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Shortbrook Toddle Tots For older babies. Our baby groups are held in Family Hubs, community venues, outreach sites and network centres across Sheffield. Sessions are free to attend and are open to all parents/carers and their babies. These sessions are fun and relaxing groups, for parents/carers…
Family Hubs are accessible, welcoming, and warm spaces. We deliver activities for children aged 0-5 and offer help, signposting, and support to parents/carers of children aged 0-19, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities. There are 7 Family Hubs in Sheffield which,…
) Code of Practice can be downloaded here. This document sets out what providers in Sheffield must do in order to meet our requirements for delivering FEL. 9 months plus to under 5 years parent and carer agreement The agreement can be downloaded here. We encourage providers to use the recommended… at non-statutory childcare providers. The guidance helps Early Years providers manage and improve the attendance of children accessing Funded Early Learning and sets out our expectations of good practice. Read more about attendance here. Early Years Pupil Premium Providers can claim extra funding…
of the Local Authority to make sure a review meeting is held. You and your child will be asked to give your views as part of the review. You can do this in writing if you want. You will also be invited to the review meeting. Any reports about your child must be sent out at least two weeks… school, nursery or college will send everyone a report of the meeting within two weeks. This should set out any recommended changes to the EHC plan. If we don't get the report back until 8 weeks after the meeting then we will be unable to process the review within the 12 week timescale. The report… the plan, it will ask you to comment on the updates. They will send you out a draft plan to check. You can speak to SENDSARS about the draft. You can telephone them or e-mail to arrange a meeting. Annual Review flowchart. Other languages are available under the Links and documents section…
Weaning Seminar Weaning Seminar Please check your junk inbox to access the email. An opportunity to gain information, support and advice on when to wean your baby and how. This session is being delivered by The Sheffield Health Visiting 0-19 team and is suitable for babies from 17 weeks to 26…
Cygnet 29th April 2025 - 8th July 2025 Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children aged 10+ who are Autistic. Parents of children on the autistic spectrum face the usual positive and difficult challenges of parenting and quite a few more. Attending Cygnet gives parents and carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of Autism and look at practical solutions to support their child. It also provides the opportunity to meet other people in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal but supportive atmosphere. If you are interested in attending this programme, please complete the 'Find out more' form above. A member of our Parenting Team will get in touch to provide more details and discuss the next steps with you. Sheffield Parent Hub 0114 2057243 Online sessions…
and Infant Feeding Peer Support Workers. It is aimed at first time expectant parents who are between 28 and 34 weeks pregnant. The course covers a wide range of topics to prepare you for the arrival of your baby All Dads and partners are invited to attend. Come and meet other parents and find out about… be a telephone call Baby on the Way - Myth busting Do you want your family to know more about supporting your breastfeeding journey? Or do you want to find out more about how to support a loved one who might want to breastfeed? Come along to our free Baby on the Way session. Dates and bookings here The Jessop Wing also offer a variety of Antenatal classes to help you to prepare for birth of your baby and becoming a parent. Find out more here…
Online Breastfeeding Group A friendly and informal group where you can ask for advice, information and support from one of our trained Infant Feeding Peer Support Workers. They can help you on your breastfeeding journey. It is also a great opportunity for you to meet other breastfeeding mums to sha…
help is available? Family Hubs Your local Family Hub co-ordinator can support you to help understand demand in your area, support your application for funding and make links with other providers. Wraparound childcare whether provided by a school, out of school provider or childminder needs to link… alexa.broomhead@sheffield.gov.uk Sheffield Wraparound Support Hub (SWASH) We understand that for many providing a wraparound service will present a new a different challenge, whilst some existing providers may need additional support as they scale up existing provision. Out of School Alliance (OOSA…
for an appointment outside of the schedule if you need to – please contact the team by ringing 0114 3053224. You can find out more about what health visitors do by looking at the information page on the NHS website . You can find out more information and an overview of the services offered by health visiting…