Welcome to the September 2025 edition of our Family Hubs newsletter!
Cheshire East Family Hubs hope you have had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to the new academic year!
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How to talk to your child about the first week at school.
 For many parents, carers and children, September is an exciting time, but for those who are starting school for the first time or are moving to a new school it can be a daunting experience.
Trusting that your little one is ready for school might leave you feeling a little anxious, but rest assured this is completely normal! Of course, you'll want to know all about your child's day, however, many children find it hard to put into words what they have done when they're feeling tired or a little overwhelmed.
Why not try putting out some crafts when they get home and asking them to draw what they did today? It's also a good idea to have some stories ready which feature children starting school so that you can talk about their day at bedtime.
There are plenty of free resources available online to share with your child, and if you're looking for stories, your local library or Family Hub will have books which you can borrow.
 Applications are now open for children starting primary school. If you are a parent, with a child born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, your child will be due to start primary school in September 2026. Parents are strongly advised to apply for three preferences.
Applications must be submitted to the child’s home local authority by:
- 15 January 2026 for pupils starting primary in September 2026.
Parents still need to apply even if the child has a brother or sister already at the school or the child is attending a nursery/preschool attached to the school. Some faith schools may also require parents and carers to submit a supplementary information form/confirmation of baptism. Further information about this will be available on the school’s website.
Parents should consider how their child will travel to school when making preferences. Parents can find out about school transport at Home-to-school travel support for reception to year 11
To apply online and for further information please go to Application process for starting school in September or call 0300 123 5012.
It's Behaviour awareness week during September. Take a look at some of the free online parenting courses available to Cheshire East residents on the Solihull Approach website by using the access code WHEATSHEAF.
You can access multiple free online module including 'Understanding your child from toddler to teenager' to gain better knowledge of your children's behaviour.
Come along to the 'Looking after ourselves' free local workshop supported by our start for life team.
Understand and learn strategies to take care of yourself and reduce the day to day stresses of family life.
There are 2 workshop's running in September; The first is on Wednesday the 10th at the YMCA- 1:30PM- 3:00PM, The second is on Wednesday 17th September at Her Place 1:00PM-2:30PM.
See the posters below for more details!
The Bread and Butter Thing's mobile food clubs give access to nutritious and affordable food taken into the heart of communities starved of money, food and resources. This low cost weekly shop provides essential produce for family eating – fresh fruit and veg, fridge favourites and cupboard staples
 Find your nearest Bread and Butter Project using the following link What We Do | Discover How We Help Communities — The Bread and Butter Thing
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Alternatively check your where your nearest Foodbank is using the LIVEWELL link below
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Are you aged 16-25 and wanting to gain new skills, meet new people and take a qualification? Book a place on the 12 week 'Find your direction' course, In partnership with the King's Trust, by phoning 07811 717708 or email sarah.mccreaddie@cheshirefire.gov.uk for more information.
We're thrilled to announce our NEW Babies Together group every Monday 10:00-11:30 beginning on the 8th of September at Nantwich Children's Centre.
We can't wait to see you!
Common Approach to Children's Health
CATCH APP
 CATCH is a free NHS health app for parents and carers of children from pregnancy to age 5.
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