Welcome to the October 2025 edition of our Family Hubs newsletter!
Cheshire East Family Hubs look forward to welcoming you into our hubs as we move into the autumn season!
Spotlight on...
Prime Minister pens his support to the governments ‘Best Start in Life’.
The Prime Minister letter outlines new government initiatives aimed at supporting families across England.
Families can learn more at Homepage | Best Start in Life
World Mental Health Day
Like physical illness, mental illness can affect anybody. And just like a physical illness it is important to seek support if you have been suffering with any of the following:
- feelings of sadness and worthlessness
- feeling you have lost interest in those things you used to find pleasurable
- feelings of worry and panic
 Anyone can experience challenges with their mental health, including children and young people. Everyday pressures including family life, school and social media can impact your child’s mental health.
Help and advice on how to support your child or young person can be found by following the link below.
October is ADHD awareness month, as well as World Cerebral Palsy Day and
Dyslexia Awareness Day.
The family hubs can offer a wide range of SEND support for children with varying additional needs.
Little Stars
Little Stars runs every week for 0-5 year olds with both diagnosed and undiagnosed additional needs.
Alsager Library Little Stars - Every Wednesday 1:00pm-2:30pm
Monks Coppenhall Family Hub Little Stars - Every Friday 1:00pm-2:30pm
A 0-19 SEND Health professional will be in attendance during the following sessions:
Wed 8th October 1.30-2.30pm Alsager Library (drop in)
Wed 12th November 1.30-2.30pm Alsager Library (drop in)
Wed 17th December 1.30-2.30pm Alsager Library (drop in)
There is also lots of useful links, charities and websites on the NHS Neurodiversity Support Pathway.
Concerned about your child's Cognition and Learning or Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). Contact your local family hub to book a slot with an educational psychologist for advice and guidance.
(Please note these appointments will not enable any local authority processes such as EHCPS, Placement changes or Assessments of needs.)
See further details below
 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.
Need help applying for your child's 2026 primary school place?
Pop in to one of our dedicated drop in's for support, running alongside select stay and play groups across the south.
See below for more details
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Halloween is a super fun celebration of all things spooky but can also come with it's dangers, particularly for children.
Find out how to keep your little ones safe this Halloween with top tips and advice from the Child Accident Prevention Trust
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It's World Mental Health Day this month and financial worries and troubles can have a big impact on many people's mental wellbeing.
Come to one of the drop in clinics to speak to a Financial Welfare Advisor for guidance and support on a number of topics and help ease some of your financial stress.
See below for details
Did you know you could get a £25 voucher to try reusable nappies? Cheshire East Council’s Reusable Nappies Incentive Scheme helps families make the switch to washable nappies—saving money and reducing waste. It’s a simple way to start green and be planet-friendly from the bottom up. To find out more, scan the QR code on the flyer or email RealNappies@cheshireeast.gov.uk
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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