Families Direct

Enrich your child's home learning environment 

A child's brain is like a sponge, soaking up everything around them and when you chat, play or read to them it gives their brain a boost. 

It also develops their socials skills and will help get them ready for school.

Visit the Better Health - Start for Life website to get started.

Thinking about starting your adoption journey? Talk to us!

Could you offer a child a warm, loving home? Family Adoption Links North Lincolnshire is looking for adopters to make a life-changing difference to children of all ages.

Take the first step and call our friendly team, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, today on 01724 297024.

Read about the rewarding experience of one of our adopters.

A new safe space for parents to feed their babies opens

A dedicated area for parents to feed their babies has opened in St John's Market in Scunthorpe Town Centre.

All new parents are welcome to use the space to feed their babies, where they can sit and relax in the comfortable chairs, and enjoy the soft toys, and books with their baby.

For the details on the new baby feeding area visit our website.

World Mental Health Day 

As part of World Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October, Samaritans have teamed up with Ancholme Valley Way parkrun.

They will be in attendance on Saturday 8 October and will be available to provide information and guidance about the local support on offer.

Visit the Ancholme Valley Way parkrun Facebook page for further details.

No joining fee with NL Active during October 

Grab a membership with NL Active during October and pay no joining fee.

The offer is available on Fitness+, Active Gym and Active Swim memberships and ends on Monday 31 October 2022.

Visit our website for details on NL Active memberships.

Become a library explorer

Take a trip to your local community hub and join the library team for stories, rhymes and activities.

Sessions are suitable for children aged five and under and their parents and carers. They take place during term-time and no need to book.

Visit the North Lincolnshire libraries Facebook page for dates and times. 

Room on the Broom: October half-term story session 

Join North Lincolnshire Libraries for a reading of Julia Donaldson’s classic tale 'Room on the Broom'.

The two sessions will be taking place on Monday 24 October at Central Park in Scunthorpe. The first session begins at 10.30am and the second session will start at 11.30am.

Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.

Exciting Science - Sunday 30 October

With fun & fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as a volcanic eruption is recreated; a vacuum cleaner is turned into a missile launcher and take cover from the smoke blaster!

Stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of wiz, bang, and pop.

Book your tickets on the Scunthorpe Theatres website.

Train to teach in North Lincolnshire 

People can start their journey in a rewarding career with train to teach in North Lincolnshire and get a dedicated school-based trainer and course tutor to support them through the process.

The partnership offers bespoke, high-quality, full-time, school-based teacher training programmes for those interested in training to become either primary or secondary teachers.

Find out more on our website and inspire the next generation.