groups: These provide an opportunity for children to socialise and learn through play, while parents can meet other parents and get support.
• Parenting courses: They offer courses on a variety of topics, such as child development, behaviour management, and first aid.

A Typical Week at the Hub:

The Littleborough Family Hub is open throughout the week, offering different activities and support sessions. Here are some examples:

• Tuesday:
  • Antenatal/postnatal clinics 9 a.m.–3.45 3.45pm.
  • Baby massage 10am – 11am

    A 6-week course. The session will support bonding, attachment, baby’s brain development, colic issues, and communication skills. Suitable for babies aged 0–8 months.

    Contact them to book onto the session.

• Wednesday:

  • Play and learn 9.30am – 11.30am

    Join us for a fun session aimed at younger children to develop their speech, language, and support communication skills. Suitable for children aged 0–5 years.

  • Baby and me 1pm – 2pm

    A 6-week course. Enjoy playful activities with your baby, helping build a strong bond. Learn about how babies develop and the important part you play.

  • Christmas party 1pm – 2.30pm (Wednesday 18^th December)

    Suitable for children 10 months plus old.

• Thursday:

  • Baby sensations 10am – 11am

    Fun sensory session for babies. Suitable for babies aged 0–8 months.

  • Baby boogie beats 1pm – 1.45pm

    Come along and enjoy nursery rhymes and actions with your baby, supporting early communication skills. A session where you can meet other parents while bonding with your baby. For children aged 0–18 months old.

  • Christmas party 1pm – 2.30pm (Thursday 19^th December)

    Suitable for children 0–10 months old.

  • Bump, birth and beyond 5.30pm – 8pm (twilight session)

    A four-week course delivered by the family hubs team, midwives, and health visitors for expectant families who are 28 weeks and over and live in the Rochdale borough.

• Friday:

  • Multiple birth play and learn 10am – 11.30am (no session 20^th December)

    Come along to this session for multiple birth families. Share your experiences and meet other families with multiple births.

Getting in Touch:

The Littleborough Family Hub is located at:

• Littleborough Sports Centre, Calderbrook Road, Littleborough OL15 9JN
• Telephone: 01706 378166
• Email: familyhubs@rochdale.gov.uk

Summary:

Overall, the Littleborough Family Hub is a valuable resource for families in the local community. It provides a welcoming and supportive environment where families can access a range of services and support to help them thrive.