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Peterlee Family Hub


Find out what's on at Peterlee Family Hub.

March to August 2024

Weekly activities

Activity/group

Day

Time

Toddler and MeMonday9.30am to 11.00am

Baby and Me

Thursday

9.30am to 11.00am

Educated from home - For young people aged over 11 who are educated at home.

Friday1.00pm to 3.00pm
Pre school group for children with complex needs (Portage) - For families of children aged 2 to 3 years, who are experiencing challenges interacting and communicating with others and provides opportunities for children to develop early communication and social interaction skills through sensory and fun play experiences. It also allows parents and carers to meet other families in a supportive group. Families must be working with the Portage Service to attend.Wednesday10.00am to 11.30am

More activities

Activity/course

Start date/time

Duration

HENRY fussy eaters - Is a workshop where we explore the difficulties of coping with a child that eats a limited range of foods, looking at portion sizes and ways to create enjoyable family mealtimes. This is for mams, dads and carers only. To book email hdft.henrypractitioners@nhs.netMonday 25 November 2024 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm1.5 hours
Sleep action workshop - For mams, dads and carers of children aged 18 months to 19 years including children with SEND/additional needs. To book please call 03000 263 538 or message via Health Chat on our Growing Healthy Children's Health Services app.Monday 9 September 2024 from 12.45pm to 2.45pm2 hours
Let's Talk at Home - For parents and carers of children aged 3-4 years. These play based sessions are fun, practical, and filled with talking tips to help develop your child's speech, language and communication skills, at home using their favourite activities. Monday 4 November 2024 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm6 weeks

WellComm early language screening session - To identify children aged 3 and 4 year olds who may be experiencing barriers to speech and language development, and provide strategies and activities for parents to use at home. If you think your child would benefit from this please contact the Family Hub to book an appointment slot within the session time.

From 9.30am to 12.30pm on:

  • Tuesday 13 August 2024

1 hour

DurhamWorks drop-in - Support to help 16 to 24 year olds into education, employment or training.

From 1.00pm to 4.00pm on:

  • Tuesday 13 August 2024

Drop-in

Being a parent of an autistic child  - For parents/carers of young people who are autistic (or pre-diagnosis) to help you have a better understanding of autism and how to meet the needs of your child. To book contact DurhamLearn@durham.gov.ukTuesday 24 September 2024 from 10.00am to 12.30pm 10 weeks

Teen Zone - For young people secondary school age who are struggling with confidence and self-esteem. Booking required, please call 03000 266 391 to book a place.

Tuesday 5 November 2024 from 3.45pm to 4.45pm

6 weeks

Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) drop-in sessions - For parents/carers of families with special educational needs and/or disabilities, drop in to ask SENDIASS for impartial information or advice

From 12.45pm to 2.45pm on

  • Wednesday 25 September 2024
  • Wednesday 23 October 2024
  • Wednesday 27 November 2024

Drop-in

Chill Kids - For children aged 7-11 years old, helping them to understand their big feelings and find positive ways to manage them. Booking required, please call 03000 266 391 to book a place.

Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 3.45pm to 4.45pm

6 weeks

Starting solidsThursday 7 November from 9.30am to 11.00am 1.5 hours
Healthy teethThursday 21 November 2024 from 9.30am to 11.00am 1.5 hours
Online safety - Learn how to help keep you and your child safer online, including understanding what your child is accessing and if the games and apps they use are safe.
  • Thursday 26 September 2024 from 9.00am to 11.30am
  • Thursday 28 November 2024 from 9.00am to 11.30am
2.5 hours
Stepping stones - For mams, dads and carers of children aged 0-12 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, giving strategies to promote their development and potential.Friday 4 October 2024 from 12.45pm to 2.45pm10 weeks

Dad's stay and play - if you want to have fun with your little ones, chat to other dads or male carers and get advice on being a dad from our friendly Family Hubs staff, then dad's stay and play is for you.

From 3.30pm to 5.00pm on:

  • Thursday 3 October 2024
  • Thursday 17 October 2024
  • Thursday 31 October 2024
  • Thursday 14 November 2024
  • Thursday 28 November 2024
  • Thursday 12 December 2024
1.5 hours

How to get here

Peterlee Family Hub
Ellison Road
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 5NJ



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