What’s on

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am.

The themes of the group during term times will change weekly, with this order being followed:
1. Exploratory Play
2. Physical Fun
3. Messy Play
4. Explore a Story
5. Yoga

No need to book, just drop in.

This session is aimed at children aged 1 and over.

During the school holidays, we will run one these sessions within the community.

We would love to hear some feedback on your experiences of the new group. When you attend, please speak to a member of staff to share your thoughts.

What is PEEP?

Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

In the group you will get

• a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
• tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
• singing and stories
• tips on supporting your child’s learning

They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

Where:

The Windmill Centre, Pendennis Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QR

When:

Every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm.
No need to book, just drop in.

More information:

For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

Join Us for:

• Support and Information: Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you.
• Social Interaction: Connect with other parents and share experiences.
• For All Ages: Whether you’re expecting a baby or have a little one, this group is for you.
• No Booking Required: Just drop in and feel welcome!

Every Wednesday at The Beehive Family Hub.

For more information, please go to Baby feeding group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

Bounce & Rhyme Wednesdays 11am at Torquay Library. A free event which encourages parents, grandparents, carers and guardians to meet at the library and spend time with others. Babies and adults join in with singing favourite nursery rhymes, using language and musical instruments plus sensory toys to help with their development.

Book in advance via Torquay Library on 01803 714452 or email Torquay.Library@librariesunlimited.org.uk

Join Us for:

• Support and Information: Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you.
• Social Interaction: Connect with other parents and share experiences.
• For All Ages: Whether you’re expecting a baby or have a little one, this group is for you.
• No Booking Required: Just drop in and feel welcome!

Every Wednesday at The Beehive Family Hub.

For more information, please go to Baby feeding group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

Date: Wednesday 19th November

Time: 1pm

Where: Meet at The Bandstand in Youngs Park, Goodrington

Route: towards Goodrington Beach and back

Join us for a wellbeing walk and a chance to talk whilst taking in the views of our beautiful green and blue spaces across Torbay with your little ones.

Whether you’d like an opportunity to make new friends, catch up with old ones or are looking for some information and peer support, Ramble Club’s got you covered.

No need to book onto our walks – just turn up!

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

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Session 1/3

This is a certificated training course delivered by National Portage Association Accredited Trainers.  You will need to attend all the sessions to meet the standards.

The Portage Workshop is an introduction to the Portage Approach to working with children with additional needs and their families. The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more about the Portage model, including early years practitioners, therapists and parents.  The NPA has set standards for minimum workshop content and length.

Target Audience: Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents/carers

A virtual 10 minute drop-in for parents of children 3 and under and professionals who are concerned about their speech, language, and communication development.

All families will be given advice and/or ideas to try at home.

How to log in?

• Log on to https://england.nhs.attendanywhere.com
• The therapist will see that you are in the waiting area and will join the video room when they are ready.
• Please be aware there may be a wait for you to be seen dependent on the number of people trying to access the drop-in at a time.

For information on dates and times, please go to our What’s On Page: Torbay Online Family Hub – Home – Family Hub