Oldham Family Hubs

Do you have a children aged 0-25 with additional needs and/or disabilities with or without diagnosis?

Come to our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities drop-in session on Monday at Stanley Road Family Hub, Derby Street, OL9 7HX for information, support or just to connect.

There will be peer support, signposting and referrals to services from 10am-12pm.

We would love to hear from dads across Oldham with a questionnaire to gather voices.

And those completing this questionnaire will be entered into a price draw for a £25 voucher for their child's development.

Visit ▶️ https://positivesteps.formstack.com/forms/parent_voice_oldham

This month is our Big Brush Month, and children were all smiles as they were given toothbrush and toothpaste packs at the Spring Meadows Family Hub Fun Day.

The packs were handed out by the Right Start health visiting team, along with a two-minute timer to encourage them to brush twice a day for that length of time.

For information and advice on oral health visit our website here - https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200246/families_and_parenting/2828/birth_to_5_years/9

Pals Bevan and Alfie are having a fa-boo-lous Halloween! 🎃

Friends Megan Pass and Amanda Taft gave birth to their baby boys just three weeks apart and Medlock Vale Family Hub is helping them to thrive.

Amanda said: “They’ll go on to be the best of friends. We bring them each week and they are exploring textures and toys together.”

For more information about our Family Hubs and to find your nearest Hub visit https://familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

St George's Church in Chadderton is hosting a free community event and marketplace today until 5pm.

Come along for advice and support from Oldham Council Pension Credit Information, Oldham Family Hubs, Age UK, Mind and more.

There will fun and games for all the family and refreshments at the church on 604 Broadway OL9 9PY.

Five-year-old Zahra Khan has been helped with her confidence by attending Medlock Vale Family Hub after struggling after the Covid pandemic.

“It has been so helpful. When she was little she was not confident and was hiding at home,” said her mum Mehreen.

"Now she doesn’t stop. She’s a chatterbox. She doesn’t keep quiet now. She started talking and she isn’t shy anymore.”

For more information about our Family Hubs and to find your nearest Hub visit https://familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

Today is the final day you can apply for your child's Year 7 place for September 2025.

The deadline for applications today is 5pm.

Make sure you apply at www.oldham.gov.uk/admissions

Single dad John Taylor says the help he has received from our Family Hubs offer in Oldham has been 'invaluable' after reaching the point of depression.

"I almost lost the fight," says John, who attended parenting workshops and got support for his mental health to benefit himself and his young son.

We would love to hear from more dads across Oldham with a questionnaire to gather voices.

Those completing this questionnaire will be entered into a price draw for a £25 voucher for their child's development.

Visit ▶️ https://positivesteps.formstack.com/forms/parent_voice_oldham

Kiren Nazim brought her two sons Hashim, 11, and Haider, nine, with her three-year-old daughter Duaa to Medlock Vale Family Hub this half term.

“They were both on their PlayStation so I said ‘let’s get off it and go to the Family Hub,’” said their mum.

“Both of my sons have been attending since they were little.

“It helps with all of their confidence and with sharing, and singing here helps with their speech.

“It’s also an outlet for me to get out of the house and speak to other parents.”

For more information about our Family Hubs and to find your nearest Hub visit https://familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

Frightful good fun was enjoyed by babies and children at Medlock Vale Family Hub for Halloween.

Families enjoyed a spooky Stay and Play session with ghoulish games and activities to keep them entertained during the half term.

Read the full story here - https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2730/halloween_fun_at_the_family_hubs_helping_children_in_oldham_to_grow_in_confidence

Parents are invited to an Autumn Walk and Talk at Alexandra Park tomorrow (Thursday 31 October) with Home-Start HOST, who provide services in Oldham to help families flourish.

Meet outside The Boathouse cafe at 10am for some fresh air and to meet other local parents.🍁

You have just a couple of days left to apply for your child's Year 7 place for September 2025.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Thursday October 31 2024.

Make sure you apply today at www.oldham.gov.uk/admissions

Families were in for a treat at a free family fun day at Spring Meadows Family Hub.

Children enjoyed a ghoulish good time for Halloween with arts and crafts and games indoors and outdoors in the sunshine on Tuesday afternoon.

Parents and carers also had chance to speak to local partners and services offering help and advice, covering health and wellbeing, housing and the cost of living.

Spring Meadows is one of seven Family Hubs across the borough giving children aged 0-19, and 25 with SEND, the best start in life.

For more info about our Family Hubs visit familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

Why not join our free fun day at Spring Meadows Family Hub this afternoon?

There will be fun for all the family with arts and crafts and games from 1-4pm at the hub on Leamington Street, OL4 2RN. 🎨 🎲

For more info about our Family Hubs visit familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

A free family fun day is being held at Spring Meadows Family Hub from 1-4pm tomorrow (Tuesday, 29 October).

There will be arts and crafts and games and parents and carers can speak with partners and services offering help and advice, covering health and wellbeing, housing and the cost of living.

The fun day will be held at the hub on Leamington Street, OL4 2RN.

For more info about our Family Hubs visit familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

Is your child a fussy eater?

Do you struggle to get your child to eat a varied and balanced diet and find mealtimes a battle?

Oldham’s Parenting Team are here to help with a free two hour discussion group for parents of children aged 2-9 at Shaw Family Hub on Friday 6 December 12pm – 2.30pm.

Book a place on the Triple P Fussy Eaters workshop by emailing [email protected]

Calling parents and carers, is your little one starting primary school next September?

Make sure you complete the online application by 15 January 2025.

Apply at www.oldham.gov.uk/admissions

Come along to our free fun day at Spring Meadows Family Hub on Tuesday from 1-4pm.

There will be arts and crafts and games, and parents and carers can get help and advice on health and wellbeing, housing and the cost of living.

The hub is on Leamington Street, OL4 2RN.

For more info on Family Hubs visit familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

Do you want help managing behaviour problems?

Our Triple P Positive Parenting groups are two hour workshops for parents of children aged 2-9 who want to learn skills to manage typical situations at home.

A Managing Behaviour workshop will be held at Mayfield Primary School,
Mayfield Road, OL1 4LG, at 9.30am on Tuesday 12 November and Alt Academy, Alt Lane, OL8 2EL at 9.30am on Wednesday 4 December.

To apply email [email protected]

"I didn’t realise these groups were for dads as well – I have loved it!"

Our Baby Bonding course, for parents of babies from 28 weeks conception to up to one year, shows how to develop a strong bond and build a relationship with baby from even before they are born through to the early stages of their life.

New courses start at Medlock Vale Family Hub from Tuesday 12 November to Tuesday 10 December at 1.30pm -2.30pm and Beever Family Hub from Thursday 14 November – Thursday 12 December at 1.30pm -2.30pm.

To register email [email protected]

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A remembrance tree will continue to be in place in Oldham Library following Baby Loss Awareness Week.

A calm space has been created for parents to take a seat and reflect.

Parents are welcome to visit the space during library opening hours, and they can ask at reception for a butterfly decoration to add their own message to the ornamental tree.

During a drop-in session for dads at Shaw Family Hub, hosted by NHS Oldham Talking Therapies on Tuesday 15 October, parents could write messages to their loved-ones to place on the tree.

After being transferred to Oldham Library, the tree will be available for parents to visit until the end of the year.

The library is open Monday to Thursday at 9am–9.30pm and Friday and Saturday at 9am–5pm.