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July 2024
Welcome to your July newsletter!
In July we welcomed families to a fantastic Family Fun and Coffee Morning at Barkerend Family Hub. Children played with toys and enjoyed free activities including flower planting in the lovely outdoor play area. The day had a safety theme, with story time provided by Road Safety, and parents and carers could visit a range of stalls for information and advice. Take a look at the pictures in the collage above!
We also provided information about a new, free Family Hub membership offer - this will be available on a wider basis very soon. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the event a big success!
There is another Family Hub open day coming up soon - an Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Farcliffe Family Hub on Tuesday, 6 August - organised jointly with emergency services. There will be lots to do for all ages - find more information about this on the fun day event on Facebook.
As always, our monthly newsletter is packed with information for families and professionals. As it's the summer holidays you might notice a summer theme! Please take a look and share with anyone who might find it useful.
 Latest Family Hub timetables - August
Some of the 'term time only' sessions at Bradford District's Family Hubs won't be happening in August as it's school holidays all month. Most schools in the Bradford District reopen to pupils during the first week in September.
Instead of 'term time' activities, some of our hubs are putting on special summer events or extra weekly sessions for families.
These include:
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Reevy Hill Family Hub: Summer Holiday family fun - every Wednesday in August, 1pm - 3pm.
- Barkerend Family Hub: Coffee Morning events - Thursday 1, 15 and 29 August, 10am to 12 noon. Different themes each time, always with play and free refreshments.
- Farcliffe Family Hub: Emergency Services Family Fun Day, Tuesday, 6 August, 10am to 3pm.
Our Family Hub area timetables show the sessions and activities that are taking place for families in the coming month.
While the summer events are usually open to all, some other sessions on timetables will need booking in advance. These are clearly marked as booking required or appointment needed - please contact your Family Hub if you would like to book a place.
 Preparation for Parenthood - free course to help you get ready for your new baby
Are you or your partner pregnant, or do you know someone who is?
New dates are available for this FREE 6-session programme from HENRY, to help you prepare for your new baby's arrival.
The next dates and times are:
- Online – Monday mornings starting from 9 September
- Farcliffe Family Hub (BD8 8QH) – Monday afternoons starting from 9 September
- Barkerend Family Hub (BD3 8QX) – Thursday mornings starting from 12 September
- Reevy Hill Family Hub (BD6 3ST) – Tuesday mornings starting from 17 September
- Rainbow Family Hub (BD22 6JB) – Friday mornings starting from 20 September
Available to families across all of the Bradford District. You can attend any session depending which place, day or time works best for you.
You can attend at any point during your pregnancy.
Your partner, or a friend or family member is encouraged to attend with you.
The course includes:
- Information to help you feel more confident about having a healthy pregnancy, giving birth, bonding with your new baby, and caring for them.
- Practical, evidence-based information to support you as you prepare to become a parent.
- A great opportunity to meet other expectant parents and build friendships within your community.
This course has been funded by Family Hubs and Start for Life.
To find out more visit the HENRY programmes and workshops on FYI and scroll down to 'Preparation for Parenthood'.
 Maternity and baby circles in the Bradford District
Did you know there is a growing number of maternity and baby circles across the Bradford District?
Maternity circles and baby circles are a welcoming space from pregnancy through to having a baby, usually up until the child is age 2. Mums, dads and carers are welcome.
Some of our district's maternity and baby circles have recently been given a boost with extra funding from Family Hubs and Start for Life. There are also a number of other trusted providers working in communities to provide these popular sessions.
There is a list of maternity and baby circles on the FYI website's What's On directory - search for 'circle' for best results. You can also filter your search, for example you can search by postcode. Details for each session will give you more information about who is providing the session and what you can expect there. Maternity and baby circles - FYI website
New maternity circle - Little Horton
One of the newest maternity circles to be added to the FYI website is Little Horton Maternity Circle, at MAPA, Coates Street, Little Horton, Bradford.
The maternity circle is a drop-in format running every Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am.
The circle will provide advice and information including weekly guest speakers/activities. They have links with midwives and health visitors in case families wish to ask for their advice.
The sessions are warm, welcoming, friendly, inclusive, and a safe space for all to come along and connect with one another and to be supported on their parenting journey.
Find out more on FYI: Little Horton Maternity Circle.
 Supporting your child: transition and the return to school
The next monthly parent support group, for supporting children's emotional and mental health, is on Tuesday, 20 August. The session is completely free and is available at two times to increase the convenience for busy parents and carers.
In this month's session we will be reflecting on the upcoming return to school in September and how children and young people may be feeling. During the session we will discuss strategies around potential anxiety and how to manage this.
Drop in on the FREE parent and carer support group – online on Zoom.
- Tuesday 20 August 2024
- Two times are available - 10:30am and 7:30pm
If you're interested in attending, please email the team at: mhstparentsupport@bdct.onmicrosoft.com
What is the Parent Support Group?
The Parent Support Group is an online group, held monthly, facilitated by NHS mental health practitioners. The group is a safe space for parents to get together, share their experiences and build positive relationships. A different subject is discussed each month, and parents will receive useful information and strategies around the chosen monthly topic.
FREE – family fun across the Bradford District - open to all!
Bradford District's parks and green spaces will host a summer of FREE events providing fun activities for children and young people.
At all locations taking part, activities will run from 11am to 3pm and will include a mix of sports inflatables, sports games and coaching, climbing tower, dance sessions, arts and crafts, adventure play, giant games and lots more.
These free family fun events are open to all families.
As the events are funded by the HAF (holiday activities and food) scheme, there will also be free, healthy packed lunches, subject to availability, for children aged 5-14 years who are on benefits-related free school meals.
Here is some useful information about the events:
- Activities are aimed at 5 -14 year olds.
- All children must register their name and school on arrival.
- Parents are responsible for the supervision of their own children.
- Wear suitable clothing according to the weather. Trainers are the best footwear.
- In event of bad weather, events may be cancelled for safety reasons.
- No booking needed, just turn up and play!
The sessions run on various days from 30 July to 21 August. All times and locations are on the Bradford Council website: HAF Summer of Fun parks events.
 More FREE play in the park this summer
There is so much for our district's children to do this summer, with FREE Play In Parks and Mini Bounce Planet sessions across Bradford District's parks.
These Play in the Park sessions have been generously funded by local Town, Parish and Village Councils, and are free to attend.
With two inflatables, sports and play equipment accompanied by the resident DJ, these Play in the Park events, happening almost daily at different locations, are great for all the family! They all run from 11am to 3 pm.
There are also 6 mini Bounce Planet events on 6 Saturdays throughout the summer with two amazing inflatables for over 5s and two amazing inflatables for under 5s!
That’s 56 “Play In Parks” & 6 “Mini Bounce Planet” sessions, making a total of 62 FREE events in just six weeks! Wow!!
Full details and all the dates and locations are one one handy page on the Bradford parks website: Family fun day events - Bradford District Parks
They are also listed on the comprehensive What's On guide on the FYI website, where you can search by post code to see what's closest to you!https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/directory-search-page/whats-on/
 Free kid's activities at Bradford District's libraries
The Summer Reading Challenge is on, and to celebrate this year's creative theme 'Marvellous Makers', Bradford Libraries are offering free holiday activities across our district's libraries.
All activities are free, but many will require booking, so please check details before turning up.
A few highlights are listed below. All the links go to more information on Facebook:
- Origami Workshop 9-12 years - Wyke Library, Monday 5 August 10:30am, Wibsey Library, Monday 5 August 1:30pm - more information on Facebook.
- Lowry with Liza 7-12 years – Art drawing workshop - Wyke Library & Wibsey Library 9 August - more information on Facebook.
- Air Dry Clay Enchanted House Workshop 6-11 years - Thornbury Library on 20 August - more information on Facebook.
- Dance For Life Sessions 4-12 years and 8-12 years - various dates and libraries - more information on Facebook.
- Incredible Inventors with the National Science and Media Museum 4-12 years – various dates and libraries - more information on Facebook.
- Lion Learners 4-12 years – Small Animal Experience - various dates and libraries - more information on Facebook.
Full information about the Summer Reading Challenge is on Bradford Council's website: Summer Reading Challenge 2024.
 AWARE summer activities guide
The summer holidays can feel long and daunting for any family, and for autistic people and their families it can feel extra challenging.
The team at AWARE have researched and compiled a guide to help you find activities for you and your family to get the very best out of your summer.
It has been designed to be read on a mobile device or computer and all links and contact details are clickable.
Take your time to read through, use the handy planner to keep track of ideas. Why not help your child to write (or draw!) their Story of Me to be shared with group leaders
at new sessions you may attend, and have a wonderful summer holiday 2024!
You can find this summer holiday guide on the AWARE website:
AWARE Summer Activities Guide 2024 - AWARE (aware-uk.org)
 How school-ready are you? Under 5's school readiness sessions open for booking
While we are currently enjoying some lovely summer weather, many families will also be anticipating the start of the new school term in a few weeks.
If your child is starting primary school in September, support is available to help smooth their transition into the school routine.
Our district's Family Hubs are holding under 5's school readiness session with the school nurse throughout August. There are lots of sessions available but you need to book an appointment please. Places and dates are listed below.
Bradford East - Barkerend Family Hub
- Friday, 2 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Friday, 9 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Bradford West - Farcliffe Family Hub
- Wednesday, 7 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Tuesday, 27 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Wednesday, 28 August 9.30am - 3.30pm
Bradford South (please check timetables for venue)
- Tuesdays and Fridays during August 9.30am - 3.30pm
Keighley/Shipley - Rainbow Family Hub
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Monday, 5 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Friday, 9 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Wednesday, 14 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Friday, 16 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Friday, 23 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm
All the sessions are listed individually on the FYI website - see Under 5's school readiness session with the school nurse - and are also on the Family Hub timetables.
Incredible Years - for parents and carers of children starting school in 2025
If your pre-school child will be old enough to start school next year, you might want to consider our district's Incredible Years programme.
Aimed at parents and carers of children aged 3 to 4 years, Incredible Years Preschool helps families boost your child's development and confidence.
It's a great way to meet other parents and carers and there is even a free creche (with professional childcare support) to entertain and care for your child while you are at the session.
The next courses are starting across the Bradford District from September - please request your place now so you don't miss out!
Find out more, request a place (self-refer), or make a referral on the Parenting Programmes page on the FYI website. (Scroll down the Parenting Programmes page to find Incredible Years.)
 Help your child get a better night's sleep
NEW DATES AVAILABLE
The Together Trust charity is offering free support both in person and over the telephone to help families with a child aged 2 to 11 who has sleep difficulties.
The sessions are for parents/carers to attend.
These face-to face sessions are ‘drop in’ style. Telephone appointments must be booked in advance. All sessions are free and open to families across the Bradford District and Craven.
Together Trust will provide advice, information and practical approaches to help your child improve their sleep.
Sleep session drop-in - in person
This ‘coffee morning’ style drop-in session is a chance for families to learn from a qualified practitioner about issues which can affect sleep.
Ask for advice including tips and strategies for sleep, or any other questions you may have. Two sessions are currently planned.
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Tuesday, 24 September, 9am to 11am, at Community Works, Undercliffe Lane, Bradford BD3 0DW
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Wednesday, 9 October, 10am to 11:30am, Farcliffe Family Hub, 56 Toller Lane, Bradford, BD8 8QH
Both sessions are open to families across the Bradford District and Craven.
Sleep chat - by telephone - 20 minute appointments
A free 20 minute phone call with a qualified sleep practitioner, to get individual advice for sleep issues.
Sleep Chat sessions will take place on the following dates between 10 to 12am. Please email admintss@togethertrust.org.uk to book an appointment
2024
- Tuesday, 17 September 2024
- Wednesday, 2 October 2024
- Tuesday, 12 November 2024
- Wednesday, 4 December 2024
2025
- Thursday, 16 January 2025
- Tuesday, 4 February 2025
- Wednesday, 5 March 2025
- Wednesday, 23 April 2025
- Thursday, 15 May 2025
- Tuesday, 3 June 2025
- Thursday, 3 July 2025
- Friday, 8 August 2025
Book your place
To book a telephone sleep chat, please email admintss@togethertrust.org.uk, and include:
- Your full name
- Preferred session and date
- Contact telephone number.
Sleep Tight
Find out more about the Together Trust and Sleep Tight services here: Sleep Tight Bradford District and Craven | Together Trust
You can also find sleep support advice on the FYI website: Sleep Support | Bradford Families and Young Persons.
 Get 'Breastfeeding Friendly' for World Breastfeeding Week
It’s one of the most natural and beneficial things, but UK rates of breastfeeding are amongst the lowest in the world.
That’s why during World Breastfeeding Week (Thursday 1 to Wednesday 7 August), Bradford District Care Trust’s Community Infant Feeding Team is launching the new Bradford District Breastfeeding Friendly scheme to support local mums to breastfeed ‘here, there and everywhere’.
Jane Dickens, BDCT's strategic breastfeeding lead for Bradford District, said: “We want every new mum in Bradford district, however she is feeding her baby, to feel she can get the support she needs and to feel confident to breastfeed wherever and whenever her baby needs."
The Breastfeeding Friendly scheme is open to businesses and organisations across Bradford district – we’d love you to join. Businesses and organisations can find out more here: Breastfeeding Friendly - Bradford District - BDCT
If you're a mum and looking for help with breastfeeding you are welcome at the Baby Feeding Support Sessions which are available through Bradford District's Family Hubs. These have recently been given a boost with funding from Family Hubs and Start for Life. Find out more on the FYI website - take a look at the information page Feeding my baby or go to the What's On guide and search for 'feeding'.
 Chat Health - instant support for feeding your baby
It’s now easier than ever to get advice from the friendly Community Infant Feeding team – just text your question or concern to 07312 263233 and get a response within working hours.
The Breastfeeding Chat Health service connects you to:
- confidential NHS advice via text
- answers to your breastfeeding questions or concerns
- details of your nearest support group or clinic
Find out more: Chat Health - Community Infant Feeding team.
Or to go straight to the service just text 07312 263233.
 Have your child's car seat checked this summer - for free!
Here's a question you might not think about very often: when did you last make sure your child's car seat was keeping them safe in the car?
The good news is, Bradford District's road safety team and Good Egg Safety are going on tour over the next couple of months, to offer free checks for your child's car seat - and help put your mind at ease!
Upcoming dates are:
Keighley Asda - Monday, 12 August 2024
Bradford Morrisons (Thornton Road) - Thursday, 22 August 2024
Bradford Asda - Friday, 6 September 2024
Bradford Morrisons (Idle) - Tuesday, 24 September 2024
As more dates are added we will let you know - keep looking at the FYI website to see where the team will be visiting near you!
You can also look at the expert advice on fitting a car seat safely on the Good Egg website: Fitting a car seat (goodeggcarsafety.com)
Information and training
for professionals and practitioners
 Together Trust - sleep training for professionals:
Dates available from September 2024 to August 2025
'Sleep training' courses are available from the Together Trust charity, for professionals in the Bradford District and Craven, to help you advise and support families.
All training sessions are free, but must be booked in advance by emailing SleepTraining@TogetherTrust.org.uk.
Introductory course - one day - online or in person
This course will include an introduction to sleep science and sleep disorders, and will provide advice on creating a good sleep environment and other strategies to support good sleep.
The online course is held live on MS Teams.
The in-person course will be held in the Bradford area - venue to be confirmed after booking. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Dates and times available - in person
- Thursday, 17 October 2024 - 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024 - 10am to 3pm
- Thursday, 29 April 2025 - 10am to 3pm
- Tuesday, 17 June 2025 - 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday, 16 July 2025 - 10am to 3pm
Dates and times available - online
- Thursday, 26 September 2024 - 10am to 3pm
- Thursday, 12 December 2024 - 10am to 3pm
- Thursday, 27 February 2025 - 10am to 3pm
- Monday, 31 March 2025 - 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday, 21 May 2025 - 10am to 3pm
- Thursday, 21 August 2025 - 10am to 3pm
In-depth course - two days - in person training
This course is more in-depth than the one-day course. It will include sleep training methods, problem solving, sleep assessments, and how to write a sleep plan, with case studies to provide examples.
You must attend both days. The course will be held in the Bradford area - venue to be confirmed after booking
Dates and times available:
- Wednesday, 6 and Thursday, 7 November 2024 - 10am to 3pm
- Tuesday, 18 and Wednesday, 19 March 2025 - 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday, 9 and Thursday 10 July 2025 - 10am to 3pm
Book your place
To book a place or find out more, please email SleepTraining@togethertrust.org.uk, and include:
- Your full name
- Job title
- Preferred session and date
 Professionals - do you work in the Bradford District or Airedale with families in pregnancy and with babies?
The FREE Ready to Relate training is for you - and dates are available for booking.
Research shows that babies are born ‘Ready to Relate’, seeking companionship and with innate communication skills.
Find out more about amazing babies and how to support the parent-infant relationship on this training, using the Ready to Relate resource cards, and the new digital web-based companion.
Through this training you will learn (or get a refresher on) skills to helps you facilitate important conversations with families about their baby.
What if you've already done the training?
If you have already done the Ready to Relate training, please look again at the website - look out for new sections on feeding and colic. Please remember to use your cards in sessions with families – families are providing great feedback!
Course information and how to book
- The course is available two ways - online or in person.
- Multiple dates and training locations available - find one that suits you.
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Please book at least two weeks before your chosen date to allow time for mailing you your free resource pack.
- Book online using Evolve (Bradford Council and BCFT colleagues) or Learn and Develop Bradford (all other organisations).
Please click on the links to find out more - including a list of dates - and book your place:
More info about using Learn and Develop Bradford:
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Create an account with Learn & Develop Bradford / sign into your account
- ‘search’ for Ready to Relate
- Click on the course
- View dates and times
- Enrol on the next available course that is convenient to you.
Find out more on the FYI website: Ready to Relate training programme or if you have any questions contact Josephine Domanski: Josephine.Domanski@bdct.nhs.uk.
This free course for practitioners is funded by the district’s Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.
Family Hubs and Start for Life
useful information and contacts
 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, 365 Barkerend Road, BD3 8QX, and
Gateway Family Hub, 43 Thackeray Road, Ravenscliffe, BD10 0JR
Tel: 01274 437523
Email: FamilyHubEast@bradfordcft.org.uk
Web: East Family Hub page on FYI
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Bradford West
Farcliffe Family Hub, 56 Toller Lane, BD8 8QH
Tel: 01274 436700
Email: FamilyHubWest@bradfordcft.org.uk
Web: West Family Hub page on FYI
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Bradford South
TFD Centre, Broadstone Way, BD4 9BU, and
Reevy Hill Family Hub, Bedale Drive, BD6 3ST
Tel: 01274 434940
Email: FamilyHubSouth@bradfordcft.org.uk
Web: South Family Hub page on FYI
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Keighley/Shipley
Rainbow Family Hub, Braithwaite Grove, Keighley, BD22 6JB, and
Strong Close Nursery School, Airedale Road, Keighley, BD21 4LW
Tel: 01535 618005
Email: FamilyHubKeighleyShipley@bradfordcft.org.uk
Web: Keighley/Shipley Family Hub page on FYI
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:
 What's on guide - on FYI
The FYI (Families and Young Person's Information) website has a What's On guide, which is kept up-to-date with events around the district for families, children and young people.
There are various filters to help you search, including by date, post code, age group and event category.
You can also search by 'key word' to find what you are interested in - just use the 'Search' function while you are on the What's On page.
Take a look and find out what's happening near you!
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