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October 2023
Welcome to our October newsletter!
This month the excitement is building for Baby Week Bradford, which is coming up from 14 to 20 November. Four highlights of the week will be our very own FREE Family Hub events at four places around the district - there is more information about these below.
During Baby Week there will also be a FREE family fun day at Odsal Stadium on 20 November and lots more. And to get everyone in the mood there is even a Baby Week wiggle dance routine and video! Keep reading to get all the info you need to join in Baby Week 2023.
Apart from Baby Week, there is lots more going on and we continue to roll out sessions and activities funded by the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.
We have just launched a new 'Jump Aboard' parent and carer drop-in session with an educational psychologist at four Family Hubs across the Bradford district. If this could be useful to you or someone you know, please check it out below.
 Free Family Hub events to celebrate Baby Week
All families and parents-to-be are welcome at our Family Hubs’ FREE events across the district to celebrate Baby Week Bradford!
- Free refreshments
- Free activities for children from babies to pre-school
- Pregnancy advice and support
- Join in the Baby Week wiggle!
- “Healthy and happy” theme.
- Find out about what’s on offer at the Family Hubs
- Find out about Start for Life and the services and support available
Bradford South
- TFD Family Hub, Broadstone Way, Bradford BD4 9BU
- Wednesday, 15 November
- 9:30am to 11:30am
Bradford East
- The Gateway Centre and Family Hub, 45 Thackeray Road, Bradford BD10 0JR
- Wednesday, 15 November
- 1pm to 3pm
Keighley/Shipley
- Airedale Shopping Centre, Keighley BD21 3QQ
- Thursday, 16 November
- 9:30am to 12 noon
(Keighley event is a joint event with Best 1,001 Days Baby Wellbeing – with lots more activities and advice from the Baby Wellbeing team.)
Bradford West
- Farcliffe Family Hub, 56 Toller Lane, Bradford BD8 8QH
- Friday, 17 November
- 10am to 12 noon
No need to book, just turn up!
This event is part of Baby Week Bradford 2023. Join us as we grow, cook, feed, eat, move, dance and WIGGLE our way through another Baby Week Bradford!
 Concerned about your child’s education or development?
Come along to a ‘Jump Aboard’ free parents and carers drop-in session with an educational psychologist at the Bradford District’s Family Hubs.
In these consultations of up to one hour, you can talk through any concerns you might have and develop some next steps for how to support your child. This can be for children and young people of all ages from 0 to 19 (25 for SEND).
The sessions are with educational psychologists Dr Jessica Allen-Summers or Martin Pilkington.
Want to learn more about how to support your child’s education or development?
Educational psychologists have knowledge of topics such as autism and ADHD, speech and language needs, learning difficulties, social and emotional needs and sensory needs. Find out more at these free drop-in sessions.
Information on applying for education, health and care (EHC) assessments
At the drop in-session you can also get practical support and advice on how to apply for an EHCP (education, health and care plan).
How to attend
Currently these sessions are on a drop-in basis and there is no need to book.
Dates for November and December are:
Bradford West – Farcliffe Family Hub. Sessions being held at the same time as the SEND drop-in.
- 10 November, 10 am to 12 noon
- 8 December, 10 am to 12 noon
Bradford East – Barkerend Family Hub. Sessions being held at the same time as the School Nurse session.
- 2 November, 9.30 am to 11 am
- 7 December, 9.30 am to 11 am
Bradford South – Reevy Hill Family Hub. Sessions being held at the same time as the Public Health SEND drop in.
- 9 November, 2 pm to 4 pm
- 13 December, 2 pm to 4 pm
Keighley Shipley – Rainbow Family Hub
- 15 November, 1 pm to 3 pm
- 13 December, 1 pm to 3 pm
These new, free, drop-in sessions with an educational psychologist have been funded by Family Hubs and Start for Life.
Keep up to date with when these sessions are taking place by checking on the Family Hub timetables.
 Baby Steps now covers all of Bradford District - places available for parents-to-be!
Baby Steps is aimed at families expecting a baby. The programme uses a combination of home visits and friendly online group sessions to help families feel happier, healthier and more confident as they look forward to meeting and caring for their new baby.
Provided by Action for Children, Baby Steps has previously been successfully delivered to many families in the Better Start areas of Bradford.
Now, with new funding from Family Hubs and Start for Life, it is offered to a wider reach of families across all areas of our district.
This expanded offer aims to support families who might need a bit of extra help no matter where they live in the district. There is a range of criteria listed on the referral page on the FYI website.
Families can self-refer, however we are particularly appealing to practitioners, including midwives, family support workers, and all health, care and community support teams, to consider referring any families that may benefit. Although families will join the programme around the beginning of the third trimester, the earlier the referral and home visits can take place, the better.
If you know anyone who could find this course useful, please pass this message on.
Baby Steps is aimed at expectant parents at any stage – whether the first or fifth baby – all pregnancies are different and as we go through life, different challenges can emerge.
To find out more, including the referral criteria, please take a look on the FYI website:
 Doing the Baby Week Wiggle!
Calling humans of all ages... To launch Baby Week Bradford 2023 there is a fantastic Baby Week Wiggle that you can join in with!
The wiggly video is on the Baby Week website, and also on YouTube and social media.
We will be having a wiggle at events during Baby Week, so if you are there please do get up and have a go. What are you waiting for? Get a wiggle on! :-)
 Baby Week Bradford from 14 to 20 November 2023 - All events now bookable
Baby Week Bradford, the annual celebration of babies, young children and all those who care for them, returns from 14-20 November 2023.
This year’s focus is nutrition and physical activity in pregnancy and the early years, with the theme: Bradford Babies, Healthy Babies: READY, STEADY, GROW!
A mix of events, activities and resources will show simple ways to start healthy habits early, all served with a generous helping of reassurance.
Family fun day at Odsal Stadium - with special guest CBeebies presenter George Webster
There will be a fantastic family fun day, where everyone is welcome, on Monday, 20 November. We’re over the moon that CBeebies presenter George Webster will be coming along - you can join in the fun from 10am to 2pm at Odsal Stadium. It's completely free but you must book a ticket for your family in advance.
There will be lots of other events and activities over the course of the week.
You can now take a look at the full programme on the Baby Week website:
Baby Week Bradford 2023 | Better Start Bradford.
Hope to see you there!
 In case you missed it... HENRY - 3 special sessions to mark Baby Week 2023
Bradford District's Baby Week is taking place from 14 to 20 November. Our friends at HENRY are celebrating Baby Week by offering three FREE one-off sessions to give families a flavour of what they offer!
Starting solids
Introducing solid foods is the start of a whole new chapter for you and your baby.
This course is also available district-wide as part of our regular timetable of activities for families - see FYI for full details What is Family Hubs and Start for Life? - scroll down the page to the Starting solids section.
Fussy eating - this session is now fully booked
Eat well for less
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive - and can be delicious!
This workshop helps the whole family to eat well for less including:
- Tips for a cheaper, healthy shopping basket
- Healthy meal planning to make the most of the food you buy
- Recipes for tasty, simple and healthy low-cost meals
Booking details:
Latest Family Hub timetables - November
Each month our four Family Hub areas around the district share their timetable for the coming month.
These timetables show the sessions and activities that are taking place for families. Some sessions will need booking in advance - please contact your Family Hub if you would like to book a place.
Our Family Hubs around the district
Our Family Hubs welcome families and offer support for every age and stage of family life. Our four family hubs areas and main sites are:
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Bradford East
Barkerend Family Hub, Barkerend Road, BD3 8QX, and
Gateway Family Hub, 43 Thackeray Road, Ravenscliffe, BD10 0JR
Tel: 01274 437523
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Bradford West
Farcliffe Family Hub, Toller Lane, BD8 8QH
Tel: 01274 436700
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Bradford South
TFD Centre, Broadstone Way, BD4 9BU, and
Reevy Hill Family Hub, Bedale Drive, BD6 3ST
Tel: 01274 434940
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Shipley/Keighley
The Rainbow Family Hub, Braithwaite Grove, Keighley, BD22 6JB, and
Strong Close Nursery School, Airedale Road, Keighley, BD21 4LW
Tel: 01535 618005
Each Family Hub area also works with other places including schools, nurseries, and community centres to provide services at a wider variety of places and closer to where families live. Contact your nearest Family Hub to find out more.
Full information is on the FYI (Families and Young Person's Information) website:
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